Hot new fashion lifestyle watches hit the UK…exclusive 10% off

The watch market has changed dramatically over the last few years with many brands seen more as a fashion accessory. “The new big thing is ‘lifestyle’ watches – fantastic quality, great value for money and something you can wear anywhere whether it’s to work, a party or the beach,” says Christophe Desplace, founder of The Watch Room.

If you want to find more about current trends then have a peek at the biggest digital watch publication in the world http://app.thewatchmagazine.com

Spring/Summer 2012 is all about having fun with colour – go bright with white or gorgeous fluorescents. Simply go to www.thewatchroom.com  and enter the promotional code ‘9002’ at the checkout to get your 10% discount.

Kyboe Bling Bling Series White £235

Offshore Z-Drive White/Rose Gold £349

White is hot for summer. Try France’s best kept secret with sophisticated Offshore lifestyle watches, or for some bling you can’t beat hot new Dutch brand Kyboe!

Kyboe Fluo Series Yellow £220

Offshore Force4 black/orange £499

Bring some colour to your accessories with Kyboe’s Fluo watches or great value sunglasses in 16 colours. With Father’s Day coming up (17 June) why not treat the man in your life to a gorgeous Offshore Force4 watch?

Get in the Jubilee spirit!

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the throne, is the perfect excuse to have a party and get patriotic! Whether you’re celebrating at home or having a street party get in the spirit with red, white and blue everything. We’ve negotiated an exclusive 15% off Scarlett Willow’s gorgeous Jubilee products until the end of June 2012 – just quote MNT0512 and visit www.scarletwillow.co.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7720 8331 to order.

Food, as always, is the centre of any party. Here are some suggestions for a stress-free day.

Diamond Jubilee Platter – Duck Egg Blue £29.50

Coronation chicken is a real crowd pleaser. Get creative and update yours to Diamond Jubilee status by adding anything from mango, avocado and red peppers to coriander, mint and Indian spices. For the basic recipe cut left over cooked chicken into long pieces, mix with mayonnaise (and cream or yoghurt), curry powder, lemon juice and mango chutney and mix. Serve with salad, new potatoes or crusty bread. Show off your sandwiches, quiche or Jubilee Chicken on this patriotic platter!

Vintage Jack tray £94.20-112, stand extra

Union Jack Boys – £21.50

For pudding you can’t go wrong with traditional strawberries and cream. For added wow factor combine them with 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, zest and juice of an orange and brown sugar to taste. If you’ve the time and inclination then get the kids decorating fairy cakes (in red, white and blue of course!) and serve them on this gorgeous vintage jack tray.

Top Tip: If you’re watching the Royal Pageant on the Thames, navigate the same route and give the kids (and yourself) a history lesson on London’s most famous “street” with the official i-Pad app. Download The Thames: London’s Crown Jewel from the i-Tunes App Store  http://bit.ly/JB26hV for just £1.99 and 50% of the profits go to the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation.

Meet our new apprentice

With the economic climate less than rosy it is increasingly difficult for young people to get work. My Nametags’s founder, Lars, feels strongly that it’s very important to give young people opportunities. “I’m sure everyone remembers that ‘chance’ they were given, perhaps by their first employer, and I was keen to do that at My Nametags through an apprenticeship scheme.”

Whether you’re a parent of a child at secondary school wondering about first steps into the world of work or an employer, we thought you might be interested to hear Billy’s take on it all.

MNTs: How did you become an apprentice?

Billy: I went through www.apprenticships.org.uk where you can apply for a maximum of 10 positions a day. I’m studying for a one-year NVQ in Customer Service.

MNTs: Was it difficult to get?

Billy: It wasn’t difficult to get an interview but make sure you prepare well. Get anyone ie your Mum, Dad, Uncle to give you some interview practice. You can always walk into Connexions (www.connexionslive.com) – the Job Centre part for young people – and they will give you advice and a practice interview.

MNTs: What does your typical day involve?

Billy: I process the orders over the internet and take them over the phone too. I also produce the black and white labels and sort out the post at the end of the day.

MNTs: What advice would you give to other school leavers?

Billy: If continuing on at school isn’t for you then there are other options. I found it really dull and depressing being unemployed after I left school. Getting an apprenticeship has given me the skills for work and so much more confidence. Oh, and money too!

MNTs: What’s next?

Billy: I feel so much more confident now about working in an office. I may even explore the possibility of going to University now that I’ve got some work experience.

To order My Nametags visit www.mynametags.com or give us a call on our freephone number 0800 3 213 203 – you never know you might get Billy!