Life & Style Blog - Kitchen
17 June 2011, by Rachael Ciccarelli
It's that time of year again: when everything you've had your eye on - and some magic new things you never noticed until their price halved - has gone on sale. New shiny things are slowly making their way in, so space must be made, and you should swoop in now while your prey is weak. That's right, fashion is now a bunch of wriggling worms and you're the eagle. Nice talons, guys!
Anyway, it's easy to make poor choices when you're dazzled by heaps of stock at low prices. Luckily, I am a sales master and am only too happy to impart some of my knowledge onto you, like an ethnic Mr. Miyagi with a credit card.
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1. Rule one:karate for defence only. Rule two: learn rule one.
Haha, sorry. I couldn't help myself. Rule one is to know thyself, and I don't think Miyagi ever said that. But basically, know your shape and colouring; have an idea of what you're going to look good and feel comfortable in. It'll make choices clearer.
2. Wax on, Wax off.
But without actual wax. Don't just pick anything up and bring it to the counter, actually try it on and make sure it fits and looks good on you. It's not a bargain if you can't zip it up. Similarly, don't be afraid to try something on that you're not sure about on the rack - it's the only way you'll know if it looks any good or not.
3. Never put passion before principle.
That is, don't be seduced by the idea or the brand name - make sure it has some sort of place in your wardrobe. What would you wear it with? Where are you going to wear it? I'm all for using sales an excuse to expand or add a bit of drama, just be sure you've got the know-how to actually rock it once you're out of the store.
4. What heart know, head forget.
Don't get spun out by the shiny fun bits and leave with 3 ball gowns and a top hat. Remember the basics: your wardrobe needs just as many well cut pairs of trousers, quality tees and pairs of knickers as it does fuzzy leopard overcoats. Sales are an excellent time to stock up on your everyday items, and if you can find it in great quality, so much the better.
ED - The Forrest Chase sale starts on June 20
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Category: Featured
Tags: Fashion, Food, Homewares, Kitchen, Live Clothing, Myer, Portmans, Pumpkin patch, Sportsgirl, Witchery
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12 August 2010, by Forrest Chase
Specialising in contemporary kitchenware, Joseph Joseph is now internationally recognised for producing some of the most stylish and technically innovative products available, and has become one of the fastest growing companies in the worldwide homewares market.
This sleek digital scale is both practical and versatile.
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Lift off the integrated measuring bowl to reveal a large, easy-to-read LCD display and simple controls. Rest the upturned bowl on the unit and it’s ready to weigh both liquids and dry foods in the following units - g, lb, oz, fl.oz, ml – up to a maximum capacity of 5kg/11lb/600ml.
A convenient 'add and weigh' function allows multiple ingredients to be weighed in the same bowl during recipe preparation and an auto power-off feature maximises battery life.
Available now from Myer for $109.95 (price valid 9 August – 22 August 2010. Colours may vary)
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Category: Best Buys
Tags: Homewares, Kitchen, Myer
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