Casper Sheets

caspersheetskingsize caspersheetscasper-gallery-04-sheets-chambray-nauk caspersheetscaspersheetsreviewIn recent times I have become obsessed with good bedding. I buy expensive sheets and I have an expensive mattress. I am actually embarrassed to give you a number. But I have no regrets. We spend a huge chunk of our lives in bed and few things are more important than sleep. For this very reason I jumped at the chance to review Casper’s sheets. They may be pricey: fitted sheets are from £45, duvet covers from £70 and pillowcases are from £40. So is it worth the price? Let’s find out.

First of all, they are engineered to perfection. And comfortable. So unbelievable comfortable. They are made with the finest cotton fibres and they feel amazing. You can tell that a lot of thought has gone into the design. They are soft and airy. The cotton is grown in Central Valley California, their premium long-staple Supima cotton won’t pill or wear thin — it will only get better with every wash. The fitted sheets have labels which indicate the shorter ends, making putting the sheet on much easier and then it stays put with grippy elastic. It is this attention to detail that makes Casper sheets so special. The sheets also make sure you are not too cold, or too hot.  I can highly recommend them. As if you needed another reason to stay in bed.

As the night’s get longer and the day’s get colder, Casper invites you to spend more time in bed with their cosy and comfortable sleep products – now available at www.casper.com/uk

Casper have also introduced a brand new pop-up space taking place at Covent Garden called Casper House – a place where sleep-deprived individuals can swing by for a well-deserved power nap and an opportunity to test out products and re-energise (Open 10am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm-6pm on Sundays, from 6th October until end of December, in Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House Arcade)

 

 

Michelle Williams: “I Have Struggled To Find Acting Work For Three Years”

michelle williams i haven't find work in three yearsActress Michelle Williams has opened up about her difficulty finding acting work in the past three years.

She is getting acclaim for new film, indie drama Manchester by the Sea, which is one of only three films she has been in since 2013. In an interview with Porter magazine she put it down to trends:

“In the past three years I have found it really hard to get work, It is very seasonal, you know, your popularity or marketability or whatever these things are, and I’ve been like in a little bit in a winter… My expectation, because of my early experiences, is failure, and so when something good happens for me, I am dazzled by it, I am like on my knees, I am just so grateful, so happy, so excited, because it’s not what I expect,”

Luckily she has two films coming out in 2017 Wonderstruck and The Greatest Showman.

The 36-year-old actress is also worried that roles might dry up when she turns 40.

“People talk about it like it’s a sort of cliff that everybody gets pushed off! It’s hard to imagine that you’ve reached this kind of age where suddenly the rug is pulled from underneath your feet.”

 

What do you think?

 

If you are an actor then check out my book How To Be a Successful Actor: Becoming an Actorpreneur. It is available in print and in all eBook formats on both Smashwords and Amazon.

 

 

Audio Books For Christmas

The Archers: The Death of Grace Archer

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Alan Bennett: Keeping On Keeping On

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Neil Gaiman: How The Marquis Got His Coat Back

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Agatha Christie Close Up

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Tom Baker A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special

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All available from amazon.co.uk

MySign by Revolution New Make-up Inspired by Your Star Sign

mysignleomakeupAstrology is huge. In fact, I would guess it is a billion pound industry. I am a Leo and a lot of the Leo characteristics apply to me. I am sociable, outgoing and ambitious. I may also be introverted sometimes, but I generally do feel like a Leo. I don’t read my horoscope but I do believe there is something in it.

I got sent this gorgeous make-up from MySign by Revolution New. I have to say, it is very ‘me’. The colours are perfect and are what I would choose. The Compact Eye Wheel is a genius idea. It costs only £5 and includes an eye primer, highlighter, 2 shades of brow powder and 3 eye shadow shades, chosen especially for your sign to blend and customise your look.

For centuries,  psychics have been consulted by those seeking answers from the unseen realms. The Tarot has been credited for providing illuminating solutions for all their major dilemmas, and even guiding people so they avoid future misfortunes. Many still take the help of psychic reading to find the right path.

Inside every box is your own star sign’s 2017 forecast for the year ahead written by professional astrologer, Julia

Fisher. This is the first beauty range with an astrology theme. It takes the characteristics about your star sign along with the colours of your star sign, creating the ultimate in personalisation. The lip gloss is great too and it is a beautiful dark colour. The lip gloss is £3 and it is such a wearable nude.

MySign is the latest project from notable entrepreneur and one-to-watch Krista Madden.  I am definitely a fan.

Website www.mysigncollection.com

 

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Available to buy in selected Superdrug Stores www.superdrug.com & www.TAMBeauty.com

The MYSIGN collaboration with Makeup Revolution products for eyes and lips, offer amazing pigments both shimmery and matt that perform perfectly; use them to blend, line and define the eyes or wear as a pop of statement colour.

