FOR THE HIP MOM: Baby Phat Scoop Neck Belted Tunic, $49, babyphat.com.  A style that suits every body type, this tunic is flattering and trendy with gold studded details.

FOR THE DO IT ALL MOM:  a Keurig Platinum Brewing system, $179.95.  Because most of us cannot function before coffee, this system makes the process even simpler than it was before.

FOR THE STYLISH MOM: A membership to ShoeDazzle.com. Because if Kim Kardashian endorses it, you know its a quality product.

FOR THE MOM ON-THE-GO: Skechers Shape-Ups SRT or S2 Lite, $100. skechers.com.  Another Kardashian endorsed product, multitasking moms can get their workouts in while running errands.

FOR THE TASTEFUL MOM:  a yummy fruit and chocolate bouquet from Edible Arrangements.  Every mom loves a bouquet, so why not get one they can eat too.

FOR THE MODERN MOM: a ceramic photo frame by Jonathan Adler, $58.  If you order off the website and email them a picture, they will print and frame the photo, wrap it up and send it off to mom for you.

FOR THE BOMBSHELL MOM: Conair InfinitiPro Spin Air Brush, $69.99, conair.com.  This awesome tool will volumizes, shines, curls, and gives you the perfect blown-out look without going to the salon.

FOR THE ARTSY MOM: A gift certificate to the online gallery Zatista.com.  One of a kind, affordable artwork is framed and sold on this site, assuring your mom gets something truly unique.

FOR THE CHIC MOM: a limited edition Brenda Novak Silk Scarf, $120,brendanovackforthecure.org.  This beautiful silk scarf was designed in collaboration with Hayden-Harnett.  A portion of the proceeds goes to Novak’s cause, diabetes research — a disease that effects her own child.

FOR THE ULTIMATE HOSTESS: Perrier-Jouët Fleur de Champagne Rose 2002, $300.perrier-jouet.com.  Nothing screams elegance like a bottle of the classic pink champagne.  Guests will feel uber-chic and your hostess mom will be glad she can share her gift with loved ones.

Thanks so much to Robert and his team at the Luxe Laboratory for helping us keep our moms stylish and chic!

Kanye: Yo, Albert.

Alber: Hey…Kanye.

Kanye: I want you to know that I’m a REAL big fan of Lanvin. I fucked like four girls backstage at your show last season.

Alber: I really must…

Kanye: And when I say backstage, I mean I was literally backstage. I got some of my love juice on a whole rack of dresses. You’re welcome.

Alber: I recall, I had to burn that entire collection.

Kanye: Yo, I’m saying though, I want to design for Lanvin. Maybe some kicks made entirely out of diamonds.

Alber: That might be a bit expen–

Kanye: Or a suit made, get this, entirely out of diamonds.

Alber: I’m not sure…

Kanye: Okay, okay, I’m a let you finish, but I just gotta say that I’m the greatest designer of ALL TIME. First it’s me, then it’s Coco Chanel, then it’s Martha Stewart Living, then it’s Marc Jacobs, then it’s Baby Phat.

Alber: Thanks, Kanye, it’s been really nice but I gotta go…

Kanye: Okay. Keep it real, Albert. WAIT! How about this? A fur coat. Made entirely out of diamonds.

Alber: …I’m listening.

*Nah, not really.

I somehow, inadvertently was able to catch the encore presentation of this annual “fashion show”, and not surprisingly, was pretty much disappointed. Maybe it’s the fact that what I had hoped to be a fashion-forward platform for innovative, up-and coming black designers actually turns out to be a quasi-concert where video vixens replace actual models that results in my inevitable indifference, if not despondency. I mean, I get it—it’s the fusion of hip hop and fashion, a cultural melange of creative expression. However (and this is where they get it wrong), the predictable drone that is mainstream rap completely overshadows and, at times, dictates some of the fashions that stanky-legged down the runway Sunday night. Not to say that there weren’t some designers that managed to stand out: Korto Momolu’s breezy, ethnic-inspired dresses and jumpsuits, and Byron Lars’ sophistocated twist on timeless, classic pieces were dreamy and well executed. Even the fact that Joy Bryant was actually wearing makeup and not looking dowdy for a change was enough to keep me watching till the very end. But then there was the tacky, repetitive, done-to-death streetwear, rapper-sponsored labels and Baby Phat copycats that turned promise into mediocrity. This probably wouldn’t have happened had they let Kanye West get involved, as much as I hate to say it, since he seems to be such the fashion savant nowadays. There’s always next year…