Barry M Magnetic Nail Paint in Dark Silver

We have worked our way through the fantastic collections available online numerous times now and here are a selection of our favourites include the Barry M Magnetic Nail Paint in Dark Silver for those rich Winter tones, and Models Own Polish in Beetle Juice Tropical Sun for a pop of summer colour. And la pièce de résistance? It has to be the fab OPI Top Coat, also called ’The Man with the Golden Gun‘ – a rich gold nailpolish perfect for festive glitz or summer sheen.

Models Own Beetle Juice Tropical Sun Polish

And if you haven’t already filled your shopping basket in sheer beauty excitement then here is one more thing to tip you over the edge…

How would you like to win a £50 manicure in your home city?

1. All you have to do is firstly check the all-important T&Cs, then head to Pinterest, follow Littlewoods and create your own board entitled ‘Littlewoods Nifty Nails’.
2. Once you have done that – and here comes the fun part – pin your favourite shades or nail art design.
3. You can pin as many times as you want but make sure you include the exclusive hashtag #LittlewoodsNiftyNails.
4. When your board is finished, send us a tweet @Littlewoods and include the hashtag one last time..

Good luck!

We’re going to start with our absolute favourite. The Pagoda Pebble Modular Lounge Bed is an incredible set, featuring three co-ordinating Olefin scatter cushions, two footstools and a coffee table with a 5mm glass top. It can be arranged in a myriad of ways and is the ultimate in luxury lounging. And as well as being ideal for your garden, this set can work wonders in a conservatory too. Other great multi options include the Versailles 11-Piece Set (a chic black and white set) and the darling Tulip Design Cast Aluminium Bistro Set for two, which radiates a romantic air.

The Cocoon Hanging Chair is a swish seating option for one. Boasting a retro feel, this design would be ideal for relaxing whilst reading a book. Alternatively, go classic with our Sorrento 2-seater Steel Bench; ornate and full of flair, this design is sure to be the perfect spot for a natter of spot of breakfast.

A summer garden would be incomplete without some sort of tan provider too. Kick back on the Padded Floral Sunbed – with plenty of SPF of course – with a fruity drink in hand and a trusty pair of sunglasses on. For highly recommended breaks from the rays, provide oriental flavour to your garden with the Shanghai Parasol – Ecru. Exuding luxury, this parasol adds a decorative element to your outdoor space too.

If you want something you can easily carry around in your bag, you can’t go wrong with the X-Mini Uno Portable Rechargeable Capsule Speaker – Red. You’ll be shocked at the awesome sound quality of this miniature design and, let’s face it, it looks great too. After something more hi-tec? There’s always the JBL Flip Bluetooth® Wireless Portable Speaker – Black. It has two 1-5/8-inch drivers and a built-in bass port, as well as 5 hours of playback time and the ability to connect using Bluetooth.

For serious sound lovers, we can’t scream and shout enough about the Beats by Dr Dre Beatbox Portable – Black. It’s got an iPod dock, plenty of bass, a handy carry handle and it comes with a remote or, if you prefer, you can control it via Bluetooth up to 30 feet away.

And while these last picks may look all fun and games, their sound quality certainly isn’t diminished. The Kitsound Koala Speaker Dock and Kitsound Panda Speaker Dock – funky, no? – are great devices that are sure to make everyone smile. They can be mains-powered when you’re home but take 4 X AA batteries when you’re out and about. What makes these different to other designs aside from their appearance? They’ve got interactive nose lights and touch-sensitive ears, of course.

Curtains are a sure-fire way to lift a room. Our Faux Silk Lined Pleated Curtains are available in a variety of bright hues, but we’re especially fond of the ‘cranberry’ option. Equally impressive at making a difference are wall adornments – how about the Green Flower Canvas Wall Art? No matter what the weather’s like outside, this print will make you feel like the sun is always shining.

Our current living room favourites include the Pintuck Velvet Cushion – 40 x 40 cm, the Emma Rug (available in brights of red or green) and the Corsage Pouffe, which is a beautiful woollen creation boasting all colours of the rainbow. Be sure to check out the matching cushion and rug to this too, because it’s a beautiful floral set to behold.

