Night to remember
I reckon Valentine’s Day should be all about love, not spending. So if you’re already coupled up, then why not celebrate the most romantic date on the calendar by enjoying some time with each other?
And if you’re a singleton, then use that time to lavish all your attention entirely on yourself! Whether it’s a sexy look or pampering treats you’re after, we’ve got some great ideas.
If you've got a date ...
Valentine’s night doesn’t have to be a pricey occasion – just some special time together. So your mission is to look sexy without looking overdone. Go with a soft pinky-brown shade on the eyes, glossy lips and a sheer wash of blusher on the cheekbones.
Keep it subtle, dipping your brush into the colour and tapping off excess product before you apply. Use a small blusher brush to define cheekbones with a natural-looking flush. Curl lashes and apply a brown mascara for a softer look.
If you're having a quiet night in ...
Remember that scene in the Sex and the City movie where Carrie and Miranda are out having dinner together on Valentine’s night, surrounded by streamers, balloons and loving couples? If ever an evening was made for singletons to stay in and pamper themselves, this is it.
Run a bath – not too hot because it dehydrates the skin – and put something yummy in it. Exfoliate from top to toe, then laze around, preferably with a glass of bubbles. After your bath, slather on body cream, apply a face masque and lie down for a bit.
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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