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Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank

Mom will love any of the luxurious items on this list! 
Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
Mothers Day Luxury Lead
By Crystal Tate · Updated October 26, 2020
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Since Mom is a title just above queen, she deserves only the best for Mother’s Day. If you want to do something extra special or really impress your mother (and not go broke in the process!), you’ll love these extravagant gifts without the extraordinary price tag.

01
Discovery Wine Membership

If your mom enjoys vino, she’ll be delighted to receive a wine membership from Vinfluence. Each month, Vinfluence provides artisinal wine from different winemakers that she won’t find at her local wine shop.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Vinfluence Wine $100 (for 3 bottles) Shop!
02
Michael Kors x FUJIFILM INSTAX Camera

A FUJIFILM INSTAX Camera is even better if she prefers instant photos. This stylish gold metallic one was created in collaboration with designer Michael Kors. Grab one soon since it’s limited edition!

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Michael Kors $149 Shop!
03
Vera Bradley Weekender Travel Bag

Help your mom travel in style with Vera Bradley’s Weekender Travel Bag. Choose a fun print that complements her personality.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Vera Bradley $98 Shop!
04
Moleskine Smart Writing Set

The Moleskine Smart Writing Set is a major upgrade from your mom’s journal. If she enjoys writing and technology, she’ll love this smart set that takes notes from paper to screen in real time.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Moleskin $199 Shop!
05
Mobile to Magazine Photo Album

If your mom misses the olden days of photo albums, she’ll love a subscription to the new app Recently that will digitize her iPhone photos into a monthly magazine.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Recently $9.99 (per month) Shop!
06
Cashmere & Silk Wrap

She’ll love this high quality wrap, which is made of cashmere and silk. It can be worn as a classic scarf around her neck, or over her shoulders as a wrap.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Nordstrom $99 Shop!
07
Cole Haan Women’s Pinch Weekender

Influenced by Cole Haan’s iconic penny loafer, the bestselling Pinch Weekender shoe is a great gift for mom. Plus, it goes up to size 11.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Cole Haan $100 Shop!
08
Google Home

If your mom has ever wished she had a personal assistant, this is the gift for her! Google Home works like a digital assistant and will keep her on schedule, help her avoid traffic, and answer practically any question she has.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Google $129 Shop!
09
Warby Parker Tilley Sunglasses

Gift mom with a pair of Warby Parker sunglasses. She can try on five pairs at home for free, and then pick her favorite to keep. We love the clear Tilley pair with amber gradient lenses.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Warby Parker $95 Shop!
10
A Mother’s Box: The Orange Rose Collection

Take her book club to the next level with this collection of novels that celebrates moms. Created by Quarterlane, a company that offers seasonal literary collections to bookworms, all sales of this mother’s box go to the non-profit Every Mother Counts.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Quarterlane $180 Shop!
11
Weekend Max Mara Reflex Dress

She’ll really appreciate a designer dress, particularly one with an African-inspired pattern like this Weekend Max Mara one.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Matches Fashion $425 Shop!
12
Cuyana Top-Handle Bag

This structured leather handbag from San Francisco-based brand Cuyana is actually made in Italy, where the finest leathers are sourced. Personalize for your mom with a monogram charm.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Cuyana $375 Shop!
13
Brahmin Medium Asher Melbourne Tote

If your mom appreciates exotic skins over leather, she’ll love this crocodile-embossed tote from Brahmin. This lightweight zip top tote is the perfect everyday bag.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Brahmin $265 Shop!
14
Enthusiast Membership

If she’s always wanted a luxury timepiece, she’ll love a membership to ElevenJames. From Cartier to Rolex, this watch subscription company will send your mother a new luxury watch every few months.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Eleven James $149 per month Shop!
15
Gilded Succulent Potager

If she has a green thumb (or not), she’ll love these exotic succulent plants that are fitted in a metallic ceramic planter.

Luxury For Less: Extravagant Gifts For Mother's Day That Won't Break The Bank
available at Olivia and Cocoa $94 Shop!