Finding that perfect Mother’s Day gift can be hard. Experts say look for a gift that also gives back. That way, mom will be happy because she received a great gift…and you’ll feel extra special to help out a great cause.

This season Hayden-Harnett the luxury accessories brand has created a gorgeous silk spring/summer scarf using an excerpt from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s upcoming novel “INSIDE” in honor of Mother’s Day.

The scarf will be sold on Gilt.com during the month of May (Gilt $60.00 sale price/retail price $120.00) with proceeds going toward the Brenda Novak For The Cure of Diabetes charity, who has raised over a million dollars for diabetes research in recent years. The author’s youngest son suffers from the disease.

The scarf will also be sold online at HaydenHarnett.com and in store. And when you purchase, you’ll receive an autographed copy of Brenda’s upcoming book, “INSIDE”, as their FREE gift with purchase.

David and Victoria have announced a baby name

Does Hollywood have some secret covenant to populate the world with insanely awful baby names? Is there a bet out there and the joke is on us? The world got wind that Victoria Beckham is finally being blessed with a little princess. Wonderful.

But we also just got news of her baby’s name. Are your ready? Can you handle the truth?

Santa. As in Claus. Yep. I have to admit, Apple is sounding more and more endearing to me these days. I wasn’t so fond of Bronx (Ashlee Simpson Wentz), or Buddy Bear (Jamie Oliver), but they can grow on me. I’m not sure Santa ever will.

And who can compete with Santa? When Gwen Stefani tells her little lovelies that Santa is coming, and it isn’t the real Santa, what then? How awful to live your life as the girl that people thought was the dude responsible for the magic of Christmas, but really was just a girl.

The positive side, because it is always right to end with a positive,  is I hate when other people tell you what or what not to name your child. That is worse baby naming etiquette than choosing a bizarre name.  It really is no one’s business, unless asked.

I like the fact that Hollywood is doing what they want and not caring what others think. I can appreciate that.  First rule of baby club is this-you do what is right for you and yours and ignore the outside opinions that will be flung your way. Inevitably, you will spend your life dodging daggers if you leave yourself open.

How to feed my child?  How much sunlight per day?  Night time routines? Should I name my child Santa? Someone always has something to say, especially if you ask. That must be why Victoria hasn’t called me lately. I was wondering what was up.

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Jamie Tripp Utitus lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children where she teaches and freelances. Her personal blog, Ugly Like Me,  began as a way to heal and cope with Multiple Sclerosis.

I am not too old for tattoos, but old enough to know my kids are too young

I don’t know how many tattoos I have on my body, I stopped counting a long time ago. But let me count how many my daughter has on her tiny little frame, 1…2…0! Yes, zero because she is only five and I’m not insane. Believe it or not, there is at least one insane dad in Georgia. His name is Eugene Ashley.

In addition to insane, 26 year-old Ashley was drunk when he got the initials DB, short for Daddy’s Boy, tattooed on his 3 year-old son’s shoulder back in 2009. Ashley, or “Stonner” as his friends call him, got off with a $300 fine and probation.

There is a litmus test to tell you whether or not you are old enough to have children. If you think you are ready to procreate, you and your partner must sit down and really get honest with yourselves. Ask yourselves this, “Do we want a RAD tattoo for our little peanut?” If you answer yes, you are too young, if even just in mind, to have children.

Couple thoughts.  First, do you use the initials DB ever? When you do, are you referring to a daddy’s boy? The initials DB are reserved for a select few and I assure you they do not stand for daddy’s boy.

I bet you this DB didn’t intend for those initials to represent what he proclaimed they did either. Furthermore, which would serve a better purpose, $300 fine or rehab? Does $300 even cover the cost of toilet paper in the courthouse?

The author, Jamie Tripp Utitus

Jamie Tripp Utitus lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children where she teaches and freelances. Her personal blog, Ugly Like Me, began as a way to heal and cope with Multiple Sclerosis.

By: Cindy of hellodollface.com

Have you ever woken up with a terrible headache that causes you to reach for the Excedrin first thing in the morning, even before coffee? Author/blogger Jeanette Fulda woke up one day with a gripping headache that even the most potent medicine couldn’t cure.

In Chocolate & Vicodin, Jeanette documents her long and expensive quest to find an answer to why her painful headache persisted despite trying every alternative and expensive remedy available.

Jeannette succumbed to multiple scans, drugs, adjustments, even Botox, medical marijuana and acupuncture with no luck. There was no reasonable explanation to why her headache persisted even though her numerous blog readers tried to figure it out and offer their advice.

I really felt for Jeannette as she recounts her ordeal to find both answers and relief. I’ve had headaches lasting three or four days but Jeannette’s lasted for much, much longer. She is not totally pain-free even today.

This is a quick read despite the heavy subject. Chronic pain is not a laughing matter but Jeannette keeps things light and humorous.

By: Amy Sego

Closing out Saturday night with Charlotte Ronson’s show, and all we can say is that bellbottoms are making a comeback. Not only backstage, but on the runway as well. Charlotte’s sister Samantha made an appearance at the DJ booth to get the capacity crowd hyped, while Annabel Dexter Jones took a turn on the runway to make it a complete family affair.

I’d been lucky enough to grab a seat at every show, but I was out of luck for Ronson – and my feet were KILLING me.

Standing room only!

Loved the punky braids and buns!

Punky. Brewster.

Backstage was a madhouse before the show. People were coming to verbal fisticuffs to get a piece of Charlotte – must have been all the free Pepsi and vodka being passed around. We got her long enough for her to tell us that the “must have” for fall will be a leather bomber jacket. But isn’t it always??

Good night all. Time for a drink and some sleep before Derek Lam!

By: Amy Sego

Good Morning Lovelies.
I’m here at the stage tent at Lincoln Center and I have to say, the music at the Jill Stuart show is ALMOST making up for my miserable Q Train experience this morning. They are running through the show right now – with Jill looking on from the front row.

Walk you pretty pretty ponies!! Walk I say!

Going to have to find some benevolent fashionista to tell me what is in the pretty pink gift bags.

Earlier we were at Binetti, here we are chatting with the man himself. He’ll be featuring Silhouette eyewear in his show.

Binetti might be the friendliest designer on the planet. I almost asked him to bring me some coffee. He would have done it.

Here’s Jill Stuart backstage. I think I was creeping her out a little.

Cute dress!

Hair at Binetti was all cute little top knots with very glowy, golden make up. Tiny little smudges of smoke at the corner of the eyes.

Top Knot? Top notch!

More to come. We’re here all day. Feel free to bring me a frap!

By Amy Sego

It’s been absolutely frigid for New York Fashion Week, but that hasn’t stopped us or the glitterati from coming out to see what designers have in mind for Spring.
Tinsley Mortimer came out in tights – nothing stops her from getting to fashion week. We’ve seen her there every season, no matter what the weather.

Tinsley warms our hearts - our freezing cold hearts.

Also bumped in Ashanti. My very first summer in New York City, Ashanti was all over the radio – so she always reminds me of long, hot summer days. Also, little known fact about Ashanti: She can fit in your pocket. She’s that tiny.

Ashanti with Maz Azria. Not JaRule.

Stay with us dear readers. We’re going to have lots more from Lincoln Center, including backstage beauty and models looking super enthusiastic about their jobs.