5 May, 2017
Mother’s Day is almost here, and the last thing you want to do is frantically search for a last-minute gift (is that any way to say thanks to your mum?!). Because we know just how busy you Sassy girls are, we’ve handpicked some gifts your mums will appreciate this holiday. Make it a good one, girls!
5 May, 2017
There are a lot of ways to tell your mum how much you love her, but giving a gift that says, “We’re together, even when we’re not,” may be the sweetest present of all. Which is why you must check out these gorgeous necklaces from Kith & Kin. Created by Hong Kong mum Jennifer Seeto, these handcrafted pieces are elegant (check!), unique (double check!) and affordable (we’re yours!). It’s Personal (a series of initial necklaces), Wish Upon a Star (zodiac star map necklaces) and Spiritual necklaces (featuring seven Chakra designs) are priced at $700 for silver, $800 for gold & rose gold plated. For those of you who are already mums, check out the Mini Me sets (Mother & Daughter set of 2 necklaces), which are priced at $1,150 for silver and $1,350 for gold or rose gold or can be purchased individually from $550. Best of all, you can ship free to HK and other countries in Asia, Australia, North America and Europe – which means you’re covered no matter what, girls!
Available online from Kith & Kin
Got a jet-setting mum? Or one that just likes to be on trend? Tumi’s Voyageur Halle Leather Backpack is just the gift for her. Sleek, sophisticated and something she can easy take on trips or around town, this backpack will be something she will thrilled is in her wardrobe.
Available at Tumi, Pacific Place, Shop 142, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
Is your mum like most women out there – too busy to pamper herself? Then this is the gift she will appreciate unlike any other. Subscribe to a LookFantastic Beauty Box and every month your mum will receive a minimum of six hand-picked, must-have beauty products to make her look and feel her best – delivered right to her door! (Three-month subscription $420; six-month subscription $780).
Available from LookFantastic
These lovely designs pay homage to the city we love, which is why we think it’s a great Mother’s Day gift. What HK mum wouldn’t want to show her pride about the city she lives in? Featuring different takes on our beautiful skyline, this one represents a heartbeat that looks like our city!
Available from Simon Robin Products
Looking for a unique and super awesome gift the whole family will love? Get your mum this 3D Camera by Hoot. Transform normal videos into 3-dimensional creations that will transform family night movies into 3D amazement!
Available online via GearBest
If your mum needs a little extra help with her wardrobe this season, get her something crisp and lightweight like this Ted Baker Amella short-sleeved shirt. Softly structured in a cotton-rich fabric, this effortlessly feminine piece has ruffled sleeves and intricately striped finish. That’s a look any mum can rock!
Available from Ted Baker stores across Hong Kong
Mum will easily be able to spruce up any outfit with a fabulous pair of earrings, and these gorgeous aqua, calci, onyx and black diamond beauties by Poppy & Maria will kick her outfit into high gear. Versatile enough to go with just about anything, we think they’re special enough for mum and we know she’ll think so, too!
Available from Poppy & Maria
A twist on the classic Chuck Taylor, these mesh alternatives are just the thing for summer. Your Mum will look and feel great as she skips around town in these this summer. Available in a variety of colours, these go well with just about anything. That’s a gift your mum will appreciate!
Available at Converse stores across Hong Kong
What to give the mum who has everything? Well, something to put it on, of course! These ceramic and cork coasters are original designs by Hong Kong-based artist, Céline Chou. Chou’s silk scarves, paintings and cushions are also great gifts.
Available from Tevy
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If you’re on a tighter budget but don’t want your gift to reflect that, get your mum one of the Ringly Smart rings or bracelets. We love this “First Date” Rose Gold and Moonstone one because it’s sophisticated, elegant and vibrant, and looks much more expensive than it really is. Your mum will love having something sparkly, too!
Available from Ringly
Look, this ring is not cheap. But then again, this new take on Bulgari’s classic B.zero ring shouldn’t be. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the B.zero 1 Legend four-band ring in pink gold is a new twist on a timeless piece. So if you think your mum is worth the extra money (as we all do!), why not partner with your siblings (and dad!) and get her a ring she will cherish forever?
Available from Bulgari
It’s pretty obvious why we think this sweatshirt is a great gift (hello, Sassy!). But it’s sweet pink colour, comfy material and all around Sassy good look is why we think your mum may like it this 14 May as well!
Available from Topshop, 59 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
American-born writer and editor Roxanne Dowell is a typical Sassy girl. At heart she's a rock-n-roller, in her soul she's a traveler, and overall she loves being around like-minded women. Her unconventional background includes being a tour publicist for Guns N'Roses and Aerosmith and traveling to 38 countries (so far!). Roxanne is now senior editor at Sassy, and she happily lives in Hong Kong with her husband, her two daughters, and her two dogs.
