mom's the word

Celebrate the person you call mom with beauty. Whether it's aroma, color or care, cosmetics and skincare can stimulate the senses, enhance natural beauty and nurture skin. They are also key to balancing the emotion of feeling beautiful. This Mother's Day treat Mom to something that makes her feel good and look amazing. Choose from the special value collections below, or ask about a customized assortment.

purify mom
Nurture her skin with an everyday ritual that is simple and sweet. This collection will clean, exfoliate, rejuvenate and invigorate. Included for her are: easy-does-it gentle milk cleanser with cucumber (or appropriate cleanser); polish skin-smoothing microdermabrasion creme; makes-me-blush skin-renewing treatment with cranberry; a pair of cellulose cleansing puffs for an extra deep clean; and an invigorating, organic fair trade botanical tea ($70, value $110). She'll love this gift inside and out.

eau de mom
Does your mother like flowers? If so, she'll love the light, intoxicating blend of gardenia and white exotics captured in Kai's signature scent. Take her senses on a journey with a collection of Kai favorites: (1) Eau de Parfum, Body Lotion, Body Buffer and Votive ($114, value $165). (2) Perfume oil, Body Lotion, Bathing Bubbles and Votive ($90, value $132). Show her the luxury she deserves.

prime time for mom
When it comes to natural makeup where universally flattering is a sure thing, Vapour Organic Beauty is the answer. Give her makeup made from pure, organic formulations her skin will love. This collection gives her the opportunity to put her best face forward by starting out with great, must-have makeup essentials: Stratus Instant Skin Perfector or Stratus Soft Focus Instant Skin Perfector, Atmosphere Luminous or Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation, Illusionist Concealer, Solar Bronzer in Simmer and a bamboo makeup brush ($120, value $170).

color mom pretty
Brighten her day or enliven her night with color. Once she's created the perfect canvas with "prime time," add a little color. With award-winning favorites like Aura Multi-Use Blush and Siren Lipstick, looking good will be a cinch. This collection includes one each (Mom's shade selection): Aura Multi-Use Blush, Siren Lipstick, Elixir Pluming Gloss, Mesmerize Eye Color Treatment, and a bamboo makeup brush ($72, value $100).

butter up mom
Give Mom the gift of beautiful nails she can do at home. With Butter London's amazing three free ideology and flair for fashion-first color, Mom can wear the season's hottest nail lacquer and feel good about it. This collection includes the following Butter London gems: two nail lacquers (Mom's choice), Melt Away Cuticle Eliminator, Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat, Hardwear P. D. Quick Topcoat, Handbag Holiday cuticle oil, and a handy banana file for perfectly shaped nails ($70, value $100).

These collections are available at sarimotley studio, sarimotley.com and phone/email order. If you have a special request, or would like to create a custom gift collection, please email sari@sarimotley.com or call 713-292-6711. Gift wrap is always complimentary.

bright idea

Vapour Organic Beauty is introducing new, fabulous hues for you to choose for eyes and lips.

Just in time for adding that "pop of color," find brilliantly modern shade extensions in Siren Lipstick. These three exhilarating hues give new meaning to crimson, tangerine and vivid floral. New shades: Tempest–a feisty coral with brazen depth and intensity; Au Pair–a rich, velvety berry and Coquette–21st century amped-up fuchsia and 

Mesmerize Eye Color presents "urban flirt" with new-fashioned shadows that are intriguing, sassy and dynamic. These fresh jeweled shades will add dimension and flair to your everyday wear. Shades to explore: Obsess–a stunning and versatile golden-green that will add a little "voltage" to any look; Seduce–an exotic smokey brown with hints of blue and violet and Provoke–a flirtatious, sparkling-cool pink to brighten eyes.

Now available at sarimotley.com.

resolution: find lip color

You don't have to start the New Year off wondering what shade fits!

Are you looking for the perfect red? The one that makes your eyes sparkle and feels amazing? What about that "just right" neutral? It's where subtle color and the best thing next to naked lips meet. Here's a little help:

The chart below, from Vapour Organic Beauty, will guide you in finding your best shades of red and neutral Siren Lipsticks based on your skin tone. Siren Lipstick is a feel-good luxury formula from Vapour Organic Beauty (available at sarimotley.com). Moisturizing and naturally long-wearing, this lipstick treat, made from pure plant ingredients, produces a nourishing shine that rivals its mainstream counterparts.

For more information on finding the right lipstick shade, send an email to sari@sarimotley.com or visit our contact page.