Shopping online is fun. Do it in your PJs, do it on the commute to work, and do it when you're drunk (it's like a present to your sober self in a couple of days time). Shopping offline is not fun; you have to wear actual clothes. And deal with people inyourface. And queue for things. And – in … [Read more...]
Bodum stuff on sale at BrandAlley
You'll need to sign up to join BrandAlley, but if you want to grab a load of Bodum kitchen gadgets at low prices, there's a whole load of Bodum-branded stuff with some significant discounts on the clearance sale section. The Battery Operated Salt/Pepper Grinder is down from £35 (RRP) to just … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Day special: Geeky gifts for your Dad
If like me, your Dad is a bit of a geek (let's face it, most of them are responsible for our own nerdy obsessions) you might want to get them something a little different this Fathers' Day. Whether your Dad is a secret Trekkie, a Doctor Who fanatic, a Superhero on the weekend, or even Darth Vader … [Read more...]
Groupon for hippies: Alternative group buying sites
You can’t budge on the web these days for adverts promoting Groupon, Living Social, Keynoir or Wowcher discount deal on spas, restaurants, 4×4 drives and even holidays. Everyone and your gran has either been tempted by, or purchased one of these deals. In fact, we know quite a few people … [Read more...]
Three alternative ways to do your shopping in 2012
Supermarkets are soulless places, aren't they? All those busy aisles of grumpy shoppers who wield their trolley/pram/wheelchairs like a lethal weapon, diving for the last cut-priced cuts of meat and avoiding the zombie-like members of staff. This is exactly why they stick the wine aisle at the … [Read more...]
What the Dorks want for Christmas 2011
Want to know what the Dorks want for Christmas this year? Katie Lee: Dork Editor Please may I have a Kobo and an E-One laser hair removal gadget? I had both of them in for review this year and they're the things that have left the biggest hole since they went back. Also, I bought my friend the … [Read more...]
Geek Chic Cosmetics
Sometimes it's tough being a girl geek in a market seemingly geared towards men, so it's fantastic to see a cosmetics company aiming to challenge that preconception with their range of cosmetics inspired by all things dorky. Geek Chic Cosmetics are a small independent US company (who ship … [Read more...]
What do the Dork Adore writers want this Christmas?
Want to know what the Dorks want in their stocking this Christmas? Here's a round up of what we're hoping Santa brings us this weekend. Check out our wish list -- which seems to consist mainly of TV boxsets and geek gear. … [Read more...]
Toyology: Which toys are top this Christmas?
Stuck for what to get your kids this Christmas? Then you're either very lucky to have a child with a conservative Dear Santa list, or they're not old enough to write yet. Either way, you're probably looking for a bit of inspiration of what to fill their stocking with. Which brings us to Toyology. … [Read more...]
The five best fashion iPhone apps
I'm a little late to the iPhone party. Like several years late. Consequently, I've gone a bit mental in the apps store, downloading every decent app I've heard about in the last few months/years, and a few more embarrassing ones (Christmas countdown anyone?). I of course blame this entirely on … [Read more...]
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