Andrea's It List: 6 gifts any mum would be pleased to receive this Mother’s Day

My personal wish list

Andrea Thompson
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I love March. Not only do the clocks go forward, marking the beginning of those long light evenings, but it's my birthday month and Mother's Day, too. This year, all of these fall on the same weekend, so I'm particularly excited. I've rounded up a few of the things that are on my personal wish list this year, alongside the sort of thoughtful gifts every mother would appreciate receiving - aside from a lie-in, a mushy card and a bit of pampering, of course. So whether you're looking for something for tomorrow or just a chic gift for a special woman in your life, I've got you covered.

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Gucci Bucket Bag

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Looking for the ultimate investment bag that will stand the test of time? I'm loving the latest incarnation of the famous Gucci horsebit chain bag. The mini '73' bucket bag features a magnified version of the signature metal hardware and the softest leather. It’s compact and elegant enough as an evening bag but the bucket-style shape with lined canvas and adjustable shoulder strap make it super practical too.

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Editor in Chief

Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality.

Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. Her weekly newsletter and column Andreas It List showcases her curated edit of the very best in fashion and beauty. Andrea is a keen advocate of women's empowerment, sustainability and diversity and is a regular speaker at events on these themes. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Vice Chair and looks after Diversity and Inclusion and regularly mentors young women from under represented communities trying to break into the media industry. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite