Whether they come out the hatch or the – well, you know – a fresh, new bundle of cuteness is definitely cause for a little something to mark the occasion. But if a Rachel Zoe-style, 10-carat diamond ring isn’t quite your thing, we’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of push presents we wouldn’t mind getting to celebrate the big arrival.
Jewellery: Pass on the blue box and go for a one-of-a-kind designed by you and crafted by locally-based jeweller Milly Rees. Lee Hwa Jewellery’s Destinee range satisfies if you’re after classical elegance or, for something a little more off-piste check out the Liquid Metal collection by local designer Carrie K.
Shoes: Red soles may look fab but let’s be honest, it’s only the inside of your wardrobe that’s likely to see them for the next few months. Instead why not slide into some Tom’s classics, or strike a balance between style and comfort with some of the do-gooder brand’s tropical wedges. At the other end of the environmental spectrum, but gorgeous all the same, are Emblem’s fabulously-coloured python-skin flats.
If accessories are all you need to give your pre-maternity wardrobe a lift, slip on one of Hat of Cain’s panamas or opt for a truly bespoke clutch, wallet or bag from Namu in Bali.
Speaking of, did we mention travel? In the spirit of keeping things meaningful and memorable, give the big hotels a miss and get away to one of COMO Hotels and Resort’s indulgent retreats – either an island getaway in the Maldives or, if mountain views are more your thing, an adventure break in Bhutan.
COMO Hotels and Resorts, Maldives
If you are jetting off and wouldn’t mind some new clothing, visit Wattletree Asia online for drool-inducing resort wear and kaftans by Camilla, or silk prints by Coco Ribbon.
Or if you’re not ready to leave your new bubble of love, indulge in a swanky restaurant meal from the comfort of your own home with the help of My Private Chef.
Lead image: Lee Hwa Jewellery