Wedding Wednesday: The Best Bridal Party Gifts

(Via The Knot)

It is a real financial commitment when saying "I do" to being a member of the wedding party. Give a gift that shows that you've appreciated their involvement in making your wedding amazing. If you are having a large wedding, at the beginning of your planning, you need to budget for these gifts.  The budget and cost of the gifts is all about what you can afford. So in this edit, I have included thoughtful and unique selections for all budgets - big and small.  


Fab Finds For Your Bridal Party and All Of Your Gift Giving Needs

Lacquer Jewelry Box
One of the best gifts for girls of any age for any occasion! It's always thoughtful to personalize a gift, especially for your wedding party. It's a sophisticated and sure to be appreciated pick.
C. Wonder

All-In-One Bar Set

A groomsman without a cocktail is like a day without sunshine. Most men will love this stylish set. It's a great price and mixes form and function.

AHALife

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Personalized Pouch
What girl wouldn't want a luxe leather monogrammed carryall? The pouch comes in both black and hot pink, but it can be monogrammed in 25 different colors. Create a clutch to match each maids' personality.
Zhush

The Art Of Shaving
Well, you want the men to look good, right? Give them a spa day in the privacy of their own home with this great grooming gift.
Barney's New York

Homemade Gin Kit
Say cheers to the guys with this creative cocktail kit. In 36 hours, it transform vodka into your very own small-batch gin.
Provisions at Food52

Toast Of The Town
For sophisticate ladies who love to entertain
Henri Bendel

Vintage Cuff Links
Chances are your groomsmen are old friends. Celebrate your friendship with these 1930's Typewriter Key cuff links. They are done in sterling silver and are a true keepsake. It's my pick for best guy gift!
Barney's New York

Kosta Boda Make Up Collection
The Make Up series is bursting with symbols of feminine accessories used worldwide. Any one of these chic crystal pieces would be a welcome gift. Engraving available to make the gift personal.
Kosta Boda

Craft Beer Set
An ideal gift for the brew connoisseur. Handblown glass elevates the beer drinking experience for your best buds who love their suds.
Nordstrom's

Personalized Card Case

Anything from this fine leather goods company is a gift given in good taste. it is also a good choice if you wish to give a gift card. Your giftee can select from tech gear, small leather accessories, date books, passport covers and more. The gift certificate comes in a personalized letter case. Plenty of choices for men and women.
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 Atelier Cologne Candle 
Every woman loves a lovely scented candle. This beautiful set  (glass cloche included) was made in France. Top notes: tangerine from Italy, pink pepper from China and blackcurrant from Burgundy. She may have candles, but not one this elegant.
AHALife

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Ben's Garden Paperweight
Featuring an illustration from a vintage postcard, These crystal pieces are heavy with sentiment and to the hand. Let her know how you feel!
Zhush

Personalized Wine Set
Give a gift in good taste! From Rajat's cellar to yours, share in this renowned sommelier's favorite current finds. The wines will arrive in a beautiful tote bag complete with sommelier notes for each bottle.  This is a stylish selection for brides and grooms with a higher budget. This gift is sure to be a winner!
IFOnly

Benefiting Meals On Wheels of San Francisco

Kate Spade Vienna Lane 
Collection
Fun little ring holders and keepsake boxes are perfectly priced for gifting.
Macy's




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Falling For Grey

(Via Hayden Williams)

For me, grey is the color of sophistication. It's the color that I chose to decorate my own home. This haute hue reminds me of New York and men's tailoring. It is the perfect base color to build a Fall wardrobe around. Consider grey your new neutral. I can't think of a color that it doesn't compliment. This season, there are at least 50 shades of grey to peak your interest and color your world.

Here's 17 Styles To Fall For

Henri Bendel Cosmetic Bag Set
Luxe and leather, The West 57th Bag Trio is a perfect example how the color grey plays well with others. 
Henri Bendel

Armani Fade To Grey 
Giorgio Armani is thinking grey, too, with a complete color palette for the face to match what we will be wearing. See this brand new collection at
Giorgio Armani Beauty

Brunello Cucinelli
Graphite Grey wool gets ruffled with style in this strong yet feminine frock. Love it!
Marissa Collection

Smith and Cult
I am all about a grey nail for Fall. It is my go to color.  But there is a new shade of grey - stormy grey - in town and it's called Stockholm Syndrome.  It's right in step with neutral palettes shown on this season's runways. Only available at
Net-a-Porter

MICHAEL Michael Kors
The 'Lazio' Mix Print Maxi Dress and Jacket is a fun outfit. I love the mix of looks in this outfit. It's a little borrowed from the boys with a rocker chic and feminine vibe. Each piece works well.
Nordstrom's

