I am so happy that it is finally a new year. This transitional time always motivates me to start fresh by clearing out the old to make way for the new in so many aspects of my life. It sure feels like this is more important this year than ever!
Read moreMother's Day Gift Guide: Stay At-Home Edition+Who What Wear Features
Quarantine-life definitely has a way of making all the days blend together. Because each one feels a bit like Groundhog Day, you may not even realize that Mother’s Day is right around the corner on May 10th! I keep losing track of time…how about you?
With non-essential stores closed this year, shopping at the last minute is not really an option. We now ALL have to find “the perfect gift” for mom online. No worries—my bestie Janet (The Grateful Gardenia) and I have you covered! In our recent monthly column for Who What Wear, we’ve created the perfect gift guide to help you find mom something special. And, I’ve also added to the original article to give more options to choose from. You may even see something on this list that you’re coveting, so star your favorites and send it to your husband or kids as a hint!
Relax at Home
SLIP SILK PILLOWCASE AND MASK SET
The perfect way for mom to Slip into a good night’s sleep.
PAJAMAS
Mom will daydream about slipping into the most perfect sleepwear.
SHOP PJ Salvage Super Soft Modal Pajama Set
ROBES
Made for lounging and luxury.
SWEATS
A chic and comfy way to hang around the house or run to the grocery store.
Sweatpants by Monrow (SOLD OUT). SHOP the brand!
DIFFUSER AND ESSENTIAL OIL
An instant mood shifter--perfect to help reduce stress.
SAGE Perfume
Gift mom her new favorite signature scent this year for Mother’s Day.
The best calming distraction, where masculine meets feminine.
The perfect accessory to hold her most prized necessity.
Give mom the most stylish four eyes in town!
Reading Glasses by Caddis
Simple, delicate and personal, she’ll never take it off!
SHOP from top to bottom: Personalized “Glow” Necklace by Tiny Tags, Glow Necklace by LOOMA x Melissa Meyers, and Heart Necklace by Sarah Hendler. Sunnies by Oliver Peoples. Earrings by Dior
Chrysmela’s got her back. A little extra something to make sure she never loses another earring again.
SHOP Chrysmela Secure Earring Backs
Small in size and easily portable to listen to her fave tunes, anywhere!
A farm to pod answer for grabbing a healthy smoothie before the next Zoom meeting.
SHOP Vejo Pod Blender
USE promotional code GLOW8PACK &
receive a free 8 pack of blends with the purchase of a starter kit
Get Some Fresh Air
Show mom you care with this I Love You clutch. The perfect holder for her keys and phone, while taking a walk in the hood.
SHOP Parker Thatch Heart Man-Lee- Hot Pink Strap
SHOP Parker Thatch Heart Man-Lee- Hot Pink Strap
The perfect face-framer for those daily walks.
A lightweight scarf to wear out on a walk, dress up a bag handle or use as a chic mask.
SHOP Franne Golde x The Grateful Gardenia Scarves
Mama needs new comfy-chic shoes.
Look good, do good and stay protected with Ripley Rader fashion masks. Buy one and two are donated to the medical community!
SHOP Ripley Rader fashion masks
SHOP Ripley Rader fashion masks
SHOP Chok Chok Skin Bio-cellulose Hydrating Face Mask
OLIE X MELISSA MEYERS GOLDEN RAY GLOW DROPS
Just in time for Mother’s Day…order a bottle for mom and get a free make-up bag and sample size with purchase!
Use promotional code GLOWGIRL 15 for $15 off
One word, for those who are challenged with doing their own hair, game-changer.
Mom’s done so much for you, now send some good vibes to her.
SHOP The Urban + Mystic Boxes
For the mom whose motto is “always be prepared.” Also, one of Oprah’s favorite picks!
These retro Nike Cortez have the perfect cush for mom’s precious feet.
Chic leggings and a cropped hoodie always hit the mark for working and exercising from home.
SHOP Carbon 38 Escape Luxe Cropped Hoody
Motivate mom to get her fitness fashion game on with this Carbon38 gift card!
