Mother's Day Accessories Gift Guide 2025

Looking for some last-minute Mother's Day gifts for yourself or your mom? Check out my favorites for this spring season!

For the mom who loves to travel, customize your gift with Jet Set Candy, featuring charms, chains and necklaces. Some of the charm collections include luggage tags, passport stamps, national parks and 3D charms. There are also 3D charms with styles for everyone, whether you prefer a champagne glass, camera, stiletto, or passport charm.

Another item that's hot for spring are Marchon's Pure eyewear styles. My top pick: P-7009 eyeglasses in Lime with a cat eye shape.

Danni Ro luxury handbags are crafted in Barcelona and inspired by the city's elegance and artisanal tradition, including the Manhattan Bag, Lisbon Baby Clutch, DR Clutch and Joy Bag.

For a more luxurious gift, explore Katherine Riardant’s genuine leather handbags and accessories, crafted in Italy. Featured styles include the Salomea Bucket Bag and the Bernina Top Handle Bag. I also love the Versa Cuff Bracelet, which comes in a variety of colors such as Off White, Kelly Green, Light Pink or Paprika Red. These bracelets are made from caviar grained leather and lined with leather. 

I’m loving the spring styles from 27 EDIT Naturalizer, especially Elaine, the statement slingback. slingback in champagne gold leather. It can easily be dressed up with a skirt or dress, or paired with jeans for a more casual look. The 2 3/4-inch sculpted heel strikes just the right balance. It's tall enough to elevate your style, but comfortable enough for all-day wear. Plus, it features REZORB™ responsive cushioning that absorbs shock and provides soft, lightweight comfort. Other great spring options include the boho-inspired Jordis heel and the Zen Strappy Platform Sandal.

- Kim Weling

Mother's Day Accessory Gift Guide 2023

Whether you are shopping for your mom for Mother's Day or are a mom looking for a gift to treat yourself, here are my top accessory gift picks! Thank you to the Accessories Council for all the gifting ideas and introducing me to these amazing brands and products!

Dune Jewelry Wave Necklace - Turquoise Gradient

Dune Jewelry allows you to customize your sterling silver jewelry piece by taking sand you got from the beach or other earth elements you've found, layered to a gem-like finish. If you don't have an element to send, you can select Old Silver Beach and one of their sand artists can handcraft a Wave necklace for you. It's also something to think about for the future - you can collect sand from an upcoming beach or hiking  trip with your mom or you can gift this as a hint of a future trip! It's a conversation piece that your mom can always cherish!

Alzerina Jewelry Cabo Verde Ana Bracelet

Alzerina Jewelry has various collections including the Cabo Verde collection, inspired by the Conta di Ojo bead that originated in Cabo Verde, Africa. Each handcrafted piece is made with authentic Conta di Ojo beads, widely known as a symbol of protection from the evil eye to bring anyone wearing it good luck and energy! You can choose from colorful crystals and beads to black and gold.

Naomi Cuff - 14K Gold Plated

Sophie Blake NY is a women-owned jewelry brand that has modern, architectural and textural cuff designs that really caught my eye. I have always loved cuff bracelets since they can adjust to fit any wrist.

DKNY Sunglasses 116 S Matte Black

DKNY sunglasses are a useful gift that everyone can use daily, whether you are driving to work, walking to the store or going on vacation! This particular pair is perfect for everyday wear and is comfortable and lightweight.

POP BAG USA Pebbled Leather Mini Crossbody

Pop Bag is a unique gift, as you can customize your bag by snapping on a different color or patterned leather panel. You can also choose from a small, medium or large size tote and even get additional leather panels in case you decide to color block your bag later or add a pop of color. For the mini crossbody bags, you can choose from saffiano, pebbled or croc-embossed leather. For the larger tote size, there are additional options such as PVC, clear or even a Swarovski crystals tote. I have the pebbled mini in pink and I love it! It's the perfect size to fit my essentials, love the gold chain strap and the option to wear it as a crossbody or carry it as a tote.

Daniel Med Everyday Leather Satchel Bag

If you are looking for a fashion-forward soft leather bag with multiple pockets and functional details, then you'll want to check out Hammit LA. I also love the additional rivets and reinforced hardware on these bags. Hammit LA has several options including clutch, crossbody, shoulder, satchel, tote and backpack styles. There are. also bold colors such as a bright red or palm green.

Luna Selene Jackie O. Houndstooth Ankle Bootie 2.0

Luna Selene handcrafted footwear invokes elegance with timeless femininity, mixing the glamour of the 1950s-60s with today's modern edge. These shoes are made in Italy, and can be dressed up or down. The Jackie O. Houndstooth Ankle Bootie 2.0 is definitely my favorite, with a contrast red heel but I also love the Monroe Red Suede Pumps.

Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Platform Wingtip Oxford

These Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Platform Wingtip Oxfords are sustainable, super lightweight and comfortable with a Sitchlite™ knit upper in 100% recycled PET knit yarn and Patented Flowerfoam™ sole made from a minimum of of 25% dandelion rubber. These oxfords come in a variety of fashionable colors including optic white-metallic silver, rose smoke, gold-ivory and pecan-ivory.

