Alright, I am stuck like nothing else on bridesmaids gifts. I really want to do something thoughtful, individualized, and useful for my girls. Let me outline a little about each, and let you knwo what I have gotten them so far, and hopefully you all can help me come up with ideas!
1. My Maid of Honor is my younger sister, M. She is 21, and is graduating from UD this Friday with a Bachelors in Leadership. She starts Pharm school in the fall at USP. She is a hardcore runner. She is very girly; loves to dress up, makeup, jewelry, and SHOES, but is pretty picky about what she wants and wears so she gets alot of it herself. Very organized. Beach bum, but already has all the stuff she wants/needs. She's very thoughtful, but hides it behind a joking/somewhat tough/tell it like it is/can't stand bullcrap exterior (for example, she is walking my ringbearer, who is Autistic, down the aisle. She gave up her spotlight moment, but refused to make a big deal about it). So far, I have post-its/pen with her initial, blank notecards/more post it (loves post its, from being organized), B&BW PocBac (3 scents with 2 holders), a pair of ElizaB flipflops (her fave brand, got them for $15!), 7 travel size OPI nail polishes (6 color and 1 topcoat, got a steal on that as well, originally $35 on all and got them for $11!) and few odds and ends.
2. My Matron of Honor is my sister, K. She is 33, and is married with 5 kids. Doesn't do much for herself (shes got 5 kids, 2 with special needs). Loves comfy shoes, hates to dress up/makeup. Can't wear jewelry because of a severe allergy. Very religious (Christian). Loves tea, but doesn't really get the time to drink it. No coffee! Doesn't have much money, so she never buys herself anything new or really nice, and if she does get something nice, it's used (her only Coach bag was the one Dad got her for her 30th bday, and that was only because she mentioned liking that print, and I told Dad without her knowing. All her Veras she has found at Goodwill, or has shyly asked me if I had any she could have). She hates asking for nice things/help, and wants her kids to get items before she does. So far, I have post-its/pen with her initial, blank notecards (some designs and some with Initials), B&BW PocBac (3 scents with 2 holders), other odds and ends, and a Life is Good mug that she had mentioned she loved.
3. FI's Best Maid is V. They were best friends in HS, and FI asked me to do her gift b/c he knows nothing about girls. She graduated in 2008 from Dickinson College, and works for the Republican Party in PA. Does Rugby and Roller Derby/Skating. From Greece (like, off the boat). Pretty privledged, and has many nice things. Likes color blue. Likes Vera and Uggs. Likes things that are a little different. I haven't met her that much, but she's very outgoing and everyone loves her as soon as they meet her. So far, I have a notecard set, B&BW PocBacs, and some odds and ends, and a Life Is Good shirt that fits her personality great.
I want something small for M, because she's pretty much done. I was thinking a clutch, or maybe having some business cards made and put them in a nice business card holder (she will be needing them in grad/pharm school!). She also loves Coach, and their keychains, maybe one of those (you can get them at the outlet for a steal; mine was $6!)
For K, I was thinking a pair of Crocs (she's got a bunch of foot problems, and loves Crocs for the same reason I do, they are super comfy on her feet and don't hurt to wear them esp for long periods), but was thinking a pair of the dressy ones they have (Crocs has a store at the Rehoboth Outlets, and they are also doing free shipping on the site until the end of May). I was also thinking about doing a Coach wristlet, or a Vera bag? I don't know!
For V, I have no idea. IKEA has some pretty neat stuff that might work; I saw a desk lamp that is run completely on solar light. I thought maybe a pair of nice flipflops (then all the girls could have shoes for the reception?), or a nice buisness card holder as well? We are really stuck on V.
I thought about getting all the girls a Lands End tote (personalized), and putting all their gifts in them. The medium size, with personalization, comes to $20.50; plus, I am pretty sure if you go to the Sears store and order from there and ship/pick up there, I am going to check today. Plus, it's Lands End Totes so you know they will hold up to anything, and the girls can return them at any time if anything happens to them. That's why I want to go with LE instead of getting them a bag on one of the random wedding sites. (FYI, the large with personalization is 24.50). M was actually the one to suggest this, for all the girls. If I went with another company, I would go with Thirty One Bags (if you have never heard of them or seen their items, check them out, they are awesome and they are also guaranteed!
http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/index.htm)
Anyway, if you girls could help me come up with some gifts, I would be greatly appreciative. I just have no idea what to do. Thank you thank you thank you so mcuh for your help!