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Online Shopping Made Easy With 1GrandTrunk | Three Simple Steps to Ship What You Love from US to India
Saturday, 9 June 2018
Hey lovelies!
You all know how much I love online shopping and discovering deals and discounts that are available exclusively online. However, residing in India, purchasing some of my favorite international brands in US online becomes rather difficult, as either they don’t ship to India or the shipping fee is too costly.
While making one of my online purchases recently, I came across the services of 1GrandTrunk which turned out to be a blessing for me. While looking to purchase the latest Gucci bag I spotted on Nordstrom, I was saddened to know that the particular bag cant be shipped to India. That’s when a friend recommended me to try 1GrandTrunk and I visited their website to get more information.
I had never tried a service of getting my order shipped to a US address and then get it to shipped to my address in India. But after my friend’s recommendation and understanding how simple it is to book your parcel through 1GrandTrunk – I decided to go ahead with the purchase.
Booking your online package through 1GrandTrunk is really simple. You just have to -
Shipping to US and China : You can also use their services if you are staying in US/China and want to get an order shipped from India to your local address in US/China.
I also recently did a guest post on their blog about my five favourite US shopping websites that I often explore to buy luxury handbags and apparel. You must give it a read if you also want to know about where to find best online deals on luxury labels and get them shipped easily to India.
You all know how much I love online shopping and discovering deals and discounts that are available exclusively online. However, residing in India, purchasing some of my favorite international brands in US online becomes rather difficult, as either they don’t ship to India or the shipping fee is too costly.
While making one of my online purchases recently, I came across the services of 1GrandTrunk which turned out to be a blessing for me. While looking to purchase the latest Gucci bag I spotted on Nordstrom, I was saddened to know that the particular bag cant be shipped to India. That’s when a friend recommended me to try 1GrandTrunk and I visited their website to get more information.
I had never tried a service of getting my order shipped to a US address and then get it to shipped to my address in India. But after my friend’s recommendation and understanding how simple it is to book your parcel through 1GrandTrunk – I decided to go ahead with the purchase.
Booking your online package through 1GrandTrunk is really simple. You just have to -
- Sign up to create an account and get your personalized US local address.
- Make your online purchase at any of your preferred online store in US and enter your 1GrandTrunk address while checking out.
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- 1GrandTrunk will calculate the shipping cost and customs duty (if you want to pay in advance) for your package and you can get it shipped to your Indian address through a carrier of your choice. You can even use their Shipping Calculator tool to get an estimate - the shipping to India starts at as low as $10.
Some other highlights that make 1GrandTrunk better from other shipping solutions are :
Reduced Shipping Cost : 1GrandTrunk helps consolidate multiple packages into one package and remove any unwanted packaging that comes with the order so as to reduce weight and shipping cost.
Also, they send pictures to ensure that the right items are sent or they can be returned in the US.
Shipment Tracking : As you get the tracking details of your package, there’s no risk of losing your package in transit.
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Assisted Purchase : If you don’t have a valid card to make the purchase on your favorite website, they would even assist you with the purchase.
Low Service Cost : Their service charge is only $4.99 per order and it doesn't matter as per the number of items in a bill, ie. no matter one order has 2 or 5 items, the service charge will still be only $4.99.
Shipping to US and China : You can also use their services if you are staying in US/China and want to get an order shipped from India to your local address in US/China.
I also recently did a guest post on their blog about my five favourite US shopping websites that I often explore to buy luxury handbags and apparel. You must give it a read if you also want to know about where to find best online deals on luxury labels and get them shipped easily to India.
Hope this post would help you out in planning your next online purchase and get it shipped easily from US to India with 1GrandTrunk.
Love
Nitika
Review - My Online Shopping Experience with Jivaana | Ethnic Shopping Online
Monday, 30 April 2018
Hey everyone!
It's been quite sometime that I reviewed an online shopping portal. With the wedding preparations, I was mostly busy shopping for my trousseau and hardly had time to update the blog about my online purchases.
