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It's inevitable that, despite the best of intentions, plenty of upstanding sons and daughters show up giftless on Mother's Day. With not much time left, do better than a greeting card from the picked-over Hallmark aisle and try your luck with one of these procrastination-friendly suggestions to help you win Mom's favor. Just, please, try to get a jump on next year.

• Nordstrom lets online buyers pick up Mother's Day items in-store. That way, you can save yourself the hassle of fighting off fellow shoppers and still not worry about whether the package will arrive on schedule (though, they do have free shipping all the time). Some items to consider: These Kendra Scott oval earrings ($52) or this Alex and Ani expandable wire bangle ($38).
• It's not the most sentimental, but it gets the job done: Neiman Marcus sells virtual gift cards (ranging from $25 to $1,000) that get sent instantly via email. And if Mom doesn't use it within 60 days, an actual card will be shipped, free, to her house.
• Bloomingdale's offers up a slew of fashion-friendly Mother's Day beauty gift sets by brands such as Prada, Viktor & Rolf, and Jimmy Choo — all of which come with a bonus gift-with-purchase for mom.
• For a gift that gives back, TOMS is offering last-minute shipping of all shoes, including the classic "TOMS Hearts Moms" pattern ($54), which is only available through its site.
• It's no surprise that Amazon offers need-to-have-it-now shipping options, and for Mom, why not spring for overnight delivery? Or if you'd rather not, get one-day shipping free by picking a jewelry or watch item from the site's preselected list of qualifying products. We think Mom would like this Vince Camuto white ceramic timepiece ($225).

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Looking for a do-good reason to shop? Charlize Theron and Toms have just released their third shoe collaboration to benefit CTAOP — which stands for Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project — in its efforts to keep African youth safe from HIV/AIDS through education and support of local community organizations. Theron's new limited-edition shoes ($58) feature a pretty sunset-orange hue and embroidered CTAOP logo. Even more, the inside shoe liner highlights the organization's inspirational motto: "Look Within. Think Beyond. Reach Out." We're totally down for Theron's fashion for a cause. Are you?

Instead of wearing your heart on your sleeve, we're getting into the presidential-election spirit by wearing our party — or bipartisanship — on our feet. Thanks to one cool collaboration (TOMS teamed up with LA-based screen-printing artists HIT + RUN) and the most important domestic current event just around the corner, we've got three pairs of classic canvas slip-ons that certainly aren't lacking in the patriotism department. At the root of this particularly timely shoe collab, though, is an effort to encourage people to hit the polls come Nov. 6. We're not here to tell you who to vote for, but rather, that the most important thing is to vote. If it means wearing a fun reminder somewhere you can't forget — er, on your feet — we're all in favor. Plus, if you wear them with a great pair of skinny jeans, a crisp white button-up, and an oversize knitted sweater, you've got yourself a laid-back-meets-academic ensemble at the ready.

Priced at $58 a pair, these slip-ons come in a Vote 2012 style (pictured), a Democratic style, or a Republican style.

Women have been wearing wedge sandals for ages, but printed wedges are quickly gaining momentum, especially in celebrity circles. Isla Fisher was spotted in West Hollywood wearing these Toms printed wedges ($69) with denim cutoffs and a crisp white blouse, Ginnifer Goodwin rocked Prada's striped wedges with black shorts and a ruffly top on the red carpet, and Kirsten Dunst sported floral-print wedges with a little black dress, white blazer, and yellow clutch at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards in LA. Shop the funky trend with our favorite printed wedges before your toes have to go into hibernation for Fall and Winter!

Model Jessica Hart has nailed street style — we loved when she mixed pink and tan and leopard with sneakers — and her latest creation is the perfect no-fuss Summer ensemble. She started with a black loose-fitting t-shirt maxi dress by Pencey Standard — here is the coral version ($55, originally $110) and heather gray style ($110) — then pumped up the look via standout accessories: a straw floppy hat, round shades, TOMS Glitter Slip-Ons ($54), a silver chunky watch, and a blue Goyard bag. It's a simple outfit but one that packs mega punch. Shop similar pieces, including her exact shoes, to achieve the model's no-fuss style all Summer.

Jessica Alba channeled her inner girlie girl, rocking Gap's 1969 skinny jeans in rose while playing at a Beverly Hills park with her adorable family. The actress paired rose-colored jeans with a creme sweater and matching TOMS, then layered a gray fur vest and scarf for extra warmth. Valentine's Day is less than 24 hours away, so if you can't decide between a flirty lacy frock or low-key look, try pairing Jessica's neutral denim with a black lace top, cage pumps, and nude pout for a sweet-yet-sultry vibe.

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