Organic surge – For happy ever after hair

Are you worried by the amount of potentially harmful chemicals you are applying to your skin, day in day out? New research has shown that some ordinary shampoos can contain cocktails of chemicals that could endanger your health*. Yet when it comes to choosing haircare products, most of us are completely baffled by the long list of ingredients on the pack. Well, look no further than the new Organic Surge haircare collection. Specially developed with no nasty chemicals, the Organic Surge haircare collection is as effective as your usual shampoo – without the chemical overload.

For hair that’s lost its zip, try the ultra zingy Citrus Mint shampoo and conditioner to bring life back into tired looking hair. Or for dehydrated locks, moisturise with the Fresh Grapefruit range for super bounce and shine. For extra nourishment, the Fresh Grapefruit or Citrus Mint intensive hair treatment instantly re-conditions dry or damaged hair.

And yet – a lot of consumers still think that words like natural or organic may mean the product simply won’t perform as well. To counteract this, Organic Surge put their new shampoos and conditioners to the test. They blind tested Organic Surge against other organic haircare brands in a top London salon. And the overall winner, according to the professionals? Organic Surge Haircare Collection.

So, what do the professionals say?

Organic Surge Shampoo
•spread through hair effortlessly and is easy to rinse off
•creates a luscious lather, infused with essential oils
•cleanses and nourishes, leaving hair feeling clean and soft

Organic Surge Conditioner
•instantly detangles leaving hair silky smooth
•nourishes hair from root to tip
•invigorates the senses, leaving you refreshed and revitalised

The Organic Surge haircare collection was developed after months of research, formulating and reformulating, blending and mixing until perfect. Organic Surge confidently pledges that the collection offers impressive results with no chemical overload - and no compromise on either quality or efficiency. Organic Surge haircare products are more than 98% natural and every single product sold contributes to the company’s on-going efforts to support Africa’s most vulnerable children. Organic Surge has pledged to donate their time and funds to several childcare programmes in Africa, including the Thomas Barnardo Orphanage in Kenya and Watoto in Uganda.

What Girlie Gossip Thought …

We love organic products here at Girlie Gossip and Organic Surge have once again come up trumps with their great range of hair care products. Free of chemicals you can rest assured that your hair is getting a natural and quality treatment with ease. The products leave your hair feeling smooth, moisturised and soft to the touch. They are easy and quick to use and the packaging is simple, bright and attractive. Highly recommended!

Organic Surge is available at: Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Peter Jones, Wholefoods, Fresh & Wild, selected quality independents nationwide and at our on-line shop - www.organicsurge.com

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Lulu’s Bombshell Body and Time Bomb Products

Lulu’s Bombshell Body

Let us drop a bombshell – most women have great bodies! Yet, as we age, we become masters of body camouflage, hiding this bit and disguising that. No more! Now it’s time to free your inner bombshell - no matter what your age! Make the most of your body with Lulu’s Bombshell Body collection. Buff up with Revealing Body Cleanser, formulated with exfoliating beads and micro-crystals to unveil fresher, younger, healthy looking skin. Slip into something silky with Super Sexy Oil, infused with avocado, borage, jojoba and rosehip oils to smooth skin’s surface and replace lost natural oils. Uncover with Show-Off Body Lotion, enriched with white truffle for a luminous glow. No more cover up, just fresher, dewier, younger looking skin – just add a smile!

Use all three products in Lulu’s Bombshell Body collection daily to reclaim your sexiness. Lulu has tried, tested and perfected these products over many years, and says, ‘The real secret behind my head-to-toe glow is these extraordinary body care formulas. I use them religiously, everyday. A gentle scrub, two luscious rubs and my whole body looks and feels supple, silky, dewy-fresh…and very, very sexy!’.

