When choosing a tailored wedding suit – Follow these top tips in Australia

When choosing a tailored wedding suit - Follow these top tips in Australia

If you’re lucky enough to have found the love of your life, then it’s time to celebrate – because your wedding day is just around the corner! As the groom, you may think that most of the planning will fall on your soon-to-be bride, but don’t forget – you have some important tasks to tackle too. Remember, this day is just as significant for you, and you’ll want to look your absolute best standing next to your stunning bride.

In all likelihood, you’ve already been asked to pick out your own suit, with a few pointers given by your future wife. If there was ever a time when you shouldn’t be attempting to cut corners when it comes to cost, this is definitely it. You need to invest in tailored wedding suits if you want to look your best, and you want this to be a suit that you can wear on occasion, afterwards. It can be difficult knowing what to do, because there are so many choices. The following are some top tips that will help you to pick wisely.

  • Don’t leave it until the last moment – You may think that from your engagement to your wedding day is a long way off, and a year is a long time. You wouldn’t believe how quickly this year can catch up with you, and this is why you need to start searching for your tailored suit as soon as possible. You may leave other things in your life until tomorrow, but in this case, you need to start early and not leave it until the last moment.
  • Set yourself a budget – You need to talk to your fiancée to come to an agreement about how much money is to be spent on your suit. A tailored suit does cost a little bit more, but it’s a very smart investment. If you’re thinking of choosing a suit off the rack, get that notion out of your head immediately, because other people may be wearing the same suit at your wedding, and it probably won’t fit you very well. Set your budget, talk to your tailor and he’ll create the perfect suit for you.
  • There are so many choices – Some see this as a positive thing, while others see it as a negative. Having too many choices can sometimes make it difficult to decide on one. There are many different materials from which to choose, different buttons and fasteners, different patterns when it comes to the internal lining and so many other options. Use this to your advantage, and try everything that’s available. Talk to your fiancée, but there’s nothing to say that you have to stick with the traditional plain black or plain blue suit.

If you stick to the above three bits of advice, there’s no reason to believe that you won’t choose wisely. Start your search early, make good choices and stay within your budget. Your experienced tailor is there to help; pay attention to their useful advice.

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Price Points: New year’s eve party kits

New year's eve party kits

Again, New Year’s Eve is going to be a little different to the norm. Thanks to COVID-19, there won’t be celebrations in pubs or nightclubs. Here are a few New Year’s Eve party kits to help get the house party started. We’ve listed the contents of each set, so you know what you’ll get.

If your plans are anything like ours, the ultimate self-care set (#3) is the one that’s going to be the most suitable!

  1. New Year’s party kit – 8 guests: £19.99, Party Pieces
    • 4 x Party hats
    • 4 x New Year headbands
    • 8 x Black Hawaiian leis
    • 8 x Squawkers
  2. New Year’s Eve party in a box: £36.80, NOTHS
    • 1 x gold foil party curtain
    • 8 x white and gold pin wheels
    • 1 x Happy New Year banner
    • 1 x pack of gold glitter table stars
    • 6 x shot cups
    • 6 x party blowers
    • 6 x mini party hats
    • 1 x pack of gold party props
    • 1 x cheers champagne bottle balloon
    • 6 x Happy New Year latex balloons
  3. New Year’s Eve ultimate self-care gift set: £47.36, Etsy
    • 8oz scented bubble bath
    • 6oz scented lotion
    • 3oz scented mini candle
    • Gold martini scented bath bomb
    • Louffa

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New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
£47.36
New Year’s Eve party in a box
New Year’s Eve party in a box
£36.80
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
£19.99
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
£47.36
New Year’s Eve party in a box
New Year’s Eve party in a box
£36.80
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
£19.99
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
£47.36
New Year’s Eve party in a box
New Year’s Eve party in a box
£36.80
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
£19.99
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
£47.36
New Year’s Eve party in a box
New Year’s Eve party in a box
£36.80
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
£19.99
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
New Year’s Eve ultimate self care gift set
£47.36
New Year’s Eve party in a box
New Year’s Eve party in a box
£36.80
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
New Year’s party kit – 8 guests
£19.99

Price Points: Diwali home decorations

Diwali home decorations

Christmas may be only 7 weeks away, but Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights – takes place next weekend. With that in mind, we decided to have a look at what Diwali home decorations are available to buy online.

Growing up in Trinidad – a very multicultural island – Easter, Christmas, Corpus Christi and other Christian feast days were celebrated. However, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr and Spiritual Baptist Day were also public holidays. I remember, as a young child, going out in the car with my dad to see all the diyas lighting up the houses in the Hindu neighbourhoods. The streets were aglow!

  1. Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations: £17.59, eBay
  2. Black and copper tealight holders: £19.00, NOTHS
  3. 30 clay diya: £23.20, Etsy

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30 clay diya
30 clay diya
£23.20
Black and copper tealight holders
Black and copper tealight holders
£19.00
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
£17.59
30 clay diya
30 clay diya
£23.20
Black and copper tealight holders
Black and copper tealight holders
£19.00
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
£17.59
30 clay diya
30 clay diya
£23.20
Black and copper tealight holders
Black and copper tealight holders
£19.00
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
£17.59
30 clay diya
30 clay diya
£23.20
Black and copper tealight holders
Black and copper tealight holders
£19.00
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
£17.59
30 clay diya
30 clay diya
£23.20
Black and copper tealight holders
Black and copper tealight holders
£19.00
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
Handmade Rajasthani torans/ door decorations
£17.59

Alternative Easter

Alternative Easter | H is for Home

Delicious though they are, there’s more to Easter than chocolate eggs. We don’t want Easter to lag behind Christmas and Halloween in the decoration stakes! Easter is a time of spring renewal and optimism – and these fresh, cheery alternative Easter choices fit the mood perfectly.

  1. Create your own Easter bunny bunting: from £2.05
  2. ‘Bunch of Carrots’ reusable bubble bar: £6.50 each, Lush
  3. Egg & flower Easter wreath by The Chicken and the Egg: £30, Notonthehighstreet

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Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
£6.50
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
£2.05
Egg & flower Easter wreath
Egg & flower Easter wreath
£30.00
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
£6.50
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
£2.05
Egg & flower Easter wreath
Egg & flower Easter wreath
£30.00
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
£6.50
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
£2.05
Egg & flower Easter wreath
Egg & flower Easter wreath
£30.00
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
£6.50
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
£2.05
Egg & flower Easter wreath
Egg & flower Easter wreath
£30.00
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
Bunch of Carrots reusable bubble bar
£6.50
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
Create your own Easter bunny bunting
£2.05
Egg & flower Easter wreath
Egg & flower Easter wreath
£30.00