Tag Archives: shopping

New Oxford Guide to Local Independent Shops launched

Posted on January 7, 2009 by flotsky

This is a great idea, a guide showcasing 85 of Oxford’s best independent shops. I like to support Oxford businesses where I can, and this can only help me. It looks like there is a site coming to thinklocally.co.uk too, … Continue reading →

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How do we stop the Starbucksification of the Cowley Road?

Posted on August 22, 2007 by flotsky

The Cowley Road in Oxford is starting to change shape at the moment. Not in terms of it being dug up and rerouted, as seems to happen every few months, but instead the start of its Starbucksification. There is always … Continue reading →

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Refinery29 Shops – Cool Hunting

Posted on January 16, 2007 by flotsky

Refinery 29 started out as a guide to the coolest and greatest in New York shopping. Now they have an online shop bringing together the best items from the best shops. Well worth a look, read more on the cool … Continue reading →

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A nice place to shop online

Posted on February 2, 2006 by flotsky

Just a quick plug for a friend of mine. She has started up an online toyshop called HappyHappyToyToy. It sells mainly Japanese toys, and seems to be getting new items added every so often. I ordered some Hello Kitty items … Continue reading →

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