Celebrating Mothers Day

With everything that our mums do for us, Mother's Day shouldn't be limited to just one day in a year. We should celebrate the precious relationships we have with our mums every day. 

If you're still can't figure out what to get your mum this Sunday, here are a few ideas: 

• A handwritten card instead of a standard store bought one


• The essential Mother's Day bouquet 


• Making her breakfast in bed 


• Cupcakes baked (with a lot of love) by you 


• Gathering the whole family for an outing to her favourite restaurant or a picnic at her favourite outdoor venue


• Something warm and cosy for Winter 


• A luxurious spa treatment 


• A pretty piece of jewellery she's had her eye on 


• A handmade scrapbook with a timeline of family photographs taken over the years


• A basket of all her favourite things - snacks, books, magazines, chocolates, slippers, her fav shade of lipstick, bath and body products.


• The best gift you can give your mum on Mother's Day is taking the time out to spend it with her.

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.  Washington Irving

To all the mums out there, wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day this Sunday.

The Scent of Radiance

Radiance

A Fragrance by Britney Spears

I am quite a fond (and closeted) fan of Britney Spears fragrances. I say closet fan, because it's not something a 20 something girl is proud to admit. When someone asks you what fragrance you're wearing and you answer 'It's Britney Spears', they just look at you strangely, as though you stole a squirt of perfume from a 12 year old. But for some reason, her fragrances always smell really pretty. They must be extremely popular, as this is the ninth perfume endorsed by the Pop Princess.

Radiance is milder and more mature than previously sweet-smelling releases Curious and Fantasy. The base notes include soft musk, cashmere woods and luminous amber. A white floral bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose and iris make up the heart notes, while top notes include delicate dewy petals and luscious red berries.

Britney's perfumes are always creatively packaged, and this bottle covered in pink, white and blue crystal rhinestones does not disappoint. Try this alluring scent for something subtle, sensual and girly. It is available from Red Square stores in 30ml Eau de Parfum for R345 and a 100ml bottle for R455.

Present-ly Surprised

February is Birthday Month, and (hopefully) that means that there will be exciting presents in store. There are 3 different types of presents: The gifts we spend the whole year wishing for, the gifts that we get in reality and finally, the gifts that we'd rather 'return to sender'. Still, you have to smile, say thanks and pretend you like it anyway, secretly wondering whether the tag is still on, so that you can return it to the store. I find that the simplest presents are always the best & most thoughtful, but there's no harm in making a Birthday Wish List, right?

This is my Birthday Wish List for 2011

• A weekend getaway to a luxury spa resort


• A Louis Vuitton bag or 2


• A perfectly straight smile worthy of a Colgate advertisement


• The entire charming collection from beauty brand Benefit


• A Ragdoll. It's actually a cat


• A Carrie Bradshaw inspired walk-in closet


• A year's subscription to all local and international fashion magazines


• The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Now that's Wishful Thinking.

The Presents I Hope I Don't Receive

• Birthday cards. Besides not being sentimental, have you seen the price tag on some birthday cards? Instead of buying a R50 piece of cardboard, please donate the money to Save the Trees Foundation


• Teddy bears or any stuffed toys. Do I really look 3 years old?


• Anything made from exotic animal hide. I am a serious supporter of Animal Anti-Cruelty campaigns


• Novelty gifts - that means anything from Cardies. Like weird balloons, boxes, badges, ornaments, frames and t-shirts with silly sayings on them.


• Gold & Silver jewellery. Believe or not, I really dislike precious metal jewellery. I may be the only girl in the world who does.


• Anything in polka dots. Serious phobia. Don't laugh


• Crocs - Tractors for your feet. Enough said.


• Flowers. They barely last a week and look best in a garden.

Happy Birthday to everyone also celebrating their birthday in February. 

May it be present-ly surprising!

Scent-sationally Paco Rabanne

Lady Million

by Paco Rabanne

Glamorous and gilded…The newest fragrance from Paco Rabanne is a floral and woody combination that embodies sensual sophistication. Lady Million was created as the counterpart to the popular mens edition, 1 Million, which was launched 2 years ago.

The opulent gold diamond shaped bottle was inspired by the legendary 140 carat Regent Diamond, which is on display at the Louvre in Paris. The Face of the Fragrance is 23 year old model, Dree Hemingway, great granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway.



Irresistible with fresh top notes of Bitter Orange & Raspberry, feminine heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom & Arabian Jasmine and warm base notes of Honey & Amber. This luxurious fragrance is perfect for a glamourous night out in high heels & some bling to match.



Great as holiday gift, Lady Million is available from Red Square Stores, 30ml EDP for R495 and 50ml EDP for R690. Or purchase it online at www.redsquare.co.za