MOM LOVE | Our Mother's Day Gift Guide + #Win a Gorgeous Pandora Pendant

Miranda Kerr and her adorable son - via Vogue UK

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

I've always adored my mom. She was as loving, warm and supportive a mom as any daughter could ever hope to have. But I never really appreciated her until I became a mom myself. I just didn't get the sacrifice. I didn't understand all the times she made me clean my room. I didn't get why she wouldn't pack things like Twinkies and fruit roll-ups in my lunch like most of the other moms. Apples and carrots? A-GAIN?! And all of those piano lessons and pleases and thank-you's. Blech. 

Now I have two kids of my own. In fact, I just sent them off to school with sandwiches, carrots and quinoa raisin bars in their backpacks. They like them, I swear. And now, I totally get it. I get almost every little thing my mom did for us growing up, and how she felt when we didn't act the way she'd taught us to act. As a formerly laid-back person, I now take what my kids do to heart, but it's only because they take up so much of it. I might work in fashion but by far, my most important job in life is to do what I can to help my kids grow into happy, thoughtful, responsible people. And I consider myself a happy, thoughtful, (mostly) responsible adult now in large part because of my parents and all that they did for me. 

I've rounded up some lovely Mother's Day gifts - from pretty little tokens to sentimental sparklers, we've got loads of great ideas for you below. 

Now for the exciting part...

#CONTEST ALERT!

We're giving away this gorgeous Rose Silver Pendant with a Sterling Silver Chain from PANDORA (valued at $110) just in time for Mother's Day! 

SEE OUR GIFT GUIDE AND ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY HERE...

happy fri :) xx

Mamma Mia

Originally posted in The CLOSET

With Mom's Day less than a week away I have yet to actually get anything for my wonderful mom.  Sure, I've thought about it, (moms always taught us it's the thought that counts...) but doesn't a thoughtful present count just a little more?  Whether you're on a strict budget or you've got money to spare, these luxurious last-minute finds will make her feel incredibly loved this Mom's Day, from fantastic new under-$15 tunes to that Canon Rebel she's always wanted.  After all, she changed your diapers;  Consider this karmic payback.  And to all you moms out there, Happy Mother's Day this Sunday!  I never expected this but now that I'm a mom, I'm genuinely most excited about the card.  

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It's Time for Some...

Feeling stressed, stumped or stymied when it comes to finding the perfect present for your sweet maman?  Take a look at these last-minute little luxuries, guaranteed to make her feel extra special this Mom's Day.

P.S - Check back this week for loads more fashionable gift ideas for every mom and every budget.

1. Drew Box Clutch, $95, Banana Republic

2. Lollia Relax Lavender & Honey Handcreme, $26, dealuxe.ca

3. Mason Pearson Hair Brush, $132, ebeauty.ca

4. Mother's Day Pajama Shirt, $195, Tory Burch Yorkdale Mall

5. Irreverent by Carine Roitfeld, $72.60, Chapters/Indigo

6. Python Print Ballet Flat, $40, ALDO

7. Betty Braid Clutch, $68, French Connection

8. Floppy Sun Hat, $34.95, Gap

9. Lorac Unzipped Eye Palette, $52, Sephora

10. Tiny Luck Necklace, $34, BeauandStella on Etsy