All of Lulu’s formulae are strategic weapons designed first and foremost to eliminate sagging, thinness, dryness, wrinkling and dulling of the skin. After years dedicated to the search for the perfect capsule skincare collection, talking to professionals and expert chemists, Lulu finally developed, honed and perfected the ultimate collection to combat maturing skin. Now, with Lulu’s Bombshell Body solve all your anti-ageing skincare needs from start to finish – and now, from top to toe!

Lulu’s Time Bomb is available at www.lulusplace.co.uk and on QVC www.qvcuk.com

Lulu’s Time Bomb – Eye R&R

As we get older, delicate skin around the eye becomes thinner so it’s crucial to treat this area with special care – and many traditional eye make-up removers can be weapons of mass destruction. Fight back with Lulu’s Time Bomb Eye R&R Make-Up Remover to banish all traces of eye makeup, gently, thoroughly and without damaging skin. Eye R&R Make-Up Remover removes makeup without rubbing or pulling this delicate skin. This dual phase product infuses the skin with special emollients, natural oils and rich minerals that soothe, nurture and hydrate.

An oil phase (top layer) and water phase (bottom layer) join forces to attack stubborn eye makeup. This two pronged attack makes it superior to any single phase eye makeup remover. By crossing technologies, Eye R&R Make-Up Remover eliminates the need for drying and irritating detergents found in water based systems and overcomes the pitfalls of mineral oil based eye makeup removers which can blur vision and sting eyes. It couldn’t be easier – simply apply to cotton wool and wipe over the entire eye area . . . rest and recuperation for eyes!

Lulu’s Time Bomb formulae are strategic weapons designed first and foremost to eliminate sagging, thinness, dryness, wrinkling and dulling of the skin. After years dedicated to the search for the perfect capsule skincare collection, talking to professionals and expert chemists, Lulu finally developed, honed and perfected the ultimate collection to combat maturing skin. Time Bomb covers all your anti-ageing skincare needs from start to finish.

Lulu’s Time Bomb is available at www.lulusplace.co.uk and on QVC www.qvcuk.com

What Girlie Gossip Thought…

We absolutely loved testing out the various lulu products on offer recently! They are beautifully packaged which instantly draws your attention to them, the round bubble like pots would look perfect on your dressing table or in the bathroom. The quality of the products is also second to none; the cream is easily absorbed into the skin and goes on smoothly and quickly. All of the products are soft and gentle on your skin, and don’t irritate or agitate at all. A real pleasure to use!

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Dog Adorers Products For Your Pet!

‘Fashionable pet accessories for practical people’

The perfect Christmas gift for pet owners has at last been designed and launched by Dog Adorers. Their clever and unique Wrist Walker and Ankle Anchor offer a stylish and functional solution for dog walkers whose busy lives require them to multitask. The Wrist Walker and Ankle Anchor give you a hands-free option to keep you in control and your pet safe. These are ideal items for when you are Christmas/January sale shopping, pushing a buggy, talking on the mobile or just sitting and relaxing in a café. After much testing and feedback from dog walking groups, in August 2007 Jane Lawrence launched Dog Adorers.

Wrist Walker

The Wrist Walker is comprised of extra strong webbing that is lined with a soft fabric to contour the wrist for comfort. It is available in a variety of colour combinations ensuring that there is a style to suit every taste. The Wrist Walker is securely fastened with Velcro that is fed through a durable ‘D’ ring for extra strength. The Wrist Walker set includes matching double ended lead and cuff and coordinating Poo Bag Pouch all for only £19.99 RRP.

Ankle Anchor

The Ankle Anchor is the ideal stocking filler for the stylish dog owner: A fun and functional solution to secure your dog when you are sitting outside having a cup of coffee or a picnic. This great accessory is also lined with a soft fabric with extra strong webbing, which fastens securely around the ankle with Velcro. The Ankle Anchor is available as part of a set, complete with a double ended lead and matching Poo Bag Pouch all for only £21.99 RRP.

