UK: Kurt Geiger Gift Card in Elle Magazine

This month's issue of Elle Magazine (the one with the Michelle-Williams-looking-like-Carey-Mulligan cover) comes with a free £20 Kurt Geiger gift card, which you can use either in-store or online.

Now you may be thinking that 20 quid won't get you very far in Kurt Geiger, but have a gander at its online selection of shoes. They start at just £17, meaning you could use the gift card to buy a pair of top notch shoes and still have £3 left on your card to put towards your next purchase. Yep, there's no minimum spend on the card. 

SWAG BRAG (UK): Vodafone Freedom Freebee SIMs

Yes, free Vodafone Freedom Freebee SIMs (try saying that on a dark night out after a pint). I ordered these two free Pay As You Go SIM cards through cashback site Pouring Pounds, ensuring I got cashback as well as my freebies.

What exactly is a Freedom Freebee?

LONDON: The Sample Sale Hitlist for November

Courtesy of my regular Daily Candy London newsletter, Swag Slag brings you a dozen sample sales that are happening in the capital this month. With a choice this big, you're sure to find the sample sale for you:

1. Ash: Shoes, boots and handbags from £35.
2. Out + About Showroom: Clothing and accessories from Minkpink, Evil Twin and Staple from £5. 
3. MiH Jeans: Denim, jersey pieces and shirts from £15.
4. Pringle of Scotland: Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear, classic knits and accessories.

WORLDWIDE: eBay Buying Tips and Tricks

Every swag slag knows there's plenty of bargains to be had on the fantastically popular online auction site eBay, but how do you win the most competitive auctions and grab the very best bargains? I've been reading the fabulous book eBay For Dummies  and it's full of hints and pointers for the savvy eBayer. Here are just a few of the shrewd and smart eBay buying tips and tricks it shares:

• Research the item before you bid to get an idea of how much you should be bidding. Search completed auctions to see how much similar items have gone for. If the item is new, Google it to see how much online retailers are selling it for.