IT's a well-known fact that women love shopping. But there are some essential things even the most enthusiastic High Street trawler might miss.

To help you out, here are some great girlie gadgets you may never thought you needed, but which could transform your life.

Banish those bags

Electronic Eyezone massager £14.95

Whether it is the effects of a sleep deprivation or a hard night on the tiles, this eye mask uses the principles of Chinese acupuncture, massage and magnetic therapy.

Using this to massage your eyes, you'll both stimulate circulation, which tones the surrounding muscle tissue, reducing bags, dark circles and the signs of swelling or puffiness.

Dinky drier

World's smallest hairdryer £12.95

A great gadget for girls on the go, this mini-hairdryer will sneak itself into most bags leaving plenty of room for all your less practical items.

The two heat settings don't shy away from delivering enough power to get the job done either. It's a mini-monster.

Social lifesaver

SIMkey keyring databank £14.95

If you have ever lost that most prized possession, you mobile phone, you'll have some idea of what a nightmare it is to get back all those important numbers.

This device, however, can store the numbers from up to different SIM cards and even has a scheduler, memo pad and calculator for your hectic social life.

Luscious lashes

Heated eyelash curlers £12.95

This handbag-sized gadget heats up in no time and when placed on your lashes for a few seconds leaves them looking full and fantastic.

You also get a carry case with built in mirror and a lash comb and eyebrow brush to keep them perfect.

So, now you'll be able to flutter your eyelashes whenever you like!

Quirky carrier

Cheeky Chimp Contact Case £9.95

Lens wearers everywhere, despair no longer, there is a stylish way to carry around your contacts without looking as though you've just stepped out of a clinical laboratory.

A case for each lens of course, but the mirror and pair of tweezers for picking up those fiddly things are a welcome extra.

Enjoy exercise

Pedometer Radio £14.95

The one thing that puts us off exercise more than anything is the sheer boredom of it all - so get yourself some music on the move.

This pedometer will show you both how much work you've done while delivering quality FM stereo sound

And it even has a talking clock built in

so you know exactly when it's time for lunch!

All the products featured above are available from www.girlsstuff.co.uk

BATHTIME is more than about just getting clean. It's also when you unwind after one of "those" days and get a chance to pamper yourself.

Try some of these great gadgets to help you look and feel great after a spell in the tub.

Gorgeous guy

Men's Grooming Kit £30

Men do have a habit of leaving their grooming gear all over the place, if they have any that is.

The perfect kit to keep your man perfectly presented, and gentlemen, this is perfect if you're late for work!

Health watch

Body fat/water monitor £70

Get yourself a well rounded reading above and beyond what your normal bathroom scales can deliver with this ingenious machine.

With these two important measurements you can keep a close eye on the success of your newly started fitness regime.

Friend of the feet

Ultra foot spa £50

If you spend plenty of time on your feet you'll know what a great relief it can be just to get your shoes off - but why not give your feet a treat?

This fabulous foot spa delivers infra-red heat for a deep massage, bubble to soothe away the aches, as well as reflexology rollers to banish tightness and tiredness all the way along your spine.

A real blast

Bubble Spa £100

Having a jacuzzi, hot-tub or spa fitted might be a little extravagant when for this price you can enjoy the same bubble blast in your old tub with one of these.

Simply place it in your bath, and let thousands of tiny bubbles invigorate your body, fully remote controlled too so you can change the speed as you drift off to sleep.

Pinpoint pain

Acupulse massager £70

Using precisely controlled electrical currents, this marvel can treat a variety of ailments from muscular strain to arthritis and fatigue.

Don't worry if you don't know where your acupressure points are -- all the information you will need is included in the package, the big screen display on the handheld device simply shows you where the pads go - it's superb.

Moving massage

Acupulse massage sandals £10

These hi-tech sandals will have your tootsies tingling in no time, and with very little effort too.

These sandals are perfect for simulating your acupressure points and are likely to be the coolest sandals yoou'll have ever worn.

All products available from www.gadgetshop.com or call 0870 8400 567