VR Surat, one of the best shopping destination of Surat, symbolizes retail transformation the city is going through... From distinctive and opulent brands to high end street fashion to exclusive food joints... VR Surat is a shoppers haven!

This valentine's pamper your loved ones with utmost luxury and grab some great products at these premium brands… starting right from Forest Essentials to Body Shop to Clinique to Color Bar. From Swarvoski to Ethos to Cookie Man VR offers you a range of brands to choose from….. go ahead and raid the stores! This day only comes once a year... make your loved one feel special… and spoil them to your heart's content.

Here is a list of some premium brands that offer some great products to make your special day even more memorable -

The Body Shop -

All Body Shop products are created to make one feel absolute best everyday. This Valentine's give yourself and your loved ones the gift of beauty with these amazing products.

Also, some never seen never heard deals are there for offer this valentines -

Become a member get 20% off on just about anything in the store.
If you buy any 2 fragrances you get 20%off

Do not miss the new bestseller (Redmusk)... its scandal in a bottle! Have we given you enough reasons to go and raid the store?

SWARVOSKI -

Swarvoski adds sparkle to people's everyday lives! Through their mastery of poetry of precision they continue to be the market leader in premium jewellery and consumer products, ranging from decorative objects to lighting and accessories.

Since we all know the soft corner women have for those crystals why not grab this opportunity of showering your love in form of these precious stones.

ETHOS -

A swiss watch hub!

One of india's largest retailer for luxury watches. Discover from their range of brands like Rado, Omega, Longines, Tag Heuer, Fossil, Swatch etc .. and do not miss the tempting deal of upto 40% discount on some selected pieces that they have on offer.

Cookie Man -

Fresh baked Australian cookies! Made with the finest ingredients and baked to perfection.

This valentines surprise your loved one with some freshly baked cookies and we have some incredible deals to help you please your love interest -

Buy a large tin and get 10 chocolate cookies free
Buy a heart shaped tin and get 5 chocolate cookies free
On this weekend buy a 1 kg box and get half a kg free.

What are you waiting for?? Go grab a bite of these mouth watering cookies.

Clinique -

Keep an even toned, radiant valentine's by having great skin with these Clinique products.

This Valentine, Clinique allows you to customize your gift boxes which could have just about anything from the store! So go ahead and pick from a range of fragrances, makeup and skin care products.

FOREST ESSENTIALS -

This valentine Forest Essentials welcomes you to a world where ancient wisdom is infused with a modern aesthetic whose foundation is laid in ayurveda. Celebrate an aromatic valentine with their free gifts ranging from 800 to 2500 with every purchase.

Chumbak -

Chumbak is making news wherever it goes... have a look at its fancy themed merchandise like funky t-shirts, fridge magnets, mugs, cushions, mobile covers etc.

To make your gifting a little more exciting they have some really fancy mugs and books based on pyaar vyaar! They have pyaar vyaar badges/buttons too.

COLORBAR -

A bar filled with colors to beautify you and make you look glamorous…. make this valentine glamorous for your loved one by gifting them a range of products of the color bar counter.. the full make up kit that they offer is sure to bring a smile on your love interest's face :)

Go check these options out!

And have an awesome Valentine's Day!

The #LifeInSurat Blog.

Words By Rhea Patel l Photos By Surbhi Dawer

Remember the days, when you were a kid, & loved the idea of Children’s Day! It meant a chutti, or some celebration, or getting some gifts or giving a speech on Chacha Nehru :) Yes, that did make us all happy and excited.

This Children’s Day, let’s make it special for your kids, too. We have here some super family fun ideas, a children’s day gifting guide, & not to forget the kids friendly meals. Make this Children’s Day a Family Day out at VR Surat.

Family Fun Ideas for Children's Day -

1. The Toy Train:

Yes! Now you don’t need to take your kids to Matheran to experience The Toy Train. Discover the child in you. Take an enthralling ride in the toy train on the 1st floor and the 3rd floor @VR Surat. We are sure this will be your first ever ride in a toy train, in a mall. Your kids will love this! Do click some pictures and make some memories.

