If you're in the 'sunny' UK, you'll know that Mothers day is fast approaching. Mothers day is a wonderful time to show our mum's how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate all that they do for us.

We've put together this handy gift guide to get you ready and inspired to spoil your mum this March 15.

Some mums love to spend their time in the kitchen, cooking up a storm and baking yummy treats. But there are plenty of treats out there to spoil your mum with on mothers day!
These adorable polka dot cupcake Cases | Lakeland will make any cupcake look all the prettier and they come in 2 colours to fit with any theme!
To keep things fashionable in the kitchen, we are loving this matching dusty rose polka dot Apron and mitt | dotcomgiftshop. They're super cute!
These amazing retro scales | dotcomgiftshop are a unique gift that are sure to be well received and will make a wonderful feature piece in any mums kitchen.
To keep your mums baking easy and neat, try this rolling pin | dotcomgiftshop. Its got a pretty pastel vibe and will look adorable set aside on a countertop
Keeping those treats fresh is essential, so invest in these tins | ASDA for your mum. The matching set is very classy and cute!
Homemade cookies are always a lovely treat, so make sure your mum can put her mark on hers with this amazing cookie press | ASDA
Finally, we love this mixing bowl | ASDA, its big enough to make any size treat and matches that rolling pin oh-so well!

Home is where the heart (and your mum) is, and some mums love nothing more than a good home accessory!
For something special and unique, try a Imperial jewellery candle. They have beautiful fragrances and once the wax is burned down a piece of jewlery will be revealed - its the gift that keeps giving!
Flowers are always a winner and Bunches.com have a wide selection - each order is sent directly to your door and comes with a free box of chocolates!
To display that impressive bunch of mothers day flowers, how about picking up this Flower jug | dotcomgiftshop? Its vintage inspired and the cream colour means itll work with any flower you buy your mum!
Mothers day is a time to remember how important family is. Keep those memories alive for your mum with this adorable 'Family' Plaque | Next.
To bring a fresh feel to your mums home, how about accessorizing it with these sweet Floral Pillows | Next?
Your mum will want to display her cards and photos proudly, so treat her to this Heart Garland with Pegs | The Range.

Some mums are as stylish as ever and really love to keep on trend, our fashionista gift guide has plenty of ideas for her;
Pandora Rings never go out of style and there are endless designs to choose from. Each ring comes in it's own box and is very presentable.
To keep your mum trendy on the go, try one of these Bags | River Island, they come in a variety of sizes and styles, so whatever your mums preference, they'll have you covered!
The gift of time is priceless, but to keep your mum one step ahead, you could treat her to this Watch | NewLook. the rose gold effect is classy and current.
Spring is just around the corner, so how about treating your mum to some stylish new heels?! These Shoes | Missguided are on trend and comfy too!
Some mums are real sun worshippers, but its important to stay protected, so buy here these gorgeous Sunglasses | TopShop for style and safety!

Every mum is beautiful and our beauty gift guide will help your mum to shine!
If your mum is passionate about her make up, treat her to the Bella & Bear 'The Kitten' Make Up Brush Set, its got every brush she will need and is made to the highest professional quality.
This Chloe Perfume is a timeless scent, that your mum is sure to love. It has a classic bottle with an adorable bow on top.
Women often worry about their skin ageing, so why not treat your mum to some Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser, to keep her fresh and young!
She is going to need some make up to start using with her new Bella &Bear brushes, so invest in some Mac Make Up for your mum. It delivers high quality results and comes in a rainbow of colours!
The Bella & Bear 'Eye & Mighty' Lash Curler is the perfect tool for every women, it saves the hassle of applying falsies and will leave your mums lashes long and elegant!
If your mum likes to try out new beauty products and tools, intorduce her to the Bella & Bear 'Hair She Goes' Facial Hair Remover, its unique and revolutionary!
To keep your mum prepared for any scenario, treat her to the Bella & Bear 'The Pluckers' Tweezer Trio, there is a tweezer for every job and the travel pouch makes them the perfect on the go product!

