Mother's Day gift Ideas!

Whether you want to gift your own mom, or a friend or a sister or even an aunt, here are some really great ideas on what to buy for them..

Step one is to differentiate what 'category' she comes into, and then come the fun part - SHOPPING!

new mom

Gold ballet flats, a travel case for baby, and an updated, stylish fanny pack will come in handy for new moms and moms-to-be. Throw in lux bubble bath and a massage tool, and she'll be able to create herself an at-home oasis. 

Pictured:

• DwellStudio Transportation Theme Travel Case ($36 at Petit Tresor) 

• Mia Bossi Tobey Fanny Pack ($210 at Petit Tresor) 

• Philosophy Fresh Peaches with Cream Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath ($16 at Nordstrom) 

• Tory Burch Lurex and Straw Ballerina Flats ($235 at Net-A-Porter) 

• Footsie Foto Massager by Earth Therapeutics ($8 at Smallflower)

boho chic

The eco-conscious mom will appreciate green finds like these compact, natural bath salts, and shopping tote. But make no mistake, she's still stylish, so don't forget a set of cute bangles and this season's "it" maxi dress. 

Pictured:

• Physicians Formula Wear Bamboo Compact ($6.95 at Drugstore.com) 

• Natural Bath Salt ($22 at Ulta) 

• Proenza Schouler Large Shopping Tote ($725 at Kirna Zabete) 

• Tibi Ipanema Printed Silk Maxi Dress ($247.50 at TheOutnet) 

• Hive & Honey Bangle Bracelets ($32 at Piperlime)

beauty maven

What do you get for the girl who has practically every beauty product out there? More beauty products! She can never have enough. How about a customized makeup palette, a travel manicure set, a lush lipstick, a new fragrance and a purse to carry 'em all? 

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• Ladies' Manicure Set ($150 at Horchow) 

• mark Snap To It Mega Custom Color Palette ($8 at Avon) 

• Clinique Different Lipstick ($14.50 at Clinique) 

• Clean Summer Escape ($49 at Sephora) 

• Dooney & Bourke Medium-Framed Compartment Bag ($545 at Dooney & Bourke)

power player

Briefcases and Blackberry pouches tend to be so plain. For the business mom, consider touches of color with a preppy twist. We love these boat shoes for the weekend, too. 

Pictured:

• River Island Red Snake Briefcase ($59.17 at ASOS) 

• Kate Spade Blackberry Pouch ($25 at Kate Spade) 

• Too Faced Glamour To Go 2 Pocket Palette ($19.50 at Sephora) 

• Brenda Boat Shoe ($138 at Johnston & Murphy) 

• Burberry Ladies' Haymarket Rectangle Watch ($375 at Lord & Taylor)

diy doll

The crafty mom appreciates artsy finds with a twist. She loves accessories and clothing with color and quirk, not to mention pointers on how to DIY her own style. 

Pictured:

• Owl Washed Handbag ($28.99 at Tilly's) 

• Electric Kool-Aid Necklace by Lizzie Fortunato Jewels ($405 at Charm & Chain) 

• Repetto BB Suede Flats in Yellow ($265 at Zoe) 

• Rust Horn Button Tapered Trousers ($40 at Topshop) 

• Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing ($11.21 at Barnes & Noble)

super shopper

A light jacket, comfy flats, a huge tote and a coin purse are all a super-shopping momma needs to get her through the weekend. Throw in a nice collection of fragrances for a well-deserved treat. 

Pictured:

• Safari Chic 7 Assorted Body Mists ($12.99 at Ulta) 

• Ahoy Boat Moc ($16.99 at Payless) 

• Small Coin Purse ($58 at Dooney & Bourke) 

• Marni Shopping Bag ($245 at Marni) 

• Denim Western Style Jacket ($85 at Topshop)

trendy techie

If it's updated, the trendy, techie mom will love it! A custom compact, a funky hair dryer, a bold watch and a bag with a psychedelic pattern will win her over. She's daring, isn't she? 

Pictured:

• U-Pick Refillable Compact ($6 at Prescriptives) 

• Conair Infiniti Pro Dryer ($34.99 at Ulta) 

• Marc by Marc Jacobs Mochachino Multicolor Printed Pretty Tote ($195 at Stylebop) 

• Kate Spade iPhone 4 Hard Cover ($40 at Kate Spade) 

• Michael Kors Silicone Watch ($160 at Michael Kors)

vintage vixen

From the '20s to the '70s, the mom who likes old-school style will want to wishlist flea-market-esque finds like a gold locket and aviator shades. A distressed leather bag, red lips and a classic scent will complete her vintage-y look. 

Pictured:

• Lolita Lempicka Foaming Shower Gel ($32 at Bluefly) 

• Carrera Eyewear 'Endurance' Aviator Sunglasses ($130 at Nordstrom) 

• Mischa Barton Large Vintage Doctor Bag ($67.26 at ASOS) 

• Ben-Amun Long Pocketwatch Locket Necklace ($130 at Max & Chloe) 

• Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in Red Alert ($5.99 at Ulta)

fab fashionista

The fashion maven can never get enough of designer pumps, purses and shades. Add a pair of lux earrings and an addition to her beauty bar, and all she'll need is a new dress for a special occasion. (She'll buy that herself.) 

Pictured:

• Kate Spade Aimee Sunglasses ($178 at Kate Spade) 

• Glam Goddess Indulgent Body Cream ($20 at Victoria's Secret) 

• Marc by Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag ($419 at MyTheresa) 

• Christian Louboutin Souffre Patent Leather 'Decollete 100' Pumps ($476 at Bluefly) 

• Linear Scale Earrings in Mint Stingray ($170 at Charm & Chain)

fitness guru

Yoga mats, duffel bags and sneakers might already be in the fitness guru's repertoire, but they're likely not as fashionable as these finds. 

Pictured:

• Puma Speeder RP Sneaker ($59.95 at DSW) 

• Adicolor Holdall Bag ($56 at Adidas) 

• Pillayo Braid Headband ($12 at Athleta) 

• EKO Mat by Manduka ($63 at Go Green Yoga Mats) 

• Sigg Bottle in Taj Mahal Violet ($24.99 at MySigg.com)

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