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Thirty-One Gifts

Last night, I did a Stella & Dot Trunk Show for my Hostess, Patti Salzman, who is also a Thirty-One Consultant. I had heard of the company, being in the direct sales business, but I did not really know much about it - and I know many of my friends probably have never heard of the company.

Thirty-One is a line of stylish and affordable products - from utility totes to on-the-go essentials to storage solutions that help organize your life. Each season, they develop new products in super-cute signature and customizable patterns that are both functional AND fashionable (and, of course, make great gifts!). After browsing through their catalog, I found a reason to buy at least one of each item, as well as a purpose and use for everything! Ultimately, I decided on a few favorites and must-haves for my lifestyle...

Need a cute work tote? Try the Casual Cargo Purse or the Retro Metro Tote! I love the "Lotsa Dots" material print. It's the perfect neutral print - a gray-ish khaki color with brown trim. I need a new work tote bag, so my personal favorite is the Casual Cargo Purse. I will also use it as a carry-on when traveling.



Hauling a lot of materials around... say, Look Books, binders, order forms, mini Look Books and more for Trunk Show, like me? Try the Utility Tote. This oversized bag is perfect for holding a LOT! It also has a covered metal rim that keeps the bag open to carry bulky items and then easily collapses for storage. (Again, I love it in the Lotsa Dots print.)

Traveling overnight or for a short, weekend trip? Try the City Weekender Tote or the Retro Metro Weekender. The City Weekender Tote combines all the best of a travel tote and a duffel bag, and comes in three quilted paisley print colors: brown, gray and black. I love the brown and gray for something different.


The Retro Metro Weekender has a little more room inside, but still a great tote to take along on any trip. With five pockets and a spacious interior, there is plenty of space to store everything you need! It comes in three whimsical prints, but I like the Black Paisley Parade print for this bag.
 


This was just too cute to pass up! If you are looking for a cute identification tag for your bag, the Cupcake Icon Hang Tag is a must-have.



With a million and one different uses, the Zipper Pouch is another small bag that everyone must have! I plan to use it to carry my calculator, pens, order forms and mini Look Books for Trunk Shows, and then to hold all of my important documents (in my carry-on bag) while traveling. You could also use it for storing jewelry, medicine, cards, recipes, makeup, receipts – ANYTHING! My favorite prints are the Awesome Blossom, Herringbone Spot and Pin Dots with Cupcakes!


If you are in the Austin, Texas area and would like to host your own Thirty-One Gifts party, please contact Patti or visit the website to find your nearest consultant!

Thursday Trend Day | Custom Wedding Map Totes by Maptote



MapTote! A bride's best friend, these crafty totes can be personalized or custom designed as keepsakes for your special guests. Getting married in Manhattan? They have a map tote for that. Brooklyn? Long Island? New Jersey? They have one for that too! You can even have one that is custom! Think mapping where you will get married to where you got engaged to where your bridal shower will be. Super cute!

Maptote products are lovingly hand screen printed by hand in their light filled studio in The Old American Can Factory, Brooklyn. The Maptote range includes environmentally friendly reusable totes, note cards, wine totes, baby onesies and toiletry travel cases – all with their signature schematic maps of popular cities featuring the most popular neighborhoods, icons, and landmarks.

Wanting to capture your ceremony and reception locations, or share the story of where you got engaged and your hometowns? Embrace your inner creative in finding small touches to make your wedding feel just like you, such as filling your customized tote with local goodies to make your guests remember the celebration long after the sparklers have been packed away.

Then choose from an entire alphabet of fun buttons to decorate your totes with pops of color.  Spell out the initials of your wedding party's names, and use sweet heart and plus buttons to splash your message all over totes or clothing.

Fun, right?!

xo

Thursday Trend Day | Fun Flip Flop Wedding Gifts by iPanema


While it may be the dead of winter, the spring and summer wedding season is quickly approaching! Between dress fittings, honeymoon planning, and all of the hundreds of other details that need to be finalized, many brides wait until the last minute to choose gifts for their bridesmaids... If you’re on the hunt for the perfect bridesmaid gift or a fun gift on a spa retreat with your girls, think flip-flops!
They can also be great ways to greet your guests inside a welcome gift bag if you are planning a destination wedding. I found these iPanema designs and they are super comfy and come in fun colors and styles.
It will sure to be a fun gift!

