Baylis & Harding have been there to give us all some amazing gifts throughout the year, and especially at Christmas time. The bath and body company prides itself on providing affordable luxury and has a number of different gifting ranges which appeal to different age brackets. The gift is luxurious and stunning looking, and would be a fantastic addition to any bathroom or bedroom.
Developed to put the spa experience into every bathroom, the Skin Spa collection offers the ideal gift for those who deserve a little pampering this year. All products are infused with an elegant blend of rose, ylang ylang and patchouli. The range offers complete indulgence. From the Oriental inspired packaging to the delicately combined fragrances, everything in this range oozes sumptuousness. I absolutely love this Skin Spa Vanity Case Gift Set –
This Skin Spa vanity case is full of essential products. The white leather look Vanity Case has enough space and style for all! Inside there is a luxurious assortment of Baylis & Harding beauty treatments. Refresh and exfoliate with the wonderful 100ml Cleanser and 50ml Body Scrub, before soothing your skin with the ever-popular 50ml Cream Wash. Then, to top it all off, complete your spa treatment with a rub of the divine 100ml Hand & Body Lotion and you’ll emerge glowing and ready for the festive fun and games!
The Skin Spa Vanity Case Gift Set is priced at £35.00. For stockist information on the complete Baylis & Harding range please call 01527 505000 or visit http://www.baylisandharding.com.
Representing the newest evolution in vibration training from Power Plate International, the leading manufacturer of Acceleration Training products, the PowerBike heralds a unique way to train indoors. It sounds fantastic, and after reading this, you will most definitely want to try it out!
The PowerBike patent-pending pedal and crank system delivers vibrations through the pedals as you cycle. The vibrations provide an additional stimulus for a more challenging workout, but they also activate the stretch reflex in the muscles, so you are better able to cope with the increased intensity. Using your own pedal power to generate vibrations, the PowerBike requires no electrical supply. There is also the option to switch off the vibration function, giving you two fitness bikes in one. How brilliant is that?
Research on the PowerBike from the University of Greenwich’s Centre for Sports Science and Human Performance shows the addition of vibration during cycling causes a significant increase in activity for the primary cycling muscles. Preliminary data shows an increase of 167% in muscle activity for the quadriceps, 144% for the hamstrings, and 138% for the glutes, when pedalling at 90PRM and 30Hz vibration, when compared to muscle activity at the same RPM with no vibration.
Now, with the UK launch of the PowerBike other pro cyclists and amateur enthusiasts alike can also enjoy all the benefits of this remarkable training tool, which offers sport-specific training combined with the acknowledged benefits of vibration technology.
Rebecca Romero, Olympic champion, is the first UK professional cyclist to train with the Power Plate PowerBike and she is seeing the benefits.
“The PowerBike takes my training to the next level. The ability to switch the vibration on and off means I can replicate high intensity race conditions far more easily. Recovery is also faster, because of the instant increase in circulation and lactic acid drainage due to the vibration technology. It has real potential to help me gain the advantage when competing,” says Rebecca.
The Power Plate PowerBike retails from £2,995 and will be available from John Lewis, Harrods, Selfridges, The Gym Company (gymcompany.co.uk) and Power Plate (http://www.powerplate.com/uk). For more information contact 020 7317 5000, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or visit http://www.powerplate.com/uk
For those ladies who posses a fuller bust and fuller figure, and are looking for style and upmost comfort, then look no further than Eveden! They are specialists in designing and manufacturing high quality, fashion conscious lingerie and bra-sized swimwear for the ladies with a fuller figure. My Mother and Sister had the joy of trying out bras from the Elomi range, and they are delighted with the results!
The Caitlyn Black Soft Cup Bra (available in sizes 36-48” B-G cup, priced from £28) is stylish and luxurious, not to mention contemporary and indulgent. Caitlyn combines luxurious Austrian designed embroidery in pretty contemporary shapes with a satin simplex base. The soft cup bra offers support, comfort and lift. The result is amazing (say’s my Mum). This bra is ultra supportive and fits like a dream. The wide strap around the back holds in a lot and actually stay’s in place - yes, no hateful overhang! This bra is very feminine, practical for every day and also bang on trend. The Caitlyn range also includes matching Briefs (sizes available are M-4XL and prices from £16.50) which are too just as comfortable as the bra itself!
