Curvy Kate

Bigger boob experts Bravissimo are the latest retailer to stock new fuller cup brand Curvy Kate. The brand was only launched in early 2009 and already has over 100 outlets stocking the collection. The products will hit all Bravissimo stores in mid January, ready for the Valentine’s sale period.

Curvy Kate offers beautiful garments that both flatter and support the fuller bust, in pretty, fun and fashionable designs. Cup sizes are available from DD to J and back sizes from 28 to 40”. Curvy Kate is made up of six ranges including the Showgirl collection, which offers a burlesque style, with glamorous padded and plunge designs. All bras retail from £26 – £28.

Bravissimo has had an overwhelming response from women with bigger boobs and now has 20 stores nationwide. With a friendly and innovative approach and a focus on their fitting service, the brand has filled a gap in the D+ lingerie retail market. Bravissimo stock D – KK cup lingerie, swimwear, and clothing for women with bigger boobs and nightwear with soft cup support.

www.curvykate.com

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Wedge Tie Sand

Wedge Tie Sage

Wedge Foxy

All the comfort of sheepskin in a raised-heel boot. Edgy and sophisticated, the wedge heel collection by Love From Australia reaches new heights for the party season. Choose tempting tassles, tantalizing ties, captivating classics or for a glitzy party try the silver metallic…

Put on your party feet for Christmas and Twist!

In boutique stores now. Prices from Ł175

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RiiFlex Weights - Top View

RiiFlex Weights, a new and exciting gym dumbbell solution for the Nintendo Wii.

Unlike lesser quality, plastic accessories currently on the market, the RiiFlex feels like a pair of actual dumbbells because of the unique, ergonomic design and cast-iron 2lb weight.

The RiiFlex features a non-slip elastomeric material and a rugged construction that can withstand the rigors of any workout. Wii controllers fit easily and securely into the weight handles and the weights are comparable in size to gym dumbbells. The RiiFlex weights can be used alongside all workout software including WiiFit, WiiFit Plus, EA Sports Active, New U, The Biggest Loser and My Fitness Coach.

“Most other fitness peripherals are toy-like gaming accessories being passed off as fitness products. We believe the Wii Fit can provide serious fitness results if coupled with serious fitness products, and that’s what we are introducing.” – Paul Holcomb, President of Powerplay.

Jog down to John Lewis or flex your fingers at Play.com, expect to pay around £24.99.

Play.com (UK) : Riiflex Dumbbells for Wii Fit : Nintendo Wii – Free Delivery

RiiFlex Weights

To discover more about the RiiFlex visit www.riiflex.com

Sweet Freedom - Natural Sweetener

SWEET FREEDOM is leading the way ahead for dieters, low GI & GL lovers and the health-conscious with its unique ‘guilt-free’ syrup. An alternative to sugar, SWEET FREEDOM is an award-winning natural sweetener. It’s the first of its kind to be made 100% from fruit; meaning it’s all natural and doesn’t contain any nasty additives or preservatives. SWEET FREEDOM tastes like sugar but is much healthier with 25% fewer calories and, as it’s sweeter, you can use up to 50% less gram for gram.

Made of apples, grapes and carob, SWEET FREEDOM can be used to replace sugar, artificial sweeteners, honey and other syrups, and comes in a squeezy bottle with a drip free cap, so absolutely no mess or stickiness!

Some of the advantages of SWEET FREEDOM
· 25% fewer calories than sugar AND you can use up to 50% less as it’s sweeter
· Low GI and GL
· Suitable for diabetics as part of a healthy diet
· NO artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives
· GM free & gluten free
· Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

SWEET FREEDOM comes in two multi-purpose syrups; a sweetener that has a lovely mild, neutral sugar-like sweetness that can use be used for everything from sweetening tea through to baking and a syrup that is darker and has a molasses, honey-like taste perfect for toast and porridge and anywhere you prefer a richer sweetness.

Available from:
· All large Tesco stores (free-from/sugar aisle)
· Available from all Waitrose stores
· Whole Foods Market (Kensington)
· Fresh & Wild
· Planet Organic
· All quality health food stores, delis, farm shops and garden centres throughout the UK
· Online: www.sweetfreedom.co.uk

Expect to pay around £2.99 for a 300ml bottle.

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Showcasing a striking mix of unique separates that are sweet, sassy and sophisticated, Boutikee launches with the unveiling of its very first limited edition winter collection called Embellished Vintasian.

A stunning fusion between ethnic style and vintage clothing with a playful twist, the Embellished Vintasian Collection takes the best from the past and draws on inspiration from the east to create designs with a contemporary look and feel.

The Vintasian collection comprises 25 individual pieces, including hand-beaded black ruched trouser leggings (£49), 80’s inspired hand-embellished sequin pearl beaded blouse (£59) and gold metallic disco skirt (£39).

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Boutikee’s Embellished Vintasian collection presents glamorous, head-turning party dresses for any winter occasion. Choose from little black numbers in a range of styles: hand-embroidered baby doll (£89), one-shoulder bubble with beaded waistline and embroidered cuff (£69), the classic shift (£54), or tunic with antique gold beaded neckline (£69).

Wear the spectacular red beaded shift (£54), or electric blue body con dress with chiffon shoulder strap (£39) for a striking look.

Stay winter chic in the dove grey floaty chiffon empire line dress with hand-embellished gold sequin detail (£89), the earth green and burgundy two tone embroidered baby doll with real peacock feather (£89), or structured black brocade one-shoulder dress (£69).

