Los Angeles Times

Just for you, Mom

- By Amy Preiser

Mothers will tell you the best gifts are heartfelt cards from their children. But who wouldn’t appreciate a thoughtful gift along with that card? As for choosing the right gift — you know what they say, mother knows best.

So here we've focused on a selection of style-driven pieces designed and created by moms. It’s a two-fer: You can choose a gift for your wife, mother, sister or friend and support a mother-powered business on the holiday meant to celebrate them.

The most classic way to say “I love you/thank you/sorry for everything between 11 to 18 years old” is jewelry. So consider the detailed birdcage earrings from the New York-based mother-daughter team behind Of Rare Origin. Those who are jewelry-minded but on a budget can also look at L.A. jeweler and designer Maya Brenner’s new line of wildly chic note cards from Paper Chase Press.

Or go for a more hands-on approach with a gift certificat­e to Amy Rae Aesthetics. Rae, the L.A. facialist (and mother of three), is known for her work that illuminate­s while eliminatin­g the need for any sort of Instagram filter.

Looking for further accessorie­s for pampering? Try Julep’s universall­y flattering It’s Balm lip balms, Stark Frontier’s luxury-in-a-bottle body oil and Bonpoint’s hyper-moisturizi­ng hand cream.

If actual clothing is her thing, consider iconic statement pieces including the fringe-front sweater (Rachel Roy), the perfect denim jacket (the Great’s Emily Current and Meritt Elliott) or a high-style fanny pack from Clare V. These are luxe yet practical gifts from some of L.A’.s most fashionabl­e moms.

 ?? shopburu.com pippasmall.com kkotlosang­eles.com ?? PANT AND TEE Hatch Ipek Cross Front Pant, $188, and the Long Sleeve Tee, $98, at BURU, (917) 8532878, shopburu.com
“TEER” RING Pippa Small Turquoise Mountain Gold Vermeil and Lapis “Teer” Ring, $240, at Pippa Small Jewellery in Brentwood Country Mart,...
shopburu.com pippasmall.com kkotlosang­eles.com PANT AND TEE Hatch Ipek Cross Front Pant, $188, and the Long Sleeve Tee, $98, at BURU, (917) 8532878, shopburu.com “TEER” RING Pippa Small Turquoise Mountain Gold Vermeil and Lapis “Teer” Ring, $240, at Pippa Small Jewellery in Brentwood Country Mart,...
 ?? Kate Lacey lemlem.com ?? STYLISH SCARF Lemlelm Wubit Scarf, $225, (800) 515-2779, lemlem.com
Kate Lacey lemlem.com STYLISH SCARF Lemlelm Wubit Scarf, $225, (800) 515-2779, lemlem.com
 ?? bonpoint.com ?? HAND CREAM Bonpoint Hand Cream, $50, Bonpoint Beverly Hills, (310) 278-1161, bon point.com
bonpoint.com HAND CREAM Bonpoint Hand Cream, $50, Bonpoint Beverly Hills, (310) 278-1161, bon point.com
 ?? starkfront­ier.com ?? STARK OIL Stark Daily Body Oil, $34, (323) 666-3335, starkfront­ier .com
starkfront­ier.com STARK OIL Stark Daily Body Oil, $34, (323) 666-3335, starkfront­ier .com
 ?? julep.com ?? BALM Julep It’s Balm, $20, (206) 985-0088, julep.com
julep.com BALM Julep It’s Balm, $20, (206) 985-0088, julep.com
 ?? ofrareorig­in.com ?? CAGE EARRINGS Of Rare Origin Lovebirds Earrings in coral/pink/ black, $1,850, (212) 717-9368, ofrareorig­in.com
ofrareorig­in.com CAGE EARRINGS Of Rare Origin Lovebirds Earrings in coral/pink/ black, $1,850, (212) 717-9368, ofrareorig­in.com
 ?? rachelroy.com ?? RACHEL RACHEL ROY Fringe Front Sweater, $99, (888) 750-0191, rachelroy.com
rachelroy.com RACHEL RACHEL ROY Fringe Front Sweater, $99, (888) 750-0191, rachelroy.com
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