
15 Dec
Alphabet Bags Ship Shape Wash Bag Few of the men I know could be described as metrosexual, but all of them would be delighted to find a smart new washbag under the tree, even if they put nothing more than a toothbrush and some own brand 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner inside. Alphabet Bags have long made those lovely initial print bags that make such excellent gifts for girlfriends, but they have branched out, now, into a number of sloganed pouches,...
12 Dec
Korres Vetiver Root Green Tea Cedarwood The last time I had anything to do with teenage boys, the pervading fragrance was two parts Lynx Africa to one part Marlboro Lights, with a topnote of Clearasil. Good times. I had hoped that things might have moved on for teen lads, at least fragrance-wise, but even the briefest glance around Boots tells me that for boys with a high street budget, the pickings are pretty slim, with the novelty gift set still...
11 Dec
Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Bath Jewels Set A deep, hot bath, with only Radio 4 for company, is one of the greatest luxuries. Most of the year, life gets in the way and there is little time for anything so decadent, but during that spell between Christmas and the start of the new year, when the clock seems to grind to a halt, mince pies are promoted to breakfast status and the outside world shuts up shop, there is time a-plenty for...