Mother’s Day 2012 Gift Guide: Fabulous, Fashionable & Inspired Ideas

OK moms, mommies, mutha’s, mother luvahs, Mother’s Day is a week away (in case you didn’t know) and I thought you might like a little gift inspiration to stir the pot and perhaps share with your family?! Below are some fabulous and fun  fashionista worthy gift ideas for both big and small budgets. I had so much fun curating my assortment of gifts this year and I hope you enjoy these inspired finds as much as I do. Psssst. . . . if you see my hubby, perhaps you can tell him to read my blog every once in a while so that he might get some ideas about what I want for Mother’s Day this year 😉 Enjoy!

JEWELRY

La Mer Collections Women’s Carbon Multichain Wrap Watch ($120)

I just love this edgy, stylish and chic gunmetal multi-chain wrap watch. It is more than just a watch, it is a statement making accessory too! People stop me all the time to ask were I got my fab watch from and now you know. So cool!

Kendra Scott Tana Ring in Light Blue ($85)

It is no secret that adore the gorgeous and unique pieces of jewelry from Kendra Scott! One might say that I am just a wee bit obsessed with her creations ever since I discovered her store in Beverly Hills. I wear her show stopping jewelry all the time! This light blue quartz Tana ring is my latest obsession, I love the chunky lucid stone and the see through filigree detailing, it is ridiculously gorgeous in real life = LOVE!

Blue Candy Jewelry Lolipop Sky Blue Quartz ($125)

I recently discovered Blue Candy Jewelry at the Angeleno Magazine Red Carpet Ready event and absolutely fell in love with these chic gorgeous semi-precious stone works of art by local designer Lisa Shapiro. She has so many swoon worthy pieces it was hard to pick just one for this Mother’s Day guide, but I went with her signature Lolipop Sky Blue Quartz earrings in gold vermeil. The facets of these earrings is what makes them truly amazing and the color is just stunning!

SHOES

Sole Society Taryn Peep Toe Wedge in Tangerine ($49.95)

I just discovered this amazing site that you join for free and they have a fabulous selection of designer quality, on-trend shoes at unbelievable prices (and free shipping both ways, love that!) The Taryn Peep Toe Wedge in Tangerine is da’bomb! It is a fabulous suede platform wedge espadrille in the ‘it’ color of the season, tangerine! It’s a super comfortable, well made shoe that can take you from day to night, love it!

Sanuk Ibiza Gem Black ($34)

Sanuk shoes are super cute, fun and crazy comfortable! They are a new rival for my beloved Havaianas which is saying alot! I just love this circular rubber strap with black bling, comfy and chic at the same time. This will make a great vaca shoe that you can wear on the beach or for evening cocktails.

Matiko Echo in Light Blue ($194.99)

I saw these shoes on a stylish fashion blogger at the Lucky FABB conference last week and was instantly smitten! These are a gorgeous statement making platform shoe in a fabulous combination of spring pastel hues, aren’t they sexy? These shoes will definitely get you noticed!

FASHION

Marc Allison Jeans Shirl Resin Rinse ($173)

Marc Allison jeans are gorgeously made and feel amazing on your body! These dark resin bells look so chic in person, are curve loving and make me feel like a million bucks! They are definitely worth the investment.

meSheeky Trixie Pant ($88)

These are the most flattering, sexy, hot, you-must-have them lifestyle pant that I have ever worn! The secret weapon is the heart-shaped seam that is gathered on the tush to lift your butt and make it look amazing!!! I also love that it is cut lower in the front and higher in the back for an even more flattering look. These pants rock and they might even inspire you to workout.

Tom Ford Islay Sunglasses ($390)

Tom Ford is a fashion genius that can do no wrong in my eyes. I am loving these oversized Islay sunglasses in brown and gold in a universally flattering shape. I feel stylish and put together when I where these babies.

BEAUTY

Michael Kors Suede Eau de Parfum ($75)

Michael Kors does it again with his Limited Edition Suede EDP! This is a sensual feminine warm woody floral fragrance with notes of mandarin, orange flower, tuberose, musk and creamy sandalwood. This is a summer time date night fragrance that will make you feel alluring and sexy.

SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Cream ($350)

I recently reviewed SK-II Treatment Essence and shared how impressed I was with this transformative product, well the LXP Cream takes it to the next level. This is an uber luxurious cream that contains 15 skin rejuvenating ingredients blended together in a cutting-edge formula that works to enhance your skin’s vitality and structure.This cream is a definite indulgence and I love how emollient (a little goes a long way) and skin healing it is. My skin is so soft and supple the morning after I use it and the packaging is super chic and will look gorgeous on display in your bathroom.

NuFace ($249)

NuFace is an FDA approved over-the-counter, hand-held microcurrent treatment device that that helps relax and firm your facial muscles and brings a soft, youthful appearance back to your face. Nu Face utilizes a non-painful mild electrical micro-current that delivers a gentle pulse to your facial muscles which eases muscles tension, restores skin tone, and improves circulation giving you tighter skin, firmer muscles, contoured cheek bones, a defined jaw line and lifted brows in as little as five minutes of usage per day. I love this new tech device because it gives me immediate and noticeable results, almost like a mini face lift! I feel refreshed and more youthful after I use it, isn’t that something every mother can use?