Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we've put together some of our favorites from Chicago designers and stores.
Surprise Mom with a great new accessory perfectly matched to her style. From classic and elegant to bold and colorful, we have a great selection of jewelry, scarves, and handbags for you to choose from.
Maybe Mom needs a day of pampering. We have products that she'll love!
Lush Fresh Cosmetics
Deliciously fragrant and totally indulgent, Lush Fresh Cosmetics has introduced new products just in time for Mother's Day.
Their all-natural, pretty pink "Butterfly Ball" ($4.95) contains exotic oils including jasmine and ylang-ylang, plus 2 butterflies that appear as the bath bomb dissolves.
The beautiful "Thanks Mum" gift set ($48.95) will give Mom plenty of ways (and fragrances) to pamper herself.
The set contains the Butterfly Bath Bomb, a gorgeous Pop in the Bath Bubble Bar, Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter, Each Peach Massage Bar, Ring of Roses Buttercream, and Sultana Soap.
A perfect gift idea from the kids, the "Yummy Mummy" Gift Set ($17.95) contains the Ma Bar Bubble Bar, and best-selling "Honey I Washed The Kids" Soap, with "yummy" fragrances of honey, toffee and chocolate. The whole family will enjoy this gift!
Lush's products are kind to the environment too. Mother Earth would approve!
Lush Fresh Cosmetics (Lincoln Park)
859 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773.281.5874
www.lush.com
Lush Fresh Cosmetics is also sold at Macy's in Downtown Chicago
111 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312.781.1000
835 N. Michigan Ave. (Water Tower Place) Main Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
312.335.7700
Always A Girl's Girl
Girls of all ages will love these conversation-prompting tins ($12.95) from Wilmette-based Always A Girl's Girl.
Mom will enjoy getting to know her girlfriends in new, insightful ways.
The "Lucky Lucky Girl" Gift Set comes with a fun tee in brown (with blue lettering), and a set of 4 notecards ($38). It's just one of the many adorable gift sets available.
www.alwaysagirlsgirl.com
Heirloom Collection from Alexis Drake
With simplicity and timelessness, Chicago designer Alexis Drake creates beautifully hand-crafted classic necklaces, earrings and bracelets in 14k gold and sterling silver.
Her 36" triple tag necklace ($98) can be worn long or layered.
With or without additional charms, the tag-link charm bracelet ($126) is a perfect signature piece. Alexis also creates charms (breast cancer ribbon, heart, leaf, cross, and tag) that can be added.
www.alexisdrake.com
Swarovski Crystal Gift Sets from Objets d'Envy ($94)
Add a little sparkle to Mom's casual or formal attire with one of Kirsten Goede's stunning designs.
The silver set includes a lavaliere necklace in frost and silver chain; the Gold set includes toile earrings in gold. Both gift sets come with a crystal-encrusted 2" frame.
Rock Candy Collection
You can't miss Objets d'Envy's line of Swarovski Crystal necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
The signature bracelet sparkles in extraordinary colors, each crafted with 58 Swarovski crystals ($200). Each crystal catches the light and the eyes of admirers. The collection ranges in price from $30-$580.
www.odecollection.com
To place an order, call or email owner Kirsten Goede at 773.525.1047, or Kirsten@objetsdenvy.com.
Kirsten will also be at the SeeMore Shopping Event in the Loop (5/10 & 5/11) and the Mother's Day Market in Lakeview (5/12).
Juliet Jewelry
Unique hand-crafted jewelry from Chicago Designer Julie Schmidt combines simple shapes in sterling silver or 14K gold-filled for elegant everyday designs.
Julie's eye-catching signature circle necklace ($210) is balanced by a delicate chain, and her 16" three-ring necklace ($48) is a perfect symbol for mom, dad and child.
www.julietjewelry.com
Julie will also be at the SeeMore Shopping Event in the Loop (5/10 & 5/11).
Simple Treasure
Chicago Designer Maureen Fagan creates beautifully beaded and hand-forged sterling silver jewelry designs.
Give Mom a gorgeous showpiece with this cuff bracelet ($150), designed with a mix of pearls and amazonite stones. A perfect complement to this summer's trends.
www.simpletreasure.com
Maureen will also be at the SeeMore Shopping Event in the Loop (5/10 & 5/11)
K. Amato Designs
Chicago designer Kristen Amato creates attention-grabbing, affordable jewelry.
Striking a balance between classic and trendy, you won't go wrong with "The Grand" earrings ($38), a 1" medallion with a 1" faceted teardrop. Available in gold or silver, with smoke (shown), blue, red, emerald, chalcedony, or black teardrops.
"The Foster" necklace ($74) with a 28" gold-filled or sterling silver chain with stones and hoops is a perfect accesssory.
www.k-amato.com
Lucite Jewelry from
Language Boutique
Super-trendy, these Lucite pieces from Erica Pena at Language Boutique are fun and fashionable. Mom will love these lightweight earrings ($50), and chunky necklaces ($50-55), sold separately.
Language (Wicker Park)
1537 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773.772.5744
www.shoplanguage.com
Bold Jewelry from
Malabar Chicago
Complement Mom's summer wardrobe with one of these bold designs created by Brazilian designer Claudia Lobato ($110 - $190).
Malabar Chicago (Bucktown)
1880 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773.321.6685
www.malabarboutique.com
Cocktail Rings at Tula Boutique
Another popular trend this year, these Marcia Moran cocktail rings ($128-$530) are sure to make a dramatic statement.
Tula (Lakeview)
3738 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL
773.549.2876
www.tulaboutique.com
Jewelry from Tracey Mayer
If your mother loves bold, dramatic pieces, check out Tracey Mayer's line of 950 silver rings and other jewelry.
Either the Cirque Pearl Ring ($375) or the Carved Chinese Cinnabar Bead ($350) would be a luxurious addition to her jewelry wardrobe.
www.traceymayer.com
Metallic Accessories at ps:accessories
One of this year's hottest trends is Metallics. This blue-silver textured clutch by M. Flynn Accessories ($221) is a perfect accessory for both casual or dressy looks.
Wrap Mom in this incredibly elegant Elyse C. Bec silk scarf ($106) by Chicago designer Elysabeth Alfano. It will dress up any summer outfit.
ps:accessories (Gold Coast)
1127 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312.932.0077
www.ps-accessories.com
Travel Bag at Pump Shoes & Accessories
Perfect for trips to the beach, picnics in the park, or a weekend trip away, this large woven canvas tote bag from SR Squared ($120) will take her through the summer in style.
Pump Shoes & Accessories (Wicker Park)
1659 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
773.384.6750
www.pumpshoeschicago.com
SeeMore Shopping Contributing Writer – E. Engquist and J. Zenn.
We recommend checking with stores and designers for product availability. Suggested prices may change without notice. SeeMore Shopping strives for accuracy, but is not responsible for errors or omissions.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. SeeMoreShopping incurs all expenses associated with reviews. Publ. 05/07.
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