Mother Land — More Great Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day!
If, like me, you’ve mastered the art of procrastination, then you’re likely scrambling to get your act together before Mother’s Day. Before you shift into panic mode, take a breath and peruse these fun gift ideas —they might just help you come through in the nick of time!
Elizabeth Cole Jewelry Tiana Earrings, $473. Available at ElizabethColeJewelry.com
Trend-savvy moms would love to give their outfits some bloom-bloom-pow with these striking earrings, featuring glass stones and Swarovski crystals arranged to resemble vibrant flowers. At the top of each earring, ruby-colored, almond-shaped crystals encircle a bright yellow, faceted, round, prong-set glass stone, mimicking the look of a chrysanthemum. Below these, teardrop-shaped Swarovski crystals in a bright lilac shade are positioned in a fanned-out shape below a glass yellow stone, resembling the lower section of a purple China Aster bloom. Gold-toned metal pieces, as well as tangerine-colored glass stones and navy-toned crystals — all resembling petals — are layered atop each other to create the feeling of dense foliage along the bottom section of each linear design. To add a playful feel, each statement earring is further adorned by a trio of playful tassels that swing in the breeze.
Tory Burch Small Bermuda Bag, $795. Available at ToryBurch.com
Raffia, embroidered linen, seersucker, macramé, and wool plaid purses with oversize wooden handles comprised an entire handbag category in the ’70s and ’80s: Bermuda bags. For Spring/Summer 2017, Tory Burch has reinvented the Bermuda bag, creating a garden party-ready design with a satin body featuring an ornate and almost Baroque print comprised of lush flowers on undulating vines. Plastic stones in emerald green, luminous pink, and opalescent white work as visual exclamation points, bringing attention to key elements of the opulent design while adding a touch of bling. But the most important design element, of course, are the leather handles, which are expertly cut to resemble wooden ones.
June Jacobs Serene Green Tea and Cucumber Body Care Essentials, $49. Available at JuneJacobs.com
Every mom needs a bit of R&R, and this June Jacobs set helps to transform an ordinary shower experience into a chi-harnessing, mind-clearing, stress-relieving, energy-centering opportunity. The boxed set includes a 6.7 fl. oz. bottle of the June Jacobs Green Tea and Cucumber Purifying Shower Gel and a 6.7 fl. oz. bottle of the June Jacobs Green Tea and Cucumber Body balm. Both the cleanser and moisturizer are free of preservatives, parabens, synthetic dyes, and sulfates, and they’re infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients like pomegranate extract, green and white tea leaf extract, and goji berry extract. The lightweight cleanser gently removes dirt and debris, while the rice and soy extracts in the formula fortify the skin’s natural moisture barrier, thereby helping to lock in hydration, and the red tea extract in the formula helps to smooth any fine lines and give the skin a more taut appearance. The indulgent body balm, meanwhile, contains skin-softening shea butter, as well as nourishing jojoba, sunflower, and sesame extracts that work to moisturize skin without clogging pores, neutralize free radicals, and improve skin’s texture and radiance.
Dior Origins 2 Rectangle Sunglasses, $455. Available at SolsticeSunglasses.com
These sunnies are as glamorous as they are timeless thanks to their olive green acetate frames, mirrored lenses, glimmering gold details, and cream tortoise print arms.
Lano Lemon Hand Cream Intense, $14.95. Available at LanoLips.com
Who could’ve guessed that the remedy to dry hands, cracked cuticles, and chapped lips would involve sheep? Yet that’s what Lano is quickly proving to the world. Each of the brand’s products contains lanolin, a greasy substance normally found on the coats of sheep and carefully extracted from their wool after these animals undergo their annual shearing. Not only does lanolin feature a molecular structure akin to that of the human sebum, but it can hold up to 200% its weight in water, making it a choice humectant. The Lano Lemon Hands Cream Intense will therefore perform its own version of CPR on even the driest of hands, while coating them with a sweet and just slightly zesty citrus fragrance. Also formulated with shea butter, cocoa butter, grape seed oil, and soybean oil, this rich hand cream works wonders on hands that have taken a beating after countless dish scrubbing sessions, stain-removing missions, kitchen counter wipe-downs, and laundry loads — basically, the hands of any mom!
Threshold Earthenware Wood Base Planter, $29.99. Available at Target stores and Target.com
Perfect for holding leafy houseplants like philodendrons, arrowhead vines, and anthuriums, this teal-colored planter will add a dose of Southwestern charm to any mom’s living room.
Glamglow Trio Set, $39. Available at BeautyKind.us
Introduce your mom to the wonders of multi-masking with this Glamglow set, which features three kaolin-packed 0.5 oz. face masks, each formulated to address a specific skin concern.The YOUTHMUD Tinglexfoliate Treatment features: kaolin clay to draw out dirt and impurities from deep inside pores; volcanic pumice rock to mechanically exfoliate the skin and create a smoother skin surface; green tea leaf extract to protect and replenish the skin; cucumber extract to soothe the skin and prevent any inflammation; and lavender extract, which boasts antibacterial and antiseptic properties. The THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment, meanwhile, features a wealth of moisturizing ingredients such as: honey, a natural humectant; coconut extract, which penetrates the skin quickly and thoroughly and which helps the skin better retain moisture; Teaoxi Olive Leaf, which features moisturizing linoleic acid; ginger root extract, which helps to brighten and revitalize the skin; oat bran extract, which helps to calm any topical irritation; and apple extract, which has anti-aging benefits. Last but not least, this adorable 3-pack contains the FLASHMUD Brightening Treatment, which relies on lactic acid, white lily extract, peony extract, niacinimide, and white birch leaf extract to diminish the appearance of dark spots and yield a more even skin tone, as well as ultra-fine diamond powder that helps the skin reflect oncoming light, thereby making it appear brighter and more radiant.
