Archive for ◊ August, 2010 ◊

04 Aug 2010 Bridal Shower Favors

Marriages are definitely special events and are cherished for a lifetime. The bridal shower is also an integral part of the wedding and special time for the bride, shared with close friends and family members. These parties are fun and practical at the same time and a fabulous occasion to share some funny stories and give some advice to the bride-to-be. A lot of thought and planning goes into a bridal shower, starting from the theme, the venue, the guest list, decorations, food and of course the favors.

But whatever you end up doing, make sure you have elegant and unique party favors that everyone will love! There are a large number of choices available when it comes to bridal shower favors. A clever and elegant little favor is the “It’s About Time!” Let’s Celebrate – Champagne Bucket Timer which adds polished silver-toned touches to your reception table. It’s hard to decide what makes this favor more special – the fact that it is fully functional, or its darling little details!

If you want to warm the hearts of your guests, then The Perfect Blend – Elegant Personalized Coffee Kit with Free Personalized Tags can add height and drama to your table decor. Each glossy black and white packet is illustrated with a sophisticated bride or groom and comes with a matching personalized tag. Inside the bag are 2 ounces of delicious ground coffee and the entire favor is finished off with a delicate chrome heart-shaped coffee spoon, attached with a darling white meshed ribbon. Simply irresistible!

You can also send your guests home with a refrigerator full of symbolic messages- a magnetic memento they’ll have to hold cherished photos, kids’ drawings and daily reminders in a convenient place. The outside of the silvery tin favor is a “refrigerator” with heart magnets securing an important reminder that says “To Have & To Hold”. The “To Have & To Hold” Set of Four Magnets in Classic “Refrigerator” Tin favors make awesome bridal shower favors.

02 Aug 2010 Wine Favors for Your Wedding

A wedding is always a special event for all couples and wedding favors are little giveaways that are a token of appreciation for the guests. Most couples are choosing theme weddings and favors that in some way add to the overall theme effect. But if you want to go with a favor that would go with all kinds of themes, then opt for the classic wine favors.

Wine favors make excellent keepsakes and hence are very popular today. You can choose from either the wine glasses or the wine bottle openers. The best thing about these wine favors is that they can be personalized too. These personalized favors are elegant and have the element of personal touch in them.

You can choose the Sterling Heart Bottle Stopper in Showcase Display Box with Free Personalized Tag as a giveaway for your wedding. It’s hard to decide which is more stunning… the heart-shaped designer bottle stopper itself, or it’s elegant cylindrical showcase box. This is a favor that is sure to make a truly sophisticated impact on your reception tables.

The “Cocktails Anyone?” Martini Glass Gel Candle is a fabulous little favor. Clear gel burns brightly in this miniature martini glass made of real glass. One little “olive” bobs delicately in the gel, adding a realistic touch to this tiny cocktail.

There is better way to celebrate the combining of two hearts than giving out the Cheers to a Great Combination” Wine Set. Thank your guests with style by sending them off with this elegant and practical heart shaped wine tool set that creatively celebrates the bride and groom’s great combination!

Wine favors make wonderful gifts that your guests will use for years and years to come and always remember the combining of two hearts.

02 Aug 2010 Top Trends in Women’s Fashion
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Women’s fashion has always followed trends that have made them look fabulous and accentuated their natural beauty. Trends keep changing with the turn of the season. But the present fashion world is more focused more transitional, less season-dependent outfits, such as a classic white shirt dress and casual T-shirts. More versatile neutral palettes in pinky beiges and blue-greens take the place of bolder, stronger colors

The most defining looks of the season have comprised of an eclectic combination of formal shirts, tank tops, T-shirts and mesh shorts, bubble-hem skirts and over-the-knee socks. For the cost conscious fashionable women, there is greater flexibility to mix and match solid color T-shirts with a variety of options like a trouser, a sweatpant or a skirt for different kinds of looks.

The Bella BB2000 Women’s Baby Rib Contrast ¾ is the perfect backdrop for any embellishment and offers a splash of color with contrast raglan sleeves and neck binding.

For those who prefer a more formal look, the Chestnut Hill CH595W Women’s Cape Cod Stripe Pima Cotton Poplin is just perfect. It is silky smooth, made from long-staple 50 singles 100% Pima cotton poplin with stripes woven in, not printed on, for clear and long-lasting color.

For a simple yet elegant look, try out the Bella 7017 Women’s Fleece Straight Leg Sweatpants. A simple lounge pant that’s comfortable and undeniably cozy with a straight, wide bottom leg and easy drawcord waistband with a super soft fleece knit.

Dressing up in style does not always mean burning a hole in the pocket. Try out different combinations and use your creativity to make the most of the hottest trends and of course your existing wardrobe.