Or Just Another Excuse To Shop
Text by J. Ecochard
Dating back to the birth of Hallmark, the gift-giving American tradition…of conjuring up a celebratory day... is still going strong. Quel surprise!
But even if you are not a mother…you can indulge a bit on May 13th. After all, owning a pet (or pet rock) and being a female qualifies.
For the arty types who turn up their noses at mass production, online boutique The Nomad Eye proffers one of a kind hand crafted jewelry, clothing and accessories with a modern style. Or if mom bemoans her boring wall space –an altered digital image, with vibrant splashes of red, by French artist Cyrille Margarit adds pizazz to empty expanses. www.artman-agency.com
Tired of watching mom’s archeological search for her MP3 buried deep in her bag? Adorable, shimmery gold metallic quilted cases from Fashion Nation should eliminate the search. Or snag a pair of fit anywhere, rainbow colored star speakers to attach for pump up the volume accoustics. www.merkuryinnovations.com
Another way to make life easier for hardworking mothers…is to take a load off her feet with an appointment at Eneslow's humongous shoe emporium –where a consultant will accurately measure every nook and cranny of her peds and customize JUST FOR HER- the innards of multi-tasking shoes from Dansk, Reebok or aptly named Masai Barefoot Technology…without changing the outward appearance of these surprisingly stylish brands. www.eneslow.com
And for the gifts that keep on giving, Jerrod Blandino’s- Too Faced Cosmetics genius Love Lisa Beauty Battle Box ensemble (lush lip glosses, two eye shadows and a glowing duo face shimmer) and gorgeous guaranteed Tanning Bed in a Tube- magically creates realistic sunless tans without the damage. Inspired by his sister and her battle with skin cancer. 42% of net proceeds go to The Melanoma Research Foundation. www.toofaced.com, www.melanoma.org
In the same spirit Mother’s Day procrastinators can redeem themselves by escorting mom to curly hair savior Christo’s- monthly seminars at his Fifth venue, NYC salon, featuring hair tips and oodles of products from the Curlisto artistic team. Not only will this salon make you for in love with your hair, (no matter what type), but it's inspiring to learn about Christo's genuine support for the important work of Iris House…an organization dedicated to the needs of HIV/Aids infected women. www.curlisto.com, www.irishouse.org
Still stumped for a Mother's Day splurge? The supremely elegant Mrs. Strong notecards, engraved with an eco- delicate bamboo stalk...might be the most thoughtful gift ever. It will certainly come in handy for all those thank-you notes a gal likes to send. www.mrsstrong.com
Images by author of Christos at his luxe salon... or courtesy of The Nomad Eye, Too Faced Cosmetics, FashionNation, Eneslow
Posted and edited by J. Ecochard