Mother's Day Gift Guide

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Mother's Day this year is on 22nd March. If you aren’t quite sure what to get for your mum, take a look at the guide below. I have put together a selection of some interesting gifting options. And I am sure you will find something that your mum will love receiving.

Lux Cross Body Wristlet Clutch from Live in the Light

If you are looking for a cruelty-free and ethical fashion accessory for mum, the cross-body wristlet clutch from Live in the Light is an excellent choice. Made from 100% Vegan leather (polyurethane), the wristlet clutch has a brushed finish and looks and feels just like its leather counterpart. With brass plated hardware and a removable and adjustable crossbody strap and a wristlet strap, you can wear it as a wallet, wristlet, or cross body clutch. A fabulous product that is a perfect accessory for any occasion.

The clutch is available in a range of colours: black, mocha, gold, gunmetal, rose gold, silver and aubergine (featured in this post). It is priced at £43.00 and can be ordered online from www.liveinthelight.co.uk

Ted Baker ESMILA Est.‘88 Perfume

Presented in a contemporary bottle with a smooth, matte finish and premium rose gold detailing, the ESMILA Est.‘88 Perfume is an Oriental, floral fragrance with top notes of mandarin orange, petitgrain, cardamom; middle notes if lily, rose & neroli and base notes of vetiver and amber. Crafted with a unique British character, this fragrance from Ted Baker is sure to keep your mum smelling sweet.

Buy the Ted Baker ESMILA Est.‘88 perfume here.

Note Beauty Must Have Gift Kit

For the mum who loves a timeless yet striking look, the 'Must Have Gift Kit' from Note Beauty would be a lovely gift. Presented in a lovely gift box, the kit includes:

• Lash Master Mascara - a volume-creating and curl-sculpting mascara with vitamin E to nourish and moisturise the eyelash roots.
• Mineral Semi Matte Lipstick - a rich red shade with long-lasting coverage and a semi-matte finish.
• Precision Eyeliner - a felt-tip liner that delivers flawless application.

Priced at £25.85, the gift kit can be ordered online from www.notebeauty.co.uk

Zippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer

Give mum the gift of warmth with this stylish hand warmer from Zippo.

The HeatBank 9s is a rechargeable hand warmer that also doubles up as a power bank recharging USB compatible devices like mobile phones, Mp3 players, tablets, cameras, etc. It has a rechargeable 5200 mah lithium-ion battery and offers dual sided heat up to 120°F / 50°C operating temperature with six different heat settings for adjustable and comfortable warmth. It is ideal if your mum loves camping or outdoor activities or can be simply used to keep hands warm in cold weather - a lovely little winter companion.

The Zippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer is available in either Champagne, Black or Silver. Buy it here.

Monat Be Gentle Nourishing Moisturiser

For the beauty and skincare loving mum, the Monat Be Gentle moisturiser makes a lovely gift. The rich, calming and ultra-hydrating cream helps to renew, plump and nourish skin and give it a healthy-looking glow.

Some of the key ingredients in the moisturiser include:

• REJUVENIQE S™ - that helps to moisturise and nourish the skin
• Peptide - helps tighten and plump the skin
• Plant Stem Cells - helps strengthen and protect the skin
• Soothing complex (Ginger Root and Bisabolol) - helps soothe and hydrate the skin and 
• Hyaluronic Acid

The moisturiser is free from Parabens, SLS/SLES, Cyclic Silicones, BHT, DEA/MEA, Phthalates and Phenoxyethanol and is not tested on animals.

A fantastic product that provides all day hydration and leaves the skin looking radiant and soft. Priced at £64, the moisturiser is available from www.monatglobal.com

Organic Apoteke Rejuvenating Face Mask

Another fab gift for the skincare obsessed mum is the Rejuvenating face mask from Organic Apoteke. Packed with potent antioxidants, the face mask firms and tones skin for a youthful glow. Some of the key ingredients in the face mask include:

• Pentapeptides – smoothes, firms and tones skin whilst building collagen and elastin
• Shea Nut Butter – helps even skin tones whilst protecting against dehydration
• Honey – soothes and heals whilst protecting against dehydration.