Enjoy!

New York Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Are you still looking for that perfect gift to give for the Holiday season? Today, we are sharing with you some of Lela's top picks of goodies to give this year! Shop Lela's gift guide below and find something to give to friends, family or even yourself! ;)

Details:
1. Crate & Barrel
2. Apple
3. Sephora
4. Jimmy Choos
5. Tocca
6. Victoria Secret
7. Sephora
8. Lela New York
9. Delicate Raymond
10. Patch
11. Jack Wills
12. Bergdorf Goodman
13. Jimmy Choo
14. Bergdorf Goodman 
15. The Macbeth Collection
16. Elizabeth W
17. Echo Design 

xo


It's that time of year again! Time to spend all our hard earned cash on the ones we love ;) I've pulled together a few of my favorite things to help inspire the spirit of Santa in you!







These great gift sets of Nars polish paired with Marc Jacobs fingerless cashmere gloves are great for your favorite frosty fashionista. $52 per set

I'm obsessed with this ring! $52 from Spring Street Design Anyone who loves Rachel Zoe will love this ring. It's a take on the Cartier ring she wears. Hers will set you back $15,000. I die.


This one in diamonds is amazing. And so expensive I couldn't find the price!



 For those of us on planet Earth...
Represent your favorite state! $130- $335 from Maya Brenner


My sister got me this "bi-costal" necklace a few years ago when I was working with Betsey Johnson and traveling back and forth to New York. I love it's quirky cuteness.


These beautiful jewel boxes look much more expensive than they really are. $34.95 from Z Gallerie



 I'm a sucker for fabulous candles! Voluspa makes my very favorite scents and they are just as beautiful as they smell.



Give the gift of bubbly champagne. Sofia Coppola's Blanc de Blanc is both beautiful and delicious




My favorite holiday indulgence! Delicious hot chocolate from Williams Sonoma

Check out YesCustom.com for customizable... well, anything! Bags, T's, iPone cases, Watches... you name it. I made my own iPhone case for only $8.99


I saw these all over New York during Fashion Week and love them. Especially the fluorescents! Great for work or as an everyday bag. Get that PS1 look without the crazy price tag ;)
From Cambrigde Satchel Co starting at $115



 Now this is a splurge, but SO worth it! 
Temptu is an airbrush makeup system thats quick and easy to use and leaves your skin looking fresh and dewy. I absolutely love mine! $225 at Sephora





One of my favorite ways to give gifts is to make thoughtful gift baskets. You can buy them pre-made like the one above but I think it's way more fun to make your own! 

Think about the things that your friend or loved one loves. Making your own movie gift basket (like the one above) is great for almost anyone. 

You can get as personal as you want. If I were making a gift basket for myself or a girly friend with taste similar to mine I might make something like this....

I'd start with a pretty hat box or white basket.
I'd line the basket with a soft luxurious throw.
(This one from Target is only $34 but you can get as fancy as you want)


Then I'd fill it with pretty color coordinated items that I love.


Girly champagne in pink cellophane. 


Voluspa Pink Citron candle. 
I love this candle because once it's all burned down you can use the pretty ceramic container as a decorative holder for your makeup brushes!

Add a couple of super cute plastic champagne flutes to go with the bubbly



And a super girly flick to complete the theme. You've got a girls night in a basket! 

One tip I have for what NOT to give is this. If someone is really into something like golf or, oh I don't know, shoes... don't go for the obvious. My dad has tons of crap like this on his desk and I know he just keeps it cause he feels guilty.


Be creative! And not so obvious. ;) In other words don't buy this crap...





People that make shoe gifts usually make ugly shoe gifts. Would you wear a shoe that looked like that? 


No matter what gifts you give, remember the presentation. A beautiful gift wrapping job can make any gift even more special. Check out MarthaStewart.com for some super cute wrapping ideas





 Happy Holidays!!



XOX,