Before Simon Pegg delved into films and sold his soul to Hollywood - his next film sees him starring alongside Kirsten Dunst - he was responsible for one of the best British comedy series. It’s hard to believe, but Spaced graced our screens nearly a decade ago now, although it’s hard to find another comedy series that’s topped it since.

Starring and written by Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, the pair play two strangers who pose as a couple in order to rent a flat, and focuses around them, their friends and their neighbours. It’s laden with pop culture references, but you don’t need to be a complete film or movie swot to get them. Each episode is also based on at least on film, including Star Wars and The Sixth Sense. Despite this surreal angle, the sitcom is surprisingly believable and true to life, featuring characters we’ve all come across at some point.

This Definitive Collectors’ Edition features both series of Spaced, as well as loads of extras. If you’ve never seen Spaced before don’t bother with buying just one season, you can pick up the whole lot for just over £15 and I guarantee you’ll want to watch it all!

Spaced - Definitive Collectors’ Edition is available as part of Amazon’s Autumn Deals for only £15.97.

Whilst we might finally be experiencing a taste of summer this week, it’s inevitably going to come to a soggy end this weekend, and the shorts will be packed away again for who knows how long.

As a result of the definite lack of hot weather this year, most of us stuck in lovely old Blighty will have been reaching for a jumper rather than a halter neck recently. But every cloud, no matter how grey, has a silver lining, and this year’s summer sales are some of the best we’ve had in years, full of top notch summer clothes that we just didn’t want to buy, now available with massive reductions.

If you’re jetting off for some summer sun, or just plain optimistic, get rifling because there are bargains to be had. Topshop in particular have huge reductions across all ranges, including Kate Moss and the vintage ranges available in the flagship store on Oxford Street. I recently spotted a Christopher Kane dress reduced from £120 to £20.

Fashion wise it’s a strange time of year. We might be only days away from May, but in the UK the weather swings unpredictably between cold, dark and wet winter conditions and bright, warm summer sunshine. So, how to dress when you can’t know if you’ll need an umbrella or sunglasses? Not to worry readers, as TopShop is here to help with a mid-season sale. This collection includes over 650 lines and ensures that you can nab a cosy woolly or a flimsy summer top depending on your needs.

So often it seems that stores bring out the naff items that have long clogged up the shop for seasons, but having had a serious snoop, we’re happy to say how impressed we are with the range available. Among the stock is this gem of a bargain – a gorgeous floral, pastel tea dress with frill detail that has been reduced from £45 to £20.

To nab your own sales snip, head on over to the online store or head for your nearest TopShop.

Here at The New Pink, we love a bargain. Nothing beats that feeling of grabbing something for a fraction of its original selling price – not even a bath full of chocolate or Brad Pitt proposing marriage (okay, maybe that last one). And for those interested in pocketing some pennies while kitting out their boudoirs, chain store The Pier has announced it is continuing its spring sale. For house-proud ladies, The Pier has become a brand known for its eclectic multi-cultural range, top-notch quality and steep prices. However, now with reductions up to 30% there are plenty of bargains to grab, with our favourite this wire round butterfly mirror.

Made in China, the mirror, a new addition to the store’s stock is 46 x 46cm. The delicate butterflies provide a feminine touch, ensuring that even something as everyday and functional as a mirror can be beautiful and elegant. The mirror was originally priced at £39, but has had its price slashed to only £19. To nab this and other Pier treats, head on over to the official site.

This season is all about showing off your zips and being part of the Zip Code!!

This latest trend is all about looking tough and hardware is the key. Get your hands on biker jackets with metal zip pockets and zip-up shapeless shifts. Apparently chunky metal and bright zips are the most effective, whether it be boots, jackets or even a hardwear clutch. The usually concealed zip needs to be on show so bold colours and black set it off well.

I’ve managed to find this fab Black Shearling Zip coat from Wallis. It’s a mock sheepskin effect with a funnel neck and zip fastening. Best of all it’s been reduced half price in the good old January sale so you could be zipping up for just £35.00. Buy online or in store.

Play.com has started there Christmas sale early pricing DVD’s starting at £2.99. Very exciting, there is nothing better than curling up in bed or on the sofa with your favourite movie!

Choose from hits like The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black, the perfect Christmas film now only £3.99. Or perhaps you would prefer some action movies like 300 starring Gerard Butler costing also £3.99 or Mission Impossible 3 starring Tom Cruise costing just £2.99.

Whatever you’re looking for, you are bound to find something that takes you fancy. Follow the link to Play.com to see what’s available. The best thing … you get free delivery so you know that the price of the DVD is all you will be paying.

I know the Christmas season has already begun and that most people will have put their Christmas tree up with decoration but if you fancy a change of decoration next year or need some more, then now would be the best time to invest.

House of Fraser has got a 50% sale on selected Christmas decorations online. Choose from either single decorations like glitter covered shoes, now £0.50 and sequin baubles, now £1.50 or buy in bulk, the pack of 100 decorations are practical and will make a very pretty Christmas tree. The best thing is the pack of 100 decorations is now only £7.50 down from £15.

View the selection at House of Fraser now.

I’m sad to say it but the Pout make up website is closing down on the 24th of December so now is the time to make your purchases.

