Orange is the new black... Fenice Classico Orange Leather for iPhone 5

Orange has been the hottest colour of the season for both men and women and is set to be big news on the fashion scene in Autumn/Winter. Accessorising your slick suits and weekend casuals is no longer about black briefcases and navy ties- accenting your look with bright, on-trend accessories is the only way to stand out from the crowd- in the boardroom or at the bar! With high-end car manufacturers and fashion labels using orange to pep-up their designs, there is no doubt about this colours classy credentials.

As ever, luxury smartphone accessory brand, Fenice are on-trend with their latest range of accessories that come in a range of colours- including this gorgeous orange Classico iPhone 5 case. Handcrafted from the finest Italian PU leather, this case showcases Fenice's incredible craftsmanship and luxury design. Protect your phone in style this Autumn and get yours now!

The Fenice Cima premium iphone cover- the perfect gift for Fathers Day

If you are looking for a gift that your father will love this Father's Day, then you need look no further! This gorgeous Cima premium Italian leather iphone case from up and coming brand Fenice is the perfect blend of functionality and style. It uses patented 'magic tape' technology, along with beautiful handcrafted detailing to create a phone case that really stands out. Don't believe me? Check out this video of the Fenice Cima being unboxed! 

New video for Fenice Clutch premium cover for iPhone 5

Check out the video for the new Fenice Clutch, the gorgeous premium phone cover for the iPhone 5. This Italian PU leather cover uses magic tape technology to secure your phone without the need for any bulky casing. With an inside pocket to keep money and cards, the Fenice Clutch is all you need for a stylish night out!

Give your heart a Spring MOT!

According to the British Heart foundation, high blood pressure is just one of the risk factors for developing heart and circulatory disease, along with high cholesterol, diabetes and other lifestyle factors.

As many as 5 million people in the UK are walking around, undiagnosed, with high blood pressure. The only way to know whether you have high blood pressure is to have it measured. Everyone should know their blood pressure. The British Heart foundation recommends that everyone over 40 gets their blood pressure taken by a nurse or doctor as part of a health check to assess their risk for getting heart and circulatory disease.

Should you find that you do have a high blood pressure, don’t panic, there are not only medications to keep it under control, but easy lifestyle changes will make a big difference.

Making sure that you are physically active and maintain a healthy diet will help you to control your blood pressure. Making sure that you get enough sleep and stay in control of your stress levels can also help.

Many of the people who end up hospitalised as a result of more serious medical conditions caused by high blood pressure, were not even aware that they had a problem until it was too late.

Being aware of your blood pressure is extremely important, especially if you are over 65, have a family history or are overweight- it could even save your life!

There are plenty of perfectly functional and reasonably priced monitors available to buy in chemist and many doctors’ surgeries offer a free blood pressure monitoring service. Ask your GP for more information.

However if you want a state of the art monitor and wish to track your blood pressure at the touch of a button then you need to look no further than this bloodpressure monitor that is compatible with your ipad, ipod or iphone. Based on the iOS operating system and Bluetooth technology, you can test, track and share your blood pressure results wirelessly with your iPod touch: iPhone and iPad. The monitor is integrated on the arm cuff and works with the Free App. It can even work out averages to see if the chances that you have made to your lifestyle or any medication that you are on is having a positive effect. This information can then be sent to family members or caregivers at the tough of a button.

Great gifts for a stylish dad

Fathers day is quickly approaching (it’s on June 16^th this year, just in case this is new information!) and yet again you need to find a thoughtful gift to show the man that raised you how much you appreciate him… it should be easy, you’ve known him your whole life. But it’s not. Unless you are one of the lucky ones with a father with an ongoing hobby that always requires new accessories/ tools/tacks/balls etc. you are probably racking your brain for an idea about now!

Well you need to look no further. If your father is a man of impeccable taste with an appreciation of quality craftsmanship and style then here are a few gorgeous phone cases from Fenice that will be sure to put a smile on your Dad’s face.

