The best must-have accessories this week from Selfridges, Office and more
THERE'S something for everyone in this week's must-have selection.
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TEA FOR TWO
Sara Miller London Chelsea teapot, £55, Portmeirion (01782 743427, portmeirion.co.uk)
Intricate design and stunning bright colours combine in Sara Miller’s collections for renowned ceramics brand Portmeirion. This teapot is from the Chelsea collection and features exotic, colourful birds sat in a fine golden tree.
LISTEN UP
Beats by Dre Solo3 wireless headphones, £249.99, Apple (apple.com)
Dr Dre’s iconic headphones brand is back with a new range of coloours, parts of their Neighbourhood Collection. As well as this raspberry pink pair, there’s also dark grey, moss green and cobalt blue. The Solo3 headphones are wireless, quick to set up and connectable with iPhones, Apple Watches and Macs.
CASH AND CARRY
Kimbug purse, £20, Dune (0207 258 3605, dune.co.uk)
Carry your cash in style with this chic little purse. With a snakeskin effect front embellished with small gold bees, card slots and space for plenty of coins, it’ll make a great new addition to your handbag. It’s also available in black.
TIME LINES
Daniel Libeskind Time Maze wall clock, £135, Alessi (0207 518 9091, alessi.com)
Get shape shifting with this simple, modern wall clock by designer Daniel Libeskind. It’s made from steel and coating in red resin, with tiny holes marking out the numbers, and it’ll look great with other contemporary décor.
BOOTYLICIOUS
Applause boots, £88, Office (08450 580 777, office.co.uk)
Embroidery is a top trend this autumn, and these glam ankle boots are a great way to add it in to your other. Made from soft-to-the-touch black fabric decorated in fine metallic and red flower threads stitched in an intricate floral pattern. Perfect day or night, these will see you through the season.
GET UP AND GLOW
Beauty & Go beauty drinks, seven for £28, Selfridges (0800 123 4000, selfridges.com)
Simply applying top-quality lotions and potions isn’t enough to keep your skin looking its best – what you put in to your body is equally important. These fruity flavoured drinks contain antioxidants, collagen and hyaluronic acid to improve the skin’s hydration and elasticity. There are four varieties available, each targeting a different skin need and, unlike some supplement drinks and capsules, they all taste delicious.
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SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
Cîroc French vanilla vodka, £41.05, Amazon (amazon.co.uk
To make the smoothest cocktails this party season, try adding this new French Vanilla flavoured vodka from Cîroc. It adds a rich, creamy note to the brand’s classic spirit – it’s delicious on it’s own or shaken up with passionfruit syrup, peach puree, Aperol, lemon juice and champagne in to a Cîroc-Star Martini.
THE SWEET LIFE
Turkish delight, from £4.50 each, Arabica (0207 708 5577, arabicafoodandspice.com)
Get your mouth watering with this delicious Turkish delight, or lokum, which are made using an authentic method, meaning they’re lower in sugar and richer in natural flavours than most on the market. And speaking of flavours, there arte loads to choose from, and more inventive than the typical rose and lemon – think apple, pomegranate and pistachio and hazelnut and mastica.
PAWS FOR THOUGHT
Susanna MacInnes set of six notecards, £19.95, Pemberly Fox (0207 349 7225, pemberlyfox.com)
Want to send a dog-lover a thank you or greetings card, or simply send a little message in the post? Pick up this pack of six notecards, complete with tissue-lined envelopes, beautifully designed by artist Susanna MacInnes.
GOLDEN HOUR
Classic Petite Melrose watch, £139, Daniel Washington (danielwellington.com)
After a classic new timepiece that will stay looking stylish for seasons to come? Snap up this black and gold Daniel Wellington design. With a face available in two sizes, as well as in white, and a gold mesh strap, it will add just enough glamour to any outfit, day or night.
FLOOR SHOW
Lume doormat, £29.95, Turtle Mat (0345 600 3478, turtlemat.co.uk)
Give guests a warm welcome with this fun doormat, guaranteed to make you smile. They’re also washing machine and tumble dryer friendly, and even come with a two-year warrantee.
