Fashion gifts for Mother's Day
By Carla Snuggs

Pamper mom with a beautiful handbag, gorgeous jewelry or pretty activewear. Check out these gorgeous offerings from some newly discovered brands and some old faves! These Mother’s Day fashion gifts are sure to please!

Songa Deisgns Handbags and Jewelry

Songa Designs is an ecofriendly and socially conscious accessories and lifestyle brand. A brand with a purpose, each Songa Designs handbag is meticulously crafted by Rwandan women and helps create economic independence in the lives of each artisan. Songa's handbags help empower more than 150 women artisans, providing them with jobs that allow their families to afford health insurance or send their children to school for the first time.. These Urban Tribal handbags are created using traditional Rwandan weaving techniques passed down through families over generations. Taking about one week to craft, each of Songa’s handbags are tightly woven with all natural materials like banana leaf, sisal plant, and maize leaves, making them waterproof, durable and good for the environment. Posh Beauty Blog chooses the Orenda Handbag and the  NiaTote . I also love the The Bella Bling cuff It has jewels adorning the cuff and is 100% banana leaf fiber only. They make great gifts for mom and they’re gits you can feel wonderful giving.

JuJusonline.com

JuJusonline.com offers some really beautiful Mother's Day gifts. JuJu's offers boutique quality fashion accessories at discount prices because they believe that to look great at work, church, or PTA meetings, you shouldn’t have to adjust your grocery list. The jewelry, scarves, sunglasses, and fashion basics are what you would expect to see in any upscale boutique. The prices, however, ARE NOT. Shipping is always free and if you sign-up as an insider, you receive a 25% discount off your first purchase with a 10% discount on all future purchases. For Mother’s Day we think the Mira Collection Studded Shoulder Bag, Designer Inspired Sunglasses and Summer Shawl Wrap are excellent choices.

Mari-Tome Random Order bracelet

Mari Tome Jewelry Design is a gorgeous jewelry line created by Jewelry Artist Maressa Tosto Merwarth. the fine art jewelry collection from metal smith and award-winning designer. Maressa Tosto Merwarth represents the marriage of jewelry and art, to not only create a sense of beauty but also of architecture and sculpture. This “wearable art” was inspired by the designer’s time in Italy, where she learned the art of metal smithing and was deeply influenced by the art and architecture of the country.The Random Order Bracelet is simply stunning! This Sterling silver cuff bracelet includes 6 gorgeous stones in warm and cool colors. 

Hydrochic

HydroChic’s new 2017 collection of swim and active wear offers fashion and coverage options for mom and are available in Missy and plus- 4X. Hydrochic is for women who prefer to keep themselves covered while living their active lifestyle. The Westchester County-based company, known for its versatile range of coverage options and superior sun protection, takes “athleisure wear”to a whole new level this season with sleek stripes, pretty prints, and sophisticated silhouettes. Posh Beauty Blog loves Slim Fit Rashguard and matching Bikini bottom. The look is modest, yet allows mom to swim, sunbathe or participate in water sports in sheer comfort. Bonus - Purchases come with free sports bra

Aloha Collection Splash Proof Bags

For the beachy or fit mom, ALOHA Collection Tyvek Splash-Proof Bags allow mom to toss in her damp fitness gear after the gym, bikram or spin class, or wet swimwear after the beach or pool. So stylish and defiintely mom-approved! Pictured – the Small Coco Palms Ocean Print Bag which makes the perfect beach clutch. Also pictured, the Midsize Coco Palms Cotton Candy Print bag - so fun and functional.

Chloe + Isabel Parisian Belle Convertible Statement Necklace

Chloe + Isabel has a wide variety of beautiful accessories and beauty products that are great for any mother — and in every budget! You can check out the Chloe + Isabel Mother's Day Gift Guide, for some outstanding gift ideas, but I am in love with the Parisian Belle Convertible Statement Necklace. So pretty and feminine with light amethyst, peach and white opal crystal, vintage pink, tonal blue-green and frosted ivory resin with a light pink rope.Swap out the rope for the antique gold chain if you like.

Amerie Finery Clothing

 Amie Finery clothing for women has beautiful on-trend cold shoulder tunic tops and dresses for women. I love my Cold Shoulder Swing Dress – it’s so versatile – dress it up for date night or dress it down for a daytrip to the museum. Going from day to night is cinch with a change of accessories.

They come in so many complimentary colors and they are so soft and comfy! Mom will love these and they’re made in the USA! Some other great choices include Amie Finery Cold Shoulder Tunic Top, Amie Finery Oversized Dolman Top and the 3/4 Sleeve Tunic Tops.

The Vintage Pearl Messy Nest Necklace

A beautiful keepsake for moms and grandmothers alike. Made of antiqued silver wire, each handcrafted nest is filled with freshwater pearls—one for each child in the wearer’s heart—and set on a sterling silver ball chain. Customize your design to match the number of children in the family. Available at TheGrommet.com

Cardimom

If mom loves the athleisure trend, Cardimom is the perfect gift! It's a cotton sweater or knit top that can be worn as both a cardigan or poncho with an open or closed back. it is great for travel and also great as a cover up for yoga outfits such as for barre, Pilates, or yoga. Cardimom is so great for the busy, mulit-tasking mom.

Cozyphones

I am so excited to share CozyPhones with you! Cozphones is an Ashburn, Virginia based business specializing in headphones with ultra-thin speakers inside a comfortable headband. The product, which was initially created as a sleeping aid, has become a top seller in the United States. It is ideal for travel, relaxation, which everyone mom seeks, and during exercise. It is machine-washable and comes in fleece or cool-mesh Lycra.  Cozyphones is a veteran owned, U.S. based family business, which I love. They come in so many pretty and colorful styles - I have a feeling Mom will love them.

Urban Market Bags

Urban Market Bags® are a unique + stylish + sustainable submission that adds a little polish to real life AND the Mother's Day gift that keeps on giving. No matter who you are, you need reusable bags as they’re so much more environmentally friendly.  Urban MarketBags are the only system designed for everyone. 

• 3 or 6 bags per drawstring pack (a real solution)
• Contemporary colors (look great)
• High quality, durable and machine washable (truly reusable)
• Fits in a handbag or the cupholder of your car (so you’ll never forget)

From the grocery store to the hardware store, from the soccer field to the gym, and everywhere in between, these bags have mom covered.

Activewear from Avia and Columbia

Affordable activewear for mom? Yes please! My picks: Columbia Omni-Wick Seamless Racerback Space-Dyed Sports Bra  for comfy, seamless support // Avia Summit Stretch Shorts – they have an inner liner for extra confidence // Avia Women's Active Textured Full Zip Jacket – it has moisture wicking to keep mom dry and warm, yet it’s sleek and stylish.