This Fenice Diario Blended Brown iPhone 4 case uses patented magic tape technology to secure your phone to the ultra thin cover without the need for bulky casing- making it one of the lightest and sleekest cases on the market!

This Diario ver.2 Dark Navy iPhone 5 case is from Fenice’s new range of two-toned cases. Sleek and professional with a fun colourful twist, this case takes the super-thin features of the original Fenice Diario cases to a new level of style!

For the ultimate in premium luxury covers for the iPhone 5, the Fenice Cima is handcrafted from beautiful Italian leather with gorgeous detailing- guaranteed to show your father just how much you love him this Fathers Day! 

New Fenice Classico Flip for iPhone 5 video!

Check out the video for the new Fenice Classico Flip, the gorgeous premium phone cover for the iPhone 5. This Italian PU leather cover fits your phone like a glove with a flip cover to protect it from every angle. Fenice uses unique, patented HD welding and cutting techniques to eliminate the need for messy glues and stitching- so their covers are some of the sleekest and thinnest on the market!

How to travel light

If you are going away this Summer and want to make the most of your packing space here are some tips on how to pack light…

Colour co-ordinate

When choosing clothes for a trip stick to a clear colour palette. Pick items of clothing that can be layered over each other and mixed and matched with each other to make multiple outfits. Sticking to neutral tones that go with everything is best if you are not sure what to take. If you just don’t feel like yourself without a splash of colour, accessorise with a colourful scarf. It can also be used as a sarong, headscarf, travel pillow etc and can be worn when you are travelling to avoid taking up precious packing space.

Only take as much as you need

Toiletries can be really heavy and take up a lot of space. Miniature versions are available of a lot of the most popular toiletries, but this can work out expensively. Buy some small plastic bottles to decant a small amount from the big versions that you already have. Some cosmetics can be decanted into smaller pots too to avoid extra packaging.

Choose products that multitask

Think carefully about how you are going to use everything that you are taking with you. Could you swap it for something more useful. For example instead of buying a separate face-friendly sunscreen, find a moisturiser that has an SPF in it. Many cosmetic products can be used for multiple uses as well- instead of taking blush, use a dot of lipstick on your cheeks to give you a glow; take a shimmery eye shadow that can also be used as a highlighter; Vaseline is great, not only for your lips but can be used as an eyebrow gel and to give eyelashes a natural looking curl and gloss- it can even be used to sooth dry skin or rubbing shoes.

A natural soap such as Dr Bonners Castille soap can be used to wash your hair and body as well as your clothes.

Keep your money, cards, room key and phone together in this Fenice Clutch iphone cover. Compact and stylish, this cover is all you need for a day or night out. It also comes in a range of on-trend colours- so you don’t have to compromise style for functionality!

Bikini Body Countdown Part 2

Your summer holiday is approaching and the weather is hotting-up. You should be excited but the fear of stripping off in direct sunlight is niggling at the back of your mind... Well, don't panic and check out our Bikini Body Countdown Part 1 for how to get started on the road to your dream body by setting realistic goals and keeping track of your progress.

As anyone will tell you, the fastest way to kick-start your weight-loss is not only to watch what you are eating, but also to increase the amount of exercise that you do. Again, it is important to be realistic with your exercise goals. If you do very little exercise and you suddenly start going to the gym every day for two hours, you are going to lose interest very quickly (and quite possible do your body some damage too!) Ease yourself into a new fitter lifestyle by setting practical goals that fit with your lifestyle. Take a brisk walk in your lunch break or walk to and from work instead of driving. Get your family involved by walking the kids to school or going on a bike ride together at the weekend. Find an activity that you enjoy and you are much more likely to stick to it! Even small changes will make a huge difference to your level of fitness and will help you maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

If you need a bit more motivation to keep track of all of the positive changes that you are making, perhaps you should consider investing in a health tracker such as the Fitbit UltraWireless Tracker.

