Who is Betty Jackson… well she’s only one of the UK’s leading fashion designers, now you see why this is so special!
These little beauties are available in very short supply so if you like designer everything (including ironing board covers) then you can get yourself one for free by purchasing a Rowenta iron from John Lewis before the 31st August 2008. Alternatively you can pick one up for £15 at www.rowenta.co.uk… But hurry!
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Airkix is an Indoor Skydiving arena in Milton Keynes. You need no previous experience, no change of underwear and it’s suitable for all ages above 5!
The centre has been open for just 9 months and attracted over 25k visitors. In essence you fly on a pocket of wind generated from an industrial fan which hits you at a constant flow of 150mph (same speed as if you were doing it for real).
Having tried it out I can honestly say that it is beautifully clear and even an idiot could install it…
It offers a built-in microphone with noise and echo-canceling technology makes for clear conversations whilst driving. Users just press the phone icon on the remote (attached to your steering wheel) to automatically mute your music and take a call over the car’s stereo. It also works with the phone’s voice activation technology to make calls without having to touch it. A USB charging port ensures that the phone stays charged.
The Razorba is the patented razor handle wand that holds your favourite razor, ergonomically designed and tested by men with back hair and works with any standard razors. Made from the same material as ski helmets-high impact ABS plastic this little godsend won’t break easily…
As to whether it makes a nice pressie for a loved one with a hairy back… hmmmmm.
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Bang on trend as usual, Momiji introduces its limited edition range designed by award winning graphic designer Nina Zimmermann ‘The Itchy Feet Collection’, which lead with this trend.
Last year they dipped into the incredibly cool, kawaii Japanese manga and harajuku market with the hugely successful Jo Zhou collection and this year, like so many designers showed us at the Spring/Summer shows it was global fashion trends that sparked inspiration.
The Nina Zimmermann range is available now from John Lewis priced £11.95 per doll.
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Retailed by Vollers Corset makers (who have been making corsets for 100 years), each piece is hand finished in the UK by local craftsman, exclusively for Vollers.
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The only question I’m asking is if my macbook fits.....
]]>That’s why I’m picking the Sport Armband for the iPhone or iPod Touch as it’s best selling accessory. Because the iPhone is a little bulky you’re gonna need to strap it to something while you’re pounding the treadmill. I will be certainly buying one of these after I dropped my ipod mini on the treadmill and almost killed myself trying to pick it up while the treadmill was still going. A YouTube comedy moment of epic proportions....
Made by Belkin the Armband is hand washable and water resistant. It is not bulky on the arm but still provides full protection and easy navigation access to the iPhone or iPod touch. It is compatible with the iPhone 4GB and 8GB and with iPod touch versions 8GB and 16GB. This Armband comes in one size only but due to its dual sizing, fit-right ring solution it truly fits all.
Features include:
Belkin say:
“Powered by RazerTM, the n52te is designed to dominate in FPS (first-person shooter), MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing games), and RTS (real-time strategy) computer games and uses Razer’s killer performance software to allow unmatched customisation of multiple portable player profiles for intuitive setup.The integrated Razer Synapse™ memory makes the n52te fully Plug-and-Play ready, enabling users to save player profiles and settings without the need for any additional software.”
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Turnham Green have tried to encapsulate the idea of a hamper with good food and good ethical standards.
Their recipes are based around naturally preserving seasonal produce for use later in the year and all their products are created to maximise goodness and flavour with the very best ethically sourced ingredients. The hampers are include Turnham Green’s condiments and baked goods which are accompanied by a variety of other items chosen for their quality and ethical integrity.
As with all Turnham Green’s hampers, the contents are packed into their environmentally friendly Turnham Green Jute Bags (a refreshing eco-alternative to old fashioned wicker baskets that also provide ample motivation to minimise plastic bags). Turnham Green’s products are all in recycled or recyclable packaging and protected with eco-friendly potato starch filler for their fuel efficient journey to their delighted recipients.
The top of the range BELLS & BAUBLES hamper sells for (£100 with alcohol / £90 without alcohol (two luxury juices substituted for the Chapel Down) and includes:
They are offering a free travel bag with 6 travel products worth £24.99 when you buy their Face Mask 100 ml jar (equivalent 16 full masks) for £25.
The Balaton Spa Face Mask is 100% natural, solely containing 331 ingredients from nature. Apparently, celebs like Trinny and Susannah and Gok Wan use it on their shows.
I am no face mask expert, but on the face of it....! this sounds like a good deal....
The new range consists of 11 models in total, starting at £50 RRP, and includes the 4 women’s watches and one cycling accessory.
There is a watch for various needs, from the introductory level t1 that can be used for day to day use, to the advanced t6c that sets your training schedule and gives a complete workout analysis on the spot. All models display useful workout details and how to improve next time – pretty handy and Suunto say this is “like having a personal trainer at your side.” Umm we will be interested to see if that sort of claim stacks up....
The t1c, t3c, t4c and t6c are all supported by a newly improved heart rate monitor belt, worn across the chest. This belt monitors your heart beat and communicates back to the watch. Based on your heart rate, the Suunto then calculates the amount of calories burned and shows the benefits of the work-out, from fat-burning to improving performance. This can be helpful in safely pushing the boundaries of cardio performance.
For a Suunto newbie like myself, it was reassuring to note that the company made its name in the extreme sports arena and is a firm favourite with world leading climbers, skiers, mountain bikers and skydivers, as well as several English premiership football clubs. Ambassadors include Daniel Unger, World Triathlon Champion. So they got to be quality right.....
I am no expert in motorbikes, but these particular products looked a pretty hot gift choice for my biker friend.
The leather jackets below (Lucky $549 and Vintage $649) are apparently firm favourites with many celebrities:
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As exclusive distributors for the UK and Eire, Montague Bicycles (UK) Ltd offer a 7 model range of unique, full-size, folding bikes which fold neatly in half for easy transport and storage. I’m currently looking for a new bike myself and whilst I haven’t tested this range they look like they maybe rising to the top of my potentials list.
Anyway, it’s with this in mind that I thought Playmobil Carry Cases could work just fine for the kiddy’s holiday entertainment.
I haven’t seen my kids play with these, but when I showed them some images and told them what they were - the Nintendo Ds was briefly put to one side an achievement in itself.
The new Carrying Cases include the Knight, Shopper, Farmer and Fireman ranges - something for both the boys and the girls!
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