While I was looking for ethnic accessories and clothes online for my wardrobe, I came across an online shopping portal which has the best ethnic collections be it bags, clothes or jewellery - all at one place.
I am talking about Jivaana.com - a website which has a beautiful collection of party clutches, juttis, jewellery, kurtas, sarees and a lot more - basically a hub for all your ethnic needs.
About Jivaana -
"JIVAANA offers a wide mix of carefully-curated ethnic clothing, bright jewellery, bold accessories, and playful footwear that are perfect for your special occassions. whether it’s a lunch with the ladies or a night-time sangeet, you can find something perfect for you."
Their ethnic collection boasts of beautiful jewellery and apparel, and while browsing the vast range, I couldn't resist buying a pair of earrings and a potli bag which has intricate work and compliments my ethnic wardrobe really well.
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| Kundan and Pearl Earrings by Label Amara |
I received my order carefully packaged in bubble wrap within few days of placing the order, and I was delighted to see the products that I had ordered. Not only they looked as beautiful in person as they do on the website, but also the quality is remarkable.
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| Label Amara Potli Bag |
Infact, if you are looking to buy few potli bags online for a special occasion or to amp up your outfit, you should definitely check out their curated collection that starts from as low as Rs 1,500 and features some beautifully handcrafted bags that will compliment your traditional sarees to fusion lehengas as well.
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| The parrot motif potli bag featuring an intricate zardosi and sequin work |
Jivaana also offers international shipping and Free Shipping all across India. And if you don't wish to pay online, Cash on Delivery method is also available on more than 10,000 pin codes across India.
My other favourites from the website are the classy jewels by Shilpa Purii, printed juttis by Vanshika Ahuja and casual kurties by IDAR :
So, if you are also looking forward to buy some ethnic wear and accessories online, whether for your trousseau or for your ethnic wardrobe - try Jivaana where you can find them all at one place. Happy Shopping!
Love
Nitika
Review - My Online Shopping Experience with Jivaana | Ethnic Shopping Online
Monday, 30 April 2018
5 Best Diwali Gift Ideas | Celebrate Diwali with the Stylista Offer from Bajaj Electricals
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Hey lovelies!
Diwali is just around the corner, and I am sure you all are busy in the festivities already. Diwali is celebrated with much fanfare in India, and exchanging gifts is one of the most important part of the Diwali celebrations.
Well, if you still haven't picked the perfect gift(s) for your loved ones, here are five cool gift ideas to surprise them this festive season :
- Electric Aroma Diffuser
One can see a lot of different version of these diffusers available in the market, however, an electric aroma diffuser is a perfect pick for Diwali gifting this season as not only they create an aromatic ambience at one's place but also purifies the air without the hassle of using aromatherapy candles.
- Microwave Oven
The Bajaj 2005 ETB (20 Litre) Microwave Oven is a perfect gift for your foodie friend or for someone who loves to cook and eat their favourite foods with its special features like Digital timer and Easy Jog Dial for settings adjustment
- Coffee Table Book
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I have never had a coffee table book at home, but I have always enjoyed reading a detailed and comprehensive book on Interior decor or Indian cinema while I sip my favourite cup of coffee at Starbucks. Also, it is a very thoughtful and tasteful gift for a friend/relative who loves reading.
- Mini Induction Cooker
This cute little induction cooker is the perfect Diwali gift for a friend/relative who is staying alone or far away from home as it is easy to store and boiling, heating and cooking with ease.
- Juicer
Also, did you know that if you bought these unique gifts from Bajaj Electricals this festive season, you can also take home a stylish and sleek Esbeda purse worth upto Rs 2,499* on shopping for select products.
Happy Shopping!
