Mothering Sunday is on 19 March, and we’ve rounded up the area’s most fashionable gifts for the number one woman in your life
Stylish gifts for Mum
THE FRAGRANCE
Perfume can be a tricky gift to get right (unless you’ve been buying her the same scent for years). But you can’t go wrong with this elegant unisex fragrance from cult Scandi brand Byredo. It captures the exotic scent of the ghost flower, which hails from the Mojave Desert. Because mothers are the rarest of blooms.
Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum, £130, Byredo, available from Space NK; 40 Hans Crescent, SW1X 0LZ
THE HANDBAG
This ladylike statement handbag from Guess ticks all the right boxes and won’t break the bank (but looks totally designer).
Corina croc-print mini handbag, £125, Guess; 60 Brompton Road, SW3 1BW
THE COAT
Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. Yet somehow, when colourful blooms are plastered over a statement trench coat, it’s a knockout look. This sturdy yet lightweight coat will also keep Mother nice and dry when fending off those pesky spring showers.
Moiraa floral double-breasted trench coat, £325, Ted Baker; 75 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB
THE SWEATSHIRT
Proof that sweatshirts needn’t be sloppy or boring is this quirky Italian-made number from AlphaTauri. Throw on over leggings or jeans for a failsafe smart-casual look.
Sweatshirt with artwork-print, £180, AlphaTauri; 171-175 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
THE SHOES
What can we say about these quintessentially Burberry leather boots – complete with a trademark check pattern and equestrian-inspired buckles – other than ‘obsessed’?
House check and leather ankle boots, £690, Burberry; 1 Sloane Street, SW1X 9LA
THE EARRINGS
There’s nothing like a pair of esoteric hoops to instantly add oomph to an otherwise humdrum outfit. These jumbo gold and faux pearl earrings will do just the trick.
XL link hoop earrings, £280, Paco Rabanne, available from Harvey Nichols; 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ
THE SUNGLASSES
Channel your inner Jackie O in these limited-edition frames from Cutler And Gross. The oversized shape is inspired by New York City style in the 1960s and 1970s. The school run never looked so fabulous.
1388 limited-edition square sunglasses, £395, Cutler And Gross; 16 Knightsbridge Green, SW1X 7QN
THE BLOUSE
This folky paisley blouse is eminently flattering and provides ample coverage, but the peek-a-boo keyhole detail saves it from being too sensible. Perfect paired with skinny jeans or a black patent skirt.
Printed blouse, £195, The Kooples; 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
