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Mother’s Day Gift Guide Santana Row

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and that means it is time to find the perfect gift for Mom! Thankfully, Santana Row has a large selection of shops with a wide variety of gift ideas at every price point imaginable! Love that!

I have highlighted four stores at Santana Row which I feel have amazing gift ideas on store shelves right now, as we speak! In addition to these stores, make sure you stop by C Wonder, Beau Bijou and Anne Fontaine for fabulous gift ideas!

For the hard working Mother who needs a relaxing book and spa day: Anthropologie

From Top: Soap / Towels, Bath Salt, Candle / Candle, Books / Cuffs / Books one, two

Anthropologie has a large selection of gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day! In addition to clothing, which is what you see from the front door and window displays, Anthropologie is filled with candles, spa soaps, spa bath items, luxurious towels and conversation starting books! Everything Mom needs to relax is here; plus the pricing is moderate. Love that!

My gift choices can be found in-store at Anthropologie Santana Row or online here. For store information please call 1-408-249-0436

For the Glamorous Mom: Gucci

From Top: Bracelet, Earrings, Ring / Crossbody Bag / Clutches / Shoulder Bag (in-store only. Similar here and here) / Satchel (Similar here) / Fragrances: Glorious Mandarin, Gorgeous Gardenia and Gracious Tuberose

If your Mom demands nothing but the best, look no further than Gucci! As you enter Santana Row from Stevens Creek Blvd., Gucci glistens on the right corner and calls out your Mother’s name every time she passes the storefront. This Mother’s Day, indulge Mom with a fabulous handbag, luxurious perfume or timeless jewels from the most luxurious shop on the Row. She will love you forever. Promise 😉

For more information about my gift ideas at Gucci Santana Row, please visit gucci.com or call the store directly at 1-408-557-9926

For the Fashion-Forward Mom on your list: BCBG

From top: Clutches / Bracelets / Tote, Clutch, Shoes / Perfume / Necklace

Is your Mom the most fashionable Mom on the block? I knew she was! Look no further than BCBG for hot-off-the-runway styles at moderate price points. Mom will love BCBG’s large selection of clutches and the perfume is a-ma-zing! She will also fall in love with their bracelets. Be sure to check out their shoes too. BCBG has the best of-the-moment shoe selection for spring and summer 2014.

My Mother’s Day picks can be found online at bcbg.com and in-store at BCBG MaxAzria Santana Row. For store information please call 1-408-244-1339

For the Jewelry Loving Mom on your list: Flying Lizard

What Mother doesn’t love receiving jewelry for Mother’s Day! Your Mother will be in Heaven when you gift her a beautiful necklace, pair of earrings and/or bracelet from Flying Lizard. The store is filled with beautiful pieces which also happen to be celebrity favorites! Another fabulous reason to shop at Flying Lizard Santana Row for Mother’s Day is the prices! They are moderate to extremely affordable! Love that!

Everything pictured is in-store only. For more information about Flying Lizard, please contact the store at 1-408-244-8950

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There you have it! A few fabulous gift ideas for Mother’s Day at Santana Row. While you are shopping for Mom, make sure you treat yourself to a fabulous meal at one of my favorite restaurants on the Row! Veggie Grill, Sino and Pizza Antigua are my favorite lunch spots at Santana Row. After you are done shopping, stop in at Cocola for a fabulous dessert paired with coffee, hot cocoa or tea! To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com. Happy shopping, Happy Mother’s Day, and stay fabulous 😉

*This post was sponsored by Santana Row. All opinions are my own.

Denim trends for spring and summer 2014

One of the biggest debates every season centers around the current styles of denim and denim washes. Denim over the past few seasons has been skinny, retro and has been offered in more styles than just pants. For the spring and summer 2014 seasons, denim is maturing past the skinny jean and pulling in retro or vintage influences from the 1980’s, 1990’s and modern 2000’s.

Denim pants: The denim pant for spring and summer 2014 is being offered in three distinct styles. The skinny jean is continuing, but quickly becoming overshadowed by the boyfriend jean; which has been gaining in popularity over the past few years. The boyfriend jean has officially overtaken the skinny jean as the “IT” denim style of the season. This means everyone who was afraid to wear skinny jeans can fret no longer. The boyfriend jean is forgiving, relaxed and easy to wear with almost any figure.

The third denim pant style which is gaining popularity is often referred to as the “Mom” jean. These are the jeans our dear Mother’s wore in the 1980’s; and unfortunately many kept wearing them in the 1990’s. The “Mom” jean offers a high waist and loose fit which is neither boyfriend jean nor skinny jean. The loose fit is comfortable, but not always flattering.

Denim washes: The wash of one’s jeans can instantly set the piece apart from denim “win” versus denim “failure.” The denim wash for the spring and summer 2014 seasons is medium, light, white or muted. In addition to regular denim washes, we are starting to see variations of the vintage acid wash with a less splotchy finish.

Over the past few seasons we have seen denim or chambray shirts, denim jackets, denim dresses and the like. For the spring 2014 and summer 2014 seasons the denim trend has calmed down. Chambray or denim shirts have moved aside for crisp cotton shirts and the denim dress has moved into storage. For spring and summer 2014, the only denim at the front of your closet should be pants, shorts, skirts (short) and jackets.

Colored denim has been a huge trend over the past few years. For the spring and summer 2014 seasons, colored denim is still around but not very important. Look more for muted blues, blue variations and white.

Printed denim has also been a huge trend over the past few years. This trend is also continuing into spring and summer 2014, but has lost its’ dominant edge. You can keep printed denim pants in your wardrobe rotation but it is not something you want to invest in for the long term.

Destroyed denim is another trend we have watched explode over the past few seasons. This trend is still in place but has been starting to fade. If you have destroyed denim from a past season you can still wear it this season, but do not invest in a new destroyed piece. The trend is about to end.

Cropped jeans are also popping up for the spring and summer 2014 seasons. This denim style enjoyed popularity is the late 1990’s through the early 2000’s. The style is back for 2014 and offers a cool alternative to ankle length jeans on a warm spring day. Look for light washes and white.

What is your favorite denim trend this season?

Shop the denim trend for spring and summer 2014:

Dolce & Gabbana Perfection Veil Pressed Powder review

Pictured: Compact: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder“

Dolce & Gabbana has added a new finishing powder to their collection; the “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder.” This fabulous new make-up addition is light, luxurious and the perfect way to finish off your face!

Unlike a foundation powder or bronzer, Dolce & Gabbana’s “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder” offers a light, translucent radiance to the face which is natural and does not clog pores. Love that! The “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder” sets your foundation and concealer with an invisible touch which lasts throughout the day.

I tested out Dolce & Gabbana’s “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder” on warm days, cool days and rainy days. With each type of weather and air conditions, the “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder” by Dolce & Gabbana held up without allowing my face to shine or my foundation to melt. Love it!

Dolce & Gabbana’s “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder” is also a nice, light powder to wear on days when you do not want to wear foundation; it controls shine and offers a fresh faced look.

The new “Perfection Veil Pressed Powder” by Dolce & Gabbana is priced at $60 and can be found online here and here.

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