The Fitbit Ultra monitors your activity all day to provide you with real-time feedback on steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed to encourage you to walk more and be more active. It wirelessly uploads your data to Fitbit.com so you can gain deeper insight into your daily or monthly fitness and sleep levels with free online graphs and charts. On Fitbit.com, you can earn fitness badges, connect with friends to share and compete on fitness goals, or join the Fitbit community for advice and encouragement. So you can get fit- one step at a time!

What the colours of your accessories say about you...

Sayings like “seeing red,” “feeling blue” or “green with envy,”  are often used to describe an emotion- But can colours really have an effect on our mood?

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have concluded that colours do in fact alter the way we feel and react to stimulus.

Subjects performed tasks with images or words displayed against blue, red or neutral backgrounds on computer screens. 

Red groups did better on tests of recall and attention to detail, like remembering words or checking spelling and punctuation. Blue groups did better on tests requiring imagination, like inventing creative uses for a brick or creating toys from shapes.

Another study carried out by Andrew Elliot of the University of Rochester showed that men considered women shown in photographs with red backgrounds or wearing red to be more attractive than women with other colours.

Colours have been used as therapy in many ancient cultures including the ancient Egyptians and Chinese and are still used holistically today. So how can we utilize colour to our advantage? Here are some ways to accessorise with colour that will say a lot about your personality and even boost your mood…

Red is the colour of passion. It denotes strong feelings and grabs attention. Red could be the perfect colour for you if you are looking to stand out in the crowd or increase a certain someone’s pulse rate!

Choose a bright pink hue of red for a more playful and sweet shade of passion, such as this Poppy Pink Fenice ipad cover.

Black is the colour of authority and power. It can often denote mystery and is timelessly chic. Vamp up your outfit with this Fenice Prada Black iphone 4 cover 

Blue is tranquil and relaxing. It can also stimulate creativity. Blue is also thought to be the colour of loyalty so is an excellent choice to wear to a job interview. Give off the vibes of trustworthy dependability with this Fenice denim blue ipad cover.

 Orange is uplifting and zingy. It is great for stimulating action and enthusiasm and relieving lethargic periods of inactivity.This juicy orange Fenice iphone 4 cover would get you moving even on the coldest of Monday mornings!

Bikini Body Countdown Part 1

The sunshine has finally come out and summer no longer seems a distant dream! But if the sudden prospect of sun on your bare skin has left you feeling terrified of cracking open your summer wardrobe then don’t panic! By making only a few changes to your lifestyle you could be bikini confident in no time!

Be realistic- you are not going to shed 5 stone before your Summer  holiday by drinking vinegar and having ice baths! Fad diets are difficult to stick to and can leave you feeling (and looking) worse than when you started. Yoyo dieting is one of the worst contributors to long-term weight gain. Eating healthily and getting more exercise is the best way to maintain a healthy weight- sorry, but there really is no magic lotion or potion!

Before you start trying to lose weight, weigh yourself- it might not be as bad as you thought!
Keeping track of how your weight changes can also help you track your progress and see the rewards of all your hard work! You can of course do this using a pen and notebook, but if you like to keep up to date with the latest gadgets and your smartphone is the centre of your life, then why not invest in a gadget to do all the hard work for you.The Fitbit Aria Wi-FiSmart Scale measures your weight, body fat percentage and body mass index (BMI) to provide a full picture of your weight trends. The Wi-Fi enabled scale lets you set goals, track your progress effortlessly, and stay motivated each and every day. Your stats automatically upload to your Fitbit dashboard where you can get a more comprehensive view of your health and fitness and track your eating and exercise habits so you can work out trends in your weight loss (or gain) and work out what really works for you!

Keep checking back for Bikini Body Countdown Part 2…

How to achieve your childhood dreams!

When you were a child you just knew that when you grew up you would be a hugely, famously successful ballerina/ astronaut/ explorer. There was no doubt in your mind...

But life plans change- responsibilities take over and those childhood dreams fade... 

