Mani Monday and a Shower of Gift Ideas

This weekend, I attended what was quite possibly the most delightful baby shower in world history. Hosted at the beautiful Manhattan apartment of one of my dearest friends, this party had every single detail accounted for — and it was just lovely. At some point, we will probably get more into babies. But for now, a word on showers in general.

The sweet gift bag we received at this shower contained not one but two nail polishes. What a treat! My Sunday morning was spent prepping for the week with a trend-right DIY manicure in Deborah Lippman’s covetable “Call Me Irresponsible,” a bold purple. Everyone loves nail polish, and there are so many ways to make this idea work for a shower favor. You can stick with the wedding colors, reach for neutrals, use the bride’s favorite color, or create a wild assortment that can be traded among guests.

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Loving this super-shiny, warm weather-ready hue! $18, Sephora.com

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You might also consider buying a few of these Essie 4-packs and splitting them up among the bags for a more affordable option. $17 each, Ulta.com

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These are some pretty OPI nail colors that fit a bridal aesthetic. $9 each, drugstore.com