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Film,lifestyle,gemma arterton,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: Gemma Arterton for Avon

By Lifestyle Editor Alaina Vieru

 

Bond. James Bond. Suave and sophisticated, the stylish secret agent is renowned for his impeccable taste and all around cool. With new Bond film Quantum Of Solace arriving in cinemas, it\'s little wonder that the fictional spy has inspired a whole range of glamorous goodies from martini scented candles to Miss Moneypenny manicures to get you feeling like the ultimate Bond girl (see Gemma Arterton, left). For your eyes only, here\'s the 007 of the best...

 

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TOCCA 007 candle

Film,lifestyle,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: TOCCA 007 candle

Fancy the sweet smell of James Bond? TOCCA, the New York based label famous for pretty, summery dresses has created the 007 candle. It\'s aroma? The distinctive combination of an Aston Martin\'s interior and a dry martini.

 

£28 from Liberty

 

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Bond Girl 007 fragrance from Avon

Film,lifestyle,gemma arterton,avon,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: Avon 007 Bond Girl fragrance

If one spray of this makes us like glamorous new Bond Girl Gemma Arterton (who plays M16 Agent Fields) count us in. Packaged in an appropriately sexy bottle, the scent is sensual a mix of florals, cool freshness and warm woods.

 

50ml bottle £16 from Avon

 

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Monique Lhuillier Joie martini glass

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This classic martini glass from fashion designer Monique Lhuillier (fans include Dita Von Teese, Gossip Girl\'s Leighton Meester and Rachel Bilson) is the perfect thing to serve James Bond\'s favourite "shaken, not stirred". Make your own classic James Bond martini, with the recipe straight from the man himself:

 

"Three measures of Gordon\'s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it\'s ice cold, then add a large, thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?" - James Bond, Casino Royale (1953)

 

Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton martini glass, box of two £40, stockists 01782 404 041 www.MLforRD.com

 

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Trombone cocktail shaker

cocktail,Film,lifestyle,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: Nick Munro Trombone cocktail shaker

Similarly to enjoying his martini with a twist, we think Bond would approve of this classic cocktail shaker designed with a difference.

 

Nick Munro Trombone cocktail shaker, £25 from John Lewis

 

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Be Bond and Miss Moneypenny for the weekend

travel,hotels,Film,lifestyle,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: Dukes Hotel

The bar at London\'s Dukes Hotel is where Ian Flemming came up with the immortal Bond line of "shaken, not stirred." They also do a Bond About Town package, where you and the spy who loves you can enjoy an overnight stay with three-course dinner, breakfast, a wet shave at Truefitt & Hill for him, a Miss Moneypenny manicure for you, martini master class and of course, a Vesper martini each.

 

Bond About Town package, £450 based on two people sharing. To book ring 020 7491 4840 or visit Dukeshotel.com

 

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Veuve Clicquot and Riva champagne case

drinks,Film,lifestyle,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: Veuve Clicquot and Riva champagne case

A champagne case that looks like a speedboat and turns into a vanity case? What could be more Bond-ian than that? Riva, the iconic Italian speedboat company have teamed up with Veuve Clicquot to produce this mahogany and chrome case complete with a 1998 bottle of Veuve\'s top champagne, La Grande Dame, and two flutes. From Italy and France with love.

 

La Grande Dame Riva Cruiser Bag, £275 from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges

 

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Alpha range from BoConcept

Film,lifestyle,shopping,james bond 007 of the best James Bond-inspired buys: Alpha range from BoConcept

Swish bars in exotic locations are central to any Bond film, and Quantum Of Solace is no different. Used as the backdrop to a key scene at a glamorous party in Bolivia was furniture from BoConcept\'s Alpha range, which you now can buy to create you\'re very own sleek Bond bar at home.

 

Priced from £279 from BoConcept

 

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