With spring happily on the way (knock on wood), I thought it was time to round up some pretty gift ideas that draw inspiration from one of the season’s most popular motifs: florals. Without further ado…
Stila Pretty Pick-Me-Ups Set – $20 @ Sephora
If you’re strapped for ideas for a friend’s last-minute birthday gift, this sweet two-fer set makes a wonderful, generic choice. Rendered in universally flattering shades, this cute kit comes with a travel-sized Convertible Color, which can work on both your cheeks and lips to save space in your makeup bag. As well, it comes with a gentle guava-hued lip glaze that’ll deliver shine and colour all day long.
Bold Floral Flutter-Sleeve Dress – $160 @ Banana Republic
Florals don’t have to automatically translate into fusty ol’ pastels, as this striking navy blue dress demonstrates. Emblazoned with bright pops of pink, orange and white dahlias, you can rock this pretty frock to anywhere from an Easter brunch to a spring wedding to an office luncheon with no problems. Buy it for your wife or your sister as a gorgeous birthday gift.
Cadaudda Floral Sandal – $80 @ Aldo
A printed shoe is a simple way to take an everyday outfit from wow to pow! This striking pair mixes not two, but three prints – giving a hint of stripes, a petite abstract floral on the straps, and a tropical-inspired pattern on the heel. The overall effect can take any basic LBD into total siren territory. A cool choice to gift your Maid of Honour for a job well done on your wedding shower.
Floral Pearl Pouch – $58 @ Anthropologie
If you want to add just a hint of floral to your formal attire, this petite beaded pouch is an elegant way to do so. With spectacular, 1920s style embroidery, you should have enough space to stash a few essentials before hitting the town. The cute white florals and gold beading go great with everything from a brightly coloured spring dress to a simple off-white sheath; consider gifting this one to mom for Mother’s Day next month.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight – $89 and Marc Jacobs Daisy Delight – $79, both available for a limited time at Hudson’s Bay, Sears, Holt Renfrew, Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart
Marc Jacobs first fragrance, Daisy, will go down in my books (and on my vanity) as one of my fave floral perfumes ever. And so each spring, I’m always psyched to see how they’ve reinvented this iconic scent. This year, they’ve got two offerings. Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight lightens up the florals in favour of pure sweetness and light – with bubbly notes of raspberry and blood orange tempered by delicate violet and Tiare flower. Meanwhile, Daisy Delight has been given a bold, zesty new makeover, with fruity quince and apple dominating while being grounded with earthy tones of sandalwood and cedar. As with all of these spin-off fragrances, I’d say if you’re a fan of the original, they’re at least worth a whiff – somehow these two perfumes manage to capture exactly what I loved about the original Daisy but also feel uniquely their own. A wonderful choice for Mother’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries or congratulations.
So spring flingers. I’ve got some exciting news! I’m giving away the two Marc Jacobs scents highlighted above. One of you will win Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight, and the other will win Marc Jacobs Daisy Delight. Here’s how to enter:
1) Tell me in the comments below – which of these fresh spring gift ideas would you most love to gift or receive? You’ve got until April 28, 2014 to tell me your pick.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around April 29th, 2014 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry Time: Repin your favourite gift idea highlighted in this post and leave a link to your pin below – in a separate comment – to score yet another entry into this awesome draw. As always, keep your eyes peeled; I love to give away extra opportunities to win all month long!
