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It's been an aesthete's paradise on Planet Penny for the last few days, so why not share the goodness around?
Exhibit A - Brewhaha rose tea
Finally! A rose tea that tastes strongly of real roses, rather than straw/dust/soap. I'm rationing myself to one cup a day to keep the addiction in check. More at www.brewhahaltd.com, including stockists. Would go perfectly with satin pyjamas, feather fans, fine china and pistachio 'maccarons', if you were going to go the whole hog.
Exhibit B - Bourjois rouge hi-tech liptints
They are similar to Benefit's cult Benetint, but have a wider range of colours, last longer, don't highlight dry skin, and cost about £7. They last through lunch too, and I've found mine doubles up as long-lasting blusher for a night out. So they are miles cheaper and I like them more. Minor gripes are that the on-lip colour is not the same as the colour of the bottles (so try a tester drop on your lips in the shop before purchasing), and the packaging could be a little less chunky. But like I said, minor gripes.
Exhibit C - Fashion lingerie at New Look
Go and have a look, you'll be impressed. They have totally turned this department around, and are now making a smallish but perfectly formed range of undies, and right now I think they're the best quality/value/design at the cheaper end of the high street. Oh, and they make things in my size - did you hear that, Primark? In fact, they cater for a few sizes outside the narrow range of 32-36 A-C, so 32DDs and 38As etc might find something to suit. The styles have nods to Elle McPherson, Roberto Cavalli, D&G, Calvin Klein, Agent Provocateur, and more.
Exhibit D - The accessories section at the Oxford Circus H&M
They are selling 'nickel tested' jewellery. As someone who has quite extreme reactions to nickel (I hear it leaves the toilet seat up, hence it shall never visit my house...) I can't tell you how much fun this is. Long chunky chains, pendants and earrings from £2 that won't burn through your skin like something from Alien. Get the gothic/Balmain bling look for under a tenner. And check out the Johnny Loves Rosie-inspired range of hair accessories.
