Category: Fashion

10 amazing reflective items for cycling in the dark

It's autumn again, and as the leaves turn shades of brown and fall to the ground, the clocks go back, and darkness creeps in earlier and earlier. As cyclists very well know, this time of year can be perilous. If you don't pay attention to the time, you can suddenly find yourself riding home in the early…

9 bright & functional cycling accessories for summer (part 2/2)

Welcome to part two of Shiny Shiny's summer cycling round-up! This time I've tried and tested some fantastic accessories, and again, they're all chosen with safety and style in mind where possible. Click here to read part one, which is a round-up of bright and colourful clothing for female cyclists. 1. Overboard waterproof yellow pannier, £39.99 This…

Top picks for summer: colourful, functional cycling clothing (part 1/2)

Summer is here! OK, it's been here for a while - and so a round-up of the best clothes, accessories and the occasional gadget for summer cycling is long overdue. (Incidentally, we've got a list for winter, too, if you're in the cold camp.) Sadly, cycling can be very dangerous - especially for women - so…
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Travel Journal iPad Mini case

9 best cases for the iPad Mini 3: part two

To head back to part one of our iPad Mini 3 roundup, hit this link. 5. Twelve South BookBook Travel Journal Case for iPad Mini Far more than just an iPad mini case, the BookBook has space for cables, chargers, mouse, headphones, pens, notebook, money and everything else you could possibly need on your intrepid…

This ingenious bracelet disguises the hairband on your wrist

If you've got long hair, you'll be very familiar with the dent in your wrist that comes of wearing an emergency hairband like a bracelet. You'll also have noticed that it doesn't exactly look good in photos, especially when you're otherwise dressed up. Shireen Thor's engineer husband noticed the same thing, and how much it…
Favourite food, fashion and beauty Instagrammers

15 of our favourite beauty, fashion and food accounts to follow on Instagram

Sometimes you need inspiration, sometimes you need hot tips – and sometimes you just want to gaze at impossibly beautiful photographs of sunsets, lipsticks, full skirts and flat whites while you’re standing in someone’s armpit on the bus. So we’ve rounded up our favourite fashion, beauty and food Instagrammers to give your feed a spring boost. Flex that scrolling thumb and enjoy.