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March is the month for celebrating women – not only do we have International Women’s Day on the 8th, but we round out the month with a day dedicated to celebrating the women who made us – Mother's Day.

Growing up, throughout the years, the calibre of our Mother’s Day gifts have improved dramatically, going from pasta-shell necklaces and sponge printed cards in primary school, to hand painted mugs and scented candles in our teen years using whatever left-over change we could scrape out of our piggy banks and coat pockets.

As adults, we’ve realised that there are few things we can offer our mothers – or aunties, grannies, step mothers: the women who raised us – that can truly express how much we love them, and how grateful we are for all they have done for us, but we attempt each year to continually improve the offerings we present them on March 31st.

These women deserve the world, and while we would love to offer them every corner of it, we have to be a tad more selective to realise an achievable yet awe-inspiring gift.

One such corner of the sweet earth is Provence – the region renowned for its diverse landscapes, blooming fields full of flora and rolling vineyards.

With our busy schedules, we can’t quite bring them there, but we can emulate the wonders of such a place with one of the most powerful senses – scent.

The most transportative of all the senses, scent can deliver us to an entirely exotic plain without us having to leave the comfort of our own homes. 

L’OCCITANE'S new range Herbae par L'OCCITANE is inspired by Provence and the wild, lush and abundant grasses that grow there.

The new collection is one of our top picks for Mother's Day, thanks to the combination of L'OCCITANE'S rich heritage, commitment to luxurious scent experiences, luxe packaging and innovative products.

Here's everything else on our gift guide that simply should not be overlooked at this this gift-giving time. 

For The Mum Who Wants To Be Whisked Away

If you can’t whisk her away to Provence, do the next best thing by giving her the Herbae par L’OCCITANE Gift Collection.

Inspired by the wild grasses of the South of France, L’OCCITANE’s latest Spring fragrance, which is fresh, invigorating and sophisticated, will transport her mind to sunnier places. 

HERBAE PAR L’OCCITANE GIFT COLLECTION €69 Includes: HERBAE Hand Cream 30ml, HERBAE Eau de Parfum 50ml, HERBAE Shower Gel 250ml.

For The Brand New Mum:

Whether it's your auntie, cousin or friend, seeing someone you care about have a baby is such a wonderful moment. 

Make this moment even more special by gifting them some stunning bath and baby products:

NEW BABY SHEA Includes: Lovely & Gentle Moisturising Milk 300ml – €27; Cuddles & Bubbles Foaming Cream 300ml – €20; Soft Fragrance Water 50ml – €39.

For The Indulgent Mum

L’OCCITANE’s best-selling Almond range is the ultimate pampering treat for a busy mum on the run.

When only the best will do, indulge her with the moisturising power of almonds. 

ALMOND GIFT COLLECTION €55 Includes: Almond Shower Oil 250ml; Almond Delicious Soap 50g; Almond Delightful Body Balm 100ml; Almond Delicious Hand Cream 30ml.

For The Mum Who Deserves To Be Spoiled

Only the best natural ingredients go into L’OCCITANE'S skincare sets.

Treat her to L'OCCITANE's Divine Reset Gift Collection – a must-have for skincare aficionados who want to save face through carefully constructed skincare products. 

DIVINE RESET GIFT COLLECTION €148 Includes: Immortelle Cleansing Oil 200ml; Immortelle Overnight Reset Serum 30ml; Divine Cream 50ml

The Enchanting Mum

This gift is pretty damn special: Gently turn this music box and let yourself be transported by the sweet melody of La Vie en Rose. 

Open it to discover four body treatments with rose floral notes.

ENCHANTING ROSE MUSIC BOX €35 contains: 75ml Rose Shower Gel 75ml Rose Body Lotion 30ml Rose Hand Cream 50g Rose Scented Soap

For The Busy Mum

For the hands that do so much – a trio of award-winning Shea Butter Hand Creams in handy handbag sizes.

From literally holding your hand when you were little, to now giving you a guiding hand through adult life, keep those special symbols soft! 