2. Kool Kidz – Kids play area next to the FoodBox:

Toddlers love playing too! To cater to all the age groups of kids, VR Surat has a special kids play area called "Kool Kidz” for tiny tots. This offers slides, tiny cars and play tents full of balls. Take your little one there it’s just Rs. 100 for 30 minutes. This will be a memorable and joyful experience for you and the baby.

3. SVM Bowling and Gaming:

From the adult kid to the 4 year olds, SVM at VR Surat, offers various games for all. From Bowling to Racing, from Mini Merry-Go-Rounds to mini Bullet Trains, from prize winning games to shooting ones. It’s a thorough family gaming experience.

P.S. They also offer a Bull Riding experience, you can test your skills. It will surely be fun!

The Gifting Guide -

1. The Soft Toy Lovers – SIMBA – An international Toy Store:

Be it a Toddler or a primary school goer or a teenager, if your child is obsessed with soft toys and loves collecting these fluffy little bundles of joy, then SIMBA is the place for your perfect gift shopping. Find a vivid range of Disney character soft toys and pillows starting from Rs. 399 @ SIMBA.

2. Stylish and cost effective - T & S - Tales and Stories:

If you want to buy “not very expensive” clothes, but at the same time you want it to be stylish, then T&S is the place for you. Buy these lovely denim shirts for your daughters at Rs. 899 and cool colorful shorts for your boys at Rs. 799.

3. Brand matters - UCB Kids:

If you prefer brands and are looking at some useful winter gifts, then UCB Kids is your place. Get pretty little hoodies, skirts and sweater for your girls and equally cute mandarin collar shirts, Doctor sleeve T-shirts and loafers for your boys. This might solve your next wedding season wardrobe troubles too :P

4. For Memories’ Sake – Mommy and Me:

Whether your child is grown up, or is a tiny toddler, gifts do matter for each one of them. If not now, the memories of the first Children’s Day gift to your toddler will definitely bring a smile to his face when he grows older. We recommend this 10 in 1 Music combo for your Rockstar toddler and this rocking horse for the adventure lover!

5. Price Matters and Gifts Too!!! – Mega Mart

If you wish to gift new clothes to your kids but are running a little low on Budget, Megamart will solve your purpose. Get a wide range of apparels for boys and girls from the age of 2 to 14 years starting at Rs.199. Happy! Aren’t you?

6. Gini and Jonny – for the Party Animals

They have a stunning collection of party wear frocks for girls and cool stuff for boys too. If you are a socialite family and attend parties every week, this gift will definitely be a useful one for your kids.

7. U. S. Polo Assn – The casual stuff

If there’s no prefixed idea behind gifting, but you just want to shop some clothes, U.S POLO Assn. kids offers great casual stuff for boys as well as girls.

8. Bedtime Heroes – Comforter and Cushions from Portico

Get amazing Superman comforters and cushions for your little hero and Barbie comforter and cushions for your baby doll.

9. Disney Dudes - Bedsheets from Bombay Dyeing

Get amazing Disney character bedsheets form Bombay Dyeing. Pick up your Child’s favourite character from Tom and Jerry, Winnie the Pooh, Minnie Mouse etc.. Single bed sheets are priced at Rs. 1400 and double bed sheets are priced at Rs. 2000.

The Family Meals:

FoodBox at VR Surat offers multiple cuisines that are Family friendly. Be it the Happy meals for the kids from McDonald’s, the healthy sub sandwich for your wife, the spicy pizza from Pizza Hut, Mexican food from Mexican Rodeo or Tasty Indian food from Sugar and Spice, you’ll get it all there. Enjoy the family binging experience at its best :)

P.S. Don’t forget to buy your kids some Candy Floss. After all it’s Children’s Day!