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In This Issue: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you like fashion history and celebrity fashion? Then here's a fun one for you: Paul Poiret [pwah-rey] was a French designer of the early 1900's who was instrumental in changing women's fashions from the strict corsets of the 19th Century to more comfortable, free-flowing styles. Women around the world adored him. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has decided to remember Monsieur Poiret with a lavish exhibit that runs now through August 5th. They opened the exhibit with the Annual Costume Institute gala this past Monday, which was attended by tons of celebrities and fashion insiders. You can read all about the party on Style.com: http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/050807MET?mbid=sn You can learn more about the exhibit at this link, if you're planning a trip to the Big Apple this summer:
Until now, that is. I've updated the materials extensively, adding plenty of resources, and I think you'll enjoy it. Everything should be ready next week, so keep an eye out for that email. So what's on tap for today's article? Great gifts to give (and get!) on Mother's Day. Enjoy!
Diana ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Become an Image Consultant
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fashionable Mother's Day Gifts Three a.m. feedings. Temper tantrums while shopping. Last-minute costumes. Raging hormones. After school activities. The parental ATM. Given everything moms go through on an average day, perhaps a little "special something" would be appropriate for the mothers in your life this Mother's Day. Instead of opting for the "same old things" like candy or flowers, use the holiday to give great, rejuvenating gifts so your mom can continue to give her best. Don't think of it as an extravagance; consider it a reward for a hard job well done. Here are some ideas: 1. A Spa Day How about a gift certificate for a facial, massage, manicure, or pedicure? It's probably something she wouldn't buy for herself and would be a welcome, relaxing treat. 2. A New 'Do Want to give her a new look without spending a lot? Pay for a new hairstyle that maximizes her best features. You can start your search here: http://hairstyles.hairboutique.com/ 3. Makeup Lessons Need professional help? Let a makeup artist teach your mother how to highlight and contour so she can put her best face forward every day. Available at better salons worldwide. 4. An Image Consultation Get a pro to help your mom create a wardrobe that will take her anywhere she wants to go. 5. New Clothes Here's an easy way to add to your mom's wardrobe: give a gift certificate to her favorite apparel store or mail order catalog. http://www.giftcertificates.com 6. New Accessories Add to your mother's accessories wardrobe with a beautiful silk scarf, a new handbag, or an array of hosiery. 7. Jewelry Whoever said, "The best things come in small packages," must have loved jewelry. Why not get your mom something in a small box or buy a gift certificate so she can choose her own? 8. Perfume Indulge in a decadent fragrance that will make mom think of you every time she wears it. 9. Tickets Airplane tickets, theatre tickets, opening game tickets - give your mom a ticket to her favorite place or pastime and watch her smile from ear to ear. 10. A Good Book When was the last time mom curled up with a good book, preferably something substantive, from one of your favorite authors (ah-hem!)? Perhaps she might enjoy one of these: http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com/Products.html Come to think if it, what woman WOULDN'T want any of these things, whether she's a mother or not? Taking time to recharge your batteries isn't a luxury - it's a necessity. Just as your house, car, and office all function more effectively after a sprucing up, so too will your mom have a better outlook once she gets a little R & R. And if YOU'RE a mom in need of a little R&R, print out this list and put it on your fridge so your husband and kids can see it. It just may give them a few ideas of what you'd like this year. After all, you work hard - you deserve it! Happy Mother's Day! ************** Until next time,
Diana Pemberton-Sikes
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