Sure has launched a glamorous new fine fragrance inspired anti-prespirant deodorant collection, created in collaboration with one of the world’s most talented perfumers, Ann Gottlieb is best known for being the ‘nose’ behind best-selling fragrances such as Obsession,Eternity and CK one!

‘Bright’ combines a soft layering of white flowers including jasmine and rich rose, coated with juicy apricot and warm vanilla.

‘Radiant’ Consists of rich, flirty cassis mixed with wild raspberries, elegant magnolia and topped off with sensual woody notes.

An anti-perspirant range that combines48h long lasting protection with fine fragrance.

SURE FRAGRANCE COLLECTION BRIGHT ANTI-PERSPIRANT:

250ml aerosol, RRP £3.56150ml aerosol, RRP £2.6150ml roll on, RRP £1.77

SURE FRAGRANCE COLLECTION RADIANT ANTI-PERSPIRANT:

250ml aerosol, RRP £3.56150ml aerosol, RRP £2.61

Both have an amazing scent and are perfect for protecting you in the winter months when your skin is bundled in layers and more prone to sweating! The fragrances are uplifting, playful and a great way to smell great this Autumn/Winter season. We love them!

SodaStream is getting fizz-ical this October in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

SodaStream is joining the fight for women’s survival and helping to raise significant funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer this October, with the launch of a gorgeous limited edition Pink Fizz drinksmaker.

The baby pink drinksmaker will add the perfect pop of colour to brighten up any kitchen and has been specially designed with all-over pink packaging inspired by this worthy cause.

By making this must-have girly kitchen product top of your wish list, you can do you bit to help win the battle against breast cancer. For every Pink Fizz sold, SodaStream worldwide will donate 5% of the purchase price to charity, helping to fund vital research, campaigning and education.

Practical yet pretty, the Pink Fizz machine, with its patented in-built Fizz Chip™ technology and digital display indicates when the gas cylinder needs to be re-filled and means no fizz fans will be left feeling flat! As well as being a delightful asset to any fashionista’s party, you and the girls can rest assured that you will be helping a truly inspiring cause.

Fiona Hope; Managing Director of SodaStream UK said, “As the most commonly diagnosed cancer, affecting almost 48,000 women each year, it’s a cause that SodaStream are proud to support and that’s why we’ve made a global commitment to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. In getting your hands on one of these unique, baby-pink drinks makers, you are helping SodaStream UK raise money for a wonderful cause.”

SodaStream also helps to reduce bottle waste; its reusable carbonating bottle is estimated to save 2000 bottles and cans in 3 years. With SodaStream there are fewer empty bottles or cans to discard or recycle and less energy wasted by transporting billions of litres of ready-to-drink soft drinks. SodaStream offers over 30 flavours to choose from in their extensive flavor range; the only hard part will be choosing which one to try first!

The limited edition Pink Fizz SodaStream will be available from October at Harvey Nichols, other good independent retailers and on the SodaStream UK website (www.sodastream.co.uk), priced at £119.99.

Girlie Gossip is of course a massive fan of the new limited edition PINK soda stream. Yes, obviously the fact that it is a lovely baby pink colour definitely helps but also because it is great fun to use and comes with some delicious flavourings! Don’t forget that you’re also helping a very worthy cause in the process when you make your purchase!

Bumpeez mania is set to sweep the nation as the toy that is widely tipped to be the UK’s next big collectible playground craze launches at over 40,000 shops across the UK and Ireland today.

Retailers are going absolutely crazy for Bumpeez with Hamley’s the world’s most famous toy store publicly declaring  “the next playground craze has landed” and The Entertainer, the UK’s largest independent toy retailer saying “We loved them the minute we saw them.We are certain that kids will go mad for Bumpeez!”

Over 50 million Bumpeez are forecast to be sold in the next 3 years.  7 million Bumpeez are being shipped for the initial launch alone and 15 million Bumpeez are expected to be sold in the next 12 months that if laid end to end would reach from London to Paris.

