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What Makes a Mother Beautiful? Stylish Women Answer

May 11, 2012 by Beauty

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What Makes a Mother Beautiful? Stylish Women Answer

Some people will tell you that beauty is about symmetry or contrast, that it's simply a function of the overall aesthetic of an era. But a mother's beauty is deeper, more individual, and enduring.

We asked experts on the subject — women who write about beauty and style on a daily basis — to tell us about a beautiful mother in their lives. (And we couldn't help but offer a few maternal tributes ourselves.) As you'll see, the answers are as amazing as the mothers they chose.

Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere and Estée Lauder

Jamie of Queen of the Quarterlife Crisis

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Janet-J 5 years

Thank you my "pretty girl!" As you've grown, you've become such a beautiful woman. You are gorgeous on the outside, but what is in your heart makes you over the top Amazingly beautiful! I am so grateful and honored to be your Mommis and SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! Thank you for loving me "more than your chocolate thumb." ;)