Style meets function. Definitely a favorite fitness find that mom will love this year.
SHOP Weight Lifting Stimulator Wrist Weights
Help her stay hydrated all day long with this super stylish and self-cleaning bottle!
I hope you find something special for mom (or for yourself!) from this guide. Keep in mind, with so many people shopping online this year, there may be shipping delays, so don’t wait until the last minute. Now more than ever, moms are working overtime to keep their families balanced so show your appreciation by getting her a special gift this year!
xxMelissa
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Who What Wear Feature + Comfy Chic Fashion
With the new normal of “staying home” and “social distancing,” these days have been quite a challenging adjustment! Most of us are now working from home and seeing no one outside of our immediate family from the waist down, so it’s tempting to put less thought into getting dressed. I have found that setting a daily routine is very helpful to get motivated and although I am wearing mostly comfy chic clothes, it feels good to get ready.
The decision of what to wear each day has certainly gotten easier the past couple of weeks. Janet Gunn of The Grateful Gardenia and I recently wrote a timely article for Who What Wear titled, “We’re in Our 50s Working From Home and Are Relying on These 7 Cozy Items” about how to stay cozy in style while laying low or working from home. Read on to see the quarantine chic pieces we’ll be wearing that inspire us to get out of our pajamas and manage our days. I also put together a list below so you can easily take advantage of some great sales going on now.
Shop Comfy Chic Fashion with These Sales (click directly on the link):
Annie Bing - 25% off site wide
Saks Fifth Avenue - up to $250 off
Scroll down to read the full article!
Work-from-home (WFH), now made official with its own acronym, is going to be the new norm for a while so we wanted to share some of our favorite ways to be comfortable and chic when working remotely and social distancing.
Since we both conduct business out of our home offices on the regular, we have first-hand experience with the challenges of staying focused and on task when remote working. We know there may be the temptation to stay in your pajamas all day long… we get that. However, we felt it was our duty to share a piece of good advice. Before you start your at-home workday, change out of the pj’s you slept in the night before; making this transition signals to your brain that you are ready to kick it into boss-babe mode. This small decision is one of the best ways to motivate and create a positive structure and routine for the day ahead.
We are here to inspire you to get dressed with our top favorite cozy picks below. Most of these items can be mixed and matched, ready to take you from working in the house to stepping outside for a walk or a quick trip to stock up at the market!
TOPS
Let’s start at the top…for the ultimate in comfy think sweatshirts, cozy sweaters, t-shirts, and button-ups. For a bit of a chic twist, try throwing on a kimono style as an option to a long sweater-coat.
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BOTTOMS
Pictured on Melissa Meyers: Jeans by MOTHER
It’s all about fabric with extra stretch when choosing jeans or pants to wear WFH. You want to be comfortable whether sitting behind your desktop, or curled up on the couch with your laptop.
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ATHLEISURE
A style once reserved just for the gym or a fitness class, athleisure has made its way into our daily life. It’s the perfect choice for transitioning from an at-home workout to at-home working.
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OFF DUTY SWEAT-SETS
Pictured on Melissa Meyers: Sweatpants and sweatshirt by Sundry; on Janet Gunn: Sweatpants and sweatshirt by Aviator Nation
Thanks to a plethora of stylish brands out there, sweat-sets are a favorite in chic comfort that is anything but frumpy!
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LOUNGEWEAR
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The next best thing to staying in your pajamas all day…trading your sleepwear for loungewear! Think luxurious silk sets for a comfortable glamour vibe when there’s no need to leave the house.
ON YOUR FEET
While we love a cozy pair of socks to keep our tootsies warm as we shuffle around the house, it’s also nice to have a comfortable shoe to keep close by for that quick trip to grab the mail, run to the store or simply to step outside and get some fresh air. Our favorite styles are fashion slides and slipper styles.
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We hope these ideas inspire you to pull some outfits together or shop for a few new cozy stay-at-home pieces. Comfy and chic never looked so good!
xo Melissa & Janet
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