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—Rosie Purdy

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—Rosie Purdy

Give a unique bridesmaid gift that is socially responsible and affordable. Consider the product offerings from Lotus Jane, a fair trade shop with handcrafted goods from marginalized producers throughout the world, mainly Cambodia.

Photo: Courtesy of Lotus Jayne

Lotus Jayne offers a range of goods—from 100 percent hand-woven silk scarves (from $22) to jewelry made from recycled materials like brass artillery shells (pendants from $18) and magazine pages transformed into paper beads (cuffs from $10)—that would make lovely keepsakes for your bridesmaids. Visit the Lotus Jayne website to see the full scope of products. —Danine Alati

Photo: Courtesy of Fifi du Vie

When you're 12, poking a hurriedly folded note into the grate of your sweetheart's locker is a thrilling feat. But by the time you're planning a wedding, "I like you. Do you like me, too? Check yes or no" doesn't quite cut it. Instead, slip one of these love notes from Fifi du Vie into his bag or beneath her coffee cup—it can be just the thing to smooth out the rough edges of a stressful time. The messages in a set of 25 cards, $12, range from the standard ("I love you") to the quoted ("You make me happy when skies are grey") to the suggestive ("Oh Darling, Let's Be Adventurers"). Of course, there's always space to add a personal touch—like, say, two boxes: "Oh Darling, Let's Be Adventurers ...check yes or no." —Phillip B. Crook

Photos: Courtesy of Leif

Two of our favorite color trends of the year—rainbow décor and ombré palettes—cross paths in this registry gift idea for design-loving couples. These placemats by Brooklyn-based lifestyle brand Leif mimic the look of hardware-store paint chips (complete with kitschy color names like "Orange you glad" and "Ballet slipper") that have been supersized and printed on linen swatches. And in true placemat fashion, these options are machine washable. Dive through the rest of Leif's home offerings for more gift-giving and registry ideas. —Phillip B. Crook

Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

Admit it: the last time your friend gave you a scarf or set of pearl earring as a bridesmaids gift, you thought "oh, how original" while putting on your best happy face. We've all been there, so why not shake things up and give your gals something they will be thrilled about.

I couldn't help falling in love with this new Oscar de la Renta Esprit d'Oscar solid perfume ring that landed on my desk yesterday. It's fashion meets function—which I am a total sucker for. The perfume has a classic powder scent that's clean and light, and not overly floral or woodsy. And the lucite flower ring is cool enough to wear even after the perfume goes poof.

Oh, you should probably snag one for yourself while you are at it. Just saying...
—Stephanie Davila

The ring with refill ($65) is available exclusively on Oscar de la Renta's Facebook page, starting today.

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Carrie Bradshaw may have spawned the jewelry trend, but I've always thought nameplate and initial necklaces make such a charming bridesmaid gift. My latest find is a calligraphy version ($195 each) by jewelry line Brevity, in collaboration with Crystal Kluge, one of my favorite calligraphers. Each necklace is a custom design: the name is hand-lettered by Crystal and then etched in stainless steel. Buy one for your bridesmaids and order one for yourself, too. —Heather Lee

Photos: Courtesy of C. Wonder

Hey there, New Yorkers. Next time you're in SoHo for a round of shopping, swing by C. Wonder, the 5,000-square-foot home décor and gifts retailer recently opened by Christopher Burch. (As in the ex-husband of Tory, queen of preppy ballet flats.) I stopped in this week and instantly fell for the store's "more is more" approach (think: bright neon-striped walls and graphic geometric-patterned rugs—fabulous). With most items priced around $40, C. Wonder is a great one-stop-shopping destination for stylish bridesmaids gifts. My favorites are featured above: The nylon cosmetic pouches (top left), $38, are perfect for your jet-setting girlfriends; those gal pals who love hosting brunch will appreciate the ikat-patterned dinnerware (bottom left), $38 for a four-piece set; and the charms (right), $15, would make, well, a charming gift for any jewelry addict. Many of the items in the shop are monogram-able, in case you're searching for a customizable gift for each bridesmaid. Not in NYC? Not a problem—C. Wonder will expand to an online shop in November. —Rosie Purdy

