While you might not be able to control your guest’s attire or Mother Nature, you can be prepared for any minor mishaps with the new Minimergency kit. Your wedding day should be anything but stressful, so put your might at ease with 20 little essentials that can help “save the day”. The Minimergency Kit for Brides and Bridesmaids contain basic personal care essentials and wedding day extras, such as bobby pins and double-sided tape. The Minimergency is available for the bride and bridesmaids in a variety of colors and is also available for the groom and his guys in a pocket-sized flip-top box. For more information, visit www.MsandMrs.com.
Looking for some stocking stuffer tips?! My number one rule of giving is always give what you would love to receive, but then take that rule with a grain of salt. Yes, I’d never give my dad any of the below, but my mother, absolutely!
Shopping for the girls in my mind is an easy task, there are three things we love most – makeup, flowers oh and yes, diamonds! While diamonds may not be the most realistic stocking stuffer, these three picks will have every lady thrilled this Holiday.
The Perfect Party Kit from Smashbox – these amazing essentials are perfect for touch-ups at a New Years Eve party and the shades are amazing for any skin tone. At only $39 (through December 26th), we’ll definitely be picking this up for our favorite ladies this year. Visit Smashbox.com for more details.
While flowers may not be the best fit as a stocking stuffer, why not give the next best thing? Perfume and candles! We recommend the fragrance of a thousand flowers – Beautiful by Estee Lauder – with lilies, roses, marigold and orange blossoms, warm, rich, romantic and tender! Visit EsteeLauder.com for sizes and price details!
Last but not least for the lady in your life, warm up your night with some romantic candles! How perfect is the Mistletoe & Fig scent for a romantic evening by the fireplace! Visit YankeeCandle.com for some more scents including “Christmas on the Beach, Gingerbread and Christmas Cupcake,” perfect for any occasion.
Thank the women in your bridal party with Agraria's fragrance, Lime & Orange Blossoms. Recently released in August 2010, the exhilarating blossom scent is surrounded with sampaguita, honeysuckle, and jasmine to create the fresh fragrance. Check out Agraria's PetiteEssence, Woven Cane Perfume Candle, and AirEssence, ranging in price from $45 to $110. With rave reviews from many fashion, design, and entertainment icons, including Giorgio Armani and Meryl Streep, the sophisticated ladies in your bridal party are sure to become quick fans of Agraria's luxury home fragrances, too. This fabulous fragrance line is available in retail stores across the country as well as online. Visit www.AgrariaHome.com for more information.
Created with passion by Britain's celebrity stylist, Michael Boadi, Boadicea The Victorious is a luxury fragrance brand with a complex range of scents inspired by the brave and bold Boadicea The Victorious, Britain's archetypal warrior queen. The collection is comprised of Floral, Citrus, Musk and Agarwood, with each bottle represented by its own unique pewter Celtic design. Unique in its timeless style and classic concept, the gift of Boadicea The Victorious is a great way to thank your bridal party! The fragrances are available in 50ml and 100ml and range in price from $175.00 to $850.00. Boadicea the Victorious luxury perfume collection can be purchased at Henri Bendel's boutique in New York City (www.HenriBendel.com). Visit www.BoadiceaTheVictorious.com for more information.
Complement your wedding dinner with wine that is unmatched in quality and value! Clos du Bois offers food-friendly wines that are elegant, yet subtle and affordable. The 2009 Clos du Bois North Coast Chardonnay will please your guests with its intriguing aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear and lemon meringue, combined with toasty oak, spice and cream. Try this delectable wine with a wide variety of wedding dinner staples, such as grilled vegetables, fish, and chicken. If you prefer red wine, try Clos du Bois North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. Pair it with your full-flavored wedding favorites, like filet mignon and meat-sauced pasta dishes. These luscious wines even make great gifts for any of the adults in your bridal party. Clos du Bois wines can be purchased in various liquor stores across the country. Visit www.ClosDuBois.com for more information.
Are you still looking for a unique way to incorporate vintage designs into your big day? Consider Bella Umbrella with a variety of colors and styles to fit what exactly what you are looking for. Whether you want to rent or purchase, owner Jodell Egbert created designs from classic solid to ruffled and even jeweled handled. Protect your guests from the rain or hot sun during your outdoor ceremony or give to your bridesmaids as a thank-you gift for being part of your special day. For mor information or to purchase umbrellas, visit www.BellaUmbrella.com or www.Umbrellas.net. Look for the Signature Magenta Pagoda (as seen above) featured in the movie, Sex and the City 2, which is currently in theaters.
If you are still looking for a perfect gift to thank your bridesmaids for being a part of your special day, The Pashmina Store may have exactly what you’re looking for! Considered to be one of the largest online stores for 100% true, grade A cashmere and cashmere/silk products, you are sure to find a gift that your bridesmaids will use for special occasions and every day wear. Pashmina comes in shawls, wraps, scarf's, and blankets in more than 50 colors. Pashmina is perfect to wear over bare shoulders, to complement bouquets, or to even accent your overall color scheme.
From the perfect gown to the most impressive tablescapes, everything about a wedding should be exactly how the bride envisions it. Her nail color should make a statement, as well as fashionable. Essie, "the go-to nail brand", created six beautiful hues that add a splash of color for your special day- the 2010 Wedding Collection. Shades include a modern palette of pink, mauve, nude, white, iridescent pearl and shimmering lilac. The new wedding color collection is not only ideal for the bride, but also for her bridesmaids. Visit www.essie.com to view the collection, view additional colors, and to place an order.
Available at: www.essie.com, fine spas, salons and beauty destinations nationwide.
Check Back Tomorrow, April 8th for a Delicious Godiva Cocktail Recipe
"One brand is recognized all over the world as the ultimate expression of the art of choclate-Godiva. Belgian Mater Chocolatier Joseph Draps transformed the world of chocolate over 80 years ago by developing a unique formula of rich chocolate with unparalleled smoothness, and Godiva Liqueur is the ultimate embodiment of the original chocolate collection. Each elegantly designed bottle of Godiva Liqueur contains chocolate perfection married with enticing flavors from around the world. A creamier liquid makes Godiva Liqueur easier to use by simply pouring over ice. Godiva Liqueur is available in Chocolate, White Chocolate, Mocha and Caramel-all flavors are delicious on the rocks or enjoyed in the Carameltini and Truffletini cocktails."
$29.99 per 750 ml bottle. Nationwide wherever fine spirits-based beverages are sold. Visit www.drinkgodiva.com for more information.
If you are searching for the perfect shoe for a special occasion or casual footwear, then look no further. Del Toro shoes are handcrafted velvet loafers that come in four velvet and linen colors. Express your personality by customizing them with a monogram or logo. This affordable and trendy shoe line is a must-have for any guy’s closet. Del Toro shoes are the perfect gift for not only your groomsmen, but even your bridesmaids too!
After purchasing with Del Toro, a photo shot will be sent via email of what the shoe will look like. This ensures that each customer will be 100% satisfied with the product. After confirmation is received, your custom-made shoe(s) will be delivered quickly. “Everything about your special wedding day deserves to be remembered”- this is a perfect gift your family and friends will never forget…
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