Well if there is one thing that the tabloids teach us, it is that it is never too late to reach for the stars and achieve the seemingly impossible! Susan Boyle would vouch for that!
So if you are ready to make a change, here are three exhilarating new career options and how you can use your smartphone to help you achieve your wildest dreams…


Popstar
Your mum said that you had a lovely voice once. Why have you never utilized your talent? With singing talent shows saturating our TV viewing there are plenty of opportunities for budding stars. Get some practice in with Appsing. This brilliant device transforms your phone or media device into a karaoke machine- just follow the words on the screen and sing into the built in mic. And the best thing is that it is fully portable so you will never miss out on an opportunity to show off your vocal abilities- you never know when you might bump into Simon Cowell!

Elite athlete

If, like so many others in this country, you were inspired by the Olympics this summer, this could be looking like a great option to you. Why not start off slowly though- you wouldn’t want to pull a muscle! The Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker monitors your activity throughout the day and provides you with feedback on steps, distance, calories burned and stairs climbed. It wirelessly uploads your data to fitbit.com so that you can gain a deeper insight into your regular fitness and sleep levels with free graphs and charts. On Fitbit.com, you can earn fitness badges, connect with friends to share and compete on fitness goals, or join the Fitbit community for advice and encouragement. So put on your running shoes and get competitive!

Racing car driver
You consider yourself an‘adrenaline junkie’ (last week you got that massive spider out of the bath with your bare hands!) and hurtling around a course in a multi-million-pound supercar really appeals to you. Now, we wouldn’t recommend that you practice in a real car, so here are a couple of ways you could use your smartphone to get some training in…
The appRacer, an off road buggy style remote control car that turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into the most intuitive RC device ever or the AppDrive that turns your smartphone or media device into the ultimate driving experience! Load up one of the compatible downloadable apps for a real racing feel!

Fenice Classico Leather Unboxed- Video! UK EXCLUSIVE!

Take a look the new video for Fenice's Classico premium leather iPhone 5 cover. Gorgeous, luxury leather fits like a glove around your iphone. Patented high definition welding technology is used to make this cover light, durable and chic. The Classico Leather comes in a range of other on trend colours. Check them out here!

Men’s key fashion trend: Blue

This Spring blue is having it’s moment in the fashion sun (or snow as the case may be!). From azure and pale blue through to cobalt and deep navy, blue is the colour of the season. Here are some great ways to wear the trend.

This Hartfordunstructured slim-fit blazer (£275) could be warn with anything- from casual jeans to tailored shorts. Perfect as an extra layer in thes uncomonly chilly Spring months, this blazer will smarten up any outfit while giving the look of casual effortlessness.

This Burberry Brit padded gilet (£350) is also a perfect wardrobe staple in this unpredictable weather and will see you through to next season with its classic, casual style.

This Fenice Diario Denim Deep Blue Galaxy S3 Case (£19.96) is ultra thin and light; Using patented Magic Tape technology that sticks your phone securely to the case without the need for bulky casing.

This Fenice Diario Denim Dark Blue iPhone 5 case (£19.96) also uses magic tape technology, so you can protect and accessorise your phone without spoiling the sleek, elegant lines of your phone. 

Fenice’s Cima premium iphone cover is the perfect gift this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s day is a day for letting our mother’s know just how much we love and appreciate us- so the pressure to find a gift to reflect our appreciation can often be a daunting prospect! If you want to get your mother something a little more imaginative than a bunch of flowers this year, why not get her something that will make her feel special- every day of the year!

Fenice’s high-end Cima premium leather iphone cases are luxurious, stylish and the perfect accessory to let your mother know how special she is!

The finest quality Italian leather encases the phone, with the detail of a small fastening. Inside the case is a pocket that allows cards or a small amount of money to be carried securely. Business cards could be kept in it for a chic professional look, or the Cima case would be all that you need to accessorise a stylish outfit at any event.

Fenice cases are beautifully handcrafted to ensure that every case is impeccable and a patented process that creates seamless joints and bonds materials together therefore removes the need for messy stitching or glues.

