Mother's Day gifts with a technology theme

It's amazing what technology can do these days. These gift ideas for Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Singapore) are all designed to make life easier:  

Source: Nespresso.

Coffee to start the day 

Create and indulge in the Nespresso experience with the red Inissia – the lightest and most compact machine in the range. A promotional price of S$248 is in force up to 30 June 2015.

Source: Hyper.

Extra power for the afternoons

Hyper’s Pearl (S$49.90) is a compact mirror with an integrated power bank. The circular case comes in red, silver and gold.

Source: OPPO.

Multitasking help

The S$349 OPPO Mirror 3 functions as a universal remote that allows the user to control a variety of household electrical appliances, all from one device, while its LTE-compatible SIM-card slots will help mum keep in touch. The phone launches in May.

Source: New Balance. The REVlite 890v5.

Staying visible on the run

Playing on the balance of light and darkness that occurs when the earth, moon and sun are aligned in a straight line, New Balance's the Solar Eclipse Pack consists of the REVlite 890v5, Fresh Foam Boracay and Fresh Foam Zante. All three running silhouettes, each of which is sold separately (S$169 to S$179), feature reflective properties for day and night runs, with reflective taping used on the heel.

Source: PowerDot.

Working out with PowerDot
The world’s first portable muscle stimulator, PowerDot (S$239), is another potential add-on to a fitness regime. Muscle stimulators are used to improve muscle strength and tone.

Ralph Fresh mixes magnolia with sparkling lemon

Source: L'Oreal.

Ralph Lauren Fragrances has introduced RALPH FRESH, a mix of magnolia and sparkling lemon. Matching the sunny disposition of the RALPH FRESH woman, this scent captures a zest for life with a bright and feminine air, and is a cool, fun and flirty addition to a perfume collection, the company said.

The floral citrus scent was inspired by a sparkling sorbet:

Top notes*: Watermelon accord**, lemon sorbet accord, mandarin oil
Mid notes: Magnolia accord, chilled freesia accord, rose absolute***
Base notes: Dry woods, musks, white orris accord

The RALPH FRESH frosted bottle features a crisp, white opaque label with a fun pop of pink. The design is topped with the signature RALPH blue transparent cap.

*The top notes are the fragrances that are immediately obvious after the perfume is applied. Mid notes appear anywhere from a minute to an hour later, while base notes show up at least 30 minutes after the perfume has been applied, and may still be discerned as long as 24 hours later.

**An accord harmonises individual fragrances into a new, balanced scent

***An absolute is an essence

Vegetarian cosmetics maker LUSH adds third store in Lebanon

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, a manufacturer and retailer of ethical skincare, haircare, bath, and body products, officially opened a new store at ABC Achrafieh in Lebanon in early November.

Source: LUSH.

The newest LUSH store in Lebanon is the third in under three years. The other LUSH stores are at ABC Dbayeh and Beirut Souks. 

LUSH is known for its ethical and innovative approach to bath, body, haircare and skincare. LUSH pioneered beauty products such as fizzing bath bombs, bubble bars, and solid shampoo bars, and emphasises ingredients like fresh organic fruits and vegetables and the finest essential oils. LUSH produces high quality products that are vegetarian, preservative-free and free of wasteful packaging with absolutely no animal testing being done on LUSH products or ingredients. These ethics are at the heart of the brand and will remain there with every new shop that opens globally.