Corioliss C2 Pink Lace Straighteners

#handbaghero Corioliss C2 Pink Lace Straighteners, £120
\r\nLace is big news in the fashion world, so why not have straighteners that match? Corioliss have relaunched their must-have C2 straighteners with a pink and black lace print, making them the most fashionable hair tool out there. With a temperature control you can set to the exact heat you want (or need) and titanium plates to ensure the gentlest straightening possible, these really are a wise buy. \r\n
Where: Corioliss

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Nougat London Revitalising Bath Treatment

#handbaghero Nougat London Revitalising Bath Treatment, £12
After a hard day, there’s nothing more relaxing than a well-deserved bath. Nougat London have made bath time even more of a treat with their newest addition to their bath range, this Revitalising Bath Treatment. Containing mallow extract to soothe the skin and ivy extract to improve blood circulation, it’s both relaxing and rejuvenating. Now all you need is a glass of wine and a good book!
Where: Nougat London

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Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation

#handbaghero Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation, £32
With a smooth finish and silky texture, Dolce & Gabbana’s Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation is all you need for radiant, flawless skin. Much like their fashion line, Dolce & Gabbana’s make-up range is high glamour and high quality - so rest assured, you’ll be getting only the best!
Where: Dolce and Gabbana

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Vivo Cosmetics

#handbaghero Vivo Cosmetics, from £1.50
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: Vivo cosmetics is championing itself as the MAC of supermarket make-up – and with colours like this, we can see why! Stocked at Tesco, the collection features everything you could possibly need for lips, eyes and cheeks, including some fab colour palettes. We particularly love the highlighter duos, which make creating sculpted cheeks easy peasy! \r\n
Where: Tesco

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Beatles Ticket Wash Bag by DIsaster Designs

#handbaghero Beatles Ticket Wash Bag by Disaster Designs, £26.50
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: Wow! This makes a change from the pink/floral/frou frou washbags that are normally on offer! If you are looking for the perfect present, or just something a little bit different to store your beauty products in, look no further than this great Beatles wash bag. Designed to look like a paper parcel addressed to the Beatles HQ (complete with Paul, John, George and Ringo stamps!) this large faux leather wash bag will take pride of place in your bathroom. Just be careful if you share a sink with a fellow Fab Four fan! Disaster Designs also offer bags that look like airmail envelopes or postcards. Sheer genius, we love!
Where: What\'s about Town?

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#handbaghero Nephria Jade Beauty Bar, £20
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: Word on the grapevine is that this Nephria Jade Beauty Bar is set to be the next big thing in beauty, so just remember where you heard it first! The bar contains unique ingredients, including nephrite (jade powder), plus pure apricot, olive and jojoba oils. It can be used to cleanse, revitalise and rejuvenate – added vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, protecting the cells from free radicals, helping skin to look younger. All this in one little bar...
Where: Nephria

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Structure hair styling products

#handbaghero Structure hair styling range, from £9.95
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: Structure is an innovative new range of hair styling products which have been inspired by experimental, adventurous British street style. Structure’s mission statement is to banish boring hair, something that can be achieved using one of the nine high performance products. With names like Structure Glue, Twist and Sculpt, the products can be used to prep and prime, mattify or add shine – as well as helping to create some out-there looks! What’s more, Structure will be donating a minimum of £25,000 to the Prince’s Trust from the sale of this new line of hair products. Structure launches in October 2011.
Where: Structure Hair

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Macadamia Natural Oil Reviving Curl Cream

#handbaghero Macadamia Natural Oil Reviving Curl Cream, £5.85
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: \r\nListen up, ladies with curly, wavy or unruly hair. This new product is designed with you in mind: Macadamia Natural Oil Curl Cream contains macadamia and argan oils, which will revive and strengthen your hair, while delivering intense nourishment and shine. Moisture is locked in and humidity shut out; which kills frizz, controls flyaways and adds great texture. The Reviving Curl Cream also offers natural UV and environmental protection, leaving your hair ready for anything! \r\n
Where: Macadamia Hair

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Umberto Giannini Painted Lady Beauty Palette

#handbagheroUmberto Giannini Painted Lady Palette, £10
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: We already know and love Umberto Giannini for great hair products, but now they have branched out into make-up, we love them even more! The centrepiece of this new collection is the Painted Lady Palette, which features a selection of day-to-night shades and a dual lip and eye shadow brush for perfect application. Four eye shadow duos, three berry shades of lip shine and a neutral gloss with a hint of glitter are everything you need to create a beautiful autumn/winter look.
Where: In store at Boots

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What\'s About Town Tweezers

#handbaghero What\'s About Town Tweezers, £7.60
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: No one enjoys the laborious task of tweezing their eyebrows. So what better way to get the job done than with these super fun tweezers from What’s About Town? With four characters to choose from, you’ll get plenty of enjoyment out of these.\r\n
Where: Whatsabouttown.com

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Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser

#handbaghero Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser, £21
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: Inspired by clients adding a dab of foundation to Clinique moisturisers, the skincare giant has released their own tinted moisturiser to achieve that dewy, flawless effect for yourself – no mixing necessary, and all the benefits of Clinique skin care expertise.
Where: Clinique

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Prada Candy

#handbaghero Prada Candy Eau de Parfum, £53
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: The new Prada Candy perfume is a heady mixture of some of our favourite scents; vanilla, caramel and honey. It\'s a brave scent but totally delicious. What\'s more it further asserts the fact that every fragrance Prada create is totally different from the last. We love this new scent, it\'s a delicous and chic way to start the day, and we reckon this is going to fly off the shelves!
Where: Selfridges

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The Sanctuary soothing bath float

