And, while it’s likely we will spend most of the day tearing our hair out anyway, we should at least start it out looking fabulous. Suave Celebrity Hairstylist Luke O’Connor was cool enough to share some hot looks to get us from brunch to breakdown. (Sorry mommy, I love you!)

Stunning and Simple Side Bun

* For smooth and frizz-free locks, prep hair with Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner.
* Next, give hair body and control by applying Suave Professionals Extra Hold Styling Foam to damp hair.
* Gather the top layer of hair and pin up at the crown. Blow-dry the rest of hair in sections using a medium round brush to lock in volume. Unpin hair at the crown and blow dry in 1 inch sections using the round brush.
* Blow dry bangs by rolling the hair around the brush away from the face and directed to the side for swooping bangs. Keep side-swept bangs locked in place with Suave Professionals Extra Hold Gel.
* Next, take a 1.5 inch curling iron to curl the large sections of hair.
* Finally, gather hair into a pony tail and loosely twist down to create a low chignon off to the side. Secure with pins and let loose pieces fall naturally for a look that’s effortlessly chic.

The Half-Up ‘Do

A fun look that gives the best of both worlds, try wearing your hair half-up. This method is a sophisticated update to the traditional look, giving hair a gorgeous volume.

* Use Suave Damage Care Shampoo and Conditioner in the shower to condition, revitalize and protect hair from over-processing.
* Take the top section of hair and blow dry back with a medium round brush.
* Then, pull bangs forward with the round brush and point blow-dryer at hair from underneath, curling bangs up with the brush. Part hair on the side. Blow dry the rest of hair until dry and then curl with a one-inch curling iron (for looser curls, use a larger curling iron).
* Next, tease the crown of the hair with a comb, using a downward motion to create beautiful volume on top. Smooth teased crown with a comb and secure this section of hair in the back with bobby pins or sparkly barrette for a little extra glam. Use Suave Professionals Freeze Hold Hairspray to keep hair in place all night.

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Show Some Style on Mother’s Day

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The Fendi Forever Woven Hobo is shown here in a lovely pink shade. It’s perfect for Spring and features Zucca-woven calf leather. If you’re not too keen on the pink it’s also available in a camel shade. The classic hobo shape of this Fendi bag would make a wonderful every day bag.  It measures  13 2/5″H x 17″W x 3 9/10″D so there’s more than enough room for everything she carries in her current bag.  Pick it up today at Neiman Marcus for $1050

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Fendi Forever Hobo

Get Cooking! Cookbook Set ($30)

Cupcake Making Kit ($)

Ice Cream Kitchen Timer ($10)

Measure Your Love Cups ($14)

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Cute Gifts for Foodies

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Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Music Box Set ($140)

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Dior Beauty Miss Dior Cherie Spring Gift Set ($76)

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Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Paris Mothers Day Set ($74)

I’m a big fan of getting perfume gift sets as it allows the recipient to layer the fragrance on with the either the lotion, cream, bath gel with the perfume itself. It’s best to take advantage of these because you get a lot for your money and some gift sets are even limited edition so grab them while you can!

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Sweet Scents for Mom

GoodShop.com

GoodShop.com is an online marketplace that’s partnered with 1,000+ stores (from Amazon to Zales). GoodShop.com donates a percentage of each purchase to the (or your mom’s) favorite nonprofit organization of your choice. You can also score coupons and deals while you browse.

Sound good? It’s really simple, too!

1. Go to www.goodshop.com
2. Designate your favorite cause (you only do this the first time)
3. Click through to your favorite store – shop on their site as you normally would and a percentage of your purchase will go to your cause!

GoodSearch.com

Another great site is GoodSearch.com, it donates a penny to the nonprofit of your choosing, each time you use it to search. Similar to Yahoo.com all you have to do is go to the site, select your favourite cause and search as you normally would. It’s as simple as that!

And you can keep using these two websites for other occasions as well. Make it your go-to places to save money and do your online searching. You’ll find what you need and your favourite organization will benefit from it too!

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Give Back While You Search & Shop

Here are just few of the beautiful pieces I’m sure your mom would love to receive this Mother’s Day.

(Image: Tiffany & Co.)

Tiffany Cushion Toggle Bracelet; $275
A simple yet very elegant mix of sterling silver and pearls.

(Image: Tiffany & Co.)

