For THE WIFE looking for a girls night, “The Other Woman” is the ultimate chick flick. After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman (Cameron Diaz) tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on (Leslie Mann), she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB. In theaters now, click “continue reading” to watch the trailer.

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As women our hair is always getting in the way. So instead of putting it up with a dingy old hair tie, why not try solid gold chic French hair pins. These iconic pins are perfect for THE WIFE who wants to quickly pin her hair up while cooking or playing with her kids. Set of three 18k royal yellow gold pins, $3,250.00. Or perhaps you’re a WIFE who enjoys an updo with the musings of a solid gold writing utensil. The solid 18k royal yellow gold hexagonal non functional drawing pencil, $27,500.00.  All pieces are made to order, designed and made entirely and sustainably in California at Coleoptere.us. Click “continue reading” for more images. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE in collaboration with LoveGold.com

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Ever wonder how lily of the valley got the be the flower of Spring? Well you can thank Charles IX who stands behind the traditional seasonal blossom. On May 1st, 1560 the king offered the delicate flower to all the women of his court as a lucky charm. The custom rapidly spread throughout Europe, making lily of the valley the official flower of May Day to celebrate the arrival of Spring.

Being one of the first flowers of Spring, lily of the valley represents the cycle of the seasons, and therefore that of haute couture. Which is just where Monsieur Dior must have received his inspiration when he created the first original scent for the House of Dior, Diorissimo. Lily of the valley was Christian Dior’s favorite flower, as much for its symbolism as its aesthetic. He would ask his florist Mrs. Dedeban to dedicate a part of her greenhouse to the lilies of the valley, so that he could wear a sprig on his suit all year long. The designer never missed his favorite flower blossoming, offering on the 1st of May to each of his clients and sewing sprigs of the flower into the linings of his dresses for luck on the day of a show.

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May 1st is May Day, the commemoration of Spring; celebrated by wearing delicate flower crowns, filling baskets with beautiful colorful flowers and dancing around the Maypole in honor of the cheerful season. THE WIFE enlisted master party planner David Rodgers and extraordinary florist Joseph Free to make DIY Floral crowns to celebrate the arrival of Spring. All you need are a few tools to create floral headdresses for you and your children to join in on the festivities, click “continue reading” for supplies, instructions and more images. However if you find your busy schedule doesn’t allow for such arts and crafts, have skillful florist Joseph Free whip them up for you instead, email him at josephfree@sbcglobal.net Photos by: Vanessa Tierney -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE 

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