Mother's Day Gift Guide: Frugal Finds Under $25

I apologize that my posts for Thursday and Friday didn't make it live last week. I've been dealing with a sick baby and a sick me. So please forgive me for posting last Thursday's post today. Your regularly-scheduled Makeup Monday will return next week.

In lieu of my standard "Like it/Love it" Thursday, I decided to compile another Mother's Day gift guide that highlights some frugal (yet fabulous) options. Everything shown below is under $25, so if you're feeling bold, you might want to snatch up a couple of these deals for your favorite gal.

[I would also be remiss if I did not mention that J.Crew is currently offering 30% off of all spring sale items with the code SUNSHINE. I have my eye on these, this and this. To name only a few.]

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Initial jewelry

I have a confession to make, I love initial jewelry. As long as the aforementioned jewelry is tiny (we're talking 1/2" or smaller) and understated, I think it's fabulous. My husband bought me a necklace for Easter with two mini charms (in silver)... an initial for his name and for our daughter's... that I love so much I haven't taken it off. (Well, except to shower, because otherwise that would be kinda gross.) 

I also love this version because it's just the letter itself, which I haven't really seen before.

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So what about you? Do you love initial jewelry? Or do you think it's a fleeting trend? Sound off below! 

Like it v. Love it

Like it ($10.80)

v.

Love it ($38.00)

What do you think?

This is a lovely, lovely necklace

Je t'aime Secret Postcard Necklace

from a lovely etsy shop called MiaBeads. There are lots of unique pieces in this shop, and I especially like the lockets. I highly recommend checking it out. 

Make a statement

For the last little while, I have been loving the look of bib necklaces. I like the way they can create a statement all by themselves, and sass up simple and classic clothing pieces. Though they can get pricey, you can find suitable and pretty choices for almost every price point.

Disc Flowers Necklace ($9.80)/Jewel Cluster Necklace ($12.80)


UO Geometry Necklace ($29.99)/Super Candy Studded Satin Necklace ($49.99)


Windflower Necklace ($38.00)/Stormy Sea Necklace ($48.00)

Charmed, I'm sure

For awhile now, I have been really into necklaces with charms. Be it tiny little lockets, discs or pine cones (one of my favorite necklaces ever) I like wearing things that are vintage-inspired and unique. And I really like either layering necklaces, or buying necklaces that have a layering element already present. From time to time Urban hits pay dirt on such necklaces, leaving me all lightheaded with glee. Below are a few of my current favs.

Heirloom Rhinestone Locket ($16.99)/Butterflies Are Free Necklace ($18.00)


Zodiac Charm Necklace ($18.00)/Delicate Initial Necklace ($18.00)


Je T'Aime Necklace ($24.00)/Monocle Necklace ($28.00)

I finally just went ahead and bought

this from here.

And I'm quite excited about it.