NEWS FLASH 50
Fabulous gift ideas for friends and loved ones.
Sruthy Parvathy Kumar for StyleWeddings.sg
Your closest friends and family members deserve a treat for being a big part of the most important day of your life. Here are some great gift ideas to show your loved ones and fellow party planners your gratitude.
 DADDY DEAREST
For the man who’ll be walking you down the carpet, indulge your dad in a Babor Volcanic Heat Body Wrap from True Spa. It relaxes tired muscles and detoxifies your body from all the wedding banquet excesses. Exclusively available at True Spa, this body wrap with its combination of natural elements stimulates cell regeneration and regulates the skin’s moisture balance, giving your old man the luxurious treatment that he deserves.
True Spa (Level 16 of Ngee Ann City Tower A). For information on True Spa, call 6732 9555 or visit www.truespa.com.sg.
   DARLING MUM
Your mother will be the first to let a tear slip when she watches you take your vow. For that special lady who brought you up and guided you through life, show her how much you love her by gifting her with a classic timepiece from Celine’s Montres Collection. She’ll adore these Swiss Made watches that come in sophisticated designs and feminine shades of rose, chocolate, silver and gold.
Available at Celine boutiques.
SIBLING REVELRY
Annoying, naggy and doting all at the same time, your brothers and sisters have always been there for you. They are after all family, so for the post wedding party, deck your brothers in stylish casuals from Esprit’s Spring/Summer ’08 Collection. Their new collection features a modish play on trends decades past with structured fabrics in subdued, natural colours.
 As for your sisters with whom you have shared some of your most intimate secrets, pamper them with some exquisite pieces from B.ha Lingerie by Daniel Hechter. It features from intricately woven cheery ensembles to sophisticated and elegant ones that ooze femininity and charm. With its delicate embroidery and fine handiwork, B.ha Lingerie would make your sisters feel just as beautiful on the inside as on the outside.
B.ha Lingerie is at # 03 – 14/15 Pacific Plaza, Tel: 6235-5315.
 BEST FRIENDS
She’s been there for you at your best and your worst and now, at your wedding. Let her know that she’ll have the same importance in your life even after marriage by presenting her with Burberry’s The Beat.
Feminine and sparklingly refreshing, the fragrance boasts a floral spray of bluebell notes and musky accents of cedar wood. An elegant and vibrant scent that is ideal for the girl who respects and relishes you for the person that you are. The Beat is now available at all major departmental stores.
  LADIES IN WAITING
They’ve waited on you, fussed over you and helped you with the nitty-gritty details of planning a glitch-free wedding. Time to show your gratitude for their omnipresence with these pretty gifts from Benefit. These fuss-free make-up is perfect for your bustling bridesmaids who need a quick fix without looking too made up. Its Thrrrob face powder comes in a dainty box with a brush, giving your bridesmaids that gentle but sexy flushed look. The YouRebel tinted moisturiser evens out skin tone, keeping them glowing and looking fresh throughout the wedding
Exclusively available at Tang’s Beauty Hall.
   MUMS-TO-BE
Whether it’s your close friend or sister-in-law who is expecting, she still continued to be there for you and share her experiences. Keep her comfortable at your wedding party with these sassy and comfortable outfits from 9mois.
Their tops and bottoms stretch comfortably at various areas during pregnancy weight gain and even effectively hide post-natal flab. To top it off, mothers can still make a great fashion statement with these outfits even after pregnancy.
9mois is at Paragon Shopping Centre.
   LITTLE HELPERS
These limited edition Petite Chérie collection by Annick Goutal make pretty presents for your younger bridal helpers. The pure and delicate fragrance is fused from a harmony of sweet florals and zesty fruits. Choose from a variety of gifts such as the luxurious body cream to the fancy butterfly bottled perfume and the scented candle.
 Petite Chérie Limited Edition collection is exclusively available at escentials Tangs Orchard and VivoCity.
GUY BUDDIES
You can’t get sappy with the male species. But, you know they deserve more than just a beer for the indispensable role they have played in brightening up your dull days. Pieces from Mango’s Spring/Summer ’08 Collection can be mixed and matched to create laid back or smart casual outfits, perfect for the man whose attitude is as loud as his style.
* This section is updated every two weeks. Latest update was on 31 March 2008.
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