Am out looking at the new autumn and winter stuff and am wondering who actually wears metallic gold dresses? Is there anyone who actually buys these things?

The never-ending question - at what age should a woman stop wearing mini skirts????

I am on the hunt for a red smart evening dress for a woman who is size 14 and aged 40. I don't want anything short and girly and am prepared to pay a bit extra as it is for a special occasion. If anyone spots anything while they are out and about can they let me know?

Am trying to pack for a summer holiday but it is a nightmare with all these weather changes. Putting rain macs next to bikinis just does my head in.

Many thanx for the suggestion - I was shocked when I walked into a wedding dress shop and saw price tags of more than £1,000!

Help - I am on the lookout for a cheap wedding dress. Any suggestions?

Does anyone out there have any good discoveries to share? I was out and about this week and found some great T-shirts which are Fairtrade and still only costing a fiver.
They are hidden away in M&S but well worth the hunt as they come in a range of colours and styles. If you can't find them ask someone in the store as they are definitely worth a look.
If anyone else has found anything good - give us a shout.

Calling all bargain hunters - get out and about in Birmingham this week as there are some great savings out there. I have been picking up jewellery for half price, clothes with 70 per cent off and household goods at a fraction.
I don't want to mention individual stores as so many of them have fab sales at the moment but it is definitely worth checking out some of the high street fashion chains and dept stores.
Planning ahead I have been buying up for Christmas and stocking up on summer stuff in case the weather finally changes.
I don't know why we ever pay full price for anything when the sales are this good.

I was listening to a radio station this week on which they were debating the etiquette of guys going topless in the heat.
The sad truth is that unless a guy has the best body on earth them whipping their tops off is just distasteful.
Looking at pasty wobbling flesh is not a pleasant prospect believe me.
Roll on the winter.

With the sudden outbreak of sunshine I decided it was time to invest in a pair of sandals.
Visiting a couple of shops in the city centre I watched various women trying on shoes and sandals - all with bare feet.
Surely it is unhygienic for people who have been tramping round the city centre in the heat to then put their sweaty feet into shoes which other people may buy?
I would have thought shop assistants would insist that people only try on shoes when wearing something on their feet.