Eve Rowlands

The article recommends several affordable good-luck bracelets as gifts for teenagers receiving GCSE results. Joma Jewellery’s A Little Lucky Penny, Lucky Horseshoe and Luck bracelets cost £19.99, while its larger Lucky Charm bracelet costs £26.99. Bohomoon’s Good Luck Bracelet is reduced to £10, and Estella Bartlett’s Tourmaline Amelia Bracelet costs £21. Joma products receive predominantly positive shopper feedback for their quality, presentation and appearance, although one customer reported that the bracelet elastic snapped after three days.

Eve Rowlands recommends Anker’s soundcore Q20i noise-cancelling headphones after using them on six flights, including a recent trip to Greece. She says they reduce aircraft noise and travel anxiety, offer up to 60 hours of battery life, and are lightweight and comfortable, with a current price of £37.99. The headphones also include Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, but their microphone performs poorly in windy conditions. Sony, JBL and Bose alternatives are also highlighted at varying prices.

Customers report improved sleep using KLORIS Sleep Time Patches, a plant‑based aid containing valerian, passionflower, hops and hemp extracts. Users highlight easier sleep onset, better rest and waking refreshed, though some note morning grogginess or difficulty removing the adhesive. The patches are sold individually or via subscription, with discounts available. Alternative sleep aids from This Works and Lush are also mentioned as options for relaxation during a heatwave.

The Perfume Shop has discounted its Bridgerton‑inspired Dearest perfume collection, including Rebel Vanilla, Tempting Peach and Graceful Hydrangea, with shoppers praising their scents, packaging and value. Rebel Vanilla is highlighted for its warm floral balance, Tempting Peach for its fruity summer appeal, and Graceful Hydrangea for its elegant floral‑woody profile, though some reviewers note differences in longevity or intensity. Alternatives from PHLUR and Kayali are suggested for shoppers seeking similar scent profiles.