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My Shopping Spy

When you're busy working long days at the office it can be hard to find spare time to go shopping; despite being something of a fashion-addict, shopping can be a tiresome sport and certainly not the most relaxing of ways to spend a Saturday afternoon. And if, like The Amazing Blog gang, you're a big shopper check out My Shopping Spy, an easy to use website where you can find out all about London’s coolest shops.

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The perfect discounted fix

There is quite a significant fashion contingent in our little corner of Chelsea. With Kate Middleton’s (soon to be Princess Catherine don’tcha know) fave designer Issa’s UK head offices just around the corner. Then there are the renowned Claret Showrooms and of course the headquarters of brilliant British denim brand MiH Jeans.

All of this makes for some pretty fantastic samples sales right on our doorstep and when I spotted Katie rushing out of the office this lunchtime I could sense something was afoot. When questioned she guiltily admitted that she was just planning to pop in to the MiH sample sale to ‘have a look’. Now we all know when women and discounted designer fashion come into contact ‘looking’ usually turns into ‘buying’, so I wasn’t at all surprised when she reappeared 45 minutes later clutching a bag. Katie has reported back that there is lots of stock in a wide range of sizes, perfect for those of us who can’t squeeze into the teeny sizes that are usually left at sample sales.

So what are you waiting for? If cult label jeans are your guilty pleasure, this is the perfect discounted fix.

MiH sample sale runs today until 8pm, continues tomorrow 10am – 8pm

Unit 43, 90 Lots Road, SW10 0QD