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Mothers Day Gift Guide

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We are declaring Mothers' Day a talc-and- chintzy- ornament-free zone! Check out FashioNZ.co.nz's fashionable gift ideas and give Mum a GLAM day

Napoleon products are fun-loving luxury at a totally affordable price - the perfect way to spoil your mum and make her feel gorgeous on Mothers' Day. The Napoleon Perdis Mother's Day Pack, at RRP $79, includes: Blush Patrol - a pressed blush and bronzer compact with a three-hue swirl, which can be used wet or dry; DeVine Goddess Lipgloss in Marilyn - a lush gloss in a soft silver/coral shadel; and Peep Show Mascara - Madame Curl Curl - The ultimate eye-opener that delivers a lash curl that lasts throughout the day. These three products are excellent additions to Mum's makeup bag and there is no need to worry about the colours being suitable, as both the gloss and blush are neutral enough to work on any complexion.

If Mum doesn't have straighteners yet than your gift could change her life! Make sure she knows how to use them, and throw in a bit of glamour by choosing VS Sassoon's Limited Edition Swarovski Seriously Straight Hair Slimline Straightener Set - she'll get a vented hairbrush as part of the set, too. Beyond their glamourous Swarovski crystal "outfit," the straighteners have ceramic plates, reach up to 200 degrees and heat in 30 seconds. RRP $129.95, available for a limited time from electrical stores nationwide, including Harvey Norman.

Olga Berg oversized metallic silver clutch from Neelear Nomad: the oversized clutch is one quick way to say 'I am fashionable' this winter and even better, if you choose this silver one the fact that it's metallic will take it right through to next Spring with complete credibility. You don't even have to leave the house - buy it online at Neelear Nomad for $99, and if you need them to they'll gift wrap and deliver the gift to Mum's door. P.S: You can also enter here to be in to win a Shektel Heart & Key Pendant from Dyrberg Kern, valued at $345.

We love how Liberty does warmth with a fashionable edge. Designed and made in New Zealand the brand uses New Zealand merino, bamboo-cotton blends, Egyptian cotton and luxurious merino-silk and cotton. Check the pretty neckline and flattering little sleeve tucks on this baby, the Indulgence Scoop Short Sleeve...available at leading department and lingerie stores nationwide, RRP$79.95.

If she's a stylie Mum she'll need a little vest this season, like this one from Petrena Miller's new @emgirl label. Style A63, RR$255.

P.S: in honour of Mothers' Day there's an @emgirl coat worth more than $400 to win - enter the draw here.

Give Mum something really beautiful that will endure - and help Kiwi families facing childhood cancer at the same time. Accessories designer Kat Gee has joined forces with the Child Cancer Foundation to produce a limited edition, handcrafted Kagi Braveheart necklace. It features a faceted heart made of onyx, a healing gemstone said to give the wearer strength and courage - threaded on a strand of luxurious freshwater pearls. The striking necklace is available for $350 from www.kagistyle.com, Trelise Cooper stores or by calling 09 373 3670.

Ok, it's not as glam as a lipstick, but Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream lipcare stick WILL soothe dry change-of-season lips like no other product - and you won't risk buying the wrong colour! Its sister product Eight Hour Cream is so good, a tube is sold every two minutes in the UK alone. Has an SPF15, too. RRP$34

Buying for a Mum-to-be? The perfect pressie would be the Charlotte Devereux for EGG Lace Bra, French Knickers and gorgeous kimono-style Boudoir Pyjamas - yes, she deserves THE LOT. Lace Bra (RRP$49.90), French Knickers (RRP$29.90) Boudoir Set (RRP$99.90), available in sizes 12B-16F (bra) and S/M/L (knickers and pyjamas), in EGG stores nationwide and online.

Oh yes PLEASE! Boh Runga's collaboration with the New Zealand Mint, the 'Birdland' range of jewellery inspired by New Zealand's native birds, has been refreshed with a special edition diamond-studded lovebird pendant. Each of the exclusive collection of 500 pendants has two diamonds and carries a tag depicting its unique identification number. A portion of the retail pricec goes to the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, of which Boh is a patron. $299.00, with ten per cent going to the centre. Available online from NZ Girl at www.nzgirl.co.nz and through Redcurrent stores throughout New Zealand.