LAST MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
With Mother’s Day fast approaching on Sunday May 13, Magshop’s magazine subscriptions are the perfect last minute gift idea. Because after all, what mum doesn’t love sitting down with a cuppa and a magazine?
BOOK REVIEW: THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME – A TITANIC NOVEL
Inspired by true events, Hazel Gaynor blends fact and fiction to tell the story of the Addergoole Fourteen, a group of Irish emigrants from a small village in County Mayo, who sailed on the Titanic seeking a life of prosperity and opportunity in America. But seventeen year old Maggie Murphy is anxious about the crossing and is distraught to leave behind the man she loves, Seamus.
HANDS UP IF YOU’VE BOUGHT A MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT YET?
Have you bought your mum a present for Mother’s Day yet? I don’t know about you, but I’m going online. Especially since simply by giving your mum a Recipes Plus or a cooking magazine subscription {amongst other magazines} you go in the draw to win a luxury holiday to LA & Bora Bora with $5000 spending money.
7 UNIQUE & FABULOUS HOLIDAY IDEAS: THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
In the second article of this series, we’re going to the Canadian Rockies. “But Gaynor, does that mean we’re going off-road? What about those Manolos I picked up in New York the other week? At a steal I might add too.” Yes it’s true, we’ll be going off-road, but if any destination is going to have me swap my heels for flats, it’s surely going to be the splendor and beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS {SHOP ONLINE & SAVE}
We’ve compiled a list of fabulous Mother’s Day gift ideas, and of course, they’re all available online {because don’t we just love the ease of online shopping as modern women?}. We’ve also scoured for discounts and sales for you. 1. Clinique Turnaround Concentrate {Spend $60 and receive free shipping, plus Take the Day Off Makeup [...]
SWANNING ABOUT: THE BEAUTY COUNTER
Apparently there are women out there who get enough shut-eye, eat a balanced diet, guzzle litres of water, maintain regular exercise, stay out of the sun, drink alcohol in moderation and never go to bed without taking their makeup off. These women are not human. Don’t let them set the standard. Some of us have a life, and fortunately for us, radiant skin, good hair and killer lashes can still be achieved with the help of these babies.
WANT TO GO TO NEW YORK WITH SAMI LUKIS? SERIOUSLY.
Ladies, it’s time to get your Carrie Bradshaw on, as the first stop in our 7 Unique & Fabulous Holiday series is New York, and what better way to discover the hidden gems and highlights of NYC, than with TV presenter, journalist and radio personality Sami Lukis? And having racked up a gazillion frequent flyer miles both professionally and personally, this uber gorgeous woman sure is match fit when it comes to traveling.
BOOK REVIEW: THE YOUNGER MAN BY ZOE FOSTER
Steph Little reviews ‘The Younger Man’ by the uber fabulous, witty and sassy Zoe Foster. If you’re looking for a delicious dollop of chick-lit to lose yourself in, ‘The Younger Man’ will not disappoint.
7 FABULOUS & UNIQUE HOLIDAY IDEAS
Looking for something new and exciting to do on your next holiday? Don’t want to go on the same old tours everyone else does? Looking for personalised luxury accommodation? Follow The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide every Thursday over the upcoming weeks, to be introduced to some fabulous and unique holiday experiences. First stop. New York with Sami Lukis.
MELBOURNE… ONE RESTAURANT AT TIME
Jacinta Richmond has been swanning about Melbourne’s restaurants. From waterfront dining, talk of the town and al fresco delights, here are just a few of her favourite places to wine and dine.
REVIEW: LL WINE & DINE IN SYDNEY
Gaynor Alder reviews a Sydney wine and dine bar, that has a mouth watering modern Asian menu and a mysterious past. As the owners renovated the site, it became all Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, as they discovered secret doorways and ladders in the roof that revealed the true identity of the premises they had chosen to occupy.
BOOK OF THE MONTH: THE FREUDIAN SLIP
Steph Little introduces us to The Freudian Slip, a highly entertaining debut novel about three very different woman trying to make their way in the man’s world of advertising in the swinging sixties. Written by former senior advertising exec Marion von Adlerstein, this is Mad Men meets Paper Giants meets real life.
MADEMOISELLE IN MELBOURNE: MOVIDA BAR & TAPAS
“Gaynor Alder is introducing you to five places she always takes her guests when they visit her in Melbourne. Gaynor has told us about the wonderful Spice Market and now we hear about suggestion number 2, the mouthwatering Spanish sensation Movida. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Take notes, this lady sure knows her stuff when it comes to her beloved Melbourne.” – Samantha Locke, Flight Centre
VALENTINES DAY: ONLINE GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
Stuck for a Valentines’ gift idea for your man? No time to go shopping? Well, The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide has got your cupid’s ass covered. Here are some fabulous ideas that are all available online. Just get your manicured nails at the ready and clickety click to have these gifts delivered straight to your door. Easy. We like that.
THE GIRL FROM OSLO WHO LEFT HER HEART IN MELBOURNE
The Girl in Oslo is a 30 something girl that left her heart in Melbourne as a 20 something, and has been yearning to go back ever since. Here in this guest post, she introduces us to her favourite places to visit when in her hometown Oslo.
