She Wants... Smythson's Personalised Stationary

There something so incredibly decadent about the tissue lined envelopes, the thick card and a die stamped name. In a world where everything has to be there now, there is something luxurious about taking the time to write a note, whether it be a thank you letter, to arrange drinks, or just to say hello (and who doesn't want something other than a bill in the post box?)

For a small fortune Smythson's offers personalised stationary in a rainbow of different paper and die, particularly if you happen to be lucky enough to be able to visit one of their stores in the U.K., New York, Beverly Hills or Hong Kong.

However, if you want something a little more fashionable than chic, Giles Deacon has collaborated with Smythson's to develop a limited edition box of correspondence cards with 5 different illustrations to savour. Personally, I can't wait for another Nile Blue box in the mail...

www.smythson.com

She Wants... A Platinum Membership to the Observatory Day Spa

Now if you happen to be lucky enough to live in the harbour city of Sydney, or simply have the travel bug and happen to go to the land 'down under', this is definitely a treat you simply cannot miss.


The Observatory Day Spa, located below the Observatory Hotel in the west of Sydney city and just minutes from Darling Harbour and all forms of diversions in terms of food, entertainment and shopping, has to be one of the top spots to unwind in the town.


With an amazing pool and spa, surrounded by greek-esque columns and a twinkling roof, it is certainly one spot too simply let your stress float away. However, if you really want to treat yourself, you can book yourself in for one of Payot or La Prairie's facials or body treatments, or something else from the selection of delightful offerings.


Travellers especially should take heed: This palace of beauty and relaxation books up quickly, so allow anything from two weeks booking for weekday treatments, and at least four weeks for weekends.


And should you wish to visit on a more regular basis? Look no further than their exquisite platinum membership, which when paid one year in advance, also entitles you to a stay in a Deluxe City View Room for one night.

She Wants... A Vertu

They are the Rolls Royce of the mobile phone industry... perhaps not in whizzy gadgets and features (note to Vertu, video chat option would be nice with the price tag), however one does get over it when there is diamonds involved.

Now while the one above may be a slightly extreme version of the always luxurious models they produce (this one is in the range of 5-10 times the price of other models) it gives an example of what money can get you in terms from the new 'bling' communication company.

Note to possible buyers, look into security guards as well. At over $300,000, this one is going to be coveted.

She Wants... An Aston Martin Rapide

My grandmother has said, and I quote, "It looks like the queen... like a navy suit for a man." Read: Boring. I could not disagree with her more. Maybe it doesn't have the flash appeal of the Lamborghini's, nor the race credit of the Ferrari's, but it has something in mounds that the others still have to account for: Class. That, as well as amazing lines, speed and an interior you could practically live in.

As a four door it's perfect for us girls about town who would love to give their friends a lift... or are just needing to get away from the man for a little while. And for those who have a family, the Rapide offers a luxurious and sporty mode of transport for the small family.

And for those liking a little Vroom? V12 engine and 480 brake horsepower. Who could say no?

She Wants... A Frederique Constant Watch

When someone mentions gourmet chocolate, you may be inclined to think the swiss kind.. or perhaps belgium. In this case it is probably best your not hungry, as it comes in the form of the Gourmet Chocolate Lady Double Heart Beat Watch. In melt in your mouth colours, this watch may look like it belongs in a candy store, however looks much, much, better on.

With 48 diamonds, the decadence of this timepiece rivals a fabulous choc mudcake... with less calories but more carats. And better yet, its water-resistant, to 60 meters. And lets be honest, who wants to play games with a watch this fabulous at depths any deeper?

Certainly something to keep in mind... might keep the man posted on this one.

She Wants It All

She wants it all...

* The fabulous boyfriend
* The fabulous waterfront home
* The fabulous car(s) ... at no less than $150,000 a piece
* The fabulous luxury yacht, as how can one do without one?
* The fabulous business... travelling the world is always better when tax deductible.

Actually... well there really is more to add to the list. How can one be definitive when the list of luxury items keeps growing... hence...