CannyMoola
Is it really possible to spend less and get more? Of course! When it comes to bagging a bargain, I’m quick off the mark, and I insist on value for money. My challenge? To live the good life, and keep cash in my pocket.
- My Location: London, UK
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- Saved so far: £379.05
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The Wine Show two for one ticket offer
If you fancy swirling, sniffing and sipping wines from across the globe, then head down to the Business Design Centre in Islington from Thursday and enjoy the variety of great wines on offer at The Wine Show.
The show brings together wine makers, merchants, and industry experts for a four day tasting event, giving wine lovers the chance to sample wines and learn more about wine in every aspect - from the latest trends to wine and food matching and different grape varieties. There’s also the opportunity to pick up fantastic bargains on the day. Read full post
Posted in Bargains & Markets, Food
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Beauty case giveaway - Day 1!
London Fashion Week kicks off at Somerset House this Friday, with some of the hottest designers showing their latest collections. To celebrate the arrival of style in our capital, Oola Moola has teamed up with Beauty-Boxes.com to give you the chance to win a fabulous beauty case every day of London Fashion Week.
Today we’re giving away this gorgeous, Cream Valene Case:
The Valene would grace any dressing table, bedroom or bathroom. With stylish chrome hinges and black handle, the case opens to reveal two soft lined compartments, perfect for storing make-up, brushes or hair accessories. The deep bottom tray securely holds bottles or pots, whilst the lockable catch on top means that all your beauty secrets stay that way!
Want to be the lucky winner? Well, you CAN! But first, we have a question for you…
Which designer said: “No, I’m not a French designer either. I’m from nowhere. I’m a European, old European is all I am.”
For your chance to win, tweet the answer to us @oolamoola on Twitter before 9:00 am Friday 18/09/09. That’s tomorrow morning!
When the deadline is up - we’ll collect all the correct answers and draw a winner, who will be announced here at our blog before the end of the day.
By participating, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions found here.
Good luck, and don’t forget to come back tomorrow when we’ll be giving away the St. Tropez beauty case…
Posted in Fashion
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Win a gorgeous beauty case every day of London Fashion Week
In celebration of London Fashion Week, Oola Moola has teamed up with Beautyboxes.com to give you the chance to win a stylish beauty box every day of London Fashion Week.
Beautifully designed and durable, the beauty cases come in different styles, colours and finishes. They’re the perfect choice to keep your cosmetic collection safe and organised, while you work or travel.
Visit Oola Moola every day from Friday 18th September for your chance to win.
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London Fashion Weekend 3 for 2 ticket offer
This year, London Fashion Week celebrates its 25th anniversary, so it’s not surprising the event is creating an even bigger buzz than usual with the fash pack. Opening on 18th September, the catwalk shows promise to deliver glamour and style as celebrated designers and new hopefuls showcase their latest collections.
With tickets to the catwalk shows dished out by the designers themselves, it can be tricky for even die-hard fashionistas to shimmy along to a show, unless by chance you are a fashion buyer, editor, or celeb.
By far the best way to get in on the action if you don’t happen to fit into one of the above categories, is to snap up tickets to the end of show celebration ‘London Fashion Weekend’. The show has a plush new home at Somerset House and Studio 180, where the catwalk shows are held, and is the place to find a fashion bargain. Savvy shoppers can pick up samples, exclusive event collections and even catch a catwalk show – all while sipping champagne!
Tickets to the event range from £12.50 to £37.50, and to celebrate the imminent arrival of London Fashion Week, London Fashion Weekend is offering Oola Moola readers a 3 for 2 offer on weekend tickets when they quote OOLAMOOLA upon checkout at www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk.
This offer is valid on Black tickets only (standard entry tickets) from 7th - 21st September and is subject to availability.
So, what are you waiting for? Call up the girls and enjoy a fab day of fashion!
