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[29 Apr 2010 | Comments Off | 1,165 views]
Seven Dials Shopping Evening

If you’ve recently been hit with the urge to indulge in some retail therapy, then today (Apr 29) from 5–9pm could not be a better time to give in to temptation. Over 100 stores in Seven Dials have teamed up in association with the London Evening Standard to offer an

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[29 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | 4,843 views]
You Don’t Need Two To Tango…

Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, hidden down St. Martin’s Lane, lies the spirit of Beunos Aires. The Tango Club runs classes, workshops, social events and parties for those who have two left feet and no experience, or experts who know their barridos from their boleos.

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[18 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | 1,251 views]
London Fashion Weekend: Somerset House

25–28 Feb 2010
This is the date that every fashion-conscious female should have in their diary. Somerset House is hosting London Fashion Weekend, and to the delight of every style-hungry, en vogue fashion hunter out there, tickets are available gaining access to hundreds of

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[15 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | 1,621 views]
Regent Gifts

Gift shops can be uninspiring. More often than not you find yourself resigned to wading through collections of purposeless and uninventive clutter that turns into a considerably painful experience when you finally hand over your cash card at the end with armfuls of

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[10 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | 746 views]
Covent Garden for Valentine’s Day Gifts

Whether you love Valentine’s Day or hate it, there’s no denying that everyone likes to be made to feel a bit special once in a while. Covent Garden’s rustic charm is an ideal location to re-light that romantic flame and, like most places in London, this year there will

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[29 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | 533 views]
Covent Garden’s Best Sales

January is officially the month to start saving, but for most the paycheck is just about to come through for February and luckily the sales in Covent Garden are still going strong! Here is the list of some of the best we have found in the area:

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[4 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | 1,319 views]
Fun New Year Treats

Apple Tree
Sweet and individual sums up the cute ladieswear shop that is Apple Tree. Forget the designer boutiques Covent Garden has on offer and grab something unique and inexpensive from this teeny friendly place. Unmissable with its pink facade, Apple Tree is

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[17 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 4,256 views]
The Gift of Theatre

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? A trip to the theatre is a memorable present and really easy to book! You can buy tickets online and if you’re lucky, you might even be invited to go along. We’ve chosen some of the best from the West End this Christmas.

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[27 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 943 views]
Jayce Wong Collection at Kabiri

Kabiri, the innovative jewellery store that only sources small-time designers to add fresh talent to their collections, is showcasing their newest addition to its exclusive crowd with

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[19 Nov 2009 | 2 Comments | 2,519 views]
Ice Rink At Somerset House Opens

Ice rinks seem to be the fashion at the moment. Popping up in the glacial shades of imposing buildings all over the city, carving up the ice is becoming something of a