Corsages are back, with floral designers offering new styles and colors to honor mothers on their special day, May 14. Combine jewelry, like the bee, to make it a one-of-a-kind accessory.

The Mother's Day corsage is one of the most well-known customs to honor mom on her special day.

By the 1980s and '90s, many people thought Mother's Day corsages were passé. Their cookie-cutter look seemed antiquated.

However, in recent years, floral designers have begun experimenting with smaller varieties of flowers, less filler greenery and unique floral accents to emphasize the natural beauty of the flowers. FTD master designer Jeff Corbin offers these suggestions to help you design a stylish, modern corsage that your mother will always remember.

Red roses have always been a beautiful way to show mom how much you appreciate all the things she's done for you.Traditional corsages enhanced the single-colored rose with greenery, baby's breath and ribbons. Corbin's modern twist highlights the use of bi-colored roses and new varieties of smaller spray roses, which add dimension to the corsage. The absence of foliage focuses the attention on the natural beauty of the roses and your mother stands out in style. The classic shape of this modern version of the red rose corsage appeals to moms with a classic style while the bold look of the bi-colored spray roses appeals to young moms, too.White carnations are commonly used in Mother's Day corsages and are often combined with lots of greenery to accent the single color flower. Corbin gives a modern interpretation of a traditional favorite using a single, white miniature cymbidium blossom nestled in a cluster of magenta-colored heather. Instead of the common carnation, many FTD florists are using a wider variety of flowers in their corsages making them both traditional and unique in style — just like your mom.

Florists have traditionally worked with one color and one flower to create dramatic corsages for the mother who enjoys making a statement in her style. In this case, Corbin suggests that you choose a flower with interesting colors and shapes, like a blue delphinium to give your modern corsage a style that makes a brilliant, bold statement. Limited use of foliage will emphasize the shape of the blossoms and intensify the color while keeping the corsage lightweight.The simple and natural style of a traditional gardenia corsage can be mirrored in your modern design by using small, light green orchids and green button mums. Jeff says the accent bow used in a traditional corsage can be replaced with foliage accents for an organic look. The chic color palette and design makes this modern corsage a perfect fit for the mother who prefers simple, natural accessories to bows and ribbons.

If you're also giving mom jewelry for Mother's Day this year, you can combine a modern corsage and the jewelry to make a one-of-a-kind accessory your mom can wear on her special day. Flowers are a fun, creative way to highlight your mom's newest treasure.

Want to create your own corsage? Corbin offers these tips to help you get started:• Light spring colors like whites, creams, peaches, pinks, and yellows work best to add interest to the corsage but also let the jewelry stand out.• Accent the corsage with foliage instead of bows or baby's breath for a cleaner, fresher look.• The slim stems of mini calla lilies provide a natural resting place for a keepsake ring.• The full bloom of a mum or miniature carnation is a perfect place to showcase a whimsical pin or broach for mom.• When in doubt, your neighborhood florist will be happy to help you create a special look for that special lady.