Tiffany Circle Earrings; $4500
Give mom diamonds! These diamond and platinum earrings are gorgeous and are timeless classics.

(Image: Tiffany & Co.)

Tiffany 1837 Interlocking Circles Necklace; $400
A classic Tiffany’s piece she can wear as an every day necklace.

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Trinkets From Tiffanys for Mother’s Day

Fields of Europe™ (1800 FLowers)

1800Flowers has a fantastic selection of flowers, plants and gift baskets from $25 and up. The arrangement above is called Fields of Europe ($39 to $59) and features fresh lilies, roses, button poms, daisy poms, waxflower and salal. The vase is decorated with river rocks and finished off with a raffia tie. Gorgeous!  All arrangements on 1800 Flowers come in your choice of large, medium or small. Make sure to check out their Great Gifts Under $30 section too!

Berry Special Mom (Edible Arrangements)

Edible Arragements are by far one of my favourite gifts to send to my mom (and friends too!). The Berry Special Mom arrangement is a yummy assortment of  pineapple daisies, strawberries dipped in chocolate, cantaloupe and grapes topped off with a sweet Mother’s Day mylar balloon. Very cute and only $86! Arrange for delivery or pick it up from any one of the Edible Arrangement locations across the country.

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Sweet Treats for Mother’s Day

Eileen Fisher Whole Life Bag (Neiman Marcus)

The Whole Life Bag (quite apropos, no?) measures 16″H x 18 1/2″W; that’s a whole lot of room for pretty much everything she’ll ever need in a day.  The colour is called ‘Canyon‘ and it’s a lovely brown shade that will go with anything and everything in her closet. The leather features tonal top stitching and a single shoulder strap for easy carrying. There are even side pockets to fit her keys or mobile.  A pretty new handbag would make a fabulous Mother’s Day or any day gift.  I don’t know any girl that would refuse a new handbag especially if it’s as stylish as this Eileen Fisher hobo. Get it now at Neiman Marcus for $358

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Eileen Fisher Whole Life Bag

Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom Collection (Sephora)

Take your pick or get her one of everything! Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom Collection has everything she needs to feel fresh, invigorated and smelling great! All products are 100% vegan and not tested on animals. Choose from the solid perfume, body lotion, body butter, body wash and soy candle. Prices range from $9 to $22 each

Tarte Be Good to your Mother Earth (Sephora)

Get her this cute reusable tote bag that folds for easy storage and three lip glosses! The Tarte Be Good to your Mother (Earth) Tote Set ($35) comes with lip sheers in the following shades: Reduce (sheer peach sheen), Reuse (sheer poppy pink) and Recycle (sheer light pinky beige). Cute and earth friendly, too!

Bare Escentuals Siren of the Sea (Sephora)

This seven piece Siren of the Sea collection from Bare Escentuals is all she’ll need this summer to look fabulous.  Included in this collection are the following:

- bareMinerals High Shine Sand Dune (gilded sand, high shine)
- bareMinerals Mermaid Eyecolor (dark blue-green velvet)
- bareMinerals Hydrating Coral Blush (coral dusk)
- bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil (brightening finish)
- bareMinerals 100% Natural LipGloss in Chiffon (nude sand)
- Double-Ended Hydrate & Brighten Duo Brush with Custom Bamboo Handle

It even comes with a cute straw clutch perfect to store it all in for a weekend getaway or she can use it whilst at a poolside shinding. Just $49 at Sephora stores and online.

Mom’s deserve the very  best! After all, they put up with us for 9 months and ultimately survived the teen angst and other ‘end of the world’ crises.  Maybe you should get her a medal while you’re at it, too!

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Natural & Organic Gifts for Mom

Well, creditors have been paid and the company has been sold to a New York private equity firm. This means no shortage of Barbie inspired products and pretty gifts like the Stila My Mother, My Hero set designed just for Mother’s Day.

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The set contains:

- 0.17 oz Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Gold (gold, bronze, ivory)
- 0.32 oz Illuminating Finishing Powder in Bronze (bronze shimmer)
- 0.13 oz Lip Color in Natalie (a perfect plum)
- 0.15 oz Lash Visor Waterproof Mascara in Black
- Gold Linen Clutch

Perfect for even the mom who walks a conservative line, this is a lovely gift for a great price – just $38 for $110 worth of products.

Long live, Stila – and all done up moms too, of course!

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