BUTTERFLY EFFECT
Butterflies canvas, £20, Arthouse (01706 239600, arthouse.com)
A simple but stylish addition to your wall, this canvas has a shabby-chic feel to it but using a gold ‘superfoil’ technique makes the butterfly wings come to life. 57cm square and 3cm deep, at £20 it’s excellent value.
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THEY’LL PUT A SPELL ON YOU
Ashish sweatshirt, £60, River Island (0208 991 4904, riverisland.com)
For a piece of high end at high street prices, pick up this fun sweatshirt from River Island, which has been designed by Ashish for Design Forum. The slouchy style is ideal for cold, cosy winter days.
BAGS OF FUN
Nibbler barrel bag, £60, Zatchels (01162 489345, zatchels.com)
Compact, colourful and full of fun, you can carry this little guy everywhere you go. From Zatchel’s Little Horrors collection, it’s handcrafted from top-quality leather and has stitching detail, a magnetic fastening and an adjustable strap.
THE COCKTAIL HOUR
Cocktail kit, £75, Not Another Bill (notanotherbill.com). 5 per cent goes to Marie Curie Breast Cancer Care.
This five-piece rose gold cocktail-making set not only looks beautiful, but does good too, as with every purchase five per cent will be donated to the Marie Curie breast cancer care charity.
SANDS OF TIME
Hourglass, £20, Paperchase (paperchase.co.uk)
Add a touch of old-fashioned timekeeping to your desk or side table with this classic sand-filled hourglass. Flip it over and watch the soothing sight of the sand slowly trickle down in to the base.
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GOING STRAIGHT
Limited-edition pink blush platinum styler and roll bag, £175, ghd (ghdhair.com). £10 goes to Breast Cancer Now
Ghd have been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month for 13 years, and have raised over £10milllion for breast cancer charities worldwide. This year’s limited-edition collection of styling tools includes this edition of their famous platinum styler in a pretty “pink blush” shade and a matching heatproof roll bag.
What’s more, ghd are also encouraging long-haired lasses to “chop to your chin”, taking the plunge and lopping off their locks, then donated their hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides free wigs to children going through cancer treatment.
CAFÉ SOCIETY
Stoneware cafetière, £55, Le Creuset (0800 373792, lecreuset.co.uk)
An alternative to the traditional glass cafetière, this one is made from special fired clays and with a mesh press in for filtering ground coffee, it’ll hold the heat and last for years – in fact, it even comes with a 5-year guarantee. It’s available in 14 colours, but we love this dusky Marine blue shade.
PERFECT SCENTS
Uplift & Revive scented candle, £30, The Bird Box (01189 306115, thebirdbox.com)
Made from 100% pure essential oils and organic soy wax, The Bird Box’s candles release no nasty chemicals in to the air as they burn, and smell heavenly. This one, with a fragrance of grapefruit, bergamot and rosemary oils, is their most popular.
TRUNK CALL
Set of three grey linen trunks, £255, Alexander & Pearl (0208 508 0411, alexanderandpearl.co.uk))
A sleek yet practical addition to any bachelor pad or home decorated in a more masculine style, this high quality set of three trunks can be used as storage so simply as a home accessory. The largest one measures 36cm x 36cm x 35cm.
CAT’S GOT THE CREAM
Mug, £10.50, Source at Spitalfields E1 (0208 505 6697, sourcelifestyle.com)
If you’re passing through London’s Spitalfields Market, be sure to check out fashion and lifestyle store Source, which sells a beautiful selection of unique gifts, accessories and oddities, like this cute cat mug. Be warned: you’ll struggle to leave empty handed…
HAVE A BLAST
Space Racers: Make Your Own Paper Rockets by Isabel Thomas, £22.50, Express Bookshop (expressbookshop.co.uk) from tomorrow
If you have any budding astronauts in the family, get their imaginations soaring with this fun book and activity pack. It comes with press-out paper shapes and detailed instruction for making a range of iconic rockets, plus fun facts about each one.