SHEA BUTTER HAND CREAM TRIO €25 Includes: Almond Delicious Hand Cream 30ml; Shea Butter Hand Cream 30ml; Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 30ml.

For The Hero

If you're a bargain hunter, check this one out: Let Mama enjoy a selection of L’OCCITANE'S best-selling products for only €20 when you spend €35 (worth €34.50).

This collection includes: 35ml Almond Shower Oil 4ml Divine Cream 5ml Terre de Lumière l’Eau Eau de Toilette 50ml Repairing Shampoo 30ml Shea Butter Hand Cream in a L’OCCITANE signature gift box.

Free Gift Exclusive to SHEmazing Readers

SHEmazing readers can nab a free Luxury 5ml Immortelle Reset Serum Sample (worth €9) with €20 or more purchase.

Valid until 31st March 2019 or while stocks last.

Simply enter SHEMAZING in the check out at www.loccitane.ie or mention SHEMAZING in any L’OCCITANE Boutique (other than Kildare Village)

Another intriguing element to these gifts, is that L’OCCITANE is committed to limiting their impact on the environment wherever possible and has recently launched a new initiative with TerraCycle to enable the recycling of beauty products from any brand.

TerraCycle is a collection and recycling program that specialises in difficult-to-recycle packaging.

Customers are able to easily recycle their empties at all L’OCCITANE boutiques – so you can transport your favourite person to another corner of the earth via scent, all the while fighting to save it. To participate, bring in any 3 empties from any brand and receive 10% off full-price products.

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We are forever envious of the lovely Vogue Williams. The new mum never fails to look absolutely stunning no matter what the event.

She’s got the most beautiful, healthy glow and now you can too as the presenter has finally launched her own tan range.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The DJ has been teasing the range for quite some time so there’s no doubt fans are eager to get their hands on it.

The full Bare by Vogue collection features a foam, a lotion and an instant tan. Each product comes in three shades- medium, dark and ultra dark.

The luxuriously rich tanning range is enriched with Super Peptides which help to smooth, plump, firm and improve skin elasticity, all whilst creating a flawless ready to wear colour.

The formulas are enriched with Goji Berry, Oatmeal, Chamomile, Pomegranate and Grapefruit which help to promote natural skin health and the ultimate glow!

We will certainly be treating ourselves to this range. The days of hiding our pasty pale Irish skin will be long gone and we will be glowing like Vogue in no time.

The tan will be available online and in stores from next week:

Foam 150ml: €25
Lotion 200ml: €25
Instant 150ml: €18

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It's been a good few weeks for Chance the Rapper.

The 25-year-old took to Instagram to announce that he and his wife Kirsten Corley are gonna be parents for the second time.

He posted a note that said, ''We pregnant again. It's a girl. JESUS CHRIST. WE LOVE YOU GOD.''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New baby droppin September

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The Grammy award-winner revealed that the baby girl is due in September.

The couple are parents already to three-year-old daughter, Kensli.

Chance the Rapper, real name Chancelor Jonathan Bennet, joked that,he had a “new baby droppin September”.

Fans were delighted for the couple. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Bennetts

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One said, ''That's so freaking awesome!!!!!!! Congratulations to you guys!!!!!!''

While another wrote, ''The caption omg. Congrats loves.''

The couple wed this month in a star-studded ceremony, watched by 150 friends and family reportedly including stand-up comedian David Chappelle, Kim Kardashian and his mentor Kanye West.

Massive congrats to the couple on this happy news. 

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Cork blogger Lisa Jordan welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world on Monday. The doting mum confirmed her darling daughter’s arrival by sharing a photo of her cuddling the tiny tot in hospital.

The loving mum revealed her little girl’s name last night and we are crazy about it.

Taking to Instagram, Lisa posted a touching snap of her and her newborn. In her hair, Lisa wore a clip with her baby’s moniker on it.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She decided to call her baby girl Bowie.

Fans couldn’t help but gush about her name in the comments.

“So dotey. Lovely name. Hope you are doing good,” one said.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Another mum shared: “Beautiful photo! Bowie was one of my names for my son… But I wasn't allowed to pick it.”

