The gorgeous Gwen Stefani has confirmed her pregnancy by posing next to the equally pregnant celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe for an Instagram pic. It is hard to believe these women are in their forties. Stefani is 44 and this will be her third child, Zoe is 42 and this will be her second. The picture was taken at the Performing Arts Gala in Beverly Hills. Don’t they look amazing?
Photo credit: Instagram.
We were lucky enough to be sent some Groovez BTHS800 Bluetooth headphones to review.
First off they look beautiful. The headphones are covered in a tough hard white plastic coating which feels expensive and solid. I love the white colour which is bright and reflective (They also come in black if you prefer). The surface doesn’t easily attract finger prints or dirt. I’ve now used mine for well over a week they still look shiny and brand new. My only issue with the plastic is it is very hard which can make the headphones feel slightly inflexible although this is overcome by the many adjustable options the headset has.
On the top underside of the headphones is a soft comfortable black leather like material which ensures they rest comfortably on top of your head. On either side the headphones easily extend downwards. It’s easy to adjust them to find the perfect height. The ear pieces are soft and a good size and the headphones fit very comfortably. The ear pieces are not solidly fixed in place and easily adjust. Again the user can get the perfect fit. This is a really great feature.
On the outside of the ear pieces are solid easy-to-use buttons. On the edge of each ear piece is a stylish dotted silver/chrome finish which is something else which sets this product apart. It adds an extra sparkle which makes the BTHS800 standout.The headphones easily fold up inwards into a much smaller size, another very useful feature for when you want to take them out of the house or store them. They also come with a useful carrying case.
Of course the best part of this product is that its totally wireless. After I charge the headphones and turn them on, it takes only a few seconds to set up on my iPhone. The Bluetooth is excellent. Not having any wires to worry about is incredibly liberating, before long I ended up wearing these headphones everywhere. The range is 10 meters. I loved using them as I was in the kitchen. It was great to listen to the music or the radio whilst cooking.
The headphones come with a microphone for hands free conversations. Your music automatically pauses during incoming calls. Its very convenient. The audio is very clear and the microphone works well.
The sound quality is excellent. Battery life is very good. There are no actual batteries to worry about. The headset will need to be charged every so often but not until after a long period of use. The headset can also be plugged in and used with non blue tooth devices. This would be an excellent device even without the Bluetooth feature. This a fantastic product with a brilliant design and look. All in all its very impressive.
5/5
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BTHS800 Specifications
Supports: Headset and Handsfree Profile,A2DP,AVRCP,APTX,AAC
Bluetooth: V4.0 Class 2
Range: 10 metres
Working Band: 2.4G ISM Band, 2.402-2.480GHz
Transmit Power: Class 2, Max4 dBm
Reception Sensitivity: -88dbm (typical)
LED Indicators: One Blue and One Red
Dimensions: L155mm X W45mm X T58mm
Weight: 250g
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Polymer
Talk Time: Up to 12 hours
Music Playback time: up to 8 hours
Standby time: up to 200 hours
Buy the STK BTHS800 GroovezHD BT headset here
Legendary Beatle 
Ringo Starr’s highly anticipated limited edition book Photograph. Earlier this year Ringo delighted fans by announcing he would be opening his archive to share a lifetime of photography. Now this stunning book explores that archive in full.
In over 15,000 words of brand new text, Ringo tells us the stories behind more than 240 pictures. Each copy of Photograph is traditionally hand-bound, numbered, then signed by the author.
‘I love putting pictures together to show different times of my life. I was just taking shots because I liked to take shots, and now it’s turned into this, which is great. Peace & love.’ – Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr shares his life story in a memoir illustrated with 300+ pages of stunning photography that has remained unseen for decades. Ringo tells first-hand what it was like growing up in Liverpool, discusses his time as a Beatle, and much more. Photograph includes childhood photos and memorabilia saved by his mother (that even Ringo didn’t know existed until now) and forgotten slides of The Beatles in Miami (that barely survived). Told in hundreds of photographs snapped all over the world, from Paris to Washington, India to Japan, Photograph is Ringo’s personal account of his life and work.
‘We made some incredible music. The songs are still relevant; the kids are listening to the music today. It worked. And there were many, many magic moments, when it really worked.’ – Ringo Starr
‘These are shots that no one else could have. I just had the camera with me a lot of the time.’ – Ringo Starr
Ringo’s unique position and artistic flair has produced beautiful and intimate portraits of The Beatles, capturing sides of John, George and Paul that only a band mate would see – writing songs, having fun and lost in moments of quiet reflection.
‘This is how we saw most of the world when it got big for The Beatles: out of a car window, going to or leaving somewhere. That’s just how it was.’ – Ringo Starr
Coming November 22, 2013
Ringo’s Photograph launches this autumn, with special events hosted in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Readers can find out more, and order now, at RingoPhotoBook.com. The book will be priced £345.
