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MOTHER KNOWS BEST MOTHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE
Skin Essentials 1 Bloom Give mom the gift of spring with
the complete facial skincare set from Bloom Essentials. BLOOM formulas are based on time-tested ingredients esteemed for their hydrating and rejuvenating properties. The rare botanical oils are known to repair skin cells and improve elasticity and tone. What's more, they will leave mom enchanted by their therapeutic aromas. Bloom Skin Essentials Kit, $150. BloomSkinEssentials.com
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Dakota Watches
HydroChic
Minimalism is a trend that we have seen grow in popularity. Clean simplistic designs and accents add a crisp finish to accent to any outfit. Dakota Watches offers trendy timepiece accessories, which are high style at an affordable price. The Ladies Leather Cord ($49.95) by Dakota Watches has dual genuine leather cords encircling the side of the case for an interesting minimalistic fashion look. Visit: DakotaWatch.com
Smart UV Swimwear™, designed for swim and sport. HydroChic offers modest styling options with superb sun protection and chlorine resistance. These fashion-forward styles are flattering on every size and shape and will be appreciated by any mom looking for a clever sun-style solution. HydroChic.com
4 PosyBox Make mom’s heart melt this Mother’s Day with a special gift that comes with your own personal touch. PosyBox bouquets offer a beautiful flower delivery service that you can customize. And, unlike other flower delivery options, PosyBox provides a tech twist: with each package, gift givers have the option to record a video for mom or include a photo to be delivered with her flowers! Not only will she be surprised by the brilliant bouquet, but she also gets to hear and see a personalized message that will likely bring her tears of joy! No hidden fees, delivery is always included with each order. Prices range from $30-$60. www.PosyBox.com
Ave 5 Madison Bond No. 9 introduces the world’s first shopping scent!
Named Madison Avenue, after New York’s most celebrated street of boutiques, the scent is a fresh chypre, that citrusy-woody-mossy fragrance breed that’s long been favored by fashionistas. Like all chypres, it has its own uniquely haunting couture signature. It awakens the fashion gene; one spray, and you’ll be transported to style-shopping nirvana. Price: 100ml, $300; 50ml, $200; Body Silk, $135; Swarovski Limited Edition, $375. Available at Bond No. 9 New York Boutiques, Saks Fifth Avenue nationwide, select Nordstrom stores, Harrods UK, and BondNo9.com.
6 Tria Mom will love the convenience
of laser hair removal in the privacy of her own home! This handy gem is the first and only FDA-cleared hair removal laser available for home use. It targets and permanently disables the hair follicle to stop hair growth on the face and body for permanent results. Tria Beauty Hair Removal Laser 4X, $449. www.TriaBeauty.com
“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” - SOPHIA LOREN Besame Cosmetics
7 Decades of Fragrance Sampler Set (MSRP: $45): A vintage twist on the classic fragrance gift, the Decades of Fragrance Collection Set is the fruit of 6 years of research and exploration to bring you the essence of a time gone by. This collection uses familiar ingredients from each period to create an impression of a decade of time. Each perfume extract is meticulously crafted from precious essential oils and natural vegan alcohol. Let mom be transported to her favorite era with each intoxicating scent. Set includes six 5ml glass roller ball vials each with a different fragrance. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 & 1960. Also available in full size bottles 1.7 fl. oz. for $68. BesameCosmetics.com H
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