German Magic Tape technology securely bonds the iphone to the case without any extra casing, making Fenice cases some of the lightest and thinnest in the world. Magic Tape allows your device to be removed and replaced indefinitely with no sticky residue.

The Cima covers come in a range of on-trend colours that are ready to take any wardrobe into the Spring.

Give your mother a gift that she deserves this mother’s day- and don’t forget the breakfast in bed! 

Fenice’s smart-device case SPRING COLLECTION 2013 now available exclusively through Phonezest Ltd.

Last year, Phonezest Ltd launched the exclusive Fenice premium smart-device accessory brand in the UK. This year they introduce to the market new Fenice lines that are the epitome of innovation and style.

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Creativo Ipad cover

The forefront of smartdevice accessory innovation, Fenice provides the consumer with unique, practical and stylish designs to suit every taste and lifestyle

Fenice cases are beautifully handcrafted and use a patented process to create seamless joints and bond materials together without the need for messy stitching or glues. At the forefront of smart device accessory innovation, Fenice aim to provide the consumer with unique, practical and stylish designs to suit every taste and lifestyle...

The new Creativo range is available in an array of on-trend colours for both the new iPad and iPad mini and the recommended retail price is £39.95 from launch. These clever premium PU leather cases use magic tape technology to bond your iPad to the cover. The magic happens when you peel it off again- there is no sticky residue left on your iPad and you can stick it on and pull it off as many times as you like. There is no bulky casing or precarious clips- your iPad stays stuck on securely until you decide to peel it off- so the covers are thin and ultra light. The foldable screen cover doubles as a stand that can be used in multiple ways and a magnetic strip holds firmly and activates your device’s sleep mode when folded over the screen.

Fenice’s new Creatto range is available for iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3 and HTC OneX with a recommended retail price of £19.95 from launch. It utilises magic tape technology to hold your phone to the ultra-thin case and it’s fold-back screen doubles as a stand - great for when you are watching videos on your phone!

The Fenice Clap case is specially designed for the Galaxy S3 mini and coming soon to the UK with a recommended retail price of £24.95 from launch. It flips down effortlessly and has a speaker hole so you can even keep the cover on while you speak on the phone! It also doubles as a sturdy stand that uses a specialised loaded spring system. With the added feature of a pocket on the back to allow you to store business or credit cards or a small amount of cash, the Fenice Clap is all you need to take with you on a night out - streamline your life!

The Fenice Classico two-tone PU leather case is available for the iPhone5 with a recommended retail price of £29.95 from launch and uses a compact, slide-in design and now comes in a range of on-trend two-tone shades to suit any style. Using innovative, patented Korean technology, this beautiful handcrafted case fits snugly around your phone, protecting it from every angle while maintaining the sleek, slim design of your phone.

The Fenice Classico PU Flip is also available for the iPhone 5 and has a recommended retail price of £34.95 from launch. This case has all the stylish features of the original Classico cover with an added flip cover to keep your delicate glass screen free of scratches and a speaker hole that allows you to talk, even with your screen covered.

Fenice - Designed For Your Lifestyle!

Available exclusively through Phonezest Ltd in the UK & Ireland

Trend report: Leather

Leather was a massive trend this autumn/winter and is set to continue to be a style staple going into Spring 2013. You would not be alone however in being ever so slightly wary of this trend- there is a fine line between looking like an on-trend fashionista and looking like Xena Warrior Princess is your style icon! If you are nervous to make too much of a statement, try adding leather accessories to an outfit to toughen it up or mix it up with more feminine prints and lace for a softer look.

This KARL Ducilla printed stretch-jersey and faux leather mini dress (£229) is perfect for Spring with it’s floral print and figure-hugging cut and the leather detailing gives this it a high-fashion edge.

This JASON WU Mesh-detailed leather pencil skirt (£1,740) is a classic, flattering shape. Its nude colour with black detailing means that it can be worn with just about anything. Perfect with a blouse for work or edgy and eye-catching with a lace top for a party.

