Know any new or expectant moms out there (or maybe one yourself)??  Here are some great gift ideas for Mother’s Day (or some nifty products for you!):

Mustela:  This line has gotten a lot of buzz for its celebrity baby clientele.  Here’s what the company says!:

The Mustela brand, created over 55 years ago, continues to develop dermo-cosmetic products to address the specific needs of the delicate skin of newborns, babies, children and expectant mothers.”

Here’s what I say!!  I bought the Mustela 9 Month Maternity Stretch Marks Double Action cream for my sister-in-law last year, and she loved it!!  She has since tried the Specific Support Bust cream and Instant Comfort Legs cream, and she really liked them both too.   Mustela sells neat (and affordable!) gift sets online too, which would work great for Mother’s Day ($31-$35).

Mama Mio:  The “deluxe skincare for supermamas” line has products specially designed for pregnant women and the…

Amazing new mama! Tiny fingers, tiny toes; how clever of you to make such perfection! Don’t forget about taking care of yourself in the midst of the madness (happy mama = happy baby).”

I liked the idea behind this one:  “You’re Amazing! New Mama Kit” ($49), which comes with a Gravida Candle (containing 10 pregnancy-specific essential oils), super-rich body cream, and a white cap for the new baby that is made using NASA-temperature regulating fabric “to keep the baby the perfect degree of warm.”  (how does that work??)  You can also get free “Preggo Pops” samples with each order while supplies last.

Belli Motherhood:  This line has specialty creams and lotions for the new mom:

As your body recovers from childbirth, Belli Motherhood helps ease the transition into healthy, preventative, long-term skin care routines. So you can feel and look like you again.”

For its Mother’s Day promotion, you get a free Eye Brightening Cream (free of artificial dyes and parabens) with every $100 purchase (use code: EYEBRIGHT).

(Opening picture courtesy of belliskincare.com)

Dress- $37.12 (Reg. $49.50)

Shoes-$29 (Reg. $39)

Bag-$16.80

Bracelet-$19.00

Total for this look= $103!!!

Get Gwyneth Paltrow’s entire look for less than $220

• ASOS - Jacket- $82.88
• Bluefly - Dress- $48.00
• Forever 21 - Sunglasses- $5.80
• Target - Necklace- $29.99
• Bloomingdales - Tights- $11.00
• Piperlime - Boots- $39.97

Get Carmen Electra’s actual outfit for $1266

• Jovovich-Hawk Fermina Dress - Basic Boutique - $426
• Christian Louboutin ‘Marilou Zeppa’ Wedges - Barneys - $840

Or steal her style for less than $70

• Pintucked Dress - Forever 21 - $27.80
• Metallic Wedge Sandal - Spiegel - $39

Let’s start the week with some great deals and sales from our online vendor friends.

• J. Jill - Buy any 2 camis, tanks or tees and get a 3rd for FREE. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/11/2008.
• Charlotte Russe - 15% OFF your entire order when you purchase at least 5 items plus FREE shipping with your purchase of $75 or more. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/31/2008.
• Things Remembered - Receive 20% OFF your purchase of $100 or more. Enter coupon code 20TRSPRING. Offer expires 05/12/2008.
• Saks Fifth Avenue - FREE rush shipping for Mother’s Day. Enter coupon code RUSH4MOM. Offer expires 05/07/2008.
• Silhouettes - 20% OFF your purchase of $100 or more. Enter coupon code AFF8PC13. Offer expires 05/31/2008.

If you own a business and would like to send me your current promotion, please email me at veryvera@gmail.com. I am not charging for this advertorial. It’s a little thank you for my readers. So email me today. Happy Shopping!!