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PET CARRIERS - Although this is certainly a gift for the mom who has a small dog or cat, it can be a great way to travel with favorite animals first class, whether it's to the mall or on the plane ( www.sherpapet.com).
VEGGIE VOGS - Another great gift for the mom who wants to step out in style. From the funky shoe designer John Fluevog, comes "Veggie Vogs," comfort shoes that are animal-friendly, with recycled nylon lining and natural gum rubber souls ( www.fluevog.com). Here's another great "earth-friendly" fashion site for more Mother's Day gift ideas: www.btcelements.com.
FASHION DELIVERS - Put your money to good use (Mom will be thrilled you did this for her) and support disaster relief. Fashion Delivers and Kids in Distressed Situations are two organizations that are working together to assist people who have been affected by poverty and natural devastation. Last year, the two organizations raised more than $12 million worth of clothing from the apparel and home fashion industries to send to families in the areas affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. For more information visit www.fashiondelivers.org or www.kidsdonations.org.
PROTECT YOUR MOM - Another way to say you care about your mom: Give her a chic pepper spray. Yes, this small, sleek aluminum device encases the world's smallest aerosol pepper spray insert and it will even fit into a Louis Vuitton clutch. For each model sold, Pepperface.com contributes $1 to the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence ( www.pepperface.com).
HOT PANTS? - If your mom is constantly complaining about hot flashes, here's a great gift: "Summerounds" from the guys at Cordarounds, the horizontal corduroy pants. These new seersucker trousers and skirts keep your legs "precisely 90 degrees cooler than traditional seersucker pants," according to Chris Lindland, founder of the company and chief pant scientist. Check them out at www.cordarounds.com.
OUT OF AFRICA - If your mom is kind of the exotic type, she would probably be thrilled with a gift inspired by the African Maasai. From embroidered sleeveless shirts to beaded tie shukas (pareo skirts) to wood and stone bangles, you'll find lots of ideas at www.vivre.com.
CANDY ANYONE? For the moms who love the sweet stylish life, there's a new book that will make Mother's Day even sweeter: "Daily Candy A to Z: An Insider's Guide to the Sweet Life" by the editors of DailyCandy.com, a trendy Web site that has been dishing out the newest fashion treats every day for thousands of loyal fans. Your best bet for buying the book: www.amazon.com.
EASY DOES IT - If Mom is into the fitness scene, she'll love Norma Kamali's new collection of comfortable, sporty separates done for Everlast (normakamalicollection.com). She'll also love Norma's new "Olive You" collection of soothing masques, teas and soaps inspired by olive oil (normakamaliwellness.com).
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Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.
© Copley News Service
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