 

Limited Edition Luxury Copies of The Original Jane Eyre Manuscript

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Anyone who has read Frost will know that we love books. Many of us are also writers not just of the articles on this magazine, but of books. And what could be more exciting for a book-loving writer than their own copy of the final Jane Eyre manuscript? Taken directly from the only ‘fair copy’ in existence held in the British Library, this written manuscript is stunning. It also  includes important final revisions, allowing readers to see Brontë’s creative process first-hand.  This is a wonderful gift for Christmas and beyond. Heart-stoppingly beautiful, unique and an important piece of history. It is the perfect “wow” present for Christmas. Frost loves.
Limited edition manuscript copies of Jane Eyre, one of the nation’s best-loved novels
 
Price: £249
 
 
Only 1,000 hand-numbered copies
 

For the first time, book-lovers will be able to own their own copy of the final Jane Eyre manuscript.

To celebrate the bicentenary of Charlotte Brontë’s death, Parisian publishers Éditions des Saints Pères are releasing 1,000 luxury editions of the novel’s ‘fair copy’ – the final handwritten manuscript which Brontë submitted to her publishers in 1847.

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The manuscript is presented in a deluxe slipcase and illustrated with beautiful etchings, making it the perfect Christmas gift for bibliophiles.

 

Andalou Naturals Cosmetics

andalounaturalcosmetics, andalou,natural,cosmeticsAndalou Naturals is the number 1 selling natural skin care brand in the US and Canada. I have never used any of their products before but I was very impressed by the literature: Key plant powered antioxidants and the best in Non-GMO, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Eco-Friendly, Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Clinically Proven Ingredients. Sign me up. I love organic, fair-trade and natural products. The brand uses Fruit Stem Cell Science and has clinically proven results. I have used their products now and I really believe they work. There is nothing to not love about this brand. Consider me sold.

I particularly love the Moroccan Beauty Oil, A Path to Light Lime Blossom Hand Cream, 1000 Roses Body Lotion, BioActive 8 Berry Fruit Enzyme Mask and their fab Get Started Brightening Kit which has 5 skin care essentials for normal & combination skin. The Get Started Brightening Kit is a great introduction to the brand.

They say: At Andalou Naturals we believe that beauty is a choice; it’s about how you think, feel and behave. Not only is this true for individuals, it’s also true for companies. As an organization we want to create products that are in accordance with who we are and so we set out to not only commit to but to CHAMPION our beliefs and ultimately, lead the way for others to follow suit.

In order to achieve Non-GMO Project Verified status, our Andalou Naturals team, in cooperation with manufacturers and suppliers, had to rigorously confirm that over 200 source ingredients, as well as the manufacturing process for each ingredient, did not include GMOs of any kind. In 2011, Andalou Naturals became the first personal care brand to achieve 100% Non-GMO Project Verification on every single product and today we are the #1 selling facial skin care brand in the natural channel (SPINS Oct, 2016).

We believe that GMOs, and the dependency on pesticides that they create, are in conflict with the wellbeing of the planet and the wellbeing of every single person. To fully protect our soil and our children, it’s not enough for companies to say they use Non-GMO ingredients, to truly stand up to the multinational corporations that are destroying our land and experimenting with our health, we need to verify it, label it and shop accordingly.

While the Non-GMO Project Verified process is a rigorous one—involving a huge commitment of time, capital and corporate transparency to segregate, trace, assess risk and continually test major GMO risk ingredients and their derivatives—it is a wholly worthy commitment and one that should be done.

We take a stand on issues that matter to us, regardless of cost; we always have, and we always will.

We CHAMPION: Cruelty Free, Eco-Friendly, Vegetarian and Vegan, Fair-Trade, Gluten-Free, Natural, Organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients.

http://andalou.com
Andalou Get Started Brightening Kit – 5 Pieces is available here.

Immerse yourself in the world of Virtual Reality Entertainment with the New Cygnett VR- GW 360° Headset

immerse-yourself-in-the-world-of-virtual-reality-entertainment-with-the-new-cygnett-vr-gw-360-headsetVirtual reality is huge now and there are a number of virtual reality headsets on the market. I would argue that the Cygnett Gateway VR Headset is the only one that has such an affordable price point. It retails at only £24.99. We are also reviewing the Oculus Rift at the moment which is at the high end of the market, costing over £500. But the Cygnett Gateway VR Headset has a lot to offer. First of all, it’s easier to set up and it is significantly more affordable.

Gateway VR headset is comfortable and easily adjustable. It works by putting your phone in the flip down hatch. It gives 360° viewing angle and is fully interactive. It fits most phones and doesn’t pull on your face.