So what are Bumpeez?  Bumpeez consists of two parts – a circular chip featuring a cool character, which is encased in a highly tactile, removable silicon ring that comes in a variety of different shapes, colours and sizes.  When the chip is in the ring the Bumpee can be bounced against walls and used to play more than 25 games and perform tricks with the different shaped rings requiring a varying degree of skill to bounce.   There are over 100 characters to collect including special limited edition gold, silver and swirly Bumpeez.

Bumpeez also boasts a super cool online element via the official Bumpeez website www.bumpeez.com which also launches today.  Kids can play in the Bumpeez virtual world and access various games and exclusive content by scanning their chips via their online webcam. Kids can also build their Bumpeez collection online by visiting their virtual ‘Bumpeez Album’ and scanning their Bumpeez chips which sends and transforms the chips digitally to the website, to then be placed in their very own online collectors album.

Unique in the sheer volume of fun you can have for just £1.99 a pack, Bumpeez will ensure hours of fun for kids this summer.

Try something new this summer with Hotel Chocolat’s cuisine range, impress your guests this sunny season with cocoa infused savoury ingredients from British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat. Spruce up summer salads with Cocoa Honey & Mustard dressing (£5) and Cocoa & chilli Olive Oil (£12.50). Prepare barbeque meat with the flavoursome Seasoned Chocolate Glaze (£3) and garnish fresh breads and salads with Chocolate & Black Truffle Tapenade (£7.50).

Fed up with expensive ink? Make the smart investment to the KODAK ESP Office 2170All-in-One Printer. Kodak offers the lowest total ink replacement cost so your home office can save money year after year.

And you’ll save time too, with a suite of tools that will get you to those early a.m. meetings with time to spare. The versatile ESP Office 2170 Printer lets you print, copy, scan, and fax. It’s an affordable4-in-1 bundle of business efficiency that makes the most of every pound, and every minute.

So you’ll never worry about hitting print again.

• One system, four great functions – print, copy, scan, and faxcapabilities in a compact rear feed design
• Delivers crisp, sharp documents and graphics andKODAK Lab-Quality Photos that last a lifetime
• Easy Wi-Fi setup to connect to your wireless home network,Wi-Fi
• Send scans to your PC, email, network folders, memory cards,or USB flash drive
• Print photos in multiple sizes directly from youriPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Blackberry device3 withthe KODAK Pic Flick App
• Use the photo sort feature to easily find and view yourpictures on your memory card by month, day, or yearvia the printer LCD
• Accomplish critical business tasks effortlessly with theeasy-to-use control panel and 1.5″ display
• Perfect Page Technology4 – improves the quality of your imageprocessing even when your original is less than perfect.

What Girlie Gossip Thought…

The KODAK ESP Office 2170All-in-One Printer is a pretty neat little piece of technology. Ideal for busy women on the go, it is simple to use and very efficient!

Now, we are no technical whizzes, but even we managed to figure out how to get the most from this absolute beast of a machine after just a quick flick through the manual. It can do everything from printing off work, images, pictures and more to scanning. It can even be used as a fax machine for those wanting to keep up with work from home.

Basically the KODAK ESP Office 2170All-in-One Printer delivers on all levels and is the ultimate busy woman’s accessory! We loved the quality of the printing and the freedom to do everything we needed to do, from one sleek and simple to operate machine. The ability to print photos straight from our iPhone was also a massive plus point in our eyes as was the purse friendly ink replacement.

A fantastic product for 2011!

To learn more, visit www.kodak.com and follow their blogs and more at www.kodak.com/go/followus.

At me-time, nothing beats a cup of cocoa and a good flick though a magazine. However, with spring in full flow and the desire to stay in shape stronger than ever, a guilt free chocolate fix can be hard to come by. That is until now, as Weight Watchers, the UK’s number one weight loss organisation, has launched its brand new and improved hot chocolate recipe.