Priced at £35.95, the face mask is available from www.organicapoteke.com

Kate Guy Tote Bag

One of my favourites from the guide is this beautiful tote bag from Kate Guy. Designed by Kate with her distinctive linocut designs, these bags are printed and made in the UK from top quality cotton. There are two designs available - Soupe de Poisson/Fish Soup and Rebecca's Cupboard which is featured in the roundup.

The bag is a generous size and is very well made (good quality material, long comfortable handles and beautiful design). It can be easily folded and carried in a hand bag or purse and is sturdy enough to hold a lot of items. I loved it.

If you are looking for a beautiful and practical gift for mum, this tote bag is a great choice. Priced at £18, you can order it online from www.kateguy.co.uk

CBD products from Canna Club

Canna Club stock and sell premium and high quality CBD products both online and via their physical store in Shoreditch. On their website you will find products from brands like 365CBD, Breathe Organics, Cubid CBD, Dragonfly CBD, Holistic Hemp, MGC Derma, Wellacy, Cannabidiol and more. The product range encompasses CBD oils, CBD edibles, CBD topicals, Hemp products and more.

Featured in this guide are Kaneh’s hair & body soap (£15.00), a multi-purpose soap that contains Extra Virgin Bio Hemp Oil, Flax Oil, Safflower Oil, Castor Oil, 15% CBD oil, Natural Sodium Hydroxide Marigold Extract, Essential Oil of Lavender and Mint, Extra Virgin Oil and is ideal for the hair and body.

The other item is Paso CBD Milk Chocolate (£9.95) which is handmade in London and has 75 mg CBD content, 42% cocoa and is completely THC free. In terms of taste, the chocolate is creamy with caramel notes and a mildly floral finish.

Both the items can be ordered online from www.pasocbd.co.uk

Abelini Jewellery

Treat your mum this Mother's Day with some stunning and stylish pieces of jewellery from Abelini Jewellery. I have featured Abelini earlier on the blog and they offer high quality jewellery at up to 78% off high street prices!

Abelini have a showroom at Hatton Garden in London and offer a range of diamond pieces - rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and more. Because of minimal overheads and elimination of the middleman, Abelini are able to offer their jewellery at a much reasonable price compared to others.

Featured in the guide are two fabulous items - hoop earrings and a princess cut halo ring. Both the ring and the hoop earrings are available in rose gold, white gold, yellow gold and platinum and you can choose the clarity and colour of the diamonds while ordering.

You can order the jewellery online from www.abelini.com or take your mum to Abelini's showroom at Hatton Garden for a one-to-one consultation.

Personalised gifts from Vistaprint

If you are looking for a personalised gift for mum, you might want to consider Vistaprint. They offer an impressive range of personalised products like photo books, jackets, sweatshirts, tote bags, backpacks, hats & headgear, calendars, photo magnets, mugs, notebooks, and even fleece blankets.

Simply choose the gift that you think your mum will love and then using Vistaprint's easy-to-use personalisation interface, you can customise the colours, the design etc. creating a unique gift.

I recently ordered two items from Vistaprint and both turned out great. First was the Fruit of the Loom Classic Hoodie (£42.00) which is made from 80/20 cotton Belcoro yarn/polyester and has shaped side seams for a feminine fit. Personalising it was very easy - I chose the colour and uploaded the clip art I wanted on the hoodie and it was done.

Personalising the notebook (£6.59) was also similarly very easy. I used the same clipart and one has the option to personalise the front cover, the inside back covers and the back cover.

Both the items are of a good quality and the printing is great as well. You can take a look at Vistaprint's website and I am sure you will find something that your mum will love receiving.
www.vistaprint.co.uk

Luxury hair care products from Nanogen

Nanogen is a modern, unisex and sophisticated styling brand dedicated to make hair look awesome and includes the famous 100% natural Keratin Hair Fibres that create instant volume by electrostatically attaching themselves to the existing hair shaft to create dramatic volume.