Carole Middleton continues to make the right fashion steps. The British Couture House Catherine Walker & Co was chosen by Carole Middleton for her outfit worn at the christening of her grandson HRH Prince George of Cambridge today.
The tailored piece by Catherine Walker & Co, the Iris coatdress, is made in navy, superfine merino wool. Its elegant lines are enhanced by insets panels of chalk grey silk at the sides mounted with a delicate navy floral Calais lace.
The environment and natural beauty are things that Frost is very passionate about. Protecting our planet should be at the top of every persons agenda and looking good should not harm the planet. In the latest investigation carried out by the Rainforest Foundation UK and Ethical Consumer magazine, over 20 of the UK’s biggest cosmetics and toiletries companies were surveyed about their use of palm oil or its derivatives, a key ingredient in shampoos and conditioners.
The survey – part of RFUK’s ‘Appetite for Destruction?’ consumer guide to palm oil content in products – was carried out in response to the increasing threat that unsustainable palm oil is posing to the world’s rainforests, and consequently, to the people that rely almost entirely on these forests for their livelihoods.
Some of the biggest names in the toiletries industry including Procter and Gamble and Superdrug as well as ‘ethical’ brands Jason and Avalon, have scored poorly, while the top-scoring companies in the survey include Honesty Cosmetics, Little Satsuma and Pure Nuff Stuff.
Simon Counsell, Executive Director of The Rainforest Foundation UK said:
“Today we call on hair product companies to face up to their environmental responsibilities, reduce their use of palm oil, and help ensure the long-term survival of Africa’s rainforest, its people and unique wildlife.”
Click here to see the complete guide on Hair Products and find out more about the ‘Appetite for Destruction?’ campaign.
Roasted Christmas Day lunch ‘cottage pie’ with cheesy mash
By Paul Merrett
Use whatever you have left over to make your version of this dish, but this recipe will serve as a good guide.
Serves 4
About 500g of roast turkey – brown and white meat – roughly chopped
4 or 5 leftover chipolatas (if they’re wrapped in bacon that’s even better)
2 or 3 tablespoons of leftover stuffing
25 left over sprouts
Spoonful of leftover carrots
2 or 3 leftover roast potatoes
4 left over parsnips
Handful of peas from the freezer
1 pint of left over gravy (or make with gravy granules if you didn’t have any leftover)
2 teaspoons redcurrant jelly
Splash of Worcestershire sauce
Mashed potato – leftover or made from scratch by peeling 4 large potatoes, then chopping into large chunks. Boil for around 10-15 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and return to the pot before adding a large knob of butter, salt and pepper and mashing.
Handful of grated cheddar
Wine match
Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir
This voluptuous Pinot Noir has rich fruit notes of cherry, raspberry, plum and strawberry, making it a great lighter red wine to pair with white meat, pastas and even seafood. Young and refreshing with subtly smoky hints, it’s a perfect wine to match with food.
Stockists
£5.61 (25% off) in Sainsbury’s from 16th October-5th November and from 11th-31st December
£5.99 in Tesco from 23rd October-3rd December
£5.99 or £30 for a case of 6 in Musgraves from 28th October-17th November
£6.99 in One Stop from 5th November-3rd December
£6 in Morrisons from 19th November-6th January
£5.99 in The Co-operative from 20th November-3rd December
£5.50 in Asda from 5th December-1st January
£7.49 in Ocado
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Frost are bringing you the opportunity to be one of the first to receive an all NEW igbloo; music’s latest innovation which has been picked up by BAFTA.
BAFTA have backed the latest gadget to the market, igbloo, by inviting them to become an official gift partner to the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2014
. Banishing tinny tunes and dodgy docks for good, igbloo from Stage One Technology – the innovators behind the all NEW Bluetooth music receiver – will bring music to the ears of Hollywood’s A-List, such as Kate Winslet, Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.
Having only launched last week on kickstarter.com, the response from the public and media alike has been overwhelming, with people pre-ordering to secure their place at the front of the queue on igbloo’s launch day.
To have the chance to be the first of TEN lucky winners who will receive this latest gadget before anyone else , all you have to do is tweet the below to enter – the more you tweet the more chances you get!
“The BAFTAs are backing @igbloo, are you? http://www.kickstarter.com/
Spanx have some exciting news; they are expanding their slimming empire by unveiling skinny jeans complete with their secret shaping technology. These gorgeous denim jeans have combined the ease of a legging, the classic look of jeans and the shaping power of SPANX to create ‘revolutionary denim leggings that keep you slim and on trend.’
The jeans have a wide, slimming waistband and side sipper to ensure a flat fit, smooth silhouette and comfortable shaping. The faux front pockets make thighs appear slimmer while carefully-placed back pockets have been added to create a more pert rear.
At a cost of £63-£100 these gorgeous styles are available on spanx.co.uk and in Harrods, Selfridges and NEXT. Styles come in the following colourways: Wax Denim, Teal, Indigo Wash, Blue Lapis, Brick and Black.
Will you be buying some?
