With Mother’s Day a few weeks away, I reflect on how much I appreciate my mom and everything she has done for me over the past 29 years. Though I am not a mom (yet), I can only imagine the sacrifice and hard work that goes into raising a family. My mom is incredibly special to me and I could not be more excited to partner with Barrington Gifts to share a fun collaboration with her just in time for Mother’s Day.
Many of you saw our snapchat from this shoot, and I really enjoyed sharing our experience with you all! A lot of you loved hearing my mom share her teaching stories (she is the original Teacher Diva after all) so maybe we can convince her to get back on my snapchat more often. Ha!
My mom has mentioned countless times that she wants a matching tote and duffle bag for traveling. When Barrington Gifts approached me with this opportunity, I knew it would be a perfect fit (especially since she has borrowed my St. Anne Tote and Belmont Cabin Bag several times). I really wanted to surprise my Mom with a matching set in the Florentine Leather for Mother’s Day and couldn’t wait to show her the bags a few weeks early at our photo shoot. She was so excited and couldn’t get over the quality of the bags. When I was teaching, I used my St. Anne Tote as my “teacher bag” and it was very durable. It would hold my laptop, lesson plans and papers with no issues! The brown leather is timeless and fits our style perfectly. My parents have a few trips coming up and these will be perfect travel accessory.
I hope this gives you a little inspiration for a gift to give the woman you will be celebrating on Mother’s Day!
Thanks so much for reading! xx Ashley
OUTFIT DETAILS
ON MOM: Barrington Gifts St. Anne Tote in Florentine Leather c/o | White House Black Market Collarless Vest – on sale! (fit: true to size) and Knit Tunic | Loft High Waist White Denim (my moms favorite white pants! They run true to size) | TOMS Leather Mules (fit: tts // Mom wanted me to let you all know that these are very comfortable and easy to walk in…I might have to borrow them from her!) | Baublebar Pearl Y Necklace | Michael Kors Large Runway Watch | Baublebar Chain Link Bracelet | Prada Sunglasses (similar pair under $15)
ON ME: Barrington Gifts Belmont Cabin Bag in Florentine Leather c/o | Chicwish Blue Ruffled Tunic c/o (fit: “one size”, however I found it to be very “oversized”) | Current Elliot Denim (fit: true to size, I love these jeans!) | Valentino Rockstud Flats (fit: these generally run small, I went up a 1/2 size) Similar Rockstud Flats under $70! | Brandy Pham Ella Pendant c/o |David Yurman Criss Cross Ring |Brandy Pham Cylinder Bracelet c/o | Tory Burch Reva Watch | Lipstick: color “Blush” | Kate Spade Ice Cream iPhone Case | Karen Walker Super Duper Sunglasses
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BARRINGTON GIFTS. AS ALWAYS, ALL OPINIONS AND SELECTIONS ARE MY OWN.
images by: Mary Summers Hafner
Ellen says
You and your mom are so cute! I loved hearing her story about the students who would record what she would wear every day to school. Too funny!
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
Christine says
Your mom is beautiful, just like you!! It is so special to have a close bond and friendship with your mom! They do so much for us and it is fun to spoil them in return! Awesome post! Love you blog so much! I am a fellow teacher and love getting ideas of what to wear in and outside of the classroom from you!
VelvetCrate says
Happy Mother’s Day! You guys look so darling together. Your bags look fabulous too. Be sure to check out VelvetCrate for cute Mother’s Day gift packages!
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VelvetCrate says
Happy Mother’s Day! You and your mom look so darling together. Your bags are fabulous too. Be sure to check out VelvetCrate for cute Mother’s Day gift packages too.
Cait says
the cutest! love the bag and the closeness you two have!
colemanle says
Love this post! Such terrific ideas!
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Liz @ Shopping My Closet says
What fun pictures with your mom!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Anonymous says
Love all the pictures. What an awesome photo shoot. Kinda like the people in it too!
How 2 Wear It says
So sweet! You and your mom are so beautiful and stylish .. clearly it runs in the family 🙂 I bet this shoot was so fun with your mom! I would love to do one with my mom but I doubt she would get in front of the camera for it haha ((she takes some of my blog photos))
-Morgan
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mary says
One of my favorite shoots! You both are so cute!!!!
stylemelauren2014 says
This is seriously the cutest post!! Adorable photos…your mom looks so sweet!! XO
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