We liked the Gateway VR Headset a lot. It gives a great VR experience at a very good price. You can go places you have never been, use it to learn, or game to your hearts content. It would make a great present. We highly recommend it.

 

Your days of passive spectating are numbered with the launch of the new Cygnett Gateway VR Headset. You can now easily immerse yourself into the world of Virtual Reality Entertainment by simply placing your smartphone into the device. A whole world awaits you full of new, innovative viewing and entertainment fun as you utilise VRtechnology in a simple to use yet effective form. Step into the latest VR technology by being able to see what is happening all around you – behind you, above you, beside you and of course, right in front of you, with the clearest of vision.

 

Slip the comfortable Gateway VR headset over your head, adjust the elasticated straps to fit you perfectly, adjust the dual lenses according to your eyes and start to lose yourself in this new world of virtual reality. The lenses are fully adjustable both vertically and horizontally as well as from a dual focus stand point allowing a clear and fully immersive experience and the breathable face cushioning ensures comfort for extended viewing sessions.

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The Cygnett VR headset enables you to feel you really are part of the environment like never before with a full 360° viewing angle, whether you’re feeling the rush of adrenalin skiing down the slopes of a black run or the thrill of plummeting from 12,000ft with only a parachute on your back. Still feeling adventurous? Tour places you have never visited whilst you travel round the globe – stand at the top of The Grand Canyon, gaze up at The Eiffel Tower or support your child’s learning with a trip to the Natural History Museum. You can even virtually walk through your new home before it’s built using the Gateway VRheadset.

 

No need to go to the expense or hassle of visiting your local cinema either; you can watch 3D videos and movies in a perfectly clear high-resolution image from the comfort of your own couch. Feel like Rihanna standing on the stage almost able to reach out and touch your audience or view the goings on in a TV recording studio as you watch everyone from the audience to the TV crew react to the presenter.

 

Used in conjunction with your favourite interactive VR games, gaming fans will find themselves completely absorbed from every angle and can experience the excitement and pressure on a whole new level.

 

Through the new Gateway VR Headset you will also be able to access your phone files, photos and videos through the linked App like never before. This new feature is set to become increasingly popular and an area of huge growth and expansion.

 

The Gateway VR headset features a flip down hatch with a magnetic closure system so that your smartphone can be easily loaded into the headset. This flip down system also allows easy access to charging at either end of the device. When your smartphone is placed inside the unit it is supported by a rubberized, slightly adhesive pad to give your phone extra support and grab whilst sitting within the unit. The Gateway VR headset fits most smartphones from a 4 inch unit such as the iPhone 5 through to a 5.5 inch Samsung Galaxy S9.

 

This affordable VR headset is ideal for those who are looking for a more immersive and interactive viewing experience, for those who want to enhance their child’s learning and for gaming fanatics who want to bring their favorite games to life. It is now available to purchase from UK.Cygnett.com and Amazon.co.uk for only £24.99

 

The below is just a small selection of compatible devices which work with the Cygnett Gateway VR

 

Brand Phone Model
Samsung Galaxy S6 S7 S5 S4 S3 Note 5 Note 7 A5
Apple iPhone 5 iPhone 5C iPhone 5S iPhone 6 iPhone 6c iPhone 6s iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 7/7Plus
LG G2 G3 G4 Nexus 5

 

 

Urbanista Launches its Stylish Berlin Wireless Earphones

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The iPhone 7 created demand for wireless earphones like never before and brands have not disappointed. One of our favourites is the Berlin wireless earphones from Swedish lifestyle brand, Urbanista. They have a simplistic, easy to use design, but they are also gorgeous. They are a beautiful pair of earphones which are well made and comfortable. They have a microphone and volume control. They work with iOS, Android and Windows. These great bluetooth earphones gives you control without having to pick up your phone. They are so handy, allowing complete freedom. We love them in Rose Gold, the top trending colour of 2016.

 

Swedish lifestyle brand, Urbanista, today launches the new Berlin range, the latest in its beautifully designed portfolio of Bluetooth wireless earphones. With a sleek Scandinavian design and comfortable fit, the Berlin is the ideal choice for those looking for an easy to use earphone to fit in with their busy lifestyle.
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Available in white, black, rose gold and blue petroleum, the Berlin has a unique construction with soft silicon ear buds and a flat cable which gives users an ergonomic and tangle free fit. The earphones offer a playtime of up to 4 hours and the hands-free microphone means users can easily take phone calls without having to reach for their phone.

Whether it’s between meetings, relaxing on a plane or commuting on a crowded bus or train, the Berlin earphones are the perfect everyday companion. Compact, easy to use and easy to enjoy!

Berlin is available in stores and at www.urbanista.com now for £39

Urbanista Berlin Wireless Headphones are available here.