Shure E2c sound isolating earphones, £69, www.advancedmp3players.co.uk
Hallelujah, a pair of bud-style earphones that stay in my ears. The E2cs come with a little kit which allows for a comfortable, customised fit for all ears. The lack of ambient noise is a bit disorienting at first, but you can hear your favourite tracks properly and you will not miss the rumble of the train or the comments as you stroll past roadworks.
Verdict: A Shure winner.
Green People organic rosemary shampoo and conditioner, £7.99,
www.greenpeople-organic-health.co.uk
Dandruff-dusted shoulders can keep you out of Mahogany Row no matter how good your report-writing skills. Green People come to the rescue with this scalp-soothing shampoo that is free of pretty much everything apart from organic rosemary and lavender oils and extracts of corn and coconut.
Verdict: The shampoo’s herby smell made me hungry for roast lamb.
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Rowenta DA70 travel steam brush, £34.50
www.johnlewis.com
Way cooler than a Corby trouser press, this neat iron-cum-steamer is a must for anyone who feels a little crumpled after a long-haul flight or needs to dust down the black tie garb at short notice. Fairly light and about the size of a travel hairdryer, this is a gift for neat freaks.
Verdict: Smooth operator.