Goodie Girls
Wedding season is in full swing at this point, and I naturally started doing some brainstorming for some bridesmaid-friendly gifts. Then I had a brainwave: what if it wasn’t just about one gift? What if you put together a sweet little goodie bag for your girls instead? And so, I changed gears, did more research on some smaller items that would work well as a gift bag on the big day – and beyond. Here’s some ideas for how you can affordably fill up a goodie bag for your bridesmaids!
Tiny Gold Letter Necklace – $17 @ Liza’s Little Things
Typically speaking, customization = cost. But not the case with these pint-sized initial necklaces. Available in either a silver or gold finish, they’re a great little accessory your gals can wear on your wedding day and treasure forever. Shipping is pretty cheap too; even when ordering five necklaces for you and your friends, you’ll still be spending under $10.
Fuse Gelnamel – Starter Kits $39.99 + Additional Colours $15.59 @ Shopper’s Drug Mart, Wal-Mart and Rexall
Part of the fun of any bride’s wedding day is getting glammed up with her closest girlfriends. Instead of going for a pricey spa visit, why not do some of that pampering around home? A day or two before the wedding, chill out with your girls, do facials, and break out these Fuse Gelnamel kits in your bridesmaid goodie bags. Each Starter Kit comes equipped with a mini LED lamp, one of the brand’s 12 signature shades of gel polish, and all the other prep and finish tools you’ll need for a flawless, salon-quality gel manicure that can go chip-free for up to two weeks! I’ve tried out the product myself and I have to say, I was impressed – I’m pretty hard on my nails and they stayed flawless for well over a week, and touch-ups were a breeze. This is an awesome gift for your friends because it’ll help them get ready for your wedding without breaking the bank, plus they can swap colours and use it again in the future!
Laura Clutch – $19 each @ Indigo
Since the whole theme of this post is ‘goodie bags’ I figured you might very well need a bag to stash all your goods in. Every bridal party I’ve been a part of has included little pouches filled up with touchup products for the day. These sleek little clutches are discrete enough to function as both a backup beauty stash kit and as a fab accessory – well after your wedding is over. Available in a range of metallic, pastel and contrasting finishes, you can even customize each one to your girls’ personal tastes.
Red Apple Lipstick – $23.50 USD each
The snaps from my own wedding have reaffirmed that when you’re a bridesmaid, going bold in the lip department is a grand idea. But do yourself a favour – skip the typically chemical-laden (including lead!) lipsticks off the drugstore shelf and opt for something that won’t poison you as it wears off during the day. Red Apple Lipstick is an impressive collection of gluten-free, paraben-free makeup that’s completely safe to use – making it ideal for natural beauty lovers like myself and those with sensitive skin. The number of glowing things I could say are pretty long, but apart from the brand’s approach to ingredients, I also just love their site. Each lipstick is photographed on women of different skin tones, to give you a clear idea of how it’ll pop with your own face. With over 40 shades from sheer nudes to eye-popping reds, you’ve got plenty of choices too. And if your bridesmaids are more the glossy gloss type, they’ve got you covered there too, including with an apropos sparkly pink shade called ‘Bridesmaid’. As a heads up, Red Apple Lipstick does ship to Canada from their website, but you can also get in touch with their Canadian rep Lisa by visiting ‘Glam Goes Green’.
Midsummer Garden Bouquet Hair Clip – $29 @ Headmistress
If you want to add some uniformity to your bridesmaids, why not gift them with a matching accessory? Headmistress has a gorgeous collection of light and bright floral clips and headbands, but the soft ivory and mint hues of this particular alligator clip jumped out at me. After she wears it on your wedding day, your friend can repurpose it by tucking it onto a blazer lapel, through a wicker bag, or wear it with a more casual hairstyle. What more could you ask for?
Alright ladies – whether you’re brides, bridesmaids, or a happy guest this summer, I have a little prize package that’s sure to make one of you amongst the most radiant at the fete. One lucky winner is going to win a Fuse Gelnamel Starter Kit + an additional colour of polish, as well as a Red Apple Lipstick ‘Trifecta’ set, including your choice of lipstick, matching lip liner, and the brand’s signature priming Rallye Balm, for a total value of over $100! Here’s how to enter:
1) Speak now or forever hold your peace: tell me in the comments below by July 10, 2014, which of these bridesmaid goodie bag gifts do you love the most? Why?
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around July 11, 2014 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry #1: Follow Fuse Gelnamel on Twitter, Tweet with the shade of polish you’d most like to try, and be sure to tag me too (@cdngiftguide). Link back to your Tweet below to earn a bonus entry.
5) Bonus Entry #2: Follow Red Apple Lipstick on Twitter, Tweet with the shade of lipstick you’d most like to try, don’t forget to tag @cdngiftguide too! Link back to your Tweet below to earn a bonus entry.
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I like the Tiny Gold Letter Necklace because everyone can have their own initial on it. I know a group of girls who would love this.
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I like the Laura clutch. It looks simple, yet very practical. And great colours for bridesmaids!