                  

Unleash your wild side with this 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Tiger-print leather biker jacket (£1,705). Edgy and rocky, this jacket will transform any outfit and make you stand out from the crowd.

Incorporate a little bit of luxury leather into your accessorising- why should your phone miss out on the fun? This Fenice Cima case is made from premium Italian leather and is handcrafted for the highest quality finish. The whole range of beautiful colours are now available exclusively in the UK through www.phonezest.com

Style and protect your smartphone with the latest Fenice Case Portfolio from Phonezest.

Available for the first time in the UK & Ireland exclusively through Phonezest : FENICE luxury smartphone cases for the discerning admirers of quality.

Fenice marries exquisite Italian leather and German magic tape technology with unique Korean manufacturing techniques to provide customers with the most innovative and stylish handcrafted smart device accessories on the market.

Having previously provided prestigious car and footwear brands with cutting-edge techniques for material design and manufacturing, in 2009 Fenice started producing premium smart device accessories- creating phone and tablet cases to the same high standards as their distinguished clients had come to expect.

Fenice cases are beautifully handcrafted to ensure that every case is impeccable and a patented process that creates seamless joints and bonds materials together therefore removes the need for messy stitching or glues.

German Magic Tape technology securely bonds the device to the case without any extra casing, making Fenice cases some of the lightest and thinnest in the world. Magic Tape allows your device to be removed and replaced indefinitely with no sticky residue.

These unique technologies mean that FENICE cases are some of the sleekest, slimmest and most elegant in the world- and they are now available in the UK for the first time.

At the high- end, Fenice’s flagship range- Cima is luxurious and stylish and retails for up to £99. The finest quality Italian leather encases the phone, with the detail of a small fastening. Inside the case is a pocket that allows cards or a small amount of money to be carried securely. Business cards could be kept in it for a chic professional look, or the Cima case would be all that you need to accessorise a stylish outfit at any event. The Cima comes in a broad range of beautiful colours to suit any style, mood or season. 

The Diario iphone 5 Collection is unbelievably light and and slimmer than a Penny! Its affordable range of colours and designs means that you can have a different case for every day of the week.

All Fenice products are manufactured according to the Oeke-Tex® Standard 100 - the cases don’t contain any harmful substances in accordance to EU regulated standards.

Fenice cases are available for most smartphones & tablets including the iPhone 4 & 5, the iPad and Samsung Galaxy ranges.

Phonezest Limited is an online retailer and distributor of premium accessories in the UK & Ireland.

Official Fenice Cima unboxing video- UK exclusive!

Would you like to see the official Unboxing of our UK exclusive Fenice Cima Collection?

Well of course you would!

The Fenice Cima Collection comes in a range of gorgeous colours and each case is handcrafted using luxury Italian leather and fantastic Magic Tape technology. "What is Magic Tape?" I hear you cry!

Watch the video and find out... Go on!

Bar Rafaeli walks the catwalk with... an iphone?

The Daily Mail reported yesterday on a rather peculiar catwalk styling…

Bar Rafaeli, the 27-year-old model of the moment walked the catwalk earlier in the week for Spanish brand, Desigual – fronting their Autumn/Winter ‘We Love’ collection. She wore their bold designs in the colours of the season, accessorised with an iphone… in a pink plastic case.

The model looked bemused as she toted the phone up and down the catwalk. It seemed to be a last minute styling decision as the phone did not even coordinate with the Autumnal pallet of the collection and in all honesty, just looked rather odd!

In fact, it is not as random an idea for a catwalk show as one might initially think- Phone cases and covers are becoming the new ‘must have accessory’. With people spending hundreds of pounds on smart phones, consumers are now investing in higher quality cases that match their lifestyles. Just as your bag, briefcase or shoes can say a lot about you- so can your phone case! Looking at Bar Rafaeli’s face- she clearly already knows this!

Had the designers invested in a premium Italian leather cover, like the Fenice Cima (£99) in on-trend brown, then perhaps Bar’s face would have told a different story!