For the men

The Easy Walker collection has identical features to the original Wrist Walker and Ankle Anchor but offers more neutral colour combinations. The men’s Easy Walker range excludes the Poo Bag Pouch; the Wrist Walker is priced at £17.99 RRP and the Ankle Anchor at £19.99 RRP.

Poo Bag Pouch

This item can be purchased on its own or as part of the Wrist Walker or Ankle Anchor set. It is very funky, vibrant and practical; the double ended lead has a specific eyelet to which you can attach the Poo Bag Pouch. Alternatively attach the pouch to your jeans or handbag and use it for make up, loose change or doggie treats. The Poo Bag Pouch is available for £7.99 RRP.

The Lead Learner

The Lead Learner is specifically for children and attaches to the main dog lead by a clip on handle allowing your child to be hands-on yet safe. The handle clips effortlessly onto the eyelet eliminating any pull from the main lead, so that the child can walk comfortably and securely alongside their parent and dog. The Lead Learner is available in coordinating colours and is only £7 RRP.

Dog’s Day Out

This funky canvas storage cube designed by Dotty Designs of London is filled with coordinating accessories. The Dog’s Day Out storage cube is a tidy and convenient way of transporting all your doggie essentials for a day out with your pooch. The Dog’s Day Out is priced at £45 RRP and includes the following matching accessories: a Wrist Walker and Ankle Anchor set, a beautiful embroidered towel and a cosy blanket.

Stockists: Truly Scrumptious, Diva Dogs, Velvet Vampyre UK, Pets in the City and http://www.dogadorers.co.uk
What Girlie Gossip Thought …

Sandy from our review team recently tried out a couple of the products above, keep reading below to find out excatly what she thought!

This week I have been trying out the Wrist Walker dog lead, from the innovative company Dog Adorers http://www.dogadorers.co.uk

I have the lovely Hyena lead, this lead went down well with Pugsley my little pug cross, anything that ties me to him is seen as a bonus to such a clingy creature.

The wrist band is easy to put on and take off and is padded and soft(although it is a bit scratchy where the lead meets the cuff), I think it may be better to put it on once your dog has calmed down as mine tends to go round and round in a circles as soon as I pick up a lead, causing the lead to twist.

The poo bag pouch is attached to the lead and matches perfectly, it should ideally have some velcro at the top opening though as I found the bags fell out, this bag can also be attached to your keyring or handbag.

I attached my door keys to the lead and off I went, it was much easier than carrying a handbag and I knew there was no way I could drop the lead by mistake. The lead is a good length, but it would be good if you could be varying lengths as I often attach two leads together for longer walks and stay with a shorter walk around town.

Pugsley got lots of attention with his new lead on and I think this product is a great buy and fits a niche in the market. I already spend quite alot on my dog jackets etc and love the various colours available. I woud suggest the company make the wrist band available without the lead as well as then you could tailor them to the colour of your clothing.

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Echo Falls launches Echo Falls Spritz

Summer has finally arrived and with it sees the launch of Echo Falls Spritz – the perfect blend of Echo Falls wine and sparkling water. Guaranteed to refresh even on the balmiest summers day, Echo Falls Spritz provides a lighter drinking alternative to a glass of wine.

Served in a tall glass, over ice, Echo Falls Spritz is the ultimate refreshing drink to sit and enjoy out with friends, at home with a relaxing al fresco meal, or at a picnic in the park.

One 250ml bottle of Echo Falls Spritz is the equivalent to just one unit of alcohol, so you can quench your thirst, enjoying one of the refreshing new varieties; either the Chardonnay (white) - zesty and refreshing with a light sparkle and subtle lemon-lime fruit flavours, or the White Zinfandel (rose) - lively and refreshing, with a light sparkle and bursting with sweet summer berry fruits.