I love the hair pin – so simple yet adds a lot to the overall look 🙂
I like the hair pin – simple yet adds a lot to the overall look
The Tiny Gold Letter Necklace is my first choice for a bridal party. They’re personal enough, yet uniform at the same time. What a great idea!
I would love to try the gel nail enamel! The clutch is fabulous, as well as everything else. I am already a fan and user of RAL; would love more!
I think the clutches are great, such pretty feminine colours!
I want the Red Apple Lipstick, trying to convert all my makeup especially my lipsticks to more natural and clean products.
I’d love to try the Fuse Gelnamel . I’ve been very curious about gel nails & these are some awesome colours.
I would love the Laura clutch! Super cute and great color options for summer fun:)
I love the Tiny Gold Letter Necklace because it makes the gift special with the initial!
I like the Laura Clutch – especially the pastel mauve – a girl can always use a small clutch.
I like the Midsummer Garden Bouquet Hairclip; it’s perfect to wear in the summertime! And I love flowers.
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I like the Red Apple Lipstick because it is gluten and paraben free.
I love the Fuse Gelnamel Starter Kits because I don’t have time to do my nails everyday and don’t want to go to a salon!
The Fuze Gelnamel because I have a really hard time getting nail enamel to stay flawlwss for more than a day
My tweet #1: https://twitter.com/suekitty13/status/481234545857933315
My tweet #2: https://twitter.com/suekitty13/status/481235390737559553
I love the lipsticks. I really need more colours and I think these would fill the bill.
my favorite is the Tiny Gold Letter Necklace – $17 @ Liza’s Little Things..I’m going to be buying some of these for gifts.
I have been eyeing the Fuse Gelnamel for a while now, I’d love to give it try!
Fuse Gelnamel
Red Apple Lipstick
I liked the lipstick pack the best, the colors are so vibrant!
Of these bridesmaid goodie bag gifts, I love the “Red Apple Lipstick” most, because it’s a beautiful alternative to using all the other chemical laden lipsticks.
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I LOVE the clutch!! I want it for everday
I love the Laura Clutch. Pretty and practical. Perfect.
I’d love to try the Fuse Gelnamel ,,, it sounds great!
Red Apple Lipstick – some great colours!
I like the clutch and I’d tuck some of the nail polish inside.
I love the Laura clutch the best because it’s a gift that can be reused for any occasion.
I really love the Tiny Gold Letter Necklace because it is so tiny and elegant looking.
I like the lipstick the most – everyone uses lipstick, right?!
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I love the Laura clutch.
I would like the lipsticks.
I think my bridemaids would like the Tiny Gold Letter Necklace
I like the lipstick it’s a pick me up every day!
I love the Laura Clutch,,can use it over and over.
I love the Fuse nailpolish!
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/wrightholl/status/481621287295799296
I liked the bright lipstick, I need a little colour in my beauty routine.
I like the idea of the clutches – because they’re something you can use after the wedding.
My wife loves the Red Apple Lipstick as that is the color that makes her radiant and shine.
I love Midsummer Garden Bouquet Hair Clip because they look so stylish an elegant
I like the Garden Bouquet Hair Clip because it’s summery and pretty-would look great to a wedding!
I like the Red Apple Lipstick the best. I’ve been wanting to try this brand out ever since I first heard about them and how they contain less chemicals than other brands.
love the Laura Clutch – they can be used after the wedding also
I like the Fuse Gelnamel polishes the most. I love the colours and I love that they have a mini lamp with the polish.
Love the tiny Gold Letter necklace, its makes it more personal, thanks
I like the Fuse Gelnamels the best! I’m seeing home gel nail kits pop up everywhere and really want to try them.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/483404966678102016
Fuse Gelnamel – it colourful
Red Apple Lipstick – $23.50 USD each Always wanted to try this brand~
I like the Laura clutches because they look pretty and are practical!
And here are my two tweets for bonus entries:
I like the tiny gold letter necklace because its personal.
I love the Tiny Gold Letter necklaces – but I want 2, one for each of my kids’ initials 🙂
I like best The Red Apple Lipstick.
I love the Tiny Gold Letter necklaces.
I would love to do my nails with the Fuse Gelnamel. I have only heard positive things about gel nails
The enamel set is nice, can customize the colours to your wedding or to the bridesmaids fav colours! 🙂
I like the Laura clutches because they are so colourful.
Follow Fuse Gelnamel on Twitter and tweeted
I follow Red Apple Lipstick and tweeted
I love the Liza’s little thing gol letter necklace! It adds a perfect personal touch for a bridesmaid gift.
i think the
Initial NecklaceTiny Gold Letter Necklace – $17 @ Liza’s Little Things is the one that catches my eye
I like the lipstick. It’s always nice to find a good one.
Hair clip
I love the Tiny Gold Letter Necklace! I like it because its cute and not to flashy. I really dont know any girl who wouldnt wear it.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/zaira_faith/status/486736142822158336
It’s hard to choose – but I think Red Apple Lipstick – $23.50 USD each
I like the tiny gold letter necklaces the best because they are a personalized keepsake for your bridesmaids.
I would love the Fuse Gelnamel because it is so much fun to try different colours
the clutch is really pretty!
1! so cutee