Prezzybox Smartphone & Tablet Mini Mount

It is not secret that we are a nation obsessed with tablets and smartphones, I’m sure many of you are reading this right now on your personal device. Here at The Amazing Blog we are no exception, consequently when we saw Prezzybox had a Smartphone & Tablet Mini Mount we couldn’t wait to try it out.

Prezzybox have made multitasking a possibility and hands free a reality. This gadget is highly versatile, fitting in any space and on any surface, perfect for any opportunity you are in need of both hands. The most obvious is of course cooking, rather than going back and forward to a cookbook or continually picking up your device, you can have it conveniently placed in your view at all times. Think of all the recipes you can perfect when they have your full attention, no more burning or overcooking. We found this particularly useful in the kitchen; we didn’t even have to worry about damaging our furniture. There is a cushioned area on the clamp and holder to give you peace of mind.

Now of course as beauty enthusiasts we managed to find a way to use it on a vanity. Place the clamp on the table or wall beside your mirror whilst watching makeup or hair tutorials, this will save you having to stop and start the video when trying to follow along. We can’t believe we’ve survived for so long without this useful and versatile tool. If you want to make hands free a reality get your own mini mount here for £39.99.

Friday Favourites - Fragrances

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love summer in London. However, offices without air conditioning and stuffy tubes can often lead to assaults on the senses when the weather heats up. For this reason, we always like to make sure we’re smelling our best, and I’m sure you do too. Of course, this isn’t limited to the warmer months, but we wanted to share with you our favourite summer scents.

The first of our fragrance favourites is the new Les “White” collection from French brand, Jul Et Mad.  Positively oozing Parisian sophistication, the brand was born out of the love story of Julien and Madalina, whose relationship inspires all the perfumes they create.  Of the three aromas in the collection, Nea, Nin-Shar and Garuda, Nea is our favourite. A rich, fruity fragrance, it contains Date and Dry Plum, as well as Damascan Rose and Caramel. It feels so opulent, and is such a treat to wear. The perfect heady scent for those hot summer evenings, it’s inspired by the Ancient civilization of Byzantium. Modern day Turkey, it certainly evokes feelings of the East and the Orient. A little on the pricey side, the Nea scent is available to buy here for €165.  It’s also available to buy at Harrods, Fenwick Bond Street and Harvey Nichols, and it certainly is the ultimate luxury.

A little more affordable, but no less special, are the Industria fragrances. You may recognise the brand from our candle feature, and the fragrances are no less chic. With three beautifully crisp looking fragrances to choose from, each looks so clean and fresh. Although we love the sharp citrus notes of Bergamotto and the more musky scent of Ambergris, Cardinalis is the shining star for us.  As with the candle, the notes of coconut and mandarin oil perfectly evoke holiday feelings in us, making it a wonderful summer aroma. You can pick up the Cardinalis perfume here for £59 along with others from the collection.

Another little spritz of luxury can be found in Eutopie perfumes. With each numbered bottle documenting part of a journey, the brand story is just as interesting as the scents themselves. Our favourite was No. 7. Influenced by the Palace of Versailles, the opulent scent takes inspiration from the Kitchen Garden of the King, filled with the delicious scents of blackcurrants, peaches and strawberries. Combined with Marigold and Pink Pepper, this subtle scent is perfect for a soft scent this season. Pick it up here for €155. (They are featuring free international shipping on their website until 31/08 with purchases of €155!)

Last, but certainly not least is the innovative creation from Perphone. We love to carry a scent with us on long days, so that we can freshen up when needs be. We always rely on sample sizes however, as carting around a bottle of your signature scent is a little cumbersome. Perphone have come up with the genius idea of merging your scent with your phone. Their chic iPhone cases house cartridges of a range of fragrances, which swivel up, turning your phone into a makeshift spritzer. Available for both men and women, we’ll never have to worry about forgetting our perfume again. Grab one of these fun cases here on their website or on Amazon for £28.