Travel Treasures.

Make your trip pure pleasure with these fabfi finds

TOO SEXY

Skinny jeans, a staple of the celebrity A-lister wardrobe, are having a long fashion moment. Now hot denim newcomer J Brand is introducing a collection featuring the new XFIT fabric into Australia. This “four-way stretch lycra denim blend” gives that covetable super-lean sexy look without sacrifificing comfort. You can even pour yourself into a pair for a painless flfight! From AU$319. Tel: +61 (7) 5591 7233 for stockists.

HOME SWEET HOME

Cosy up your hotel room by infusing it with the same fragrance you use at home. Apsley & Company’s Abode Aromas™ are long-lasting aromatic diffusers which come in 11 delicious food and fl oral fragrances, including Basil and Eucalyptus, Creamy Vanilla and Oriental Spice. The aroma is produced by diffuser sticks, so there’s nofl flame and no mess. The Crisp Apple fragrance is just the thing for removing stale smoke smells. RRP AU$39.95. Tel: +61 (3) 9349 1800 for stockists.

X’ION WARRIORS

Travel bags needing an upgrade? Suitcase style-meisters Samsonite now have a mid-priced luggage range called X’ion. Available in six colours, the collection includes small toiletry bags, a hanging toiletry case with bottle holders, and upright cases with padded carry handles and pockets for shoes, accessories and wet items. Made in sleek, lightweight nylon/polyester, the larger suitcases are also equipped with clever spinner-wheels for effortless manoeuvring. From AU$79.95. Tel: 1800 331 690 within Australia.

CROCODILE ROCK

If you’re after shoes that are chic but comfortable enough to combat any cobbled street, head straight for Lacoste’s new fl agship store at 130 Pitt Street, Sydney, tel: +61 (2) 9232 6146. The 2007 collection’s Sheer and Shimmer styles for women – sleek, sporty sandals in super-soft leather – are perfect for a day’s sightseeing. Choose from leather/mesh, leather/metallic, pure leather and suede/mesh; pictured is the Sheer in White/ Lunar pure leather, AU$179.95.

STICK ‘EM UP

Photography fans looking for a fresh angle have a new gadget for their wishlists. The MonsterPod™ is a peel-on peel-off camera support that enables pictures to be taken from any awkward position. At just 170g and 11.5cm across, it can hold a camera weighing up to 280g and stick to any surface using its patent-pending “viscoelastic morphing polymer”. Let’s just call it ingenious. Get yours for AU$59.40 from Borge’s Imaging at the PMA Imaging Technology exhibition between 3–7 May, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Register at www.pmai.org or check out www.borge.com.au

UGGLY DUCKLING

If you think UGG boots went the way of the dinosaur, think again. The list of celebrity fans is longer than ever, with Oprah, Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson among the devoted. Obviously the boots’ original creators, UGG® Australia, are enjoying the last laugh, as they celebrate 29 years of business in 2007! Their boots are made of the best quality waterproof sheepskin and this season’s colours include chestnut, sand and black. Author and radio DJ Bianca Dye says: “I have been known to keep them on after my shower in the morning and wear them to Nova 96.9 for my daily gig… everyone always comments on how fab they look! All because I chose comfort over everything!” Classic short boots from AU$219. Tel: +61 (2) 8306 3334 for stockists.

TAKE A LEAF

For all your travel scribblings you can’t go past Australia’s “inspirational stationery specialist” Intrinsic Enterprises. Its pretty purple travel journal is an absolute must-have when sitting at a café watching the world go by in a strange city. Keep track of your trip with the expense columns, “Must-See Sights” list and gift list, or just write the story of your holiday so far for your family and friends. AU$17.99 at Myer and David Jones department stores.

SHINE ON

Beauty, fashion and style guru Tali Shine’s line of cosmetics is cleverly designed for savvy girls on the go. Having fl own all over the world and tested thousands of beauty and cosmetic products as beauty editor and writer of The Glam Girl’s Guide books, Sydney-based Shine knows exactly what products and shades travel well. Her compacts of lip, eye and cheek colour
– in Hollywood, Bahamas, Morocco colourways and gorgeous illustrated packaging – will transform you “from jet-lag to jet-set” in a matter of minutes. Make mine Hollywood! RRP AU$34.95. Available from David Jones department stores.

BREATHE EASY

Hotfoot over to the Perfect Potion store (Shop 21B) at Sydney Airport’s domestic terminal, to get your hands on this handy hemp travel pack. Filled with six travel-sized products: Rose Water, Rosemary Shampoo, Rosemary Conditioner, Relax Foaming Wash for the body (with lavender, geranium and orange essential oils), Relax Lotion for the body and Cooling Foot and Leg Lotion with peppermint, it’s the perfect pick-me-up and relaxer. RRP AU$49.95.