Your kitchen is, in fact, the easiest room to apply colour to. We’ve got an abundance for you to choose from as well, so adopt a colour scheme and run with it. Examples include the Sabichi 5-piece Round Kitchen Storage Set (available in 7 colours) and the Novo Bread Bin, which comes in a beautiful turquoise shade. To inject a little fun, opt for the Ceramic Eat Decorative Kitchen Letters too.

Items like the Coloured Glass Tealight Holders (Set of 3) are great for brightening any room, and they’re perfect if you’ve got to stick to a tight budget. Go tealight-crazy!

Oval Face: If you’re blessed with an oval-shaped face, you’ll be pleased to know that your options are pretty varied. Practically any style will suit you, so experiment to the max. How about the amazing Ava Oversized Sunglasses – Tortoiseshell? Or, if you prefer, the Kristen Metal Chain Detail Aviator Sunglasses are an exciting pair that are sure to impress.

Round Face: Wide, rectangular pairs are recommended if you have a very round face. We think the Istanbul Classic Wayfarer Style Sunglasses would be a great choice because their flattering shape would encourage slight elongation. Available in black or peach, they’re a bargainous £24 too.

Heart Face: If you have a wide forehead and narrow jaw, you can’t go wrong with on-trend cat-eye styles or metal frames with a rimless bottom. Look to the Lucy Cats-Eye Sunglasses or the Cairo Clubmaster Sunglasses – Black for inspiration and see which pair take your fancy.

Square Face: The Ray-Ban Jackie Ohh Sunglasses are undeniably perfect if you have a square face. It’s best to go for round or oval shapes to add feminine curves and this beautiful pair boast that, along with 50s glamour and the essential UV sun filter 3 protection.

To celebrate the start of summer and all of the fab looks in their summer collection, our friends over at Bench are giving one of our lucky LW Blog readers the chance to win a new summer wardrobe worth up to £300 from the ladies Bench range, as well as a nifty iPad Mini to complete that cool summer style!

We love the laid back, edgy vibe from the Bench collection, from a cute stripe shrug (one of our favourites) to a signature Bench hoodie, this range really does have something for everyone in a style that will last.

This sleeveless Chambray shirt worn with a simple cardigan hits the nail on the head when it comes to Bench style – sporty, effortless and suitable from season to season – it’s the ultimate in casual dressing, and this country having a wardrobe that can easily take you from sunshine to showers is key!

Some of the other top summer looks from the range has to be the double layer vests which come in vibrant red and sunset shades, simple styles that pack a punch and look spot on when teamed with classic Bench boyfriend jeans for a super dressed down look, or with the Bench combat shorts on a sunny day.

There’s much more where this came from, so take a look at the ladies clothing collection and if you like what you see and would love to win your choice of Bench clothing worth up to £300 from the ladies Bench range at Littlewoods.com, and of course would like to win an iPad Mini (who wouldn’t?!), then all you have to do to enter is leave a comment below telling us which is your favourite piece from the range and why?

The competition will close on Wednesday 20th June at midnight, so any comments entered after that won’t be included in the draw. Here’s a bit more important competition information, so have a read and get commenting for the chance to win!

• All comments will need to be approved, so don’t worry if your comment doesn’t appear straight away!
• Use the form below to leave your comment and one winner will be drawn at random from all approved entries and contacted via email.
• The winner will be asked to choose items from the ladies Bench clothing range on Littlewoods.com up to the value of £300, and will also be sent an iPad Mini.
• Now just leave a comment telling us which is your favourite piece from the ladies Bench clothing range and why?

First up is a much-loved cliché: socks. The Ben Sherman Mens Socks (5 Pack) are far from rudimentary, however, with their top-notch quality and modern branding. And, let’s face it, men are hardly likely to buy them for themselves are they? If you want to really treat him, team them with Vans Plimsolls – your kids will think daddy’s super cool and he’ll love the comfort and style they provide too.

Other gifts to put a big smile on his face include a fancy aftershave (we’re currently loving D&G The One Gentleman 50ml EDT – it smells incredible) and, of course, the Cottage Delight Hot Sauces Gift Pack if he’s a fan of hot food. This set has five amazing flavours: Very Hot Cajun Sauce, Indonesian Chilli & Garlic Sauce, Mexican Hot & Sweet Jalapeno Sauce, Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce and Seriously Hot Caribbean Sauce.