For more information on London Fashion Weekend, visit www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk
Posted in Fashion
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Save on your smile
Outside Smilepod in Covent Garden
Always on the lookout for a beauty bargain, my latest discovery is Smilepod, a new walk-in clinic in the heart of Covent Garden where trained dentists carry out a range of hygiene treatments, starting with a quick clean and polish for £35. Read full post
Posted in Beauty
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Save on your daily cappuccino
Have you stopped picking up a cappuccino or latte on your way to work in a bid to save money? When you consider the cost of a daily cappuccino can total £500 throughout the year, it makes perfect financial sense to minimize such lavish spending on coffee consumption. After all, there are far better ways to spend £500!
While avoiding the temptation of the coffee house is great for cash flow, a girl still needs her caffeine high, or at least this girl does, but the question is, what constitutes a suitable replacement? There is of course the trusty cafetière. Handy in the home and office, especially if you’re making coffee for a crowd, although I find the cleaning involved can be a little tiresome…
For those times when you don’t want to mess about with the whole brewing business, then these sachets of instant, yes, I did say instant, coffee from Starbucks may be just what you’re looking for. Available in Colombian and Italian Roast flavours, the coffee has a full-bodied taste, and is a great alternative to ground coffee. Read full postPosted in Food, Uncategorized
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£50 free shopping at Abel & Cole, the organic food delivery company
Want to eat organic but think it’s too expensive? Perhaps surprisingly, organic fruit and veg boxes delivered to your door can be extremely good value, with prices often a lot cheaper than supermarkets, and of course, the food is fresher!
Right now, Abel & Cole, the yummy organic fruit and veg box suppliers, are offering an amazing £50 free when you sign up for a weekly delivery of £15 or more – choose the option ‘every week’ for your order frequency and after four consecutive weekly deliveries the £50 will be credited to your account.
For full details, visit www.abelandcole.co.uk. Officially, the offer ends on 26th July, but Oola Moola readers can take advantage of the saving until the end of August – just enter the code SUMMERSUB50 in the special offer codes section when you place your first order before 31st August 2009.
In case you don’t know, Abel & Cole deliver super-fresh organic fruit and veg to your door, direct from farmers and growers. Each week the box contains a variety of different fruit and veg making it really easy cook tasty meals using seasonal ingredients. The company source local British food wherever possible, so it’s nice to know you’ll be helping to reduce food miles, as well as enjoying natural food packed full of flavour.
Find out more about all things organic at www.organic.org, and if you’ve tried the fruit and veg boxes from Abel & Cole, please share your thoughts…
Posted in Bargains & Markets
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7 lipsticks for the price of 1
I’m starting to wonder if up until now my expectations of a lipstick have been too low. Until recently, I was happy with a great colour, glossy shine and staying-power. I didn’t feel let down with just one shade, or wish my lipstick could save me valuable handbag space. Well, that was then. Things are different now – I’ve discovered the new hardworking SpectraColour by Avon. For pretty much the price of just one lipstick, I now have seven colours to choose from – it’s such a great idea I’m not sure why it’s taken so long!
The lipstick features a dark and light version of the shade. Twisting the dial at the bottom squeezes just the right amount of customised colour from the tube. Six colour options are available, including pink, nude, brown and lilac. Read full post
Posted in Beauty
Hi Lori, Thanks, yes, I wonder why they didn't go for a red option? Maybe it's in the pipeline – I’ll keep an close eye on developments.
Hi Jules, the product just came out last month, so perhaps they will give it a push soon - or maybe it sells itself?!
Hi Pauline, Thanks for that, yes, I did mean beautyrocket.co.uk - they have some great clearance deals going on at the moment!
How funny you had the Mukka too! It's a really simple idea, and does make good coffee, but I know what you mean about the cleaning - I leave mine in the sink for a while and it seems to make it a lot easier.
Wow! these look fab, like the tip about dipping the cakes in the topping. I don't know what to suggest about the chocolate cup cakes, maybe it was the lack of tray, but when it comes to chocolate I'm not fussy how the cake looks!!
Hi, your frames are lovely, especially the handbag one. I'm going to keep my eyes open next time I'm in a charity shop.
I love this market! I couldn't believe the quality of the food - and at such good prices. This is a great place to go for a delicious lunch if you are out and about in London.
Never mind Sassy - the search continues!