#handbaghero Elegant Touch Envy Wraps Bling, £7.10
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Give yourself a manicure with Designer 3D Nail Wraps by Elegant Touch. Elegant Touch have brought out some brand-new sparkling nail designs which are great for the weekend. They would look great with a killer party outfit or even an LBD which would really bring out the sparkle in the nail designs.

Where: Superdrug, from 26 March

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#handbaghero Agent Provocateur ‘Eau Provocateur’ fragrances, £39.99 each
Why Handbag hearts it: Eau Provocateur is a new range of fragrances from Agent Provocateur, inspired by their three classic fragrances: Maitresse, L’Agent and Agent Provocateur. The new fragrances capture the essential notes of those fragrances in daywear perfumes. The classic fragrances are sensual and romantic, but the new Eau Provocateur eau de toilette infusions are designed to make those scents lighter and even more playful, while still offering the distinctive AP character. We are particularly fond of Agent Provocateur Maitresse ‘Eau Provocateur’ a delicious combination of rose, iris and jasmine, with generous Granny Smith apple notes and a amber, sandalwood and tonka bean base. The Eau Provocateur collection is an inspired addiction to the world of Agent Provocateur fragrances.
Where: Agent Provocateur, from April 15th 2012

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#handbaghero Kleenex Shine Absorbing Sheets, £1.49
During London Fashion Week we had a few essential beauty products that we kept in our handbag at all times to prep between shows. Our favourite? These Shine Absorbing Sheets from Kleenex. Essential for blotting excess shine, it meant that we always looked fresh-faced, even if we weren’t feeling it!
Where: Superdrug

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#handbaghero M&S Mango Body Butter
To coincide with Fairtrade fortnight we’ve gone for a Fairtrade Handbag Hero today. M&S’s sumptuous body butters have always been deeply moisturising and conditioning – but now they’re Fairtrade too! We’re big fans of this Mango scented one – it reminds us of a tropical getaway – which is some feat in rainy, cold London. So now you can slather on the moisturiser with the knowledge that you’re also helping create sustainable farming.
Where: M&S

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#handbaghero Nivea Pure & Natural collection, from £3.56
Slather on the body moisturiser during this arctic cold spell to ensure your legs are ready for the summer – bare legs are a must-have once the sun comes out. We love this new Pure & Natural range from Nivea, which uses ingredients that are 95% natural, and is packed with lovely Argan Oil. With a moisturiser for every kind of skin type – from normal to very dry – there’s something to save you from going scaly. Your legs are going to love it.
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Earthly Body Stargazer Heart Massage Candle, £12.95
Why Handbag hearts it: We know Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but there is something romantic about candles all year round – especially these delicious scented numbers from Earthly Body. These 100% Vegan candles are made from hemp seed, avocado, apricot and jojoba and not only smell incredible, but also melt into skin-nourishing oils perfect for massages or a post-bath moisturising session. We really like products that have multi-uses, and these massage candles are a great two-in-one treat.
Where: Earthly Body

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#handbaghero Origins Youthtopia Lift Firming Face Cream, £45
Why Handbag hearts it: If your skin is in need of a pick me up during these chilly days, then Origins may have the answer. Hyralonic acid combines with Comminphora plant extracts in the new Youthtophia Lift Firming Face Cream, which aims to plump up the skin for a firmer, more lifted look. Suitable for use during the day and at night, this great all-round rejuvenating skin cream will help to give skin some youthful plumpness, ideal for helping you shrug off Winter and move into Spring!
Where: Origins

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#handbaghero Umberto Giannini Hair Styling Kits, £12
Why Handbag hearts it: For a quick and easy way to give yourself a hair makeover, try out one of the new Hair Styling Kits from Umberto Giannini. Each kit contains everything you need to create a great new style, and they are available in four different options: Backcomb, Up-do, Festival and Vintage. The Backcomb kit (pictured) includes the essential tools you’ll need to create a contemporary take on the classic romantic backcombed look: a special brush, roly polys for volume, pins, grips and feathered hair clips to complete the style. What’s more, just scan the QR code on the back of each box to watch Umberto Giannini Artistic Director Paul Gooch (who has styled the likes of Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson) take you through each style step by step.
Where: Boots, from the end of February

