My mom and I having brunch at Le Select Bistro with friends in Toronto.
Mother's Day here in the UK is March 18 but in Canada we celebrate mother's day in May. Often times I have to buy my mother's gifts now because when I actually need them, they'll already be in the recyclables for next year.
If your mom is anything like mine, she either says one of two things when we buy her gifts: 1) save your money and don't buy me anything or 2) she is the pickiest person ever. My mom definitely falls in the latter. To help alleviate the stress of trying to find her something, I have searched online and found some worthy contenders:
1. Top of the list, afternoon tea at the Marriott. Can't go wrong because your time / love spent with her is priceless.
2. Foot massager - the older we get, the more massages we need (I love this one so much, I may even get one for myself!)
3. Pampering packages - if you're anything like me, unfortunately we cannot be there in person for the special occasion so what better than to get her a top to toe package (or if she's more into relaxation, they try this one)
No matter what type your mother is, she is sure to fall in love with at least one of the three categories.
Be sure not to leave it til the last minute. I have already seen some afternoon teas going for insane pricing that weekend. Happy mother's day shopping!
Within all the insanity (Linsanity?) around NYFW and LFW, I have been following some stylists more than usual. For one is Olivia Palermo. I absolutely despised her on The City but through and through she has held her own as having an amazing eye.
I know I'm late on the Manolos, but I think I've found my next shoe-wagon to jump on...
via Stockholm Streetstyle
PS. Tomorrow marks a fabulous day....well for me at least. I FINALLY get to start blogging regularly again!
Found this unpublished photo from (almost) exactly two years ago. Wearing my then boyfriend's (now fiance!) sweater and hat. I said this when I first met him and I'll say it again now, my soon-to-be husband is the best dressed man I know.
Happy Valentine's Day! :)
@ Yauatcha
Literally floundering in exams right now so not much time to update. Reminding myself of less stressful times: a fantastic day with good food and even better company.
Be back soon!
Mass with his trusty Canadian leather bag from m0851 on top of the Duomo in Milan
Every man is different, every man has different needs. The above Italianese man aka Mass, is one who loves to carry around a murse aka man bag, stuffed with his cigars, iPad, reading material, water bottle etc. etc. The average man may not need to carry around such a heavy bag 24/7, but he may need a great wallet. That's where the ladies come in with a fantastic Valentine's Day present for the men in their lives.
One of THE BEST wallets reign from an Italian (no less) brand called Valextra. Opening their first shop in Piazza San Babila, Valextra is exquisite in their time-challenging trends. They are what classic Italy is made of. I learned of this brand from Mass who, along with another smaller card wallet, has a Valextra wallet in this navy colour stuffed into his back trouser pocket.
For the very practical and pragmatic man, I found this Bodenschatz wallet that separates your coins too! If your boyfriend/fiance/husband is anything like mine, he has so much loose change at the end of the day, he needs a method to organise it.
Finally, for a classic British wallet, these Paul Smith wallets are fantastically made vintage looking leather pieces that won't totally break the bank. Or you could make like James Bond (who had his suits designed by Alfred Dunhill) and get Dunhill's classic black wallet for him. It says elegance and sophistication without having the letters LV plastered all over it.
Or if he's into man bags like Mass, I bought this Mulberry Small Clipper bag at a Mulberry sample sale right before Christmas. Great for an overnight / travel bag.
Whatever his style, you can't go wrong buying him a luxurious necessity.
Happy Valentine's day shopping!
