Gift Guide: Mother's Day 2013

Now that we already know where we're getting our Mother's Day cards from, let's start thinking about the presents. If your mom is anything like you,  she needs to be surrounded by all things glamorous. So why not treat her extra special this year? Whenever I think about what to get my mom for Mother's Day, I focus on products that will make her feel relaxed and/or like a Queen. My mom does so much for me, so Mother's Day is the perfect time to pamper her. Check out my favorite gift ideas for this special occasion.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream ($27; www.kiehls.com): The megawatt skincare company is a favorite amongst tastemakers. And if it's good enough for fashion's finest, your mom is bound to adore the brand, too. I'm personally obsessed with this face cream: it always leaves my skin super hydrated. If you want to go the extra mile, make your mom a mini Kiehl's gift bag-- I suggest the Creme de Corps Light-Weight Body Lotion and the company's iconic lip balm.

Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis Candle ($65; www.jomalone.com): If your mom already has a set beauty regime, a luxe candle is the ultimate no-fuss gift. Not only does Jo Malone have most mothers' stamps of approval, fig and cassis are an unstoppable duo. Feeling extra giving? Throw Jo Malone's Wild Fig & Cassis cologne into the mix.

Chloé Eau de Parfum ($90; Sephora): As one of my mom and my favorite scents, this fragrance is a perfect way to embrace the sunny months ahead.  If the adorable packaging isn't enough of a gift, the delicate blend of honey, amber and pink peony (in addition to a slew of other scents) is simply scrumptious.

Ugg Alloway Slipper ($90; Ugg): If you want your mom to spend Mother's Day relaxing, she has to dress the part. A stylish pair of slippers is perfect for the occasion. The brand's signature shearling combined with a sleek silhouette? Who wouldn't want these? I'm personally obsessed with the black option-- they look super rich. 

Carolee Flex Bracelet ($75; Bloomingdales): Okay, this isn't necessarily a "pamper-ready present"; however, doesn't everyone feel at ease when they see pretty jewels? The dainty silhouette is juxtaposed with a string of glitz.  J'adore.



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Celebrate Mother's Day with CardStore.com

With Mother's Day just around the corner, you're probably freaking out about what to get your mom. In addition to finding your mom that perfect present, you still need to choose the ultimate Mother's Day card. Though most people opt for the one dollar card at CVS, fashion's elite aren't most people. As dramatic as it sounds, your greeting card sets the stage for the rest of your present.  Instead of settling for an average card, think of that little piece of paper as a standout ensemble-- it should be extraordinary. Thanks to CardStore.com, finding that perfect card is much easier than you'd think.

This website allows you to personalize standard greeting cards with fun photos and thoughtful text. Cardstore.com can also print, stamp and send your card. Um, can we say major? 

My mom is the ultimate partner-in-crime. She's a style icon, a momager, a confidant and one of my best friends. While her love and support means everything to me, I must admit that she never fails to offer some amazing advice.  Since I can't pick one standout moment from 20 years of "Mommy and Me memories," here are some of my top "momisms" that I will always cherish:

• Polyester is a synthetic disaster.
• Always take the higher road.
• A red lip can brighten up any ensemble.
• You can get anything done if you stay organized.
• A Louis Vuitton Speedy bag never  goes out of style. 
• Enjoy every moment. 

As cliche as it may seem, my mom is my role model because she is always there for me. From driving me to school when I was younger to being my date for NYFW, she's the perfect balance of a mom and a best friend.  

Want to show your mom how much she means to you? Score a personalized Mother's Day card for $1.99 when you enter CSF3199. Personally, I couldn't resist this special offer. But hurry, fashionistas and fashionistos-- this offer only lasts until May 6th, 2013.

Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day present? Stay tuned...

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My Mommy :)

As probably everyone knows, today is Mother's Day. I hope that everybody spends a wonderful day honoring one of the most important people in their lives: their mother. While my plans are not set in stone with my own, I hope that we go shopping. That sounds really selfish on my part, but shopping is one of the many reasons my mom and I are so close. Before she had me and my sister (the picture is of me, my mother, and Stephanie back in our glamourous youth), my mom was quite the fashionista! She worked at Macy's in New York City as a personal shopper. My mom also helped style movies; in my youth, I'd always brag about how my mom saw Robert DiNero in his undies...but what's to brag about that? Even though she is a wee bit older, her style and influence on me is timeless. We always go shopping together. And when we do, we form a power team: this mother-daughter duo can find good sales and good clothes. Although my style is on its way to becoming edgier and hers will always remain classic, our taste level still has so much in common. This blog is really doing her no justice: she's honestly the best and I really couldn't ask for a better mother, or shopping partner.

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