A ROUND UP OF PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS

A jaunty racing stripe gives a Clare Vivier leather card case get up and go

Here's a collection of my favorite finds for Mother's Day--to give or get, we all deserve a little something special!

 Mother Always Said bracelet says it all!

Mother-daughter fun-Sailboat motif dresses  for you and your stylish mini-me.

Sparkle and Shine-Top a summer pony tail with a decorative Crystalline Hair Tie.

Beach chic Valentino Bow Thong Jelly Sandal

Pack A Picnic Champagne Box for stylish parties on the go.

 Bold and beautiful Suede and Gold cuff bracelet is the perfect summer accent

Kick it up with a Handbag and Heels sweet treat

Dashing Della Fonte Beach Bag for around town or hitting the beach. 

Happy Weekend!

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND

 THE ELIZABETH TAYLOR DIAMOND

A Rectangular-Cut Diamond Ring of 33.19 carats D color, Potentially Internally Flawless, Type IIa

Estimate: $2,500,000 – 3,500,000

 Elizabeth Taylor’s dazzling jewelry collection, including the famous 33 carat diamond engagement ring given to her by Richard Burton will be auctioned off in December by Christie's. Just in time for holiday gift-giving (ha-ha) Christie's will be auctioning off Taylor's legendary jewelry collection as well as fashion accessories and haute couture ensembles by the likes of Chanel, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Valentino.  There's also an online auction beginning December 3rd with a vast selection of moderately priced jewelry, fashion accessories and jewelry (I'll be looking/shopping there!). Here's a sneak peak at some of the spectacular items up for auction-

 A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND SAUTOIR,

BY BVLGARI

Circa 1971

Estimate: $600,000 – 800,000 

 A TURQUOISE AND GOLD MIRROR,

BY BVLGARI

1962

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 

 THE BURTON WEDDING BANDS

Given to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton upon their marriages in 1964 and 1975

Estimate: $6,000 – 8,000 

A DIAMOND AND MULTI-GEM PENDANT, 

BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

1971

Estimate: $3,000 – 5,000 

 TWO SATELLITE SUITCASES, A NICE BEAUTY CASE AND A DEAUVILLEBEAUTY BAG

Louis Vuitton, 20th Century

Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500 

 AN EMANUEL UNGARO RED, PINK, BROWN AND YELLOW STRIPED WOOL COAT

LABELED 'EMANUEL UNGARO COUTURE PARIS/661.9.67' AND 'MADE IN FRANCE EXCLUSIVELY FOR BONWIT TELLER', 1967

Estimate: $700 - 900 

 CLEOPATRA, 1963

An Irene Sharraf caftan, the nude chiffon ground appliqué with palmyra and lotus flowers in coffee and cream silks and beadwork, unlabeled, made for Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra

Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, 1958

A U.S. one-sheet cinema poster, signed and inscribed in black ink To Richard -- the hottest cat on any roof! Happy Birthday - ...5/18/85

Estimate: $2000 - 3,000