Made with real chocolate, Weight Watchers’ Instant Hot Chocolate uses the new ProPoint system, and is an even more delicious and indulgently smooth treat. With the extra benefit of having just one ProPoint per serving, it allows slimmers to sip on the frothy, low calorie goodness, safe in the knowledge that it won’t add inches to the waistline.Containing just 0.9g of saturated fat, only 40 calories per cup and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, it can be enjoyed while sticking to healthier eating but without having to compromise on taste.Now available in a jar, which holds 20 servings and in sachet format, Weight Watchers Instant Hot Chocolate is the perfect treat after a hard day at the office or as a simple quick chocolate fix. Ideal for sharing with friends and colleagues, just add hot water and stir well before sitting back and putting your feet up.

Weight Watchers Hot Chocolate is available in Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s.

They are adorable sea creatures in a pod that sing, dance and play games. Small enough to hold or put in a bag, they are perfect to keep girls entertained at home, in the school ground or on long trips away and at less that £10 they are brilliant value too.

See them here: http://www.newaquapets.com/

Playing with Aquapets is like having your own little responsive sea friend in an aquarium, but sealed and with no mess to clean (comes with batteries, ready to go).

Girls will love to interact and make friends with the buoyant friends as they respond with cute floating movement, chirpy sounds, and sweet melodies. The more an Aquapet is played with, the livelier it will become and sing more songs. Bring two or more Aquapets together and they will talk, chirp and dance with each other, perfect for girls getting together for a fun Aquaparty with their friends.

Our favourite is the super cute little bunny, Fretta! My daughter (8yrs) absolutely loved playing with this and wants to collect the whole set.

Fretta
FrettaLikes: Turning a frown upside down into a smileDislikes: Itchy and scratchy clothesFavorite Food: Strawberry shortcakeFavorite Smell: Orange blossomsFavorite Sound: SoCrickets “chirping” on a summer night. Awww!!

Aquapets are to buy from July 2011 with a recommended retail price of £9.99 RRP. Suitable for ages 6+.

The original Aquapets were first available in 2004, where they became one of the most wanted toys of the year. New for 2011 are Aquapets with more features, new design and technology. We love them!!

Banrock Station is as passionate about crafting flavoursome Australian wine as it is about giving nature a helping hand. With a genuine passion and commitment to the environment, Banrock Station has donated £2.3m to 97 environmental projects in 13 countries. This dedication to the environment flows through the Banrock Station winery, to craft generously fruity wines packed with flavour.

This summer, Banrock Station is celebrating nature by unveiling a gorgeous new exterior to its eco-friendly collection of both classic and innovatively-styled wines.

Its sleek new look packaging, with distinguishing gold labelling, makes its full bodied Shiraz Mataro the ideal choice for dinner parties and crisp Colombard Chardonnay a refreshing accompaniment on those long lazy summer evenings spent with friends and loved ones.

Banrock Station strongly believe that, both now and in the future, nothing is more important than the earth, and by using best-practice and sustainable techniques, Banrock Station has expertly crafted the ideal setting for a wide variety of grapevines to thrive.

Banrock Station’s vast portfolio of world-renowned wines not only makes for an ideal gift for friends and family, but a gift that gives back to the earth in which it’s grown. Over the past decade, proceeds from every bottle sold have contributed to environmental projects in Britain, including the donation of £55,000 to The Co-operative’s Plan Bee campaign in 2010.

Tasting notes and serving suggestions:

Banrock Station Colombard- Chardonnay

The fine wines of Banrock Station are lovingly crafted to deliver pure fruit expression and enjoyment.Enjoy fresh citrus and passion fruit flavours with the creamy texture and delicate oak adding complexity.

A great companion to chicken dishes or Asian dishes.

Banrock Station Shiraz MataroThe fine wines of Banrock Station are lovingly crafted to deliver pure fruit expression and enjoyment. Soft, ripe blackberry and plum fruits are complemented by spicy black cherry and white pepper characteristics. Juicy and long.

The ideal accompaniment to enjoy with red meats such as venison or beef steak as well as mushroom based dishes.