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Boutikee truly makes achieving the unforgettable style of Sex And The City stars easy. The Vintasian colour spectrum ranges from dusky hues to warm, rich shades. Each piece features a distinctive nod to trends for the season, including 80’s inspired statement shoulders, sequins, lace and classic winter sparkle. All embellishments and embroidery are delicately hand sewn for a quality finish and each piece is cut to flatter individual body shape and size.

The word Boutikee itself is a play on words that encapsulates the intimate boutique feel of the online store and the playful, edginess of the label.

All Boutikee clothing is available through www.boutikee.com, so you don’t have to hit the high street. You can also find Boutikee down at fashion mecca, Portobello Market, west London every Saturday this winter 2009. Prices for Boutikee pieces range from £29-£89 and fit UK sizes 6-14.

‘Comfortable luxury’ is key to the brand, ensuring that you will look effortlessly chic 24/7. ME & EM have also teamed up with like-minded brands to offer their customers the chance to ‘get the look’, brands include Made in Heaven jeans, Converse trainers, Monica Vinader jewellery and Penelope Chilvers riding boots. All pieces can be teamed together to create perfect looks for any occasion whether it be lounging around the chalet, a night on the tiles or just gorgeously comfortable and cosy ready for a night in.

Apres Ski shopping has never been easier, simply buy on line at www.meandem.com or instore at 21 Connaught Street, W2.

A pair of bespoke red and white striped ‘Love Cups’

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come nestled in a beautiful gift box and each contains a little bag of scrumptious,  handmade chocolates.  They can be ordered, together with a secret romantic message, exclusively online at www.tggreen.co.uk for £30 plus UK delivery.

Perfect for an early morning cup of tea or a romantic bedtime hot chocolate the ‘Love Cups’ are an inspired present for any Valentine and so much more stylish and long lasting than the predictable dozen red roses.  Each Cornishware ‘Love Cup’ set comes complete with a bag of delicious Chocolate Society chocolates and the last available date for guaranteed Valentine’s delivery is February 10^th.

Demijohn Scottish Whisky Selection

Something for the food lover

Demijohn Winter Selection

For the serious foodie there is the Olive Oil and Fruit Vinegar Selection with the handmade Scottish Bramble Vinegar and Raspberry Vinegar sandwiching some velvety smooth Kabbadates Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Corfu. This is priced at£29.95.

Demijohn is Scotland’s first liquid deli and the products are all stored in large glass bottles traditionally used for storing wines and spirits from which the deli takes its name. Customers choose the size and shape of bottle, which can then be re-filled when empty, and are encouraged to taste each product before purchasing.

The Gift Sets and Apotheker Racks are available from Demijohn’s shops in Edinburgh, Glasgow or York, or from their website –  www.demijohn.co.uk.

Consumers will be delighted to learn they can now purchase Highland Game’s wildly healthy venison bangers at their local Tesco store. This delicious product, a favourite amongst slimmers, is nutritious, value for money and can be used as part of a healthy breakfast, light snack or compliment an evening meal. It allows shoppers who wouldn’t normally buy sausages the opportunity to try out the new healthy and reasonably-priced option.

Scottish Slimmers Wildly Healthy Venison Sausages

The major supermarket chain has joined other leading stores including Sainsbury’s Scottish stores and David Sands stores in Fife to offer its calorie counting customers this natural and nutritious product.

The low calorie sausages have been specially produced for Scottish Slimmers as each sausage only has 55 calories, a fat content of 2g and contains less than 3% saturated fat. The venison is natural, pure and full of essential minerals and protein. It also has a lower fat content than all other red meats including beef and lamb. Venison is ideal for people who need to reduce their cholesterol intake as it’s extremely low in cholesterol. It’s also becoming increasingly popular with young children and health conscious individuals who are watching their waistline.

For more information go to www.highlandgame.com

The recipes come in three varieties; two Fruity Porridges, ‘Apple & Raisin’ and ‘Cranberry & Raspberry’, and the classic ‘Simply Porridge’.  All come complete with easy instructions on how to cook in the microwave or if you are feeling traditional warming on the hob.

Good things to know about Dorset Cereals Porridges……

Dorset Cereal Poridge

They are packed full of creamy British oats and plump dried fruits which gives a great start to any morning especially if it’s chilly and dark.  When eaten as part of a diet which is low in saturated fat, oats can help reduce blood cholesterol which is good for your heart.  Oats are also a slow releasing complex carbohydrate which helps to sustain energy levels through to lunchtime.

Where can I buy them?

Dorset Cereals Porridges are available from all good independent stores and Tesco and Waitrose stores from November.  Each box is priced at £1.89 for 8 x 30g sachets for the ‘Fruity Porridges’ (Cranberry & Raspberry and Apple & Raisin) and £1.89 for 10 x 30g sachets of the classic ‘Simply Porridge’.

More please…….

To celebrate the launch of its delicious new porridge sachets, Dorset Cereals has created a set of four beautiful porridge bowls and mugs in praise of winter’s simple pleasures.

Designed by leading British Potter Keith Brymer-Jones the complete set of four bowls and four mugs, costs £50.00 or individually £27.00 for four bowls or four mugs. Each set will be available from late October 2009 at Dorset Cereals’ online store  www.dorsetcereals.co.uk.

Hello from Dorset……..

Dorset Cereals makes all its breakfast cereals at Poundbury in Dorset which is the unique village inspired and created by HRH The Prince of Wales.  Mueslis, Porridges, Tasty Fruit and Fibre, Chunky Slices and Cereal Bars are all made to recipes which are packed with goodness.  For recipes, photos, competitions to win lovely stuff and news about simple pleasures go to www.dorsetcereals.co.uk.