Manolo Blahnik
The Bipunta Pumps made with grey flannel and rust suede, are the epitome of chic. The perfect way to pop a color with grey.
Barneys New York

Wolford Adele Coat
I love a simple coat with one major detail. This style fills the bill with the lavish shawl collar. 
Wolford

Cédric Charlier Tee And Skirt
Metallic and marvelous! Love this lady like look with the mid length skirt. 
Nordstrom's

Amrita Singh
This 13 piece set will just make any outfit better.
Amrita Singh

Wool Mix Open Weave Scarf
Love this scarf! And where I live, you simply can't have too many. By the way, it's less than $30
ASOS

Ramy Brook Duster
Silk, wool and cashmere all add up to beyond casual chic. The leather pockets add edge.  In granite grey.
Shop Bop

Altuzzara For Target
If you haven't shopped this new chic collection, you might want to think again.  You won't believe the prices for the look. This pencil skirt and blazer is a great example. Love how they broke up the grey and natural snakeskin print up with a  blue cotton shirt.
Target

FRANCESCO BIASIA
The Vendome Craie Leather Tote is so soft and supple, I can just feel it by looking. Love the pop of blue, which is also a color trend for the season.
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Camille Cable Tight

if you are rocking a mini this Fall, these tights are terrific not only for warmth, but style, too.

Free People

Lisa Perry
This leather coat is certainly striped in sixties style! Very unique! Love the bracelet length sleeves.
Shopbop

Jeffrey Campbell Boone Bootie
Go Mod! Another trend this season. These leather snakeskin print boots can be paired with anything from a wrap dress to cuffed jeans. Fun!
Nasty Gal

Lucky Jade Blanket
What does the urban Mother wrap her baby in for Fall? This chic cotton cashmere blanket. it will look perfect with Mom's grey dress or coat.
Barney's New York

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Sweater Weather: Warm Up Your Wardrobe

The inspiration for this post was today's perfect weather. It was 60 and sunny, in my neck of the woods, without a cloud in the sky. The ultimate sweater weather. I dug out my old favorite and paired it with yoga pants and my metallic sneakers, for a lovely lakefront walk. There is one thing for sure, I don't think you can ever have too many sweaters. Do You?  

Here:  14 Cozy Chic Choices

MIU MIU
Trust me, I haven't been big on the cropped tops of Summer. But this ribbed cashmere crop is looking very smart and modern paired with the pencil skirt.
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Red Valentino
Animal prints just won't go away, and that makes me smile. Leave it to Mr. Valentino to change them up a bit. These heart shaped leopard spots decorate a chic little fitted cardigan.
Nordstrom

Donna Karan
If you know me, you know how that I just had to select this sweater. It's fun to show a little skin, especially our shoulders. This sweater is a blend  consisting of 92% silk. The chiffon trim can make this dressy if you want.
Donna Karan

Thakoon Addition
How much do I love this sweater? Let me count the ways - the blush is so pretty and neutral. The fringe is just everything and so on trend for the season. And those pockets! it's all fab.
Shop Bop

Jason Wu
This cashmere sweater with sheer sleeves adds so much chic  to a crew neck sweater. Really fabulous for day or night. It is pretty darn fabulous!
Shop Bop

Halston
Sheer insets punctuate this cashmere blend sweater. It offers interest both front and back. Very pretty.
Halston

LOVE 21 Watercolor Sweater
Talk about Fall florals! This little sweater is simple in front and a garden party in the back. It's very unique, especially for the price.
Forever 21



Adorned Sweater Cape
I have always loved a good poncho. And this sweater reads like one (or a cape) but really is a cozy sweater.  Wear it zipped up or unzipped. Love the black piping!
Nasty Gal

DKNY Cozy
This extended back 100% cashmere cardigan is made for leggings! It is long enough to cover what is needed.
DKNY

Merino Wool Classic Cardigan
Color blocking gives this classic a fresh new look for Fall. The longer line is a good thing!
C. Wonder

Faithful Shaggy Jacket

I'm crazy for this super soft cardigan. Equally good looking in beige.

Free People

Religion Dip Dye Cardi
If this long lean sweater peaks your interest, do click the link and see it on the runway. Love the color blocking and the way it moves.
ASOS

Blank NYC
What a great look! I think I would like it better  worn over a long sleeve top. You will like the price tag.
The Hip Chick

Maxi Sweater Coat
A red coat is just too much fun, especially on a dreary day. This will be your "go to" sweater for Fall.
Free People

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