Mother's Day Gift Guide: score points and save on your gifts for Mum

Want to win points with your gifts for Mum while staying under budget this Mother’s Day? Of course you do. Here’s how you can save up to 40 per cent on designer treats.

Chocolates and flowers have their place but if you really want to win big with Mum this year, we’d recommend a visit to DFO Homebush this weekend. We’ve scoured the mall’s luxury, sports and lifestyle stores to find the best gifts for Mum ahead of Mother’s Day. Read on for our recommendations and where to find the best savings when shopping.

Best gifts for Mum

For the style icon:

If understated elegance is her style, Calvin Klein could be your saviour this Mother’s Day. The legendary purveyor of sleepwear, underwear, apparel and accessories is offering a huge 40 per cent off full price womenswear and accessories until Mother’s Day. Treat Mum to a sleek new pair of pyjamas or a cosy robe to relax in, or maybe she’s been eyeing up a new bag?

Did Mum snap her favourite pair of sunnies over summer? Save the day with a replacement pair of specs from Sunglass Hut, where you’ll be treated to $75 off full priced sunglasses when spending $300 or more.

Or maybe a ski getaway is on the horizon for Mum? Well head to Oakley to make sure she’s the most stylish on the slopes, as they’re offering $50 off when you spend $250 and $75 off on purchases over $350. The offer applies to all full priced eyewear, apparel, footwear and accessories too.

Nude Lucy, meanwhile, is the premium Aussie label that’s earning a name among Sydney’s most stylish shoppers, thanks to its timeless casual wear. From the perfect white tee (they have to be just right) to knitwear that’ll take Mum right the way through winter, these quality pieces will please any fashionista.

For the fitness fanatic:

Sydney is practically synonymous with run clubs nowadays. If your mum is warming up for the HOKA Half this weekend, or already training for City2Surf or the Sydney Marathon, she’ll jump for joy with a new pair of HOKAs.

If she’s more of a beach babe, Billabong is the place to go for eye-catching swimwear and rash vests for surfing legends. Or hot foot it to Kathmandu for all the outdoor gear she could possibly need for cycling and hiking. The North Face is also a top spot if you’re shopping for a mountaineer or skier—or you’re after the warmest winter coats around.

Whether she’s a Pilates mum, into Hyrox or just likes walking around Bondi in her newest activewear, the biggest sporting brands like Nike, adidas, Under Armour and Lorna Jane will provide the goods.

For the beauty queen:

Shop her favourite fragrances, skincare and makeup at The Cosmetics Company Store, where you’ll find everyone from Clinique and Jo Malone London through to Tom Ford. Give her the gift of luscious locks with any of Bumble & Bumble’s powerful serums, banish dark under-eye circles with Origins’ cult ginzing eye cream or splash out on a Tom Ford eyeshadow palette.

At Bath & Body Works, you’ll be rewarded with $5 off when you spend $50. Splash out on a custom-made pamper hamper with her favourite bath fizzy, body lotion and matching three-wick candle for some well-earned R&R.

For the proud homemaker:

All Aussies head to Adairs for bed linen, cushions, homewares and beautiful artworks that’ll be admired by all their houseguests. From coastal chic to ditzy florals to sleek neutrals, they cover all bases. Koala Living, meanwhile, delivers for the more discerning interior designers among us.

A good night’s sleep can be truly life-changing. Pillows, bedding and mattresses might not be the most glamorous gifts but they could be the most revolutionary. If Mum’s been complaining of sleepless nights, pay a visit to Snooze and speak to their experts.

We would advise against vacuums as a Mother’s Day gift, no matter how swanky. An upgrade of her coffee machine, however, could be the golden ticket. JB Hi-Fi HOME is famed for stocking all the biggest brands, including Breville. Fitness trackers, LED face masks, Dyson hair tools and Theragun massage devices are also available here, so you’re bound to find something for at least one of her interests.

DFO Homebush

Address: 3-5 Underwood Rd, Homebush NSW 2140.
Opening times: daily, 10am until 6pm. On Thursdays, the shopping centre stays open later until 8pm.

Visiting from outside of Sydney? The DFO Tourism Passport grants visitors who live more than 50km away access to more than 30 exclusive offers and discounts. Scan the QR code on the website to find out if you’re eligible to access the DFO Tourism Passport.

Getting to DFO Homebush

If travelling with public transport, catch the train from Central Station to Strathfield Station, then catch the 526 bus towards Rhodes Shopping Centre. Alight at DFO Homebush, Underwood Road.

When driving from central Sydney, take the M4 towards Sydney Olympic Park. Take the exit from Homebush Bay Drive/A3.

For more information, visit our ultimate DFO Homebush guide.