By Tali Jaffe-Minor

When conjuring up the perfect Mother’s Day gift, we tend to think of something special that Mom wouldn’t buy for herself. So, when it came to editing the MDGG, this mama had lots of fun dreaming up piles of gifts that would delight any mother I know. For the fashion-forward, we went heavy on accessories from Aquazzura, Balmain, Fendi, Valentino, and more; for the big give, we’ve cherry-picked pieces that will last a lifetime from our fine jewelry brands, from Ara Vartanian to Van Cleef & Arpels; and for those mamas who are happiest lounging at home (takes one to know one) we’ve gathered sumptuous robes, chic tableware, and a few beauty indulgences from the likes of Santa Maria Novella, Le Labo, Versace, Michael Aram, and Lalique, to name but a few. Whether she’s mom, ma, mama, or mommy—or simply a maternal presence who deserves some presents—we guarantee you will find just the right gift (or two, or three) at Bal Harbour Shops.

Fashion Forward

If your mom has retired her stilettos for Sambas, this section of the MDGG is for you. If she’s stylish, appreciates a good trend, or doesn’t hesitate to dress up for date night (or the soccer field), we’ve put together more than a dozen options to make mom proud. We suggest you start with Aquzzura’s butterfly sandals and keep scrolling to consider a sleek snakeskin belt from Ermanno Scervino, a sweet Chanel hair tie, Gucci sneakers, oversize Valentino sunnies, or maybe metallic ballet flats from Versace.

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Future Heirlooms

Let’s be real, you can select any of the pieces in this category and call it a win. If you want to wow her with something dazzling, Graff’s Wildflower diamond necklace or Harry Winston’s brand-new yellow diamond Sunflower studs should do the trick. Or, perhaps a classic Serpenti watch from Bulgari, or Davidor’s signature L’Arc ring is more her style. Or, if she’s you know, a cool mom, Maria Tash has just the ear candy to satisfy her.

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Home Body

Think about this: how often do you catch mom sitting down? Let’s make sure that when she ever does get off her feet, she’s lounging in a silk kimono from Dolce & Gabbana with a sumptuous Frette throw draped over her while flipping through Assouline’s ultimate ode to Chanel. If breakfast in bed is on the Mother’s Day agenda (as it should be), why not serve up her matcha latte in a new Versace Barocco mug to kickstart her day?

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Family outings to Bal Harbour Shops just got a whole lot more colorful. In honor of our upcoming 60th anniversary, we are thrilled to unveil our newest creative work—a bespoke coloring/activity book now available at select Bal Harbour Shops restaurants as well as our Access suite. With specially commissioned cover art from artists Carly Kuhn and the most darling interior illustrations from JH Mintz, your little ones will get lost in the fantasy of fashion, sparkling jewels, decadent dining scenes, exotic cars, and the tropical landscape that surrounds us.
Redefine feeling blue, courtesy of Vhernier. The esteemed jewelry house is putting a smile on our face with the Velvet collection, comprised of thin waves sculpted in blue-colored titanium, each profiled with the most exquisite diamonds. Find it here, at Vhernier at Bal Harbour Shops.