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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Fashion May 06, 2015

by Monika Bhondy

Take the fret out of gift-giving this Mother’s Day

Don’t be fooled when she tells you she wants nothing, or better yet she needs nothing. Get her a gift she’d never expect coming with my gift guide that aims to put a smile on her face that she won’t be faking.

Sweet-Toothed

Rosette Cake at Baskin-Robbins $29–$34 CDN (depending on size)

Give your mom the sweetest gift this Mother’s Day with this trendy new cake design that can be customized with her favourite colours. Forget about gifting her the usual flower bouquet and consider giving her a custom rosette cake instead! Write a special message for her on the white chocolate plaque and be the favourite this Mother’s Day.

Child At Heart

manisharora.com, $182 US

Don’t just get her any teddy bear. Get her this pink-printed Manish Arora craftsmanship with hand-embroidered detailing and sequin accents.

Fashionista

Bhaavya Bhatnagar Rs. 30,800

Keep her styling in this three-piece sari set that includes a statement blouse, embroidered pants and a pre-stitched sari drape. Not only will she be comfortable in this but she’ll also thank you for the versatility, as each piece can be styled individually for great fusion flare featuring rich silks and zardozi details.

Resort Wear Chic

Alia by Alia, $79.99 US

You can never go wrong with an Alia by Alia tunic. It's perfect for any age. You can dress this colourful piece in a multitude of ways: beachside over a bathing suit, casual day out shopping or paired with a salwar for a cultural engagement.

The Shopper

LILLEY small crosshatch leather shopper bag, $275 CDN tedbaker.com

If your mom is anything like mine, then she’s a busy bee, always out and about, and likes to carry her essentials with her wherever she goes. This twin set tote and cosmetic pouch is perfect pick, printed in a trending summer time print. She’ll thank you for it.

The Hostess

crateandbarrel.com, $59.95 US

This beautiful marble two-tier server mixes elegant rectangular serving surfaces with a clean iron frame for a mix of rustic and chic.

Scent

thebay.com, $125 CDN

Nothing says "special" better than a limited-time fragrance gift. The Valentino Limited Edition Valentina Pink Eau de Parfum Spray is drawn from the freshness of peony, strawberry and blackberry tones that have been meshed with May rose, a centifolia rose and a rosebud to finally create a delightful fresco with Cashmeran wood, the ambrox and the praline.

Jewelry Lover

Dagmar, $199 CDN

These De Grisogono–inspired estate chandeliers are simulated black and white diamonds sized at 1.3” x 2.8”. The style is from the designer's new collection, featuring new artisans from the Patiala region.

The Decorator

$7.99 CDN, Winners

Gift her with a framed piece that she can cherish. These silver-plated embellished frames are a great accent piece to any home space.

Shoeaholic

dsw.com, $59.95 DSW

Its beauty and comfort in one with these on-trend floral Adrienne Vittadini Mayes Flats, a seasonal must-have for any casual look.

The Selfie Queen

Samsung – Galaxy S6 edge with 64GB Memory, $399.99 US With 2-Year Contract at Best Buy

The world's first dual-edge display phone is Samsung’s brightest most vibrant screen. And this device is sophisticated and smart. Let her experience the intuitive front and rear cameras that allow you to capture every moment with clarity and achieve excellent photos in any light.

What are you waiting for? Go get shopping!!

^{_{Images courtesy of retail sites

Bhaavya Bhatnagar courtesy of Dipika Israni PR

Alia by Alia courtesy of Alia Qureshi

Dagmar Courtesy of Sushma.Kilachand (North American partner and co-designer)

Winners courtesy of TJX Canada PR}}

Monika Bhondy

Author

Monika Bhondy (@monikabhondy) is one of the original editors at ANOKHI. She wore many hats through the developmental years including creating the first Holiday Gift Guide as The Style Editor, putting down the first building blocks of ANOKHI's global blog community, handling the video department and ...

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