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2. Vintage tech

Cutting edge technology meets vintage design with this Washed roses Roberts radio (£200) from yummy mummy classic Cath Kidston. It boasts PausePlus meaning you can put your radio on hold while you pop out to do the shopping. And you can 'rewind' if you missed the weather report or want to dance (again) to your favorite track. Music to our ears.

3. Wii will rock you

Last Christmas, the Queen was happy as larry playing ten pin bowling on Prince William's Nintendo Wii console plus Wii Play, (£229) from Additions Direct – much to the bemusement of the royal party. The Nintendo toy has a wireless handheld pointing device which detects movement in three dimensions. If it's good enough for HRH...

4. Whip up a storm in a coffee cup

Fed up of paying for overpriced cappuccinos, then why not bring a touch of Starbucks to your kitchen with this aerolate milk frother (£15) from John Lewis. Never has making a latte been easier, simply heat up the milk add the frother and away you go, the aerolatte does all the hard work for you. Impress your girlfriends with barrista style skills.

5. Master chef

Follow the example of mothers and grandmothers worldwide and invest in a chrome Magimix 4200 (£199) from The Conran Shop. Be it for baby purées or slicing vegetables, this whizzer does it all. The 3–in–1 food processor has a quiet induction motor, sabatier blade and handy extras like a citrus press and egg whisk. Guaranteed for 12 years. Mother knows best.

7. Feminine film buff

Watch girlie movies like Sex and the City and Audrey Hepburn classics on this Sony pink portable DVD player (£119.95) from Amazon. It's the ideal companion for long train journeys. Who needs a man?

8. There's something in the Air

Surely the MacBook Air was designed with a woman's handbag in mind? Sleek and slender, the Apple MacBook Air, (£1199) from John Lewis, is almost as thin as your index finger – yet still has a 13.3 inch widescreen LED display and full-scale keyboard. The lightweight laptop has become a serious style icon for self respecting businesswomen on the move.

9.Hair raising

Bad hair day? Not really feeling like ‘you've just stepped out of a salon’? Then the Babyliss hair straightening hair dryer (£34.95) from John Lewis is the perfect accessory for you. Ceramic straightening plates ensure a smooth, shiny finish while iconic conditioning eliminates frizz. Who cares about the science when your mane will be glossier than Jennifer Aniston’s?

10. Foot the bill

Love the spa but hate the prices? Then it is time you bring the Champney's foot spa (£59.99)from The House of Fraser to the comfort of your own home. Why not kick your shoes off at the end of the day and indulge yourself with the additional accessories of dry heel reducer, stone pumice, finishing pumice, nail brush and nail buffer. We can guarantee that your feet will feel 100% refreshed.

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