Whatever you decide to treat your mum to this mothers day, make sure it is memorable and makes her feel special! We at Bella & Bear would like to say thank you to all the hardworking mothers who raised and cared for the women of today. Enjoy your special day and put your feet up!

S/S '15 Beauty Trends

Spring has fully sprung (well, in our hearts anyway!) and we have been feeling so inspired by all of the gorgeous new season trends which are blooming. In this post we are going to share our favourite Spring/Summer '15 trends and how you can achieve them at home!

The 'Negative Space' manicure has been progressing in the beauty and fashion world for some time but it has finally hit its peak and is being rocked by catwalk fingertips and highstreet talons alike.
The idea of this manicure is to leave sections of the nail 'naked' or 'negative' and create a design around it.
We are loving the comeback of all things pastel this season and these Barry M Speedy Quick Dry Nail Paints will be the perfect base. You can create your negative space by placing stickers over the nail and painting around them before peeling away, or you could grab some nail striper tools to fill in your design - this will give you more precise control and a more detailed design
Don't forget to accessorize those fingers with some of this seasons hottest jewellery pieces. Midi rings are back and better than ever. These cute Cat Midi Rings from Etsy will finish the look perfectly.
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Lavender eyes are a go to this season and they can be achieved in a number of ways. If your'e feeling bold and powerful you can stick with a full on purple lid - this works especially well with darker skin tones. But if you want to keep it fresh and flirty, blend out your lavender shadows with whites and cream bases.
Use your Bella & Bear brushes in 'The Jaguarundi', 'The Sand Cat' and 'The Bornean Bay Cat' for the perfect blended lid.
We are loving Maybelline color tattoo eyeshadow in 'Endless Purple' for the ultimate lavender glow that will last for hours!

Bright lips are set to be a big hit this Spring/Summer and with a shade for every skin tone there really is no excuse to skip out! Pair with natural eyes for understated glamour and make sure those lips are exfoliated and moisturised for the perfect, flawless application.
Use your Bella & Bear 'Rusty Spotted Cat' lip brush to help you achieve neat lines and a gorgeous lip shape. Some of our favourite lip shades (pictured about T-B) are;
1.Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid lip colors in fuschia flash
2. Revlon Colorburst laquer balm in Vivacious
3. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid lip colors in shocking coral
4. Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Wild Watermelon
It cant be scary to try out bright lips if you don't usually wear lipstick, but you could always opt for a lip tint product instead for just a touch of colour!

Something which is not all that new to many women (but means you will have got plenty of practise in) is graphic eyeliner.
Most of the trend sways toward black liner, however a slick of electric blue or purple will be right on trend too.
So grab your Bella & Bear 'The Caracal' eye liner brush and some Urban Decay Super-Saturated Ultra Intense Waterproof cream eyeliner and get creative.
This season its all about slick and defined lines, so if your'e new to eyeliner, put some practise in - you could even use our Ultimate Eyeliner guide for some extra tips!

Braids are making a big statement this season, but now they are easier than ever. The 'undone braid' is a more relaxed and messy approach to the classic plait and can easily be achieved with some Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray and a little backcombing from your Bella&Bear 'Brush On You' Detangling set.
Try to keep your braid loose and natural, with strands of hair falling out around the face and by pulling at sections to give it that undone chic this season craves!

A final trend we are big fans of this season is natural, dewy skin. This trend calls for that 'no make up' make up look. Even though great skin can be cheated with make up coverage, the idea of this trend is to keep it natural and minimal so it is always good to give your skin a good start to pull it off. But fear not! Healthy glowing skin can easily be achieved with a little time and the right care products. We particularly love The Body shop Vitamin E range, it is caring on the skin and will leave you glowing!
Start with Vitamin E Cream Cleanser to wash dirt and bacteria from the face and give you a clean slate. Follow this with Vitamin E Hydrating Toner and a pea sized amount of Vitamin E Cream Exfoliator to remove dead skin and give you a glow. A spritz of the Vitamin E Face Mist will refresh and hydrate the skin and a final application of Vitamin E SPF15 Moisture Lotion will protect the skin and give it the moisture it needs to be beautiful!

What is your favourite Spring/Summer '15 trend?

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