The Hermione Wired Bra (available in sizes 34-46” DD-HH cup and prices starting from £41) is not only sexy and seductive looking, but it fits and shapes like no other! The Hermione hosts a flexible moulded seamless bra with stretch lace side frame, especially designed for short-waisted women, but great for any figure. My sister had the opportunity to try this Bra, and she was not disappointed in the slightest! Being rather large in that area, she is always trying to find the perfect bra! Something that’s comfortable, has fantastic control, fits perfectly and incredibly pleasing to the eye can be hard to find! But thanks to the Hermione, this is no more! She says it is the most comfortable bra she has ever worn, and is now in pursuit of purchasing it in another colour! This range also includes matching briefs (Sizes from M-4XL and priced from £22.50) which make for a super sexy set!
For more stunning and glamorous lingerie sets check out http://www.eveden.com and http://www.elomilingerie.com. National stockists of the Elomi Range includes Bravissimo, Debenhams, John Lewis, House of Fraser, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
Your morning coffee will never taste better with the help of the Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee system. This makes for a great gift for all coffee fans, for friends, family or even yourself! Or even better, make it a spectavular wedding gift – there will be no disappointment at all by the gift recipient.
As well as creating fine coffee, the design of the Lavazza A Modo Mio is equally delectable, making it the super stylish choice and a dazzling addition to any kitchen scheme. The Extra model is available in a choice of classic black, red or white or striking lime, turquoise, fuchsia or orange, the Premium comes in eye-catching silver – whatever your colour scheme, there is a Modo Mio to suit you! Something truly sleek, very usable and delivers on quality is something that we all should place in our kitchen!
Lavazza state:-
“Finest Lavazza coffee capsules coupled with the Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee system enable you to create an authentic Italian espresso experience ‘My Way’ at home, all at the touch of a button, whilst the integrated steam arm is ideal for topping up with milk frothed to perfection.”
Lavazza A Modo Mio features include the following (Extra and Premium models):
- Seven exclusive Lavazza espresso blends
- Tray is adjustable to long or short cups, making it easy to enjoy a neat espresso, or add milk to create a latte or cappuccino
- Sleek steam arm to froth up your milk
- Hot water function for tea
- Normal or long coffee option
- Removable water tank making it easy to top up under the tap
- Removable drawer holding up to ten capsules
Premium model only:
- Electronic dosage control to create perfect espressos
- Electronic temperature control
- A standby feature to save energy
The Lavazza A Modo Mio Extra (£125) and Premium (£160) models are available from http://www.lavazzamodomio.co.uk leading stores including John Lewis, Debenhams, Fenwicks, and Bentels.
I would like to introduce you to Ashleigh & Burwood who produce a fantastic collection of Fragrance Lamps and Oils. These can make wonderful gifts for any occasion, be it birthdays, anniversaries or weddings. They would be great as thank you gifts for the bridesmaids, centre pieces at weddings or even a gift to the happy couple. With so many fragrances and designs to choose from there is something for everyone. You will not be disappointed with them at all!
There is a huge collection of decorative lamps to choose from. The lamps come in small through to extra large, and there is an array of fragrance oils to choose from. (I would like to recommend the Fresh Linen £6.50; it smells truly fresh and delightful!)
Ashleigh & Burwood state:-
“These fragrance lamps represent quality, luxury and above all style. The stunning ornamental fragrance lamps utilise a century-old catalytic combustion technique that filters airborne odour-causing molecules. In addition the fragrance contained within the fragrance lamp is emitted to provide a gentle fragrance to the room. The fragrance lamp compares favourably to other room fragrance products and is a most efficient diffuser of fragrance, spreading it evenly and quickly around a room.”
The Fragrance Lamps really are a spectacular piece, and it looks wonderful out on display. The Ashleigh & Burwood Fragrance Lamp is the ultimate product to refresh the home! Prices range from £21.50 - £37.50. But if you are looking for that something extra special, there is the Premiere Collection Crystal Fragrance Lamps, prices starting from £102. For further information and to purchase a magnificent oil lamp, check out http://www.ashleigh-burwood.co.uk.
