£10-£30
Swarovski Crystal Headband from Dominic and Jayne, £20
Any girl who loves to sparkle will light up over these headbands, all hand-made by an enterprising young couple from Plymouth who swapped their day jobs to make jewellery. Visit www.dominicandjayne.co.uk or call 01752 264447.
Under £10
Taxi Mineral Range Glow on the Go, £9, or Eyeshadow, £7
Taxi, the North Devon-based company run by a husband and wife team, has recently launched this wonderful – and wonderfully inexpensive – mineral range. It uses natural elements such as kaolin and mica in its fun packaging all designed with built-in applicators for girls on the go. You can buy in Superdrug stores, by visiting www.taxicosmetics.com or call 0779 561 5861.
Over £30
Posh Totti pointelle and lace camisole, £25, and cardigan, £50-£60
Amanda Burwell from Kingsbridge, a single mum in her late 40s, knew exactly what she wanted to wear but couldn’t find it: a twinset in a bright colour, beautifully made and a bit cheeky. So she embarked on a new career starting with these pointelle honeys, edged with contrasting velvet and Nottingham lace. The cardies come in three different styles and are easy to mix and match. Call 01548 856574 or visit www.poshtotticlothing.co.uk
What Credit Crunch?
Uniquely British Union Flag Leather Overnight Bag from The Orange Tree in Exeter, £325
A funky overnight bag for those big weekends when appearances count. Uber-cool but practical with leather handles and interior side pockets. This bag was made by The Muddy Dog Company from Somerset, and sold exclusively at The Orange Tree, a mouth-watering boutique in Exeter’s Princesshay shopping centre. Visit www.theorangetree.co.uk or call 01392 876 688.
