Come wedding season, lots of people flock to Phase Eight for smart dresses, and the store has some VERY loyal customers. It’s a wee bit expensive though, and I suspect that this discount is going to go down welll in … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI wrote about fake wedding cake more than two years ago now – and that post still gets a lot of traffic, especially at this time of year. For those uninitiated in the ways of the fake wedding cake, here’s … Continue reading
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The Debenhams sale is full of goodies – especially if, like me, your mantelpiece is already becoming crowded with wedding invitations and save-the-date cards, Hugh Grant-style. My feathery headpiece portfolio is beginning to look a bit… knackered, so this is … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThis is me on my wedding day in 2005, wearing my thrifty wedding dress. I bought it on eBay for £25; according to the faded little note that came with it, the dress had last been worn in 1927. Candis … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleOptimal Print, which produces business cards, wedding invitations and the like, is running a wedding-themed competition. You don’t have to be affianced to enter, though. First prize is £500. Second prize is an iPod Touch. Third prize is, erm, a … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleNow, you may think that I have been as quiet as a dormouse this week, but I humbly refute such an allegation. It has been one of those rollercoaster weeks, filled with Stuff and Happenings. It began relatively inconspicuously, when … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleUPDATE: If you are visiting from MSN Smart Spending, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving… Bargains ahoy! Please have a look around; if you like what you see, … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m just a little crazy right now. I’ve been skitting around like a demented ladybug all week, trying to tie up all the loose ends and get everything done before I jet off on my holiday. My journey to the … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m very impressed by Princess Anne, who dusted off the dress she wore to the Prince of Wales’ wedding in 1981 and donned it again for another royal wedding at the weekend. I’m also impressed that the white and yellow … Continue reading
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A label maven with a beady eye for bargains and a craving for saving, Miss Thrifty lives in Yorkshire, UK. And no, you won’t find her on a “homestead”, harnessing energy via a mini wind turbine and washing clothes with homemade soapflakes and a hand-cranked mangle.
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