Echo Falls Spritz – sparkling with refreshment

Here at Girlie Gossip we absolutely love Echo Falls, and so when we heard about the new Echo Falls Spritz we simply had to try them out for ourselves! They come in two delicious flavours; Chardonnay and White Zinfandel (rose) and are the perfect light and refreshing drink for the hot summer evenings ahead. Wonderfully Girly and with just one unit of alcohol per cute 250ml bottle they are ideal for a girls night in, or a light refreshing drink after work. The fruity nature of the white zinfandel really comes through in every mouthful and works well with the delicate light fizz in each bottle whilst the chardonnay is a real classic that just can’t be beaten. When served over ice they really do make you think if long hot summer’s relaxing on the beach, and lets face it with the state of the British weather at the moment, we could all use a little daydream now and again! Highly recommended as one of this months ‘Must Have’ alcoholic drinks here at Girlie Gossip so keep your eyes peeled for these and let us know what you think!

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SpaRitual Eco Conscious Beauty

Centre Yourself with Multi Purpose products for hand, body, foot & nail

Following its huge success in the USA, SpaRitual, a luxury, vegan and eco-conscious beauty brand has launched in the UK with a sumptuous range of vegan spa treatments for enlightened hand, foot and body rituals.

SpaRitual was created for today’s eco-aware beauty devotees with exquisite spa treatment products that have been perfectly blended to enhance daily life. Combining luxury with a spirit conscious philosophy, each of the products are infused with specially sourced essential oils which offer subtle fragrance and therapeutic benefits.

The SpaRitual collection currently comprises eight vegan, multi purpose products, three 21 Mineral Bath Salts and one Organic Sugar Scrub.

The vegan ingredients for each SpaRitual treatment product are sourced with awareness from around the world. These ingredients include plant essences that are wildcrafted or organic where possible. The formulations are naturally coloured and free of synthetic dyes.

For an uplifting experience try a bath with two heaped scoops of ‘Open Your Eyes’ 21 Mineral Bath Salt infused with Organic Australian Eucalyptus essential oil which can help to reduce fatigue, refresh the mind and soothe sore muscles. Naturally coloured with turmeric, this salt has a refreshing, menthol fragrance.

Or indulge yourself with an ‘Infinitely Loving’ massage blended with Chinese Jasmine Oil, a natural aphrodisiac that also tones and conditions skin leaving it silky soft, smooth and glowing.

SpaRitual is dedicated to helping to protect the environment and being eco-conscious in every possible aspect is the brands philosophy. Each product is packaged using recycled materials and is completely recyclable. SpaRitual uses re-usable glass and soy based inks.

The SpaRitual range also includes nail care treatments and an extensive palette of lacquer shades which are DBP-Free (Dibutyl Phthalate – a potential developmental and reproductive toxin that may cause a broad range of birth defects, now banned in the EU).

SpaRitual do not test on animals or use animal by products in their formulations and are registered with both the Vegan Society UK and the BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection)

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Eco Gift Idea Recycled Grolsch Bottle Glasses

Developed from an idea used first on environmental projects in Botswana, and Namibia. These funky glasses were developed with the originators of the idea in South Africa.
An environmentally friendly & fun use of a Grolsch Bottle. The pack includes 2 glasses and makes an ideal gift.

The bottles are first cut and then ground before being melted to make a smooth drinking surface. The glass is then annealed to ensure they are as hard wearing as possible. The entire process takes about three hours. As the glass isn’t melted down as with the normal process of recycling glass these glasses save about 90% of the energy from the recycling process.
Each glass is 20.6cm tall and holds approx 500ml.

What Girlie Gossip Thought

The first thing we noticed about these glasses when we took them from the box (Also made of recyclable packaging by the way!) was the size of them, they are huge and would definitely hold plenty of drink for those hot summer days! The second thing we noticed was the vibrant colour, they are a deep emerald green and you can clearly see the Grolsch logo stamped into them. They would make great items for either decorative or practical use and a perfect gift idea for your eco friendly mates or anyone who likes quirky and unusual gifts! Priced at just £12.00 from BigGreenSmile.Com they are also a real bargain!!