On a lighter note because the website is closing down all products are discounted by 50%. Stock is selling extremely fast so invest as soon as possible. As of now the entire Sexy Sunwear collection is still available so prepare your self for summer or bronze yourself now. The Firming Shimmer Sun Cream is amazing, firms the skin and protects, leaving a gorgeous shimmer. The Instant Shimmer Tan is heaven sent, easy to apply and takes seconds to develop, perfect for that instant sun kissed look.

Visit Pout and see what you can find.

Still stuck on what to get your loved ones this Christmas? www.play.com can help … Although films are not the most meaningful gifts, they are fabulous stocking fillers, and box sets just mean more hours of emotions, be it laughter, horror, love or sadness.

For action/adventure fans the Lord of the Rings 6 disc trilogy is currently just £12.98. Although it may be old it is still one of the best trilogy’s to be released in recent cinema. Something new may be more preferred like The Ultimate Bourne Collection costing just £17.98 or Spider-Man 1, 2 and 3 also £14.98. For film fanatics The Godfather Trilogy box set costing £13.98 and for horror fans The Scream trilogy £13.97.

December is finally here, which means Christmas is here and that means presents, family gatherings, glitter, tinsel, Santa Clause, mince pies, snow, Christmas trees, jumpers and Christmas cards!

Yes tis the time of year to send festive cards and what nicer ones to send than ones where profits go to charity. Topshop is just one of the many retailers selling charity Christmas cards and, wow they are cute. Available in packs of four, invest in your cut out designed cards in pink, blue, green and yellow from Topshop.

The cards cost £5 and are available online at www.topshop.com.

I’m not a huge fan of books, in fact its a rare occasion if you see me engrossed in a good novel unless I’m sunbathing on the beach or relaxing by the pool. However my fiance recently bought me a selection of Little Black Dress Books and I have been absolutely hooked. The first one I read was called The Batchalorette Party, a romantic comedy about a bride to be who has one or two secrets that all spill out on her drunken hen night. A great read for any girl who fancies a few chuckles to herself.

I have just finished my second novel in the collection entitled Sex, Lies and Online Dating. After reading the first few chapters a month or so ago I can’t say it really grabbed me but after reading the third chapter I could not put it down. The book follows two lives, a mystery writer called Lucy and an undercover detective named Quinn. They meet online and decide to set up a date, Lucy needs inspiration for her latest book and Quinn has a murder case to solve that the police think Lucy is linked to due to the relationship between her stories and the actual murders.

This novel isn’t half as funny as The Batchelorette Party but is such a fantastic read. You are right there as their relationship develops into much more than just a coffee date and you will be guessing who the murderer is the whole way through. I guessed who it was about 3/4 of the way through!

Sex, Lies and Online Dating is written by Rachel Gibson and is available at Amazon for the bargain price of £3.49 - a perfect stocking filler!

Exciting news, Girls Aloud are on tour in 2008. Nadine, Cheryl, Nicola, Kimberley and Sarah will be joining together for a huge tour with lots of dates in May 2008 to please fans all around the country.

Beginning on the 7th of May 2008 in Glasgow the girls will be making stops in Bournemouth on the 11th of May, London on the 17th of May, Cardiff on the 18th of May, Sheffield on the 21st of May, Newcastle on the 25th of May and Manchester on the 31st of May to name a few.

Book your tickets at www.seetickets.com. Tickets start at £26 plus a booking fee and transaction fee. Also if you’re a big fan of Girls Aloud check out their 2008 calendar at Amazon, currently on sale for just £4.99.

The day has finally come when Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End is released on DVD. The third installment was released on Monday 19th of November in stores nationwide and plans to be as popular as it was at the cinema.

Join Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley) on their continuing quest to free Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) complimented by more humour and fantastic special guest stars.

You can get your copy from www.amazon.co.uk for £14.96 with free delivery in the UK with their Super Saver Delivery or go and buy it from a store in person today. Perhaps if you don’t own all three or someone close does not, purchase Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl and Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Mans Chest too, the perfect Christmas gift!

It is essential to invest in your Christmas gifts for others early, so making good use of the offers around at the moment is a good idea.

Laura Ashley is offering 3 for 2 on selected home ware furnishings, the ideal gifts for female relatives. Perhaps some elegant cocktail or wine glasses would be a lovely gift, very practical and in red are ideal for the season. The Red Lustre Dot Cocktail Glass is £7 as is the Red Lustre Dot Wine Glass and ordering a set of 3 would benefit you as you would only pay for 2. Or how about this Fabulous 3 Tiered Mirrored Cake Stand, an original gift, decorative and also practical, costing £28. The cake stand is also available on the 3 for 2, but there is so much more to choose from.

I know it’s been around for a long time but I love it and it’s only £5.47! Ricky Gervais is hilarious and when he teams up with celebrities it just compliments his fantastic sense of humour.

Enjoy Ricky Gervais, with famous actors such as Kate Winslet, Les Dennis, Patrick Stewart, Ben Stiller and Samuel L. Jackson to name a few, who act on set while Gervais perseveres on as an extra.

At the moment it is available at Amazon for just £5.47 with free delivery if you spend more that £15, ideal for a Christmas present or a comedy fix. Extras series 2 is also available at Amazon costing £14.98.