Featured in this guide are two fab products from Nanogen - the 7-in-1 Shampoo for Women (£9.95) which has a powerful hydrating formula that provides a host of incredible benefits designed to keep hair and scalp in optimal condition for thick, healthy hair. The shampoo cleanses, moisturises, thickens, strengthens, rebalances, fights pollution and creates an optimised canvas for Nanogen's Keratin Hair Fibres. The shampoo is SLS and paraben free and can be used on coloured hair.

The second product is the Hair Growth Factor Serum (£29.95) which has a root lifting viscosity that promotes visibly thicker hair. The serum has been specially designed to minimise hair loss by keeping the scalp in optimum condition for hair growth and strengthening the follicle to reduce hair loss.

Both are great products for the mum who loves her tresses. Can be ordered online from nanogen.com

Buy Nanogen Hair Serum and 7 in 1 Shampoo on Amazon

Sumissura Tailored Clothing

Sumissura was founded in 2013 and is the leader in the women's tailored clothing market. They make everything to order. Customers can visit their website and choose the type of clothing they want and then personalise it by choosing the fabric, the style and by adding their measurements. And they have their own unique and personalised outfit ready.

I tried out the customisation service from Sumissura and the options to personalise are great. I picked a shirt to personalise and the features that I could customise included: the sleeves, the collar (there are 8 different types to choose from), the cuffs, the fastening, the fit, the pockets and the hemline. I spent a lot of time trying out different combinations and then I finally added the measurements (neck, sleeves length, shoulder width, chest around, waist, stomach and hips). And placed the order.

For someone petite like me, it is often difficult to find clothes that fit perfectly and when I do find the right sizes, the choice is limited. So, a service like the one offered by Sumissura which gives the chance for perfectly tailored clothes is fantastic.

The clothes are tailor-made from scratch and because of the bespoke nature, no two pieces are same. According to their website, Sumissura are also the fastest made-to-measure company in the world - order our clothes and you will receive it in 18 days (including tailoring and shipping).

Sumissura even have a 'Gift Card' option which makes for a great Mother's Day gift idea. You can send you mum a digital gift card (amounts available are £20, £50, £100, £150, £250, £350) to their email with a personalised message and she can design her own custom-made garment.

Check out Sumissura's website for more information.

Lily England Deluxe Hair Straighteners in Rose Gold

Looking to gift mum a great pair of hair straighteners? The Deluxe Hair Straighteners from Lily England are a great pick and are sure to become your mum's new best friend. With adjustable temperature 100°-230° degrees & advanced ceramic coated plates, these straighteners aim to give long lasting results from straight & sleek to waves & curls.

Other key features of the deluxe straighteners are - an advanced floating plates technology which means no more snagging, a travel safety locking handle, 360° rotatable swivel cord, a digital LED display screen, auto shut-off feature, and a 1-year guarantee.

The build quality appears good and straighteners look beautiful too. A great gift! Priced at £34.99, you can order the hair straighteners from www.lilyengland.com

Lily England Deluxe Hair Straighteners on Amazon

Chocolates from Guylian

For the chocolate loving mum, Guylian have a range of Belgian chocolates available in different pack sizes and to suit every budget.

Guylian’s iconic Sea Shell chocolates would be a good choice as a gift for mum. Made with the finest, hand selected Mediterranean hazelnuts, which are roasted and caramelised before being blended with premium Belgian chocolate, these chocolates are simply delicious.

The chocolates are available in a 250g box (22 pieces; RSP £5) and a 375g box (33 pieces; RSP £7.50) and can be ordered online from here. 