Have you ever checked out our DVD range? We’ve got an abundance of choices to entertain both him and you, and Father’s Day is the perfect occasion for family time. You can’t go wrong with a box set – how about The Complete Bourne 4 Movie Collection Blu-ray? Action-packed and thrilling, these films call for film night with takeaway pizza thrown into the mix too.

To really show you care, opt for personalised gifts. The Personalised Affection Art Daddy Frame is a beautiful keep-sake that he’ll truly appreciate, and he’ll really rate the Personalised Gold Plated Cufflinks for their modernity – you can put his initials on these.

Dr Martens boots are all kinds of popular right now and if you gifted your girl with the Dr Martens Core Castel 8 Eyelet Floral Boots, they’ll do anything you say. Boasting the signature Dr Martens look but with floral print for femininity, these boots are seriously hard-wearing and will last for years to come. Throw in the Yankee Candle Congratulations’ Celebration Candle Medium Jar for the perfect present.

Little guys would be over the moon with our Diesel Descender Tan Strap Watch. Getting a fancy watch is like a rite of passage for any budding man, and this funky design mixes modernity with the classical. We love the combination of tan leather and fashionable gunmetal.

One of the best ways to treat them is with something they’ll need for the future. See them through college with the Samsung NP300E5E-A08UK Intel® Celeron® Processor, 4Gb RAM, 500Gb Hard Drive, 15.6 inch Laptop. It’s a great choice because it has everything your child will need. Alternatively, opt for the Apple iPad with Retina (4th Generation) 32Gb with Wi-Fi – Black, which is a top option if they want to take notes digitally.

Perhaps your child is off to study a particular skill set like photography? Treat them to the Canon EOS 600D 18 Megapixel Digital Camera and 18-55mm IS Lens to lead them in the right way.

Forget layering and wondering what goes with what; invest in an abundance of pretty summer dresses – not only do they look fab, but they work wonders all on their own. We love the South Cut-out Palm Print Sun Dress for its on-trend tropical print and flattering shape. How lovely would it look with some vintage sandals? The Love Label Printed Maxi Dress is equally fashionable with a pastel tie-dye finish, and there’s also the Oasis Graphic Stripe Flower Dress – which combines monochrome with summer florals.

A style that doesn’t look to be fading any time soon is the maxi dress look. Be sure to choose a shape that suits you – the South Stripe Maxi Dress is a guaranteed winner for its flowing silhouette and simple striped finish. Pair it with the Alice Straw Cross Body Bag for a truly summery look. In fact, check out our entire holiday shop for more exciting finds like this one.

If you’re looking to update your sandal collection for 2013, how about a pair of jellies like the Ju Ju Fergie Jelly Sandals? They’re full of fun, they radiate nostalgia and they’re super comfy too. We’ve also got more dressed-up affairs like the Love Label Hopper Studded Low Wedge Sandals – with their slight wedge and studded embellishments, they’re an absolute beauty.

A great way to finish off any summer look is with a kimono, and the Love Label Animal Print Fringe Kimono is a great choice. It’s pastel-tastic, features the essential black tassels and has a beautiful sheer quality.

A survey of Men’s Health magazine readers found the BaByliss Super Clipper was the best they had ever used. The BaByliss 7475U Super Hair Clipper gives you the ultimate cutting performance, letting you sculpt the look you want. It comes with 8 comb guides and can be used with mains power or cordless, with the battery needing only a 30-minute charge to give you 30 minutes of cutting action.

The BaByliss Super Hair Professional Grade Clipper

So if you want to give him a gift that will get him clipped, trimmed and looking suave with minimal fuss (usually all a Dad wants!) this is the one to go for!

Or another favourite of ours is the Philips QC5380 Power Trimmer, which will allow him to easily cut through the thickest hair thanks to the hair clipper’s Turbo button feature.

The Philips Power Trimmer

Titanium blades give a superior cutting performance and long-lasting sharpness, allowing you to style your hair with greater control to achieve exactly the look you want. Thanks to the Philips QC5380 Power Trimmer’s Li-ion battery, just one hour of charging gives you an impressive 75 minutes of cordless use. There are 12 precision length settings from 0.5 to 20 mm, as well as a 1mm buzz comb that’s ideal for perfecting an extra short look.

So a Father’s Day gift he’ll love will help him stay neat and presentable, with as little fuss as possible! Take a look at our full grooming range to find the perfect piece of equipment for your Dad.