To learn more about the delicious selection of wines and the projects that their sales support visit www.banrockstation.com
Banrock Station wines are available at Morrisons, Sainsbury and Asda, for RRP £6.19

What Girlie Gossip Thinks…

The wine is pretty amazing, our favourites are the Colombard- Chardonnay with its refreshing and crisp citrus edge and the Pink Moscato ; wonderfully girly! The newly updated packaging is vibrant, elegant and clean without being glaringly over the top. Can you tell that we rather like this brand!!??

Look out for some upcoming features on fab summer wines and the best wines for Father’s Day! We do like to spoil you….

As the infamous Mae West once said “No gold-digging for me… I take diamonds! Hercules– the multimedia audio solutions specialist – have taken this idea one step further by creating a new diamond-shaped set of speakers, for female users keen to bring some style and “glam” to their music listening experience:

Hercules XPS DIAMOND 2.0USB.

Featuring two mini-satellites for PC / Mac® / netbooks, the new Hercules XPS DIAMOND 2.0 USB speaker kit has been designed for women who want to add a touch of glamour to their computer, and who are looking for a compact, chic and original accessory that lets them get the most out of their music and videos – simply, and wherever they might be.

Finally – a set of multimedia speakers with a genuinely feminine appeal!

The satellites’ unique and exceptionaldesign, black lacquered finish and elegant, see-through base will captivate lovers of all things glossy and glittery.

The speakers’Full USBfeature – meaning that both the power supply and audio signals are carried via the kit’s single USB cable – is perfect for those looking for an audio solution that’s easy to connect and to use. Now power adapters are a thing of the past… It’s enough to give one a serious case ofdiamond fever!

A wired miniature remote offers simple control of the speakers’ volume.

The satellites’ compact measurements – just 9cm in diameter – and the included stylish black velvet carrying pouch (featuring separate compartments) add yet another dimension to this speaker set’s charm, allowing users to easily take their XPS DIAMOND kit with them anywhere, together with their laptop or netbook.

And last but not least: despite its small size, users can rest assured that the XPS DIAMOND 2.0 USB system delivers clarity and quality of sound for music, videos and other applications.

Without a doubt, the XPS DIAMOND 2.0 USB speakers are set to become female users’ best friend – whether away on vacation, at home or at the office… And just like a set of real diamonds, once you’ve experienced them, you’ll never want to let them go.

What Girlie Gossip Thought…

There’s no denying that these speakers are stunning. They look super cute and add that little bit of glamour to your computer desk we think! They are seriously easy to use and set up, so no techy info needed and for teeny tiny speakers like these, the sound quality is not as bad as you might expect! So, granted if you are planning on turning your music up full blast and rocking out for hours at a time then these might not be quite the pefect ones for you, but if you are looking for a cute set that are portable enough to hook up to a laptop and even take out and about on your travels then these are simply ideal. Definitely worth a look, girls!

We love trying out new and unusual products here at Girlie Gossip and recently we were sent a bottle of Babicka vodka to taste. Keep reading for more information on the brand and our thoughts!

A wonderfully weird but utterly delicious vodka that is based on a 500 year old Czech witches’ brew. A unique, secret blend of herb and wormwood infused premium vodka, Babicka offers a completely different drinking experience for the adventurously inclined spirit drinker. Unctuous and creamy in the mouth with subtle notes of vanilla, caramel, aniseed and citrus. Rich and mouthfilling, Babicka is equally as rewarding as an aperitif or as a stylish base for a cocktail. A delicious and daring release that is worth investigating.

The Babicka bottle is sleek, attractive and reminiscent of medicine bottles of old. It has a wooden stopper and simplistic black handwriting on white labelling. Everything about it screams quality and trust us, the taste is just as impressive!

It is light, creamy and doesn’t have that unpleasant ‘burn’ that cheaper vodkas have. If you are looking for a quality, luxurious vodka then get Babicka EVERY time.

The price tag is the sticking point that may stop some people trying it. At £35 a bottle (you can get it cheaper if you look around) it is not going to be your everyday tipple, but in our opinion perfect for setting aside for special occasions or when you really want to impress.

Tried Babicka vodka yourself? Let us know your thoughts!

Visit the official website here: http://www.babickavodka.com/ for more info!