It's almost time... my Mother’s Day Gift Guide Part 3

Whether you’re celebrating your own much-loved mum, a mother figure, a mum-to-be or even if you’re a mama yourself, Mother’s Day is a day to say – and give – thanks. For those who celebrate it’s the perfect time to treat her to something a little special, especially as mums are notoriously remiss when it comes to honouring themselves at any time of year.
Read on for the third instalment of gifting ideas that caught my eye, many of which also serve as a massive hint to my own whānau of what I’d like to wake up to this Sunday! But get in quick, the clock is ticking…

An always-appreciated MECCA gift card

Because quite honestly, who doesn’t love a MECCA spending spree? So give her the gift of choice with a MECCA Gift Card – one gift that will never get left in a drawer for years to come! And the gift of a MECCA gift card is more than beauty, it’s time for herself, the freedom to pick exactly what she desires, and the opportunity to indulge in self-care with thousands of products and services at her fingertips.

One of BOOST LAB’s thoughtful Mother’s Day bundles

BOOST LAB has created a number of limited edition bundles expressly for Mother’s Day, which give the gift of affordable, effective skincare. My pick of the bunch is the Limited Edition Glow and Go Gift Set ($103.84, worth $129.80), which features four daily essentials to brighten, hydrate and firm. Designed to work together to give your skin a quick, fuss-free glow every morning, it includes the much-loved Aussie brand’s Brightening Serum, Daily Firming Moisturiser, Bio-Active Eye Reset Serum and Hydro Boost Serum, packed in a BOOST LAB cosmetic bag.

A super chic scarf from Dark Hampton 

The accessory lover will beyond appreciate the gift of one of Aotearoa-based Dark Hampton’s gorgeous scarves, which are destined to brighten even the greyest of winter days. The newest collection is full of hero scarves that are very easy to love, including the oversized wool blanket scarf, The Ferguson; the lightweight Clements wool scarf; and the rich, deep navy Stratford. For those looking for a bolder statement in colour and print, The Hunter sports a chic herringbone pattern, while the Carrie Broomhall Silk Scarf, available in three designs, is a vibrant collab with mixed media artist Carrie Broomhall, renowned for her unabashedly joyful creations.

MECCA COSMETICA’s OG Lip De-Luscious with SPF20

For the mum with the handbag that has all the essentials, this richly conditioning balm from Mecca Cosmetica effortlessly hydrates and conditions and IMHO, one is never enough. An all-time favourite, the Original Lip De-Luscious with SPF 20 hydrates and conditions lips with a botanical-rich, lip-loving formula, and is always great to have on hand. Formulated with shea butter, hyaluronic filling spheres for a subtle plump, pomegranate seed oil and vitamin E, this balm nourishes, softens and repairs dry lips with added UV SPF 20 protection.

A beautiful new Deadly Ponies creation

The latest drop from Aotearoa’s own Deadly Ponies is filled with highly covetable things, with my personal favourite being the Mr Midimese in Espresso Croc. The smaller iteration of the coveted Mr Maximese, this dream shoulder bag features a slouchy exterior, zip closure, adjustable strap, and a signature brass buckle. Inside, Mr Midimese offers two internal slip pockets, one zip pocket, and an internal key clip for added practicality. Love!