Mother's Day: Remembering All the Women in Your Life!

Mother’s Day celebrates all the women in your life who have impacted you and, in turn, helped you become the Woman you are today!  Grandmothers, Godmothers, and even close female family friends are all remembered and celebrated on Mother’s Day!

Godmothers play a very important role in a child’s life. They serve as role models and children look up to them as a representation of how to live in faith. They not only support the child, but the parents as well. With that said, being a Godparent is an enormous responsibility!  This Mother’s Day, keep in mind all that your Godmother has done and probably continues to do for you and let her know you care!

Grandmothers are a source of knowledge. A source of healing. A source of strength. Especially when it comes to raising grandchildren. Remember when you had your first child? Who was at your side as you tried to keep your young family on track? And who gave up all of their work so that they could look after the children while you and your significant other were busy at work? Grandmothers are cool-headed, and supportive, and deserve all the celebration in the world!

At the end of the day, any female family member or close friend that is helpful with advice or helping others should be celebrated this Mother's Day! If they’ve made a positive difference in your life, why not show your appreciation? It’s tough being a woman, but somebody’s got to do it!  Celebrate all those 'body's' this Mother's Day!!

Mother's Day: Remembering Mom

Mark your calendars… May 8th is Mother’s Day! We know… it almost slipped your mind. Well, that’s what we’re here for!

So what do you get that special lady in your life? With Mother’s Day a few weeks away, we don’t want you scrambling at the last minute! Being a Mom is a full-time job, and it  is one of the hardest jobs to hold. Show your love and appreciation with something she will cherish forever and ever. Here are a few great gift ideas that are sure to make Mom’s day a little bit brighter!

1 Carat Ruby Sterling Silver Heart Pendant with Chain from www.Ice.com

Jewelry:  You can’t go wrong if you decide to get a piece of jewelry as a Mothers Day gift. Necklace and earring sets are perfect! Pearl sets are a favorite as well! You may also choose to go with a piece of fashion jewelry which is trendy and is easy on the pockets!

World's Freshet Flowers from www.KaBloom.com

Flowers:  No matter the distance that exists between you and your mother, the flowers you send will definitely find their way to her.  Choose the perfect flowers for your Mom and let her know where she lies in your heart.
 

Photo Frames: Gather the family and take a nice picture with your mother.  Then present it to her in a lovely frame on Mother's Day!  She'll love it so much that she will immediately find a spot on her wall to hang it up!  Better yet, get her a digital photo frame and you can constantly update a slideshow of photos for Mom to enjoy!

Digital Photo Frame

Personalized Gifts:  A customized piece of jewelry is unique and very special. Maybe a pendant with the names of her children engraved on them? Or a locket with a picture of her grandchildren. Is your Mom a fan of stationary?  Personalize writing pads with a poem or a picture.  Do remember that unlike cards and chocolate, personalized items will need a little bit more time to be delivered for the big day so plan accordingly!

Have we got the creative wheels churning?  GOOD!  Now get out and show Mom just how much you appreciate her!

Lady Di: The Princess. The Mom. The Icon.

Princess Diana has been, and is continuously looked at as the ultimate portrayal of class and grace. The “People’s Princess” was nothing short of a fashion icon and World humanitarian.  As we approach the wedding of her eldest son, Prince William, to Kate Middleton, we take a look back at the World's 'Candle in the Wind'.

As a fashion icon, Princess Diana gave a new look to royalty!  While married to Prince Charles, she was placed on the International Best Dressed List for two consecutive years (1991-1992)! Surprisingly, her fashion sense has not always been lauded. In 1982, she was listed as one of the “10 Worst Dressed Women” by a London newspaper. It’s even said that in the beginning, the royal family was so embarrassed by her fashion know-how, or lack thereof, that they sent people over from Vogue to help mold the Princess into a fashionista! She obviously took what she wanted from those “lessons” and made it all her own!

Combining young fashion with international glamour, Princess Di became an idol for many women around the world. Who didn’t want her hairstyle? And even if you never cared for hats, seeing the flair she brought to hat wear made you want to grab the most elaborate one you could find!  Even the soon-to-be Princess seems to still be channeling this tricky fashion trend.

With Prince William and Kate Middleton preparing to tie the knot very soon, the media has been comparing the styles of Lady Di and Kate. Will she be able to measure up to her late mother-in-law? Only time will tell, but the soon to be Princess of Wales is definitely on the right track. Kate was listed in The Daily Telegraph’s “Most Promising Newcomer” in 2006. She was also featured in People Magazine’s “Best Dressed List” for 2007 and 2010, and in 2008, Style.com selected her as its monthly beauty icon! In the same year, she was also included in Vanity Fair’s International Best Dressed List.

Who do you think is more of a trendsetter? Is Kate on her way to becoming a fashion icon?  Or are Princess Diana's shoes just too big to fill...

DvF: The Perfect Dress

Her iconic wrap dress is one of her greatest fashion accomplishments. It has become the uniform for many women around the world. Her philosophy? “To make life elegant and easy for women”; still rings true today.

The Diane von Furstenburg wrap dress swirled onto the scene in the 1970s. What a sensation! Every woman’s closet had at least one; weather a maternity wrap dress or an evening wrap dress. Nothing short of a classic, the dress evolved and won the hearts of many women due to its versatility and practicality. With a range of designs, it was, and still is, EVERY woman’s “dream” dress.

DvF Evening Wrap Dress

DvF Leopard Print Wrap Dress

DvF Maternity Wrap Dress

Perfect for all occasions, the DvF wrap dress can go from work to dinner to a night out! Slip into one and you immediately feel very feminine, chic and stylish. And the best part about Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress designs is that they are still wearable as women get older. The dress, just as is the Designer, is a true style icon!