My Mom Vouched That These Mother's Day Gifts Will Be a Hit
With Mother's Day right around the corner (May 13, people—mark your calendars), we're already putting some thought into crafting the perfect gift for her. Our moms have done so much for us, so when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day, it's all but impossible to land on a gift idea that encapsulates why we love her so much. This year, we're taking the guessing out of it and going straight to the source.
I had my own mother weigh in on the items I thought she'd love. At times too candid, she gave me her honest feedback on the gift ideas I was sure she'd fall in love with, like a classic pajama set ("I'd never wear that!") or a pair of slingback pumps ("Oh, you know I'm not a heels type of person"). My mom, like I'm sure many moms out there, has pretty specific tastes. We landed on some real winners, too. She likes very clean, polished basics (Everlane's were a hit), and as a yoga teacher, I knew she'd love anything related to the practice (Outdoor Voices nailed it with its colorful leggings).
I bonded with my mom while introducing some of my favorite brands to her. It was beyond helpful to hear her unfiltered thoughts, so I had to share her insights. The following gifts were ultimately a hit with my mom, so there's a high chance they'll be a hit with yours too.
She admitted to never having heard of Diptyque, which made me laugh a little because I consider it to be the holy grail of candle brands. But the candles spoke to her interior décor sensibilities: "I like that they're fresh- and clean-looking. These make me want to put music on and light them when friends come over for a dinner party or when I'm entertaining."
"I use body oil every time I shower for a hydrated glow, so I'd definitely use this! I love that this has an earthy rose smell to it, and the fact that it's vegan and organic is really important to me. I only put organic products on my body."
"You know I love my Converse, I have three pairs, and I wear them almost every day. I like that this pair is rendered in white leather. It's sporty, but it's better than my canvas pairs because it seems a bit dressier and still goes with everything."Available in UK sizes 3 to 9.
This convertible backpack/crossbody bag was a necessary hit for my mom who lives in New York and takes the train to work every day. "I'm always carrying a million bags with me wherever I go. Right now it averages to about three bags per day (!): One to carry my lunch, one with extra clothes in case I go to a yoga class or an event after work, and a smaller bag that's just my purse." We both decided this would make her life 100% easier.
"This yoga mat is so cool that it's reversible because, as someone who practices frequently, I often get tired of the same texture. Sometimes you just want a different practice, and this one offers both depending on what type of class you go to. I would use the smooth side for Yin yoga and the rough side for Vinyasa yoga."
She hesitated when I showed her this face mist. "I don't put anything on my face as a general rule," but ultimately conceded that since it passed her all-natural beauty test, "wait, rose and coconut? This sounds like something I would actually use!"
This skincare set she prefaced once again by letting me know how selective she is about her skincare. But after explaining to her that Tata Harper is one of the nicest all-natural skincare lines right now, she admitted that if it passes her test of all-natural and organic, she would be more than happy to use it.
Now you have a solid idea of which gifts are sure to win over your mom this Mother's Day.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a numberBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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