“A beautiful name for a princess. You both are wonderful parents. I’d say little Pearl is over the moon,” another shared.

The name Bowie is of Scottish origin and means "blond".

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fans of Heroes and Modern Love singer David Bowie have often opted for the name in recent years.

What do you think of the name Bowie? We think it is the perfect fit for Lisa’s little girl.

Huge congratulations to Lisa on the birth of Bowie. We’re sure little Bowie will fit right into their loving family.

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Tributes have been pouring in for Louis Tomlinson’s 18-year-old sister Felicite who has tragically passed away.

The teenager was found dead at her home in London on Wednesday afternoon.

It is understood that the 18-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest at her flat in Earl's Court, west London.

The former One Direction singer is said to be heartbroken by the untimely loss of his little sister.

According to The Sun, the Back For You singer has been left "devastated and distraught" by the death of his sister.

Felicite was described as "lovable, caring, bright and beautiful".

Louis lost his mum Johannah to leukaemia in December 2016. She was only 43-years-old.

His fans have been paying tribute to Louis and his family who have experienced too much tragedy in the past few years.

One wrote: “Two years after the death of his mother, Louis Tomlinson’s 18 year old sister Felicite has died of an unexplained heart attack. This is horrendous. How much tragedy can one family take?”

Another said: “my heart is BROKEN for félicité and the Tomlinson family. She was such a beautiful, kind and courageous girl.”

“Félicité Tomlinson was a beautiful soul who was nothing but kind to others around her. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the family and everyone who is suffering from her loss,” one wrote.

Louis has pulled out of tonight’s Comic Relief show due to the untimely passing of his sister.

Our thoughts are with Louis and his family during this harrowing time.

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There's a month to go before the hotly-anticipated eight season of Game of Thrones hits our screens.

With the new season on the horizon, hot topics include The Night King (with some even suggesting the villain could take the Iron Throne) and the fate of the White Walker leader.

Whilst these conversation starters are on the tip of our tongues at the moment, there is one factor which is constant, and that's the eye-catching filming locations.

They always look so stunning on film – and guess what?

You can visit them in person and see the jaw-dropping sites for yourself.

Not a bad idea for a weekend away, right?

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A  map from Globehunters showcases some of the best GOT filming locations, so you can visit them for yourself.

So first up is Dubrovnik in Croatia – where Kings Landing in Season 2 was filmed in and was first seen in The North Remembers Episode.

And the best news is it's FREE. 

Another gorgeous location is Þingvellir in Iceland.

The Entrance to the Eyrie’s true location is there and Season 4 wouldn't have been the same without this stunning set. 

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Another fabulous filming location is in Northern Ireland where in the first episode when we were introduced to Winterfell and the young Stark boys practising Archery.

The scenes were filmed in County  Down where you can visit Castle Ward in Northern Ireland for less than £10.

To see the full list of show-stopping Game of Thrones destinations, click here.

Passports at the ready. 

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Legendary singer and songwriter Rod Stewart, Bataclan survivors Katie Healy and David Nolan and cervical cancer campaigner Laura Brennan lead the line-up for this Friday’s Late Late Show.

In an emotional interview with host Ryan Tubridy, Rod Stewart reflects on family, fame and fortune and discusses why Irish ballad Grace means so much to him.

In November 2015, Katie Healy and David Nolan survived a terror attack at the Bataclan theatre in Paris which claimed the lives of 90 people.

A month later David proposed, and the couple went on to welcome a beautiful daughter in to their lives in 2016. Last December, they received news that no parent wants to hear, and the couple join Ryan to discuss their daughter’s life changing diagnosis.

We’ll also meet Keeva Delaney, the girl who has written a book to raise funds for Cliona’s Foundation, a charity providing much needed funding to parents of children with life limiting conditions.

Earlier this week the HSE confirmed that the uptake of the HPV vaccine has reached 70 per cent, and cervical cancer campaigner Laura Brennan has been front and centre to advocate for the vaccine. We talk to Laura about what the rise in uptake means to her, and we hear about the impact that the campaign has had on teenage girls.