Glo32 Advanced Whitening System Kit

The Glo32 Advanced Whitening System harnesses the power of coconut oil for a brighter, whiter smile without any of the damage of peroxide. Coconut oil has been proven to effectively kill the oral bacteria that can contribute to tooth decay as well as decrease plaque build-up and fight gum disease and this kit makes use of that benefit of coconut oil to help you achieve a whiter, brighter smile.

The kit contains a Teeth Whitening Stilo and Whitening Strips, is priced at £30 and can be ordered online from www.boots.com

CÎROC Red Berry Vodka

Does your mum love cocktails? Then this next suggestion is an excellent gift idea for her.
CÎROC Vodka (known for their vodka made using grapes from the Charente-Maritime region of France) have teamed up with luxury personalisation service INKD to offer customers the chance to create the perfect personalised bottle for their mums this Mother’s Day.

CÎROC Red Berry is an ultra-premium flavoured vodka. Distilled five times to ensure high quality, this luxury vodka is infused with raspberry, strawberry and other natural flavours, giving a taste experience that is lusciously different and elegantly smooth.

And here is a special cocktail recipe that you could mix up for your mum!

Ingredients:
35ml CÎROC Red Berry
35ml Rosé Wine
15ml Elderflower Cordial
Top w/ Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
Garnish: edible flowers + elderflower plant + strawberry slices
Glassware: hi-ball
Ice: cubed
Method: build, stir and top.

And like I mentioned earlier on, CÎROC have teamed up with INKD, to offer customisation service to make the bottle a totally personalised gift. You can choose how you want to customise the bottle - add a monogram or maybe a message for mum or even graphics.

Prices for the CÎROC Red Berry start from £33 & you can order the bottle from www.getitinkd.com

Mum's Little Sudocrem

If you are putting together a hamper of products for your mum, this little beauty from Sudocrem would make an lovely addition.

This limited edition version of My Little Sudocrem, called Mum’s little Sudocrem, is great to treat dry skin and can also be used as a face mask, to treat burns, sunburn and insect bites.

T-Zone Face Masks

Another lovely addition to a gift hamper could be T-Zone's face masks. T-Zone have a range of masks on offer - Australian Pink Clay Mask, Glitter Mask Peel off mask, Holographic Peel Off Mask, Silver Peel Off Mask, Rose Gold Peel Off Mask and the Charcoal & Bamboo Black Peel Off Mask.

Featured in this guide is the Australian Pink Clay Mask and the Silver Peel Off Mask. The former is enriched with Kakadu Plum Extract and Vitamin C, Aloe, Witch Hazel, Rosemary, and Vitamins A & E and helps tighten pores and detoxify the skin while the latter draws out impurities to help keep skin clear.

Both the masks can be ordered online from www.superdrug.com

Sugarbearhair’s Women’s Multi Gift Pack

Give your mum the gift of wellness this Mother’s Day with Sugarbearhair’s Women’s Multi Gift Pack which comes with three months supply of multivitamins along with a beautiful bamboo brush!

Sugarbearhair’s multivitamins are a scientifically formulated vegan vitamin complex with real fruit juice, plant-based pectin, and designed especially for women. In addition to vegan sourced amino acids, the delicious berry flavoured gummies contain 16 micronutrients to help supplement vitamins and essential nutrients many women may be missing in their recommended daily diet. Key ingredients include Omega-3, Vitamin B-12, and Vitamin C and D.

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ION8 Leakproof Steel Vacuum Flask

The use of reusable water bottles has increased in recent years. The switch is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint and do your bit to save the environment.

If your mum is eco-conscious, then this leakproof, reusable, refillable insulated stainless steel flask from ION8, makes a fantastic gift.

Made from Thermoshield double walled insulated stainless-steel, this flask from ION8 is designed to fit all cup holders, bike bottle holders and external mesh pockets on rucksacks. The ridged cap opens with a single twist, while the wide mouth provides a smooth & rapid flow. The bottle keeps drinks at the perfect temperature due to its Thermoshield vacuum insulation technology and also stay sweat and condensation free.

A very useful and practical gift. Available from Leakproof's online store.