Last Minute Mother's Day Gift and DIY Guide
May 10, 2013
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How did we get to Mother's Day already? I never know what to get my mom because for the past few big holidays, whatever I got her she made me go return it. She just doesn't like me spending money on her, especially when it's not something she picked out herself. This year, instead of the usual dinner that we have, I'm going to try something different - DIY at-home pamper... and then dinner lol. Here are the steps I'm taking...Step 1 — Facials
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From L to R: Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Mild Cleansing Lotion and Bioderma Sensibio Solution Micellaire |
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From L to R: Montagne Jeunesse Dead Sea Mud Spa Mask, Beauty Diary Peruvian Sunflower Mask, and REN Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask |
Step 2 — Mani/Pedi Part I: Pampering
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From L to R: Face Q Milk Moisturizing Foot Mask and Montagne Jeunesse Foot Lotion |
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From L to R: Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy,Face Q Milk Moisturizing Hand Mask and Julep Glycolic Hand Scrub |
Step 3 — Skin Prepping
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From L to R: La Roche-Posay Derm AHA Intensive Resurfacing Serum, Nivea Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Light Day Care, and La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 30 |
Step 4 — Mani/Pedi Part II: Prepping
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Fromt L to R: Revlon Treat & Boost, Revlon Cuticle Softener, L'Oreal nail filer |
Step 5 — Makeover Part I: Eyes
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Almay Intense I-Color collection; From L to R: Defining Liner in Onyx Bold Nudes Powder Shadow in Trio for Browns, and Volumizing Mascara in Plum |
Step 6 — Mani/Pedi Part III: Polishing
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L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Colour, From L to R: I Pink I'm in Love, He Red My Mind, and Greyt Expectation |
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From T to B: Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Meteor, Supernova, and Expressionist in Night & Degas |
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L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Lingerie in In With The New |
Step 7 — Makeover Part II: Face
My mom doesn't normally wear face makeup, so I'm going to use Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Ultra Light Skin Perfecting Makeup on her because it feels super light and looks natural, and add some Marcelle BB Roll-On Concealer* on places that needs some coverage. For highlight, I'm thinking of using Dior Amber Diamond Shimmer Powder. If she's not into foundation, no worries, just gonna apply some Revlon Skinlight in Barelight* to bright some definition to her face. I love Benefit Hervana Boxed Powder, it just brightens up the face. So if she let me, I'm going to lightly apply it on her cheeks. (Yes, I'm not sure if my mom is that adventurous). One thing that she won't skip is eyebrows, and I got her covered with the Annabelle Eye Brow Pencil.Step 8 — Makeover Part III: Lips
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From L to R: Maybelline Color Whisper in Berry Ready, Lust for Blush Almay Color+Care Liquid Lip Balm in Blooming and Lilac Love |
Step 9 — Makeover Part IV: Hair
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From L to R: Garnier Fructis Style Thermo-Curls Spray, Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Therapy, Rowenta Beauty Versastyle Styler |
I'm going to bring this with me anyway just in case she is also in the mood for me to style her hair. The Rowenta Beauty Versastyle is perfect because I can straighten or curl her hair. Of course you need a heat protectant for that and I'm currently trying the Garnier Thermo Curl Spray*. Also, a hair treatment to just prep the hair and I think my mom is going to like how soft her hair would be with the Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment.
Now this is all my plan anyway, how far would my mom let me work on her is another story. My goal is to at least give her a mani, brows, mascaras, and lips. Let's see if she will let it happen (fingers crossed).
On to my actual gift, don't laugh, but this is probably what she wants...

What can I say, my mom is VERY practical.
Last but not least, a little sign from me... which I know she will love :).

That's it! That is what I planned to do with my mom on Mother's Day. Have you planned/bought anything for her yet? Let me know how you're going to spend the day with her!
Until next time,
x Rica
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*Disclaimer: Some products mentioned in this post were provided to The Office Chic for review consideration (noted with asterisk). As always, all the opinions expressed here are my own and are in no way influenced by any advertiser, affiliate, public relations firm or brands.
What a great Mother's Day gift! I think pampering is always welcome and you certainly have a lot planned. Hope she really likes it!
ReplyDeleteThese are GREAT ideas!! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'm sure your mother will like such a nice Mother's Day gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope she let me pamper her lol
ReplyDeleteThanks! Let's hope it works out!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope so too! Next year I'll sneak in a spa day if she likes it this year... hehe
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