He brought us Irish Mammies, and now author Colm O'Regan is back with a new book: Ann Devine, Ready For Her Close-Up. Colm joins Ryan to discuss what makes the Irish Mammy such a treasured part of our national identity, and why he’s decided to make one the centre point for his first outing as a novelist.

We’ll also be taking a look back at some of Ireland’s most iconic ads, and catching up with actor Joe McKinney 25 years on from dancing in that Guinness ad.

Music will be from James Morrison and we’ll have a performance by Rhythm of the Dance.

Only on The Late Late Show, RTÉ One, Friday, March 15 at 9.35pm

 

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To mark 10 successful years of Global Greening and to celebrate this unique global campaign, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD joined Tourism Ireland earlier this month to launch its new book, called Ireland’s Greening of the World.

The book tells the story of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening since it began in 2010 and how it has since captured the imagination of people everywhere.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The initiative, which see hundreds of iconic landmarks around the world light up green to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick, first began in Sydney – when the Sydney Opera House went green on 17 March 2010, on the 200th anniversary of an historic event celebrating Ireland, hosted by the then Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie.

The campaign has gone from strength to strength every year since then, with around 360 sites (or more) in at least 51 different countries set to take part for St Patrick’s 2019.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening complements the Government’s Global Ireland strategy, which will see the initiative grow to 600 participating sites, by 2025.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD said: “Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening project is a powerful symbol of the impact of our Irish abroad and is an expression of our reach, our shared values and our ambition.

"The Global Greening project, like our diaspora, stretches across the world, to every continent, going beyond our historical connections into where we can now be found.

"As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Trade, I was proud to support the development of this initiative and I encouraged our public buildings to take part in ‘the greening’.  Today, as Taoiseach, I am proud to see that so many places in Ireland and around the world are involved in this project, contributing to its enormous success. Congratulations to everyone that has been associated with this project here at home and around the world.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said: “It is hard to believe that Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening is 10 years old. To mark the occasion, we have produced a special commemorative book, ‘Ireland’s Greening of the World’. We’re delighted the Taoiseach has agreed to launch it today.

“The success of our Global Greening is due in no small part to the great work that has been carried out across the world by Irish people and the Diaspora. In particular, the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Irish embassy network has been absolutely invaluable in broadening the reach of this project over the years.

"More than 70 million people around the world claim links to the island of Ireland and St Patrick’s Day is a truly unique opportunity to reconnect them with their heritage. We will distribute ‘Ireland’s Greening of the World’ through Tourism Ireland’s offices around the world and through the Irish embassy network.”

Ireland’s Greening of the World is available to buy in bookshops and online.

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Disney fans and Aladdin fans and beauty fans – you're in for a treat.

The Disney Aladdin Collection by M·A·C is coming and it's everything you could have ever thought it would be.

Filled with a mix of precious metals and Jasmine-inspired jewel-tones, it hits shelves this May.

Bt that's not all – it also comes with the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The collaboration has three-pieces including a nine shade eyeshadow palette, a lipstick, as well as a bronzer all inspired by Jasmine.

Disney announced this MAC collaboration after the release of the full length trailer for the Aladdin live-action film to release May 24.

MAC took to Instagram to announce the good news.

They wrote, ''Your wish, our command. Manifest your magic with The Disney Aladdin Collection by MAC. Launching this May, this wish-fulfilling collaboration highlights the self-determination and confidence of Princess Jasmine in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin – in theatres May 24.”

Fans were delighted and took to the comments to say so.

One said, ''I am so ready to buy the lipstick!!''

While another wrote, ''Best ever colab I could ever imagine.''

The collaboration is centered around Jasmine's powerful character as a woman – self-determined, strong and confident.

The eyeshadows don't have any names, but the colours are stunning and the nine shades includes mattes, shimmers and jewel tones in mauve purple, red and pink blush tones, as well as gold shimmers.

Well there goes all of our money…

 

 

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The disappearance of Madeleine McCann is a case that gripped the nation since 2007.