- Kim Weling

Accessories Council Mother's Day Top Picks 2020

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms! Whether you are celebrating Mother's Day with a gift for yourself or looking to ship something special to your mom, check out these Accessories Council Mother's Day Top Picks!

Chic, eco-conscious, and affordable, Carmen Sol is made in Italy, with all accessories made of pure rose scented jelly material. The jelly is 100% recyclable, vegan.

Carolee offers unique pearl jewelry, and is inspired by everything from timeless silhouettes to the avant-garde. With the popular rose quartz being a stone of unconditional love, promoting a loving relationship with oneself and others, the Rose Quartz drop earrings is one of my favorite Carolee pieces. 

I love how fun and colorful Certain Standard umbrella designs are. These umbrellas are stylish and compact, with a full size canopy.   

Fortune & Frame designs jewelry and accessories that hold fortunes, meaningful messages, and personal mantras. Cute designs, including the Fortune Cookie locket and Envelope Fortune locket.

 

Jeff Wan features luxury bags and small leatherwear hand-made in Italy, with urban-minimalist design inspired by the colors and landscapes of Mauritius. One of my favorite pieces is the Lunch Box 11 in vibrant orange. 

 

Jumper Maybach's collection of luxuriously vibrant silk scarves make the perfect gift for any mom that loves bold patterns and colors. 

LEIGH celebrates your love of shoes, fashion and travel. Available in an array of luxurious nylon colors, all lined with X-STATIC Anti-Odor Silver Tech. Also great for clipping to your travel bag if you run out of room.

Pavé the Way, a division of Joan Hornig Jewelry, features a selection of necklaces and bracelets made with sterling silver, 18k gold and Swarovski Zirconia. 100% of profits are donated to the purchaser’s charity of choice.

Rachel offers tights unique tights according to your style. Part shop, part 2 for $25 subscription, Rachel delivers a personal style service that is on the cutting edge of both design and technology.

SSY makes you look good with their iconic bags, clutches, and small leathergoods. SSY creates the trademarked Shoe Jewelz and Laceeys. Shoe Jewelz are jewelry pieces designed for your footwear. All you do is slip the elastic band over any shoe. Laceeys are jewelry for your sneakers. They hook into the holes of your sneakers or shoes where your traditional laces are.

Stacy Kessler Accessories is a sustainable, vegan leather PETA approved, eco-chic accessory’s brand, providing both luxury and sustainability while also giving back to charities. I especially love the featured skull design.

Vint & York is an eyewear brand offering prescription frames and sunglasses, bringing together the essence of nostalgia with contemporary, classic design. Vintage feel initially inspired by the 1920s and reimagined into modern, stylish frames that are playful and timeless in vibrant colors, and unique shapes and styles.

ZuZu Kim produces The Couture Bow Tie® for people and pets, and are handmade in New York City. Many bow ties have a matching set for the wearer and their pet that make a perfect gift.

- Kim Weling

The Eleventh Independent Handbag Designer Awards

The AHQ Best Student Made Handbag (handbag featured in back)

McCall Morrow, MM Accessories

The Cutting Edge Bag by Nasty Gal (handbag featured in front)

Amy Steele, Amy Steele

On Wednesday, June 14th, Handbag Designer 101 congratulated this year's winners at the Eleventh Independent Handbag Designer Awards at the SVA Theater. 

Karen Giberson, President of the Accessories Council, presented the 2017 Carlos Falchi IDHA ICONOCLAST Award to Deux Lux.

Congratulations to all the winners in ten distinct categories, including Christopher Belt, who took home three awards: The BERNINA Best Handmade Handbag, The Perfect Everyday Work Tote by Aimee Kestenberg, and Best Retail Bag presented by Neiman Marcus. 

Check out this year's winning bags below.

The BERNINA Best Handmade Handbag

Christopher Belt, Christopher Belt

The Best Retail Bag Presented by Neiman Marcus

Christopher Belt, Christopher Belt

The Perfect Everyday Work Tote by Aimee Kestenberg (not shown)

Christopher Belt, Christopher Belt

The BASIC ADHESIVES Best Green Handbag

Jamie Bolton-Debbage & Lucy Housmann
Wilby Clutch

The Trickle Up Most Socially Responsible Handbag

Gabriela Lopez

Me Accessories

The Best Fujifilm Instax Camera Bag

Becky Moy, Becvoy

The Young and Adventurous Lifestyle Backpack by Guess Handbags

Anna Hegeman, Van Der Borne

The UBM Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design

Elena Longhi, Ninael

The Audience Fan Favorite (not shown)

Shivani Suhag, Avocadoe

- Kim Weling

The Tenth Independent Handbag Designer Awards

THE BERNINA BEST HANDMADE HANDBAG

Angela Olson, Angela Valentine Handbags, USA

On Wednesday, June 15th, Handbag Designer 101 revealed the winners of the Tenth Annual Indepentdent Handbag Awards (IHDA) at the SVA Theater at 333 West 23rd Street in NYC. Hosted by founder Emily Blumenthal, over 400 industry insiders, designers, and celebrity supporters celebrated this year's picks in handbag design. 

