Bond No.9 Swarovski Stars

Here at M.I.S.S. we’re all about taking time to honor the women in our lives who’ve made a difference, and who’s more special than your own mother? Plus, you already know that we’ve got the scoop on the hottest products about to hit the market, so if you’ve been wondering how to show your appreciation to Mom this Mother’s Day, read on.

New York City’s own luxury fragrance brand Bond No. 9 is stepping it up double time this holiday. To start off, Bond No. 9 is offering a year’s supply of its fabulous perfumes for the very lucky winner of its Mother’s Day Raffle. To make the deal even sweeter, the winner of the drawing will get to select which Bond No. 9 fragrances she’d like to receive. The contest has already started (on Sunday, May 3rd), so if you’re interested, grab a pen and paper so you can jot down the details and make some moves ASAP!

Bond No. 9 Mother's Day

Participating in the drawing is easy: you’ll need to supply the name and contact information of the lady you’re entering. To do so, stop by any of Bond No. 9’s NYC locations - that’s 9 Bond Street, 680 Madison Avenue, 897 Madison Avenue, or 399 Bleecker Street. Don’t reside in NYC? No reason to worry. You can enter via any Bond No. 9 counter at Saks Fifth Avenue. (And remember, don’t rule yourself out - any Bond No. 9 customer is eligible, no purchase necessary! You and Mom can share, right?) Drawings will be entered into a hatbox, where the winner will be selected on the evening of Saturday, May 9th - literally, just in time for Mother’s Day. The winner will be informed of her good fortune on the same night as well. If your entry’s not selected as the winning ticket, still consider gifting Mom (or any other lady you wish to impart) with these fabulous scents: for a limited time, Bond No. 9 will offer 12 bottles for the price of 10, mailing one monthly to the recipient of your choice.

If you’re someone who’s all about planning ahead - and you’d rather not wait until Saturday night to find out whether you’re Bond No. 9’s lucky winner - there’s another gift option you should consider. Bond No. 9 understands that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and why shouldn’t a perfume’s packaging shine as brightly as Mom’s personality? The perfumer has partnered with Swarovski to deck out three of its best-selling scents to create Swarovski Stars: your favorite Bond No. 9 fragrances encrusted (completely!)  in Swarovski crystals. The glammed up editions include Nuits de Noho (sapphire), The Scent of Peace (amethyst), and Chelsea Flowers (topaz). The fragrances, available for a limited time only, will be sold in 50ml bottles and will retail for $550. Swarovski Stars launched just this month - brand new, but don’t sleep on them - we doubt it’ll be long before they’re sold out.

For more information, check out Bond No. 9’s official Web site, and act fast! Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, and you won’t want to be left in the dust come Sunday.

Chanel Lumieres Celestes Collection

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and while we’re stoked to honor the most important ladies in our lives, let’s be honest - sometimes it’s pretty tough picking out a present for the woman who has everything. Because come on, how many different types of perfume can you gift your mom with each year?

For Mother’s Day ‘09, Chanel’s got you covered. The iconic beauty brand recently introduced their Lumieres Celestes Collection, which consists of eight cosmos-inspired lip glosses to give Mama that perfect pout this holiday. The different shades of pinks and peaches are a perfect addition to her summer beauty routine, and we don’t doubt that you’ll be tempted to scoop up a tube or two for yourself. After all, why should Mom get to have ALL the fun? (We won’t judge if you end up purchasing a gloss or two for your own collection… We’d probably do the same.)

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This year for Mother’s Day get creative with your gift and enter to win the ultimate mother daughter getaway to New York City. Victoria’s Secret and Brickfish Social Media Marketing have teamed up to host the “Love You Mom!” campaign. The contest is open to members of the Brickfish online community and therefore to enter to win you have to register for a free account. From there all you have to do is upload a picture of your mother and explain in 700 words or less how much your mom means to you. Get sappy or be funny, just remember that entries are being judged by richness of detail and how inspirational the entry comes across. Make it good because the prize package is something mom will never forget.

There will be two Grand Prize winners, one will be chosen by the Brickfish online community by the amount of votes your post receives. The other winner will be selected by a panel of judges from Victoria’s Secret. The prize includes round trip airfare to New York City with a four day and three night stay at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The package also includes is a shopping spree for you and mom with a complimentary Victoria’s Secret personal shopper provided to host you at the new flagship store on 58th and Lexington Avenue. You will receive spending money and much more! The grand prize is valued at over $12,000! Hook mom up!

Submit your entry soon because the deadline is May 7th and new submissions are being entered everyday. This one will go down in the books if you can pull it off. Enter to win here.

“Love You Mom!” Sponsored by Visit Victoria’s Secret

Mom’s never get a day off so what better way to thank them than by giving them something to help them relax after a long day?  Mother’s Day is the perfect time to let the moms in your life know that’s ok to take a minute out for themselves.  From scented to candles, calming creams, to spa treatments, I’ve picked my favorite stress-relieving treats from Fresh, Shalimar, Origins, Diptyque, and Bliss.

On a side note, I received some info on a fabulous set of perfumes that Bond No. 9 is releasing for Mother’s Day that dazzle with thousands of Swarovski crystals covering the bottle.  Unfortunately, they are priced beyond my Mother’s Day budget but “if I were a rich girl” I would definitely love to surprise mom with one of these fabulous bottles.

50ml for $650

Pics of the Bon Bons  and more info after the jump . . .

Each bottle is a different fragrance:  Pink is Bryant Park, Green is Bleeker Street and Blue is Nuits de Noho.

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This portion of our Mother’s Day Gift Guide focuses on the sweet things in life. Having a giant sweet tooth myself, I can’t think of an occasion that I wouldn’t want chocolate, cake or goodies. There’s no better way to say how much you love someone than by giving them something as sweet as they are. So, here we present our favorites of all things sweet by Vosges Chocolate, Godiva Chocolate and Organic Style.

I love small accessories and can’t get enough of them. They’re the kind of thing that you use everyday and take for granted so it’s always nice when someone surprises with something you cute and useful. My picks for Mamas today are small accessories: Keychains, date books, wallets, business card holders, makeup bags and scarves. Many brands offer fun ways to update the mundane. Here are my favorites from Coach, Kate Spade and Louis Vuitton.

Mother’s Day is less than a week away and if you’re anything like us, you’re scrambling to get your mom, friend, or sister the perfect gift. Never fear! We’ve put together some chic finds that moms, no matter how new to the game, will love. When I think of gift giving, I try to come up with something that the recipient will love, but would maybe not buy for herself - usually something indulgent or extravagant. But, that doesn’t mean you have to spend the big bucks. Most luxury retailers have fun little gifts that are sophisticated and don’t break the bank. For the first day’s tips, I went with jewelry - specifically Tiffany - after all, what woman doesn’t love the blue box?