Cheap and chic

Dare - February 2008

Money too tight to mention? Bank balance a big fat zero? Forget self-denial and staying in till spring – DARE shares the secrets of how to live a lavish lifestyle for next to nothing

Looks for less
Shop smart and you really can look a million dollars on a minuscule budget

Frugal feasts
Wise up to these amazing food and drink bargains and you’ll be spared from eating beans on toast and supping tea in front of the telly till your bank balance improves.

Book online
There are loads of great restaurant deals to be had if you book a table via the Net, and many offer a free glass of wine as an incentive. Check these out:
Websites such as www.toptable.co.uk, www.lastminute.com and wwww.5pm.co.uk have regular 50%-off offers at restaurants all over the UK.
Don’t forget individual restaurants websites, too, as many have promotions running throughout the year. Sign up as a member on the Wagamama website (www.wagamama.com), for example and you’ll be entitled to offers such as two meals for the price of one. Also visit the website Room Restaurants in Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester (www.roomrestaurants.com) and Grille Restaurants in Hoxton, Harrogate and Lincoln (www.grillerestaurants.com) for details of their deals this month.