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Fashion Island offers some great ideas for Mother’s Day. If she is fashion savvy and loves of-the-moment trends, consider apparel or accessories from Orange County’s only Trina Turk or Juicy Couture.

Kate Spade also has a wide variety of handbags and accessories in a bright palette of spring shades, while Anthropologie has an eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, books and home décor. Gourmet cooks or those who like to entertain would love a gift from O & Co. Mediterranean Food Merchant; and if she has a sweet tooth, treat her to a box of champagne truffles from Teuscher Chocolates & Café — named the world’s best chocolates by National Geographic travelers. Or you can surprise her with something sparkly from Traditional Jewelers, Charriol or Stuart Moore.

A Fashion Island Gift Card lets Mom shop for new spring fashions or accessories at Orange County’s only Neiman Marcus or any of the nearly 200 other stores at Fashion Island. Purchase a gift card or get more store information from the Concierge at Guest Services, (949) 721-2000.

Mother’s Day brunch

Treat your mom to a brunch to celebrate her special day. Here are some great dining options: Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s. Special Mother’s Day: four-course prix-fixe menu is $40. (Regular menu is also available.) Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lounge hours are 11:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. Moms will receive a special treat! Charlie Palmer is at 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 352-2525 or go to www.charlie palmer.com.

Or try 21 Oceanfront. Mother’s Day buffet brunch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost for adults is $65, children ages 3 to 7 for $20. 21 Oceanfront is at 2100 West Oceanfront Newport Beach. For more, call (949) 673-2100 or go to www.21oceanfront.com.

Zov’s Bistro is offering special Mother’s Day champagne brunch (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Adult menu at $39.95; kids menu at $10.95. The adjacent Zov’s Café/Bakery is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with its regular a la carte menus. No reservations are necessary, but please phone ahead for parties of six or more. Call (714) 838-8855. Zov’s is at 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin. Zov’s in Newport Coast and Irvine are also open regular hours (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and offer the regular a la carte menus on Mother’s Day. For more, go to www.zovs.com.

Sam & Harry’s at Newport Beach Marriott is serving up Mother’s Day Champagne brunch (check website for menu). Adults $39.95, children $19.95. Sam & Harry’s is at 900 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 729-6900 or go to www.samandharrys.com.

Marché Moderne at South Coast Plaza is offering Mother’s Day Brunch. Chef Florent Marneau’s award-winning bistro features a sumptuous feast to celebrate Mom’s special day with choices from each course. The first course offers nine choices; then you can select from seven entrees. Pastry chef Amelia Marneau’s heavenly dessert menu offers four mouth-watering options to savor. The three-course menu is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price is $39 per person food only. Marché Moderne is at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more, call (714) 434-7900 or go to www.southcoastplaza.com.

Pinot Provence’s Mother’s Day Brunch is a three-course, prix-fixe served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $48 per person and $25 for children younger than 12. Choose from many delicious options for starter and entrée courses; dessert features the chef’s special. Pinot Provence is at 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more, call (714) 444-5900 or go to www.patinagroup.com.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.