Make Mom Feel Young And Hip
While you can never go wrong with flowers, sometimes it's nice to think outside the box when it comes to Mother's Day gifts.
So The Early Show style maven Christy Ferer has the following fun gift suggestions to keep mom feeling young and hip.
Fashion and Accessories:
Tunics:
Printed silk chiffon tunic with jeweled and embroidered neckline, shoulders, sleeves and side slits by Adrienne Landau. The print resembles snakeskin and comes in fuchsia or turquoise. Sizes S-XL. V-neck measures 7 " drop. It falls around mid thigh. Made in India. Price: $595. Visit: www.adriennelandau.com Available at www.Vivre.com.
A colorful cotton tunic by Liz Claiborne has side slits and is embellished with sequins and beading at the neckline and sleeves. Price: $69. Visit: www.lizclaiborne.com.
Metallic Bags:
Burberry Metallic Pouch in a triangular shape and cracked leather has a zip-top closure and logo patch. Price: $150, at select departments and Burberry stores nationwide.
Bag Charms:
Fragments Bag Charms by artist John Wind. His signature collection includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and belts. Ranging in price from $65-$173. Visit: www.fragments.com.
Chrome Heart Jewelry:
Chrome Hearts' chunky gothic-inspired silver jewelry is a favorite of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and customers of the long-established L.A. design house like Cher and Angelina Jolie. Prices: Sweatband, $190; Fleur Key Ring, $310; Tooth Brush Cap, $235; Fleur Necklace, $235; Dog Tag Cross Bracelet, $485. Visit: www.chromehearts.com for store locations.
La Leash:
"Leash it or lose it!" These stylish leash necklaces keep daily necessities such as cell phones, keys, iPods, IDs in reach. Simply hook accessory and or accessory holder to leash necklace. Attachable accessories include La Pochettes (holders for IDs, business and credits cards, etc.), iPod holders, and more. From the same designers of the LaLoop necklaces, which hold eyeglasses. Price: $80 and up. Visit: www.laleash.com.
Art and Entertainment:
Canvas Art:
Turn any photo into a work of art on canvas. Starting with an original photo or digital picture, artists manipulate the file to balance and enhance color, bring out nuances and add brush strokes by hand. The result is a picture with the look and feel of a traditional painting. Price starts at $59 and up. Visit: www.canvasondemand.com. Note: Cut off date for Mother's Day orders is May 4.
Virtual Vacation DVD:
WAVES: Virtual Vacations for relaxation
If you can't afford to take Mom on vacation, try this DVD. Choose from titles like "The Best Caribbean Beaches," and "Hawaiian Dream." Price: $19.98. Visit: www.amazon.com.
Fitness:
Footjoy Golf Shoes:
MyJoys combine traditional DryJoys styling with the flexibility of choosing the base, saddle, and personalization options to match your tastes. Price: $140. Visit: www.footjoy.com
Happy Mother's Day Golf Balls:
To keep her eye on the ball, give her Titleist DT Solo personalized golf balls. Available at your local Titleist pro shop. Price: $28 per dozen
Bicycle:
Hit the street for a low-impact workout or glide around on errands with the kickbike. The two-wheeler is a cross between a bicycle and scooter, and comes in four models: The Sport Classic, $329, for recreational riders and runners; the X Country, $389, designed for off-roading; the City Cruiser, $289, for the urban rider; or the Millennium Racer, $349, for the serious athlete. Visit: www.kickbikeamerica.com.