#handbaghero The Sanctuary Soothing Bath Float, £10.25
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: Everyone needs a bit of TLC every now and again, and what better way to indulge than in some spa-quality treatments at home? The Sanctuary has launched an exciting range of relaxing, indulgent products with that in mind, including our favourite, this soothing bath float. Scented with soothing cedarwood and orange, it’ll smooth your skin whilst getting your mind ready for sleep.
Where: The Sanctuary

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Estee Lauder Pure Colour Illuminating Powder Gelee

#handbaghero Estee Lauder Pure Colour Illuminating Powder Gelee, £28
Why it\'s a Handbag Hero: Estee Lauder has a treat in store for this autumn/winter 2011 with their new ‘tribrid’ powder gelee. This liquid, powder and gel gives you a unique make-up application, allowing you to decide if you want subtle shimmer or a fierce splash of colour. Apply when dry for golden pigments of shimmer, or apply when wet for a bolder look. Both give a smooth, glowing finish. Genius.
Where: Estee Lauder

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Jouer Cosmetics

#handbagheroJouer Cosmetics mineral make-up range, from £10
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: \r\nThe latest cult beauty range to come from the States is Jouer Cosmetics, a complete \r\nmineral make-up line that has been designed with the girl-about-town in mind – and it has just launched over this side of the pond. Featuring wearable shades, smart packaging and formulations that can be blended and layered together for a unique finish. One of the best things about this range is that the packaging interlocks, so you can make up your own palettes. We think this is going to be big!
Where: Cult Beauty

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Avon Little Dot Trio Fragrance set

#handbagheroAvon Little Dot Trio Fragrance set, £15
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: \r\nAvon are celebrating their 125 year anniversary with the launch of Little Dot, a limited edition fragrance trio set. The hyacinth, rose and violet scents are modern re-interpretation of Avon’s first ever fragrances, created way back in 1886! The fragrances are delicate and feminine, and the fact that there are three fragrances in the set means you can pick a scent to match your mood. \r\n
Where: Avon

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The Lipstick Collection by Kate

#handbagheroThe Lipstick Collection by Kate from Rimmel London, £5.49
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: We are super-excited for the launch of The Lipstick Collection, Kate Moss’s first foray into beauty for Rimmel. Having been working with the brand for 10 years, it makes sense for La Moss to design her own beauty range, and she has started off this new career venture with The Lipstick Collection by Kate. Available in seven different shades, from a purple-plum to cherry red, each different colour has a high-shine finish, created by a black diamond pigment complex. There is a shade to suit every look in your wardrobe, which is perfect for fashion chameleons like Kate. And under £6 each, we think we’ll take one in every colour...
Where: Boots

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Burberry Body fragrance

#handbagheroBurberry Body Eau de Parfum, £55
Why it’s a Handbag Hero: \r\nBurberry Body is the latest fragrance from the English heritage brand, and this new scent captures both the modern and timeless elements of Burberry’s signature style. It features sensual notes of rose and iris combined with woody top notes and the subtle warm tones of sandalwood for a feminine yet distinctive fragrance. The faceted bottle reflects the tailoring of the famous Burberry trench coat and classically beautiful model Rosie Huntington-Whitely is the face of this new fragrance. If you are already a Burberry fan, or simply want a distinctive, stand out fragrance, Burberry Body is for you.
Where: Selfridges

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Carmex Moisture Plus Pink Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm

#handbaghero Carmex Moisture Plus Pink Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm, £4.99
Why Handbag hearts it: \r\nCarmex Lip Balm has legions of loyal fans, due to its ultra-hydrating formula, which includes vitamin E, aloe butter, shea butter and avocado butter for super-soft lips. It also contains SPF15 for sun protection (handy if we ever see any more rays of sunshine!) The smart people at Carmex have now made this wonder product even better, by adding a hint of colour to the formula (peach or pink) and popping it in a handy lipstick-style tube. Colour, convenience and chap-free lips; sounds like the lip balm of our dreams.
Where: Carmex

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Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment

#handbaghero Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment, £40.50
Why it\'s a Handbag Hero: \r\nIf problem skin has ever led you to leave your make up on overnight to hide blemishes, you could be actually making the problem worse. Step up Bare Minerals, who have a product that could solve two problems in one. The tinted powder of Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment dramatically reduces pores and increases skin cell turnover, which should help to improve your skin as you sleep, while also providing a light coverage to diffuse imperfections. We do love a skin-saving product that can multi-task!
Where: Bare Minerals at Debenhams

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Sure Fragrance Bright anti-perspirant

#handbaghero Sure Fragrance Bright anti-perspirant, £3.56
Why Handbag hearts it: Sure are launching a brand new fragrance collection, to make you smell even yummier whilst preventing sweat! Our favourite is the Bright range, which mixes fresh floral and yummy fruity scents, including apricot, jasmine and vanilla.
Where: Boots

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L\'Occitane Lavande collection

#handbaghero L\'Occitane Lavande collection, from £4.50
Why Handbag hearts it: Lavender is renowned for its calming and soothing properties, so L\'Occitane\'s latest fragrance collection is sure to keep you relaxed amongst the stresses of the world! With hand creams, body washes, candles and massage gels all scented with lavender sourced exclusively from the Plateau de Sault in Haute-Provence, France, you\'re sure to find a product you can\'t live without.
Where: L’Occitane

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Rimmel Vinyl Max Lipgloss

#handbaghero Rimmel Vinyl Max Lipgloss, £5.49
Why it\'s a Handbag Hero: If you’re a fan of high gloss, sexy lips, then you’re in for a treat thanks to Rimmel London. The new Vinyl Max Lipgloss has a cushioning applicator to ensure full coverage in a single coat. With a high shine, non-sticky formula, you’ll have pro-perfect lips in a flash.
Where: Boots

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