Julie Wilson, Digital Fashion and Beauty Director of Essence magazine, presented the ICONOCLAST Award for Lifetime Achievement in Handbag Design to MZ Wallace. 

Congratulations to all the winners ten distinct categories, from a pool of 1.500 submissions collected globally. 

THE LUG LIFE BEST STUDENT MADE HANDBAG

Carolina Kuhnen Ecco, Carolina Ecco, Nottingham Trent University, Brazil

THE BASIC ADHESIVES BEST GREEN HANDBAG

Hanna Varner, HR Deneau, USA

THE FASHION 4 DEVELOPMENT

MOST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HANDBAG

Jacqueline Suriano, Jacqueline Suriano, El Salvador, Made in El Salvador

THE MARY KAY WEAR WITH CONFIDENCE BAG

Zhe Liu, ZHE, China

THE TRINA TURK BEST RESORT BAG

Cathleen Nicol, C. Nicol, UK

ALL ABOUT THE LOGO BY GUESS HANDBAGS

Adrian Furstenburg, Adrian Furstenburg, South Africa

THE PANTONE WILD COLOR CARD BAG

Stacy Chan, Stacy Chan, UK

THE EVINE LIVE BEST HANDBAG IN OVERALL STYLE AND DESIGN

Tiffany Wu & Lynn Lu, Heirloom Handbags, USA

THE INSTYLE.COM AUDIENCE FAN FAVORITE

Yanique Moore, Ollie Quinn, USA

This winning bag will be featured in the September issue of InStyle magazine

- Kim Weling

Accessories Council Holiday Gift Picks 2015

Here are my top ten favorite highlights from the Accessories Council holiday preview. There are some great gift ideas for shopping for those last-minute or post-holiday gifts, along with some items you may want to pick up for yourself! 

During the Ace Awards last month, MR. was announced as the winner of the 2016 Emerging Designer competition. Heather Hubbard presents an exciting holiday collection, featuring leather and suede fringe bags and colorblock clutches. You can find MR. handbags at Bloomingdale's and Ssaks Fifth Avenue, 

Nothing feels like winter like chunky hand-knit accessories. I love the fall/winter accessories that the3rdpiece.com can add to your edgy look, including cabled infinity scarves, fingerless knits, cowl scarves with a fringe border, beanies and headbands. Or if you prefer DIY gifts, you can create your own designer pieces! On their website they offer knit packages that include a downloadable patterns. 

Luxchillas has expanded their line to offer bucket mochila bags embellished with crystals and leather fringe for a luxe, boho-chic look, handcrafted by Wayuu Indigenous of Columbia. 

Pluma Jewelry creates gorgeous statement pieces made with gemstones and geodes like azurite, malachite and apopthyllite. I lvoe the whole look of pairing stones with metal, and even layering the pieces to create a bolder look. This is definitely on my own list to shop!

Black Lace Skin Jewelry is the luxe version of flash tatoos! They are made of the finest glitters, Swarovski elements, silks and satins and metallic gold and silver foil inks. The designs are inspired by Medieval times, with a modern, edgy twist. Their designs include Fleur de lis, royal crowns, roses, hearts, gothic crosses, crystal beaded snakes, thorns and feathers. They are hypoallergenic, self-adhesive and waterproof!

3D printing is taken to a hole other level, with jewelry designs by John Brevard. His rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces are inspired by natural geometries and phenomenology. 

Christina Greene jewelry is made of unique one of a kind handmade designs, incorporating natural stones from all over the world - amethyst, black onyx, labradorite, lapis, orange quartz, pearl, pyrite, red quartz and turquoise. Lapis and pyrite are some of my favorite stones - her designs definitely make beautiful gifts!

Deondra Jereé handbags are made of luxurious leather, with red being a prominent color this holiday season. Her designs are available as a backpack, clutch, crossbody, bucket bag, small leather goods and more. Her collection includes colorblocking, tassels and gold tone studs. 

Laudi Vidni reminds me a lot like Shoes of Prey except for handbags! A custom gift is the perfect gift to treat yourself to and play designer. With pouchettes starting at $75 and wristlets starting at $95, you can create your own accessory, choosing from 21 styles, 50 leathers, luxurious finishes and hand-brushed hardware and beautiful linings. Your custom designed bag arrives at your door within 4 - 8 weeks! One of my favorites is the Legato Fringe, starting at $195. 

I have already gotten so many compliments on the Rave Metal Clutch in Silver by Glass Handbag. I wore it to the International Emmy Awards last month and also used it for a recent style post (coming soon)! This limited edition bag is so unique, since it has a built-in electroluminescent lighting system and also comes with the batteries. 

The light panel built into the bag lasts about 25,000 hours. The battery life of the bag depends on the use, but typically if you use your bag every day the battery should last one month. In addition to this clutch there are a number of different handbag styles available, including crossbody, satchel, evening and vegan bags. 

I am always saying how I wish I had a bag equipped with a light when you open it up, and it looks like I got my wish! 

- Kim Weling