Photos: Courtesy of Chow.com

A couple weeks ago, my good friend Christine Gallary, an editor at Chow.com, texted me photos of homemade Pixy Stix (OMG! Remember those?!) she'd made. Christine and the Chow.com team developed recipes for gourmet versions of the sugary childhood treat for Halloween, but I think they'd also be great as a DIY wedding favor. Below is the recipe for Chile-Tamarind Pixy Stix (they called 'em Trixy Stix over there)—a grown-up spin on the classic orange flavor. Other amazing flavor combinations they created include:
-Black Sesame Trixy Stix Recipe
-Yuzu Trixy Stix Recipe
-Spruce Tip Trixy Stix Recipe (Sounds like Christmas in your mouth!)
-Beet-Rose Trixy Stix Recipe (pictured above)
—Heather Lee
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Photo: Courtesy of Flour Pot Cookies

I love the idea of using vintage-style "Greetings from (insert city name here)!" postcards as your save-the-date, but this is the first time I've seen the idea incorporated as a wedding favor—genius! These sweet treats by Flour Pot Cookies are personalized with your city or state (they're available in all states and most major cities) and can even be customized to match your color scheme. Give them to guests as a wedding favor or include them in hotel welcome baskets as a thank-you for traveling to your nuptials. The cookies are $4 each. —Heather Lee

Photos: Courtesy of O Magazine (teacups); The Nibble (sugars)

These adorable teacups (top) would make a great bridesmaid gift—once tea or coffee is poured into the cup, a heart appears! The pastel-colored porcelain cups and saucers ($50 for a set of six) would also make a great addition to your registry or a tea-themed bridal shower. And for an entirely heart-themed tea service (we just can't get enough of heart-themed wedding style ideas!), add these miniature sugars (bottom) by Chambre De Sucre, a line of gourmet sweets handmade in Japan. —Heather Lee

Photos: Courtesy of Maid of Clay

To be honest, when I'm shopping for a wedding present, I much prefer to skip the couple's wedding registry (eeeps, sorry!) and give them something I've found on my own. My criteria for a wedding-worthy gift: something that's unique, useful, and preferably personalized. And now I think I've found my new go-to gift—custom vases by Maid of Clay, a ceramics line based in Southern California. First, each vase is hand thrown on a pottery wheel; then, the couple's names or initials are hand carved from the clay. Choose from cursive or block lettering styles for their names and wedding date; monogram vases are also available and would make a great bridesmaid gift. Prices start at $52 for a custom vase; to see all styles, check out the Maid of Clay online shop. —Heather Lee

Photo: Courtesy of Seltzer Goods

We've already told you about adult friendship bracelets, and now here's another throwback to the middle-school days of girl bonding accessories: the friendship pin. These sparkly versions from Seltzer Goods are a more stylish take on the classic friendship token, and we think they make a lovely gift idea for your bridesmaids. The 18K gold- or rhodium-plated pins come stacked with Swarovski crystals in your choice of 13 different colors (matching chains are also included). The effect is just subtle enough to go with almost any outfit. The pins are $48 each, and are available at seltzergoods.com. —Malabi Deb

Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Pink

To celebrate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Thomas Pink will offer a pair of silver ribbon cufflinks emblazoned with the word "PINK"—apropos both as the company's insignia and the color of breast cancer awareness. With each pair purchased, Thomas Pink will donate 15 percent of the price to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a leading global organization in the awareness movement and the fight to find a cure. For the family and friends in a groomsmen party whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, these cufflinks would make for an especially meaningful gift, be it next month or anytime. Visit Thomas Pink stores throughout the US or thomaspink.com to learn more. —Phillip B. Crook

Photos: Courtesy of COATT

I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding last weekend, and I had to share the brilliant bridesmaid gifts she got all twelve (!) of us. We each received a personalized, decoupaged treasure box filled with lots of fun goodies, including these Morse code necklaces (pictured above) that I am totally in love with. The simple designs by Portland-based COATT feature words and phrases spelled out in gold fill dots and dashes on thin silk cords. While ready-to-wear necklaces displaying words like "love" and "friend" are available, my sweet friend sprung for custom designs spelling out each of her bridesmaids names or nicknames. I can't stop wearing mine! Check out the full selection at coattonline.com, and browse more unique bridesmaid gift ideas here. —Lauren Matthews