Cheapness gossip

1. There is a huge new La Senza store opening on Oxford Street near the Marble Arch Primark today. If, like me, you are petite or otherwise non-average and find that your sizes sell out lightning-fast online and in their shops then you might be in luck. I walked past it yesterday evening as they were stocking up the shelves and it looked promising.

This season I rate a lot of their styles. Very pretty, fashiony and wildly impractical - hurrah! (you know how most girls feel about shoes? I'm like that for the frillies). Many of them are inspired by burlesque, and new and classic collections from Agent Provocateur. I particularly liked their AP-like 'colour block' (black with camel) cami set and silk slip, but have run out of pocket money and will have to admire it from a distance. They also have silk bras in block colours starting at £15, or sets with pinstripes, polka dots, white bibs on black, ruffles, or even lace overlaid on satin. Whatever tickles your fancy.

The other reason to try the new store with its full range of stock is that they have tons of offers on currently. If you're a matchy-matchy girl like me - c'mon, it looks loads nicer - this makes it easier to get a deal on a set. I've succumbed to one of their aubergine coloured ruched bras, currently on offer at £12, which took the sting out of buying the (slightly overpriced, sorry La Senza but it's true in this case) matching brief. Offers include 2 plain bras for £20 plus 2-for-1 on the matching briefs, 2-for-1 on selected slips and babydolls, and different mix and match deals on all sorts of knickers that go as cheap as 5 for £10. The super-cheap undies include their plain black satin briefs which look nice and go perfectly with plain bras, and are sold out on their website but still available in the shops.

Oooh la la. I might blog more about lingerie shopping later.

2. This Saturday there will be a Blitz party at Bourne and Hollingsworth. Free entry, and you're especially welcome if you dress up in 1940s gear. The bar is tiny, so get down there early if you're thinking about going.