Check out the full range of fantastic eco friendly products Big Green Smile has to offer by clicking here: http://www.biggreensmile.com

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Monamor Luxurious Bathing Range

Wales’ Best Kept Beauty Secret. Introducing Monamor a new luxurious bathing range

Following in the footsteps of such welsh wonders as Catherine Zeta Jones, Duffy, Julian MacDonald, Gavin & Stacey and Tom Jones we introduce Wales’s latest must have export - new Monamor a luxurious bathing range.

Staying true to its welsh roots the name Monamor is translated directly from the welsh language literally meaning ‘Anglesey and the sea’.  It was created and developed by a local award winning salt producer, perfumery and enterprise agency.   Together they were able to create a beauty brand which used local natural resources and kept a strong welsh identity.

Born in Anglesey, North Wales, this new range of beauty products uses unique ingredients like sea salt, tea rose, peony and meadowsweet,  which have all been sourced locally from the island and its surrounding seas to create a beautifully fragrant and nourishing bathing range.

The range includes:

Monamor Pure White Halen Mon Salt Scrub £19.95
This natural exfoliating scrub contains the world famous ‘Halen Mon’ (Ha-len Morn) (Anglesey Sea Salt) as it’s key ingredient to smooth and refresh dull, lifeless looking skin. The scrub also contains soothing grape seed oil to leave skin feeling soft, silky and glowing and has a combination of Tea Rose, Peony and extracts of hand-picked Anglesey Meadowsweet which gives a beautiful, soft fragrance.

Monamor Tea Rose and Peony Bath Soak £17.95
Relax and unwind in a bath of Monamor Tea Rose and Peony Bath Soak.  The delicate de-stressing fragrance will help soothe the senses and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.  The pearlescent foaming bath soak is also enriched with Anglesey Meadowsweet, a perennial wild flower  renowned for its healing and soothing properties.

Monamor Tea Rose and Peony Body Cream £17.95
A deeply moisturising and nourishing body cream which has a combination of sunflower seed oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, jojoba seed oil and cocoa seed butter.  Lightly scented with Tea Rose and Peony the luxurious cream soaks into the skin for pure indulgence leaving it soft and silky.

Monamor Tea Rose and Peony Massaging Bar £8.95
A must have for getting smooth legs, bums and tums!  The bar massages contours of the skin and cleverly fits into the palm or your hand to stimulate and give your circulation a boost in problematic areas which are prone to cellulite.  Use in either the shower or bath to invigorate, cleanse and smooth the skin.

Monamor Hand Wash £9.95
A delicate blend of Tea Rose and Peony, the Monamor Hand Wash refreshes, cleanses and nourishes.  The non drying formulation is also enriched with Anglesey Meadowsweet to heal and soothe hard-working hands.

Monamor Hand & Body Lotion £12.95
The perfect partner to the Monamor Hand Wash, the non greasy formulation is deeply moisturising and nourishing.  Delicately scented with Monamor’s Tea Rose and Peony fragrance the cream will leave skin soft, smooth and hydrated.
The Monamor Hand Wash and Monamor Hand & Body Lotion are also available in the Heavenly Hands Gift Set for £18

Monamor Fragrance Diffuser £19.95
Fill your home with the soft and uplifting Tea Rose and Peony fragrance.  The environmentally friendly diffuser uses no power like other plug-in diffusers and won’t be a fire hazard in the home.  The scented oils work their way up the rattan sticks and diffuse the delicate fragrance.  Turn the sticks once a week to refresh the scent.

Monamor Raspberry Lip Balm £4.95
A sweet tasting balm to soften and smooth lips.  Contains natural extracts of raspberry, beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil and marigold flower.  The light pink colour will add a sexy sheen on your lips to make them look and feel kissably soft!

Mini Monamor £9.95
A mini taster set of the Monamor products perfect for travel or to try a few of the range.  The set includes – Monamor Hand & Body Cream, Monamor Conditioning Shampoo, Monamor Bath & Shower Soak and a mini Monamor Soap.

