After a month of discipline, prayer and sacrifice, Eid-ul-Fitr is a feast for the eyes, soul and body. Celebrated in full colour with family, friends and neighbours, it’s a time for giving and sharing.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping Campaign Manager, Ayesha Sewbaran, pictured left, gives us a sneak peek at a few of her choices to pamper herself, her home, or to give to the special people in her life.
PERFECT SPOILS
It’s tough to choose, but Ayesha selected these stylish home and fashion accessories to share as beautiful gifts. Two-tier glass trinket box in sage, R249; rust and shades of olive 100% viscose scarf, R279; sage and brushed copper-colour earrings, R129, Poetry.
ALL NATURAL
These natural tones are perfect for the change of season and are on-trend for a busy social calendar. From left: Sebenzisana by Naledi lightweight scarf, R299; small crossbody leather-feel handbag in natural, R399; embellished knit turban, R249; modern frame sunnies (also in green), R179; lace-up chunky platform wedge boots, R859, Woolworths.
SMALL TREASURES
This beautiful gingko leaf box is perfect for storing little bits and pieces on the coffee table while being a striking decorative element. Trinket box, R449, @home.
CHOC TREATS
Every day is a small treat with Lindt’s new Ramadan Kareem treat box. With 30 little Lindt choc-fi lled boxes behind each flap, the diffi cult part is choosing which flavours to stash. Lindt’s new Ramadan Kareem treat box includes 30 Lindt chocolates, R395. Or choose a designer bag and pick and mix chocolates to match – designer paper bag, R20; chocolates, R70/100g. Lindt.
ANYONE FOR TEA?
For those special guests and special moments, you can’t beat a delightful bright tea set to mix and match. Maxwell Williams Teas & c’s Silk Road: Tea mug, R79; cake plate, R89; tea pot, R399; pack of four cake forks, R95, Home etc.
CHARMING
Choosing from bespoke designs in the Momenti range, you are invited to curate a charm bracelet, necklace, or earrings to encapsulate your own story. Charms are available in silver, 9ct and 18ct gold and priced from R395; a necklace with nine charms costs about R45 995, and the bracelet R7 990, Bellagio Jewellers.
BEST FOOT FORWARD
For yourself, or someone else, these kicks will hold their style and impress when out and about. From left: Unreal metal heel trim retro trainer, R439,95; Kangol Retro Leopard trainer, R559,95; Pierre Cardin glitter detail sneaker, R399,95, Shoe City.