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Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona
Avigunda Diagonal is a great place for shopping (or maybe just window shopping) in Barcelona.
Between Plaça Joan Carles and Plaça de la Reina Maria Cristina, Diagonal avenue has a major concentration of business and commerce. This is where you'll find department stores, shopping centres and designer fashion shops, all the way through Passeig de Gracia.
In this area, you can also have a break and eat a traditional paella at one of the many restaurants available. This area of Barcelona has a lot of hotels, some of them international chains, including the Hilton Barcelona, Hotel L'Illa Husa, Hotel Princesa Sofia and the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I.
#shoppingHow to choose your bra
I have a small tip when buying a new bra: make sure that the underwire isn't cutting into the breasts instead of around them. This happens when the cup is too small for you.
#shoppingH&M store in Barcelona
If you're in Barcelona, go and see the new H&M store.
Edtudio Mariscal did a complete work: architecture, lighting, furniture, graphics... even the shopping bags.
#shopping#travelHappy Pills - A different kind of pharmacy in Barcelona
Happy Pills is the name of the most happy and coloured drug store in Barcelona.
This is a special drug store because it promises happiness and cure in the form of bottles of sweets in a large selection of colours, taste, shape and dose, at your disposal.
The shelves are full of chocolate and sweets, so you can fill a bottle with your favourite medicine and take some more for your friends too.
Very funny labels with a pink cross printing indicate different prescriptions of use. This medicine has proven to be helpful against love sickness, work problems, sustained sexual effort, pre-menstrual moods, global worming, financial crisis, football on Sundays, no football on Sundays, or everything that makes you sad or worried.
For now, they are only in Barcelona and the store is located on Carrer des Arcs, close to Portal de l'Angel. Happy Pills map here.
Soon, an online shop will be made available, too.
#shopping#travelTop Rated Electronic Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes are a new gadget sold mostly over the internet. In a relatively short time, they have flooded the shrinking smoking market like an epidemic, and now it's foreseeable that they will take it over completely in the near future.
That is completely understandable considering that compared to the traditional cigarette, this new device, the electronic cigarette, is by far a superior product. For one, it is completely customizable: you can select the level of tar and CO2. They do not produce smoke, or burning substances, so you have the freedom to smoke anywhere you like. They leave no stains or bad breath. There is no need to light them or put them out. And last but not least, they are significantly cheaper than the traditional cigarettes.
After researching and trying out more than 10 different e-cig brands, it became obvious that only four of them really stand out. Here I would like to recommend the ones I found to be truly exceptional devices and guaranteed to give you a premium smoking experience.
- Blu Cig
Blu claims to be "the world's best electronic cigarette", and many would agree that it is. For a relatively new brand on the market they seemed to have caused quite a buzz. Made in Germany, to strict quality control standards, Blu cigarette is of premium quality. Its design is simple and classy. It comes in black and white, with a glowing blue tip that's granted to give you attention. You can choose different nicotine levels and a variety of flavors.
The biggest advantage of Blu pack is that it charges the cigarettes while you're on the go. They also offer free shipping worldwide, 1 year warranty on e-cigarettes, and 30 day money-back guarantee on cartridges.
- Green Smoke™
This is one of the most reputable companies in this young industry. It offers quality electric cigarettes with disposable cartridges that produce very high smoke volume. With a variety of flavors and nicotine levels (from 0 to 16mg), Green Smoke's™ patented technology offers convenience and performance that makes it one of the best alternatives to tobacco cigarettes.
Overall size, shape and color of GreenSmoke closely resemble a traditional cigarette. Elegantly designed with only 2 components that screw into one another, resulting in easy, one-step cartridge replacement. Cartridges come in 8 aromatic flavors to match many tastes and moods including: Tobacco, Tobacco M, Vanilla , Chocolate, Menthol , Coffee, Strawberry and Apple.
They are priced slightly higher than other brands, but offer 30 day money back guarantee and 1 Year Warranty on all e-cigarettes.
If you decide to buy Green Smoke cigarette, use coupon code disc10-8809 to get 10% off your order.
- SmokeStik
SmmokeStik is an electronic cigarette made in USA. It resembles a traditional cigarette and fully recreates the smoking experience, including the smoke but without any harmful side effects. However, if you need your nicotine fix, you may want to try some other electronic cigarettes.
SmokeStik is free of carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine and other cancer-causing chemicals found in traditional cigarettes and cigars. It is a clean and healthy alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. And, it works for Leonardo di Caprio!
If you decide to make a purchase, use coupon code ECIG10 to get 10% Off.
- Cigarti
Cigarti electronic cigarettes are most funky, they have the most attractive appearance with beautiful colorful skins you can change to fit your mood or dress. You can personalize Cigarti further by adding a flavor of your choice.
Cigarti cartridge is a one piece, self contained unit that includes built-in atomizer, nicotine/water solution and your choice of flavoring. Another plus are the long lasting batteries which are quickly and easily rechargeable.
Like other e-cigarettes, Cigarti uses clean water vapor and nicotine – without tobacco, tar, and carcinogens. Cigarti products are high quality and they offer one year guarantee on any item you buy from them.
Flora and Fauna Butterfly Plain Pocket Notebook (5 x 7)
The charming vintage image decorate the front cover of this spiral bound journal. It's the ideal place to record your thoughts, notes and ideas. The book can be opened completely and is very comfortable as you can carry in your pocket or bag.
#gifts#shoppingBaby Clothes Line Plain Pocket Notebook (4 x 6)
The lovely image decorate the front cover of this spiral bound journal. It's the ideal place to record your thoughts, notes and ideas. The book can be opened completely and is very comfortable as you can carry in your pocket or bag.
#gifts#shoppingA novel way to cover MacBook
BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red, BookBook brings three levels of security to your prized Mac. First, the hardback cover and spine provide solid protection from the rigors of the road. Second, the vintage book design disguises MacBook for superior security. And third, the stylish case protects you from being like everyone else because BookBook is totally original, just like you.
via http://www.twelvesouth.com
#computers#gifts#shoppingCheese Plain Pocket Notebook (4 x 6)
Plain pocket notebook (4 x 6) which the front cover was made with a Florentine Cheese postcard. The back cover was made with a white cardboard.
#shoppingShopping in Paris
There are lots of incredible things to do and see when in Paris! And shopping is one of the them, especially for women.
If I was to give a tip to a girl visiting Paris, it would be: Shop, darling, shop!
Chic, trendy and affordable clothes, shoes and bags can be found in ?Les Halles and Rue de Rivoli (Agnès B, Claudie Pierlot).
Boulevard Haussmann is the biggest store department in Paris, with prestigious names as Galéries Lafayettes and Printemps.
Rue Saint-Honoré, along with Louvre-Tuileries, is the main district for the major all-in-one? designer concept stores? in Paris, such as Colette.
Major stores are open from 10h to 19h Monday through Saturday.
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