Shopcade: The new way to shop?

I don’t know about you, but two of my main activities online, are shopping and ‘Pinterest’. Therefore when I heard about a new online shopping platform which seems to combine both elements, I was really intrigued.

The website in question is called ‘Shopcade', and works by allowing you to curate products that you love, in your own ‘Shopcade’. You can add products from the brand pages on the website, or by adding products selected by other members of the site. So far, so Pinterest. But where does the shopping aspect come in I hear you ask? If a product is purchased via your ‘shopcade’, whether by you or someone else, then you earn a percentage in cashback. You can either spend the cashback on ‘Shopcade’, or have the money transferred into your bank account. You also earn reward points based on your activity on the site, e.g. when you add a product to your shopcade; when other members follow you. These points can be exchanged for different perks, e.g. discounts from retailers; competition entries.

I already use the ‘Quidco’ cashback site, and although the amounts earned aren’t massive, they all add up. However to me, ‘Shopcade’ makes the whole cashback experience more interesting and social. It is great discovering new products in people’s shopcades that I otherwise might not have come across.

If you are intrigued by this concept, then why not check out my shopcade. I am really interested to hear your thoughts on this. Have you signed up to it yet?  If not, will you be trying it out?

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Office Shoes: Sale Bargains

Given my love of a pair of high-heels, it is perhaps not surprising that one of my favourite shops during sale time, is 'Office'. I always manage to pick up some great bargains in their sale. However this week, 'Office' have definitely surpassed themselves with their sale offering. I managed to pick up these two pairs of shoes for a grand total of £10 (£5 each) - saving £110! They caught my eye  as soon as I walked in, as I love the colours. And I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the price! The colours are very on trend for this season, which makes them even more of a bargain in my eyes.

Clarks Leopard Print Slippers

If you are a regular reader of my blog, then I am sure you will have realised by now that I have a slight obsession with animal prints, and particularly those of the leopard variety. Therefore I wasn't surprised when a pair of leopard print shoes jumped out at me when I was flicking through the pages of last month's 'Red' magazine. But what was surprising was that it wasn't a pair of leopard print heels, but a pair of leopard print slippers. Loafer style slippers are everywhere this season, but I was yet to purchase a pair as I didn't really think that they were my kind of thing. Until now that is.

In addition to my shock that I was actually coveting a pair of flats, I was also shocked to discover that they were from 'Clarks'. For me, 'Clarks' will forever be associated with trips to be fitted for new shoes when I was in Primary school. And as such, I haven't purchased a pair of shoes there since 1990!

I know that I am going to get a lot of wear out of these, as they are equally appropriate for a casual or a smart look. In addition to being a  great way to introduce a bit of print to an outfit, they are also really comfortable. From bitter experience I know that fashion and comfort do not always go hand in hand. So when the two come together, it is a wonderful thing!

These retail for just £39.99, but until 11th September you can save 20%, by using the code 'BEWNEW12' at the checkout. These have definitely put 'Clarks' back on my radar as a place to look for footwear, so I hope that they manage to keep up the good (and very stylish!) work!

Somerset by Temperley for John Lewis

This morning, saw the arrival instore of the much-anticipated 'Somerset by Temperley' collection for John Lewis. I was really looking forward to this launch, as I love Alice Temperley's mainline collections. The designer has created a 60-piece collection for John Lewis, from purses to cashmere capes. As well as being beautiful, with its Victoriana and heritage details, I think that this collection is also practical. In addition to the beautiful evening dresses, there are also really versatile pieces that could be incorporated into your everyday wardrobe, e.g. the silk blouses and the sequin jumper. Some items in the collection are already sold out online, so if you love the look of this collection, you better be quick!

Here are some of my favourite pieces that I snapped instore at John Lewis Cardiff this morning.

Lace dress - £249

Spot Mesh Tunic - £89

Jersey dress - £99

Sequin Jumper - £69

Will you be buying anything from this collection? I would love to know your favourite pieces.