Now, if you just don’t think you have time to make something, that’s ok! But spend some time shopping around online to find the perfect gift. I have a few suggestions:

For Mom:

Mother's Day Gift for Mom

What mom wouldn’t love a new Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet to cook with!

For Grandma:

Mother's Day Gift for Grandma

Even though the holiday is “mother’s” day, think about how surprised and excited Grandma will be to see that you thought about her too on Mother’s Day! This Vintage Brooch is the perfect gift to show her you love her.

For a New Mom:

Mother's Day Gift for the New Mom

If your friend is a brand new mommy, get her something that reminds her why Mother’s Day will quickly become a special day for her…something that reminds her of her little one(s).

No matter what you choose to get mom, grandma, or your mommy friend for Mother’s Day just know, it will be so special for them to know that you even thought about them on such an important day.

If you have any Mother’s Day gift ideas whether shopping or DIY leave a comment and tell us about it!

]]> http://fashiontrendspotting.com/2010/04/time-to-start-planning-for-mothers-day/feed/ 4 http://fashiontrendspotting.com/2010/02/there-better-be-a-diamond-in-that-little-box-on-v-day/ http://fashiontrendspotting.com/2010/02/there-better-be-a-diamond-in-that-little-box-on-v-day/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:10:30 +0000 Charissa Cowart http://fashiontrendspotting.com/?p=338 Ok fellas, while it is such a generous thought for you to want to give your Valentine jewelry on the day of Pink and Red, you must, I repeat must be careful what jewelry you choose and how you wrap it. In fact, there is only one piece of jewelry you need to stay away from and that my friend, is the Ring. The only reason you should give a woman a ring on Valentine’s Day is if that ring is a diamond and you plan to drop down on one knee and ask her to spend the rest of her life with you! If that is not your plan, do not get her a ring.

If you get her a necklace or earrings instead, please make sure they are not packaged in a box that could resemble a diamond ring box.

Guys, these are things you must think about especially if you have been dating the love of your life for 4 wonderful years, but aren’t ready to make that big leap into marriage. Odds are, she’s ready and is just waiting for you to pull out that little ring box. And when you do, you bet it better have a diamond on the inside and a “Will you marry me” coming out of your mouth!

(Otherwise, you will spend days making up for the disappointment she will feel when she sees a pair of earrings instead.)

Not, I’m not here to just tell you guys that if you planned to get jewelry you are doomed to fail… nah, I would never do that Here are some options for jewelry on Valentine’s Day.

1. Put it in a box that isn’t small and ring-box-shaped.

2. Get her a necklace or bracelet to avoid the look of a proposal.

Check out eBillme’s list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas or their list of gift ideas for HER.  (Ladies, for those of you getting ready to forward this post in an email to your boyfriend with “hint, hint, hint” in the subject line, check out the Valentine’s Day gifts for HIM too.) In fact, they have a really great contest running right now. Up for grabs is $600 worth of jewelry, a diamond necklace for her and a Citizen watch for him. Check it the Who’s Your Valentine contest, you might win big!

eBillme's Valentine's Contest Prizes

If you want to stay away from jewelry altogether to avoid the Valentine’s Day from Hades, check out the gorgeous bags at Handbag Heaven. (I particularly love the pink one shown below).

Ribbon Shoulder Tote from Handbag Heaven

Men, if you want to go above and beyond the call of duty this V-Day check out this striking red clutch from The Butler Bag’s new Boutoure Line. The Butler Bag is an amazing bag (I have 2 and love them so very much). Jen Groover created the Butler Bag which has a built in organization system for your purse. I promise, it works!! (The red clutch pictured below is $800, it’s a perfect splurge, but she does offer less expensive bags around $65 and up.)

So get out there and find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your love and come back and let us know what you chose!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Allure Clutch Butler Bag

Allure Clutch - Inside View

This week, I pray that you haven’t moved on with your life and forgotten about the people who are still suffering, the people who can’t move on with their lives. Instead, I hope you stop and say a prayer or send a text to give $2, $5, $10, whatever you can afford to help rebuild Haiti.

If you are looking for ways to give here are two organizations that I trust and support:

* eBillme is running the helpHAITI campaign and is donating $10 to the American Red Cross for every order you place online at one of the helpHAITI participating retailers. In addition, if you spend $50 or more, eBillme is offering to give you a $10 discount on your order, plus send $10 to the Red Cross for Haiti.

* The second comes from Emerald City Fashion Week

A good fashion friend of mine, Steven Matsumoto quickly put together Fashion4Haiti where you can buy t-shirts with the date of the disaster and Inifye printed on the front, which is Hatian for Unify. The proceeds from the t-shirts will go to World Vision to help the children and families suffering from the earthquake.

The fact that V-Day is my favorite holiday has absolutely nothing to do with romantic dates or even boys for that matter! Whether I’m dating someone or single, it doesn’t matter, Valentine’s Day has always been and will always be my favorite holiday for a few simple reasons:

1. Everything is PINK and RED on Valentine’s Day!

2. I have an excuse to be decked out in PINK and looking all Girly!!

3. There are Flowers EVERYWHERE!

4. People are genuinely happy. (No matter how much they “say” they hate Valentine’s Day).

If you happen to be one of those people who hates Valentine’s Day (you probably call it S.A.D. Day – Singles Awareness Day) do me and yourself a favor this year…Love it instead! I promise, it’s a whole lot more fun if you decide to enjoy it. Go out and buy the little kiddie Valentine’s Day cards that you stick a sucker or pack of lifesavers to – write a little something on each one, and give them out to all your friends! I promise, promise, promise you will have so much fun! You’re friends will laugh and then tell you how sweet it was to think of them (especially the single ones!)

But I really love this holiday because it’s a time to tell those who you love how you feel about them! It’s the one day that it’s “ok” to be all nice and frilly to your friends, male or female. If you’re the type person who has trouble telling people how you feel about them, this is the one day you can do that without being embarrassed. So go ahead, tell someone you LOVE them, LIKE them, ENJOY being around them, or just VALUE their friendship – if no other day, then on February 14, 2010!

Have no fear, this won’t be the only Valentine’s Day post you see from me! So go ahead, leave me a comment and tell me what you’d like to see here regarding my fave – V-day! I’ll even tell you about the brutal Valentine’s Day date I had in college (It turned out ok though).

So what are your views of Valentine’s Day? Do you have plans? Tell me!

Also, if you’re looking for unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas check out eBillme’s Valentine’s Day and then head over to Handbag Heaven for all your handbag purchases! (Men, a pink or red handbag is a great Valentine’s Day Gift Idea, by the way!)