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#handbaghero Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydromist Blow-Out Spray by Paul Mitchell , £17.95
Why Handbag hearts it: The Awapuhi Wild Ginger premium salon range from Paul Mitchell is named after the farm in Hawaii where all the ginger is harvested. The moisturising and healing properties of this plant make it ideal for creating hydrating hair products, which is why Paul Mitchell combined it with a blend of keratin proteins and UV protection to create the Awapuhi range. This brand new Hydromist Blow-Out Spray also contains high performance volumizers, Awapuhi for moisture and honey to eliminate frizz. It creates a healthy, long-lasting, volumised finish.
Where: Paul Mitchell salons

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#handbaghero Maybelline New York Color Sensational The Shine lipstick in Rosy Dream £7.19
Why Handbag hearts it: Looking for the right lipstick to wear for Valentines date night? Maybelline New York may have the answer, with this pretty shade of pale pink nourishing lipstick. It adds just a hint of sheer petal pink colour, while also moisturising to leave your lips perfectly kissable. This is the ideal colour to wear with sultry smoky eyes. Valentine’s make-up: done!
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Topshop Nail Tattoos, £7
When these nail tattoos arrived in the Handbag office we were pretty excited. Not only did we love the Unique Spring/Summer 2012 show for its Cleopatra theme, but we also love nail tattoos and all other beauty products circa 1997. This set includes 86 tattoos with 10 different mystical symbols, which you apply by holding a wet cloth over the back of the tattoo before letting it dry. Seal with two coats of clear nail polish and get ready to wow with your nails.
Where: Topshop

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#handbaghero Soap & Glory A Great Kisser, £5
With Valentine’s day around the corner, it’s time to pucker up. The latest addition to the Soap & Glory family features mango butter to moisturise, apricot butter for defence against the elements and lingonberry oil to protect. In 3 flavours, you can choose from peach, chocolate and coconut .
Where: Soap and Glory

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#handbaghero Miss Piggy for MAC 36 Lash, £10
To celebrate Miss Piggy’s triumphant return to the big screen MAC have created a make-up collection in her honour. Miss Piggy’s wide-eyed look can be mimicked with MAC’s false eyelashes, which help create a natural dramatic look.
Where: MAC

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#handbaghero Organic Surge Fresh Ocean Super Smooth Salt Scrub, £32
The Organic Surge Spa Collection is a range of pampering products made from natural ingredients which are highly beneficial to the skin. The Fresh Ocean Super Smooth Salt Scrub has become our new shower time essential – polishing our skin and removing dead skin cells with its smoothing and moisturising mixture of essential oils and shea butter. This is exactly what your body needs in the winter months!
Where: Organic Surge

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#handbaghero Tiger Balm, £4.67
Remember using Tiger Balm as a cure-all product as a teenager? Well, we’ve just rediscovered it, and have fallen in love with its healing properties all over again. Gently rub Tiger Balm White onto the forehead and temples if you’ve got a headache, and wait for the soothing menthol to melt the pain away. Similarly, use the cinnamon scented Tiger Balm Red to help muscle aches and pains, as well as tension from stress.
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Original Source Reviving Habanero Chilli and Black Pepper Bath, £2.20
Why Handbag hearts it: Brrrr! Hands up who is dreaming of relaxing in a lovely hot bath tonight? We would highly recommend Original Source Reviving Habanero Chilli and Black Pepper Bath, to help you defrost after a freezing cold week. This bath soak contains chillis which score 100,000 on the Scoville scale (trust us, that’s hot!). The spicy aroma hits you when you pour it into a hot bath, and warming ingredients will soothe aching muscles and leave you feeling revived, ready to face the forecasted snow this weekend!
Where: Tesco

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#handbaghero MOR Lychee Flower Lip Macaron, £11.50
Why Handbag hearts it: Macarons are every fashionable girl’s favourite sweet treat, but unfortunately we can’t indulge in them everyday. However, thanks to new Australian brand MOR, we can enjoy some macaron deliciousness while also nourishing our lips. These balms contain beeswax and vitamin E as well as a lovely Lychee Flower flavour and subtle shine. What’s more, they are packaged in beautiful pastel and gold pots, which wouldn’t look out of place in your favourite patisserie.
Where: LookFantastic

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