Monamor is available on-line from www.monamor.co.uk or call 01248 725747

What Girlie Gossip Thought…

After being lucky enough to test out some of the Monamor range recently, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the products! The Monamor Tea Rose and Peony Massaging Bar in particular was a joy to use! The soap is actually shaped to massage your skin whilst you wash with it. The raised ‘Bristle’ shapes help to invigorate whilst the soap itself leaves you feeling moisturized and does not dry your skin like some soaps can. Pure luxury!

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Ciaté Paint Pots and Cherry Pie Hand Shampoo

Kimberly Stewart is the 2008 face of Ciaté. Adding a little colour to your life doesn’t just mean updating your wardrobe, think about your beauty routine too. When fashion dictates which colours are ‘in’ we need to mix and match our beauty palette to meet the latest trends and it’s never been easier to update your nail colour than with the new extensive range of Ciaté Paint Pots £7.50.

Brit born nail brand Ciaté was developed by celebrity manicurist Charlotte Straughan who from her years of catwalk and salon experience knows exactly what does and doesn’t work with nail care. In addition to the existing Ciaté feet treats and manicure must haves they introduce the fantastic new range of nail enamels - Ciaté Paint Pots. The long lasting, ultra glossy, full coverage enamel’s are Formaldehyde and Toluene Free and available in 35 mouthwatering shades.

Ciaté Paint Pots also have a unique professional optimum 250 bristle flat brush to give an even, smooth finish to the nails. They also feature an ergonomically designed long handle and curved bottle to make them really easy to use – any manicure novice can perfect nail art with these!

Colours in the Ciaté Paint Pot range include:

Mojito – Lime Green Skinny Jeans – Deep Indigo Blue
Super Poke – Sun Bright Yellow Beach Melba – Natural Peach Nude
Guest List – Deep Purple Vintage – Old style Grey
Boudoir – Blood Red Cutie Pie – Pale and pretty pink
Knickerblokergory – Pop Pink Gold Digga – Golden Glitter
Glitterati –Glitters up any colour Ghetto Fabulous – Jet Black
Snow Virgin – Bright White Mines a Mocha – Rich Chocolate Brown
Couture – Nude Twinset and Pearls – iridescent sheer pink
LA Confidential – Natural cream sheer Members Only – Caramel
Speed Dial – Orange red Holiday Blues – Bright Blue
Sherbet Fizz – Shimmery pink Kitten Heels – red with gold shimmer
Snatch – Bright red with orange undertone Mistress – True Red
Dangerous Affair –burgundy red Paparazzi – rouge Noir
Cupcake Queen – Pink with iridescent blue tone Plastic Fantastic – deep pinky purple
Showgirl – Shimmery purple Fashionista Sister – Deep purple with gold
Shaken Not Stirred –purple with iridescent blue tone Strictly Legal – Shimmery brown with gold
Sugar Mumma – Pearlised grey/ silver 3am Girl – Navy
Superficial – Dark bottle green

“Ciaté Paint Pots offer the very best selection of colours, from the vibrant pop colours to the metallics and dark rock ‘n’ roll hues. They last for days and the brush gives great coverage!”
- Kimberly Stewart

Ciaté Paint Pots are available online from www.ciate.co.uk, ASOS (from May 2008) and HQ Hair.

We absolutely loved the super cute packaging on the Ciate Paint Pots! They come in vibrant, girlie colours which are ideal for summertime wear! The nail polish is long lasting, durable and fun! Highly reccomended as one of our hot new ‘must haves’ this month!!

Also in the Ciate range is the fantastic Cherry Pie Hand Shampoo ! This is one of the best products we’ve tested in a long time. Perfect for when you want to add a subtle fragrance to your skin, and you’ll be pleased to know that it smells delicious! Let’s face it, Who could resist Cherry Pie?!

Beatifully packed and designed it would also look great on display either on your dressing table or in the bathroom.

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