Mom is so wise. This Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to show her that we take her advice to heart. We’ve picked our favorite gifts (or self-gifts) that aren’t just guaranteed to treat, but might hold a valuable lesson.
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"Never lose your sense of adventure." You’ve perfected your daily beauty routine and found tried and true products to rely on. Make beauty new again by playing with color. Try a palette of coordinated brights... (YSL Beaute Ombre 5 Lumières #13) -
...Or the newest lip gloss/stain hybrid. (Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Glossy Stain) -
...Or a set of five nail polishes dedicated to girls who run the world. (Deborah Lippman Run The World Nail Lacquers) -
"Choose your friends wisely." On hectic mornings, the last thing you think about is how to accessorize. However, thinking in reverse offers maximum payoff with minimal effort. Start with an amazing statement necklace. Then all you need is the basics—a white tee and jersey skirt, or a cotton dress. (Alexis Bittar necklace) -
"Consider your options." Tote for day, clutch for night—steadfast rule? No. Behold the day clutch—a little roomy, sans sparkle, maybe in a soft leather or vibrant color. You’ll be surprised to find how few essentials you really need. It's liberating. (Marc Jacobs Eugenie Quilted Leather Clutch) -
"Reduce and reuse." Build a streamlined wardrobe of sportswear pieces that work seamlessly together, starting with the all-important colorblocked dress. By day, wear it with a cardi, flats and neutral makeup. By night—add dramatic earrings, statement heels and a coral lip. -
"Accept compliments graciously." Host the girls for an afternoon, and leave the baking to NM. (Lemon cake...) -
(Tart Sampler...) -
(...Cobbler Bar Assortment.) -
"Make new memories." Maybe you have a signature scent that’s perfectly you. Why not choose another, reserved for summer vacations? Search for notes of jasmine, mandarin, beach spray, or fresh-cut violets. Long after summer’s gone, the scent will take you back. (Bobbi Brown Beach Fragrance) -
"Savor every minute." Finding time for the newspaper, the latest bestseller or a round of Draw Something may seem impossible. But a simple change in your morning routine uncovers a trove of lost minutes. Brew Italian-style espresso at home and find 20 minutes of “me” time. (Nespresso NY CitiZDot Espresso Machine) -
"Do it your way." Incorporating a trend like the Fancy Pant doesn’t mean you have to follow the leader. It’s about filtering things through your own style perspective. If your look is polished and modern, look for a slim-cut pant in a graphic print. Style with a colorful, lightweight sweater and a statement necklace. (Lela Rose pants, sweater and necklace.) -
"The more, the merrier." We’re loving bracelets stacked upon stacks. Get artistic with a rainbow of hues, or go with an earth-tone palette for a polished look. (Tai bracelets)
Treat your mom at NeimanMarcus.com. Oh look, that rhymes.