The mystery surrounding the young girl’s disappearance is astonishing. Over £11 million has been spent on Madeleine’s missing person’s case so far.

Netflix is set to release an eight-part series about Madeline, who vanished while on holiday in Portugal's Praia de Luz in 2007.

The series is due to be released on Friday, March 15.

Madeleine’s case is one of the UK’s most high profile missing person cases in history.

Commenting on the series, Netflix revealed that the docuseries will go behind the headlines and will share unseen testimonies from Madeleine’s family, investigators and others.

“By blending new interviews with more than 40 contributors, 120 hours of interviews, archival news footage and reenactments, The Disappearance Of Madeleine McCann goes beyond the headlines and takes a unique look at the facts of the case as well as its impact on media standards around the world,” they stated.

You can watch the haunting trailer for The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann below:

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What is going on in the world of Made in Chelsea?

First Little Sammy T announces that he's calling it a day on the E4 show and now two other big names have followed suit.

By ''big names'' I mean two cast members that have been there longer than three minutes and whose names I actually know.

Yes, Ms Louise Thompson and her weird plastic Action-Man fiance Ryan Libbey have left the show.

Tbh, were they even really on it anymore?

The dramz surrounds blonde clones fighting over lads named Digby.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This news comes just days before the show's 159th (sorry, 17th) series starts.

Louise has been partaking in staged run-ins since teh shows second series more than eight years ago, when she was a university student.

She blew up our screens with her constant crying during her relationship with Spencer Matthews, ill-fated time with Andy ''Nostrils'' Jordan and Ultra American Alik.

She then met personal trainer Ryan in 2016 as her and Alik were crumbling.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He made his debut on the show in the show's St Tropez spin-off and the pair got engaged in 2018.

So it seems like all of the old cast is growing up – Binky has a daughter, Spencer has a son, Millie and Hugo are married…even Sam is trying to grow up (kinda).

Now we wait with bated breath for the ultimate man-child, Jamie Laing to also take his leave…yeah, we actually wouldn't hold our breath for that one.

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We are loving the new Mother’s Day range from PANDORA – and it doesn’t matter what the budget is, they have the most exquisite gifts, that are perfect for every mum and every purse.

Celebrating emotional bonds and motherly love in all its forms, PANDORA’s Mother’s Day collection will ensure you capture and eternalise a feeling that words can’t describe. PANDORA invites you to make this Mother’s Day a little more personal and emotional with their new collection.

Surprise your mother with a truly timeless gift from PANDORA that symbolises your ageless bond and gives her a feeling that will stay with her forever. We’ve picked out some of our favourites for you to consider below.

Mother’s Day Charms

This Mother’s Day, PANDORA are celebrating emotional bonds and motherly love in all its forms. From biological bonds to modern-day sisterhood and maternal figures.

One of the truly timeless pieces are the charms, it’s a gift that symbolises a feeling of forever. Start your mum’s charm journey or add to an existing collection with PANDORA’s delicate array of charms. Prices range from just €29, and each one more gorgeous than the last. We are loving the PANDORA Mum Script Charm, €29 and PANDORA Mum in a Million Charm, €39. You could even treat yourself and celebrate your close bond with the PANDORA Mother & Daughter Love Dangle Charm, €59, a piece for each of you.

PANDORA Mum Script Charm, €29

 

PANDORA Tree of Life Collection

The tree of life is a symbol of positive energy, good health and a bright future. This imitates the bonds between mother and child and is reflective of the growth and strength of love. There are earrings, necklaces and rings in this range, with prices starting at €49.

PANDORA Tree of Life Earrings, €49

 

PANDORA Tree of Life necklace, €69

 

Spinning PANDORA Tree of Life Dangle Charm, €49

 

Limited Edition Bangle

This gorgeous gift is a reflection of the love between a mother and her children – irreplaceable and unconditional. This stunning Limited Edition Bangle is engraved with ‘One in a Million’ and is priced at €79.

PANDORA Mother’s Day Limited Edition Bangle, €79

The PANDORA Mother’s Day collection is available in PANDORA stores nationwide now.

 

 

 

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