Best buys: Jumper to it - wrap up with a Belinda Robertson bargain

Published on Thursday 27 November 2008 10:16

WINTER feels so much nicer when you own something in cashmere. But who can afford such luxuries at a time like this? Luckily, this Edinburgh shop has come to the rescue, with its annual £99 sale, running today and tomorrow. Items include ladies' sweaters from £35 and men's jumpers from £50.

• Belinda Robertson, 13a Dundas Street, Edinburgh (0131-557 8118). Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm.

Foodieboxes

If you know someone who needs feeding up, then log on to this website. Their range of Christmas Foodieboxes come in sizes Wee (22) to Luxury (115). The latter contains gourmet goodies such as Ashers whisky cake, Scarlett's honey, Kshocolat hot chocolates, Brodies tea and coffee, plus oatcakes from the Really Garlicky Company. Readers can get a 10 per cent discount on any orders placed before 12 December, just mention Best Buys in the comments box when placing your order.

• www.foodieboxes.co.uk, 0131-333 5030.

Jane Davidson

Because party season is looming, this designer boutique has a treat for shoppers on Wednesday evening, from 6pm-8pm. They'll be giving away limited-edition Diane von Furstenberg lip glosses with every clothing purchase. Look out for other offers in the surrounding shops too – as part of a Thistle Street shopping extravaganza, they'll be serving champers and mince pies, as well as tempting you with special discounts.

• 52 Thistle Street, Edinburgh (0131-225 3280, www.janedavidson.co.uk). Mon-Wed 9:30am-6pm, Thurs 9:30am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am-6pm. Open this Wednesday 9:30am-8pm.

Pebbles

There are all kind of glamorous goings on at Jeffrey Street today. For example, this contemporary jewellery shop is offering 20 per cent off all nine-carat gold jewellery and 10 per cent off all silver jewellery. Meanwhile, its neighbours, interiors store Moleta Munro (4 Jeffrey Street) and fashion shop Chique (23 Jeffrey Street), are both offering 10 per cent off anything, while clothing boutique Chi Edinburgh (12 Jeffrey Street) is upping the ante with discounts of 15 per cent on offer. Plus, all customers will get raffle tickets, with prizes including a hamper of goodies and a special dining experience, which involves chefs from Iggs and La Garrigue cooking for you in your home.

• 9 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh (0131-557 4908). Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm; 2 Hope Street, Bo'ness (01506 826863, www.pebblesjewellery.co.uk). Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

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