Love,
Nitika
5 Best Diwali Gift Ideas | Celebrate Diwali with the Stylista Offer from Bajaj Electricals
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
My Experience with Online Shopping at KylieCosmetics.com | Kylie Cosmetics Haul
Monday, 11 September 2017
Hey lovelies!
Hope you all had a lovely weekend. I certainly had a busy but amazing weekend as I got to attend the Cosmo Fashion Weekend with Vogue Eyewear, and with my mom in town, I spent time with her by taking her out to show my new place in Gurgaon and around.
Well, coming back to this post, last month I had placed another order from Kylie Cosmetics when they had a discount offer running, and I ended up splurging like crazy. Also, this wasn't my first order with them as I had initially placed order a few months back for 3 lip kits.
I finally decided to write a review as I now had a great comparison of the custom fees and other details over my two orders, and thought this post would be of help to many readers who want to shop from Kylie Cosmetics or want to know more about online shopping at Kylie.
KylieCosmetics.com as you all know is run/owned by the famous Kylie Jenner, and the products and are exclusively sold through this website. They are not available in physical stores in India yet, but the website ships worldwide.
Here are a few highlights of the product line by Kylie Cosmetics :
My favorite from the lot has to be this kit as it includes three beautiful matte shades and a lip gloss. While I am not a gloss fan, it works really well when applied over the matte lipsticks.
My favorite Kylie product is definitely the matte lip kit - the colors stay put for 6-7 hours and give amazing color in one application. However, if you have dry lips, you might need to apply some vaseline beforehand, as these lipsticks tend to make the lips really dry after 4 hours which would make you rush to apply your vaseline again.
While the product range is not huge, Kylie Cosmetics does offer a versatile range of shades in liquid lipsticks - especially bold, vampy colors that I am currently a fan of. Have a look at the swatches of three of such lip colors below :
This time, I was tempted to try one of the Kylighters so I also ordered the shade Chocolate Cherry which is a light, coppery bronze highlighter which I think would suit would the Indian skin tones the best.
For now, I am done with shopping from Kylie Cosmetics, and would look forward to buy some products by Christmas or New Year now.
Do let me know if you have any specific queries that I forgot to cover in this post, and I would surely reply :)
**UPDATE (Sep'18) : As Kylie Cosmetics was running another Bogo offer this month, I placed another order consisting of two lip kits and one lip trio which costed me USD 65. But when even after 45 days of placing the order I didn't receive my order, I asked for a replacement order which was sent after a few requests.
Now, I asked for the replacement order to be dispatched to my Delhi address to make sure I get it promptly this time, and I thankfully did within 10 days without any custom fees charged.
Here comes the best part, after another week, I received the original package at my Mumbai address with an additional custom fees of Rs 3000 - which is almost the amount I paid for the order.
I was shocked and ofcourse refused the package as I had already received the replacement package. But then I realised that I wasn't charged any fees on the replacement package as the order value marked on the top of the parcel was $0 whereas on the original package the order value was marked $65. So I guess I just got lucky, but I will advise you to keep your order below $40-50 if you want to avoid paying any custom fees.
Love,
Hope you all had a lovely weekend. I certainly had a busy but amazing weekend as I got to attend the Cosmo Fashion Weekend with Vogue Eyewear, and with my mom in town, I spent time with her by taking her out to show my new place in Gurgaon and around.
Well, coming back to this post, last month I had placed another order from Kylie Cosmetics when they had a discount offer running, and I ended up splurging like crazy. Also, this wasn't my first order with them as I had initially placed order a few months back for 3 lip kits.
I finally decided to write a review as I now had a great comparison of the custom fees and other details over my two orders, and thought this post would be of help to many readers who want to shop from Kylie Cosmetics or want to know more about online shopping at Kylie.
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| Kylie Cosmetics Shopping Haul |
Here are a few highlights of the product line by Kylie Cosmetics :
- Kylie Jenner products are not tested on animals.
- Kylie Jenner launched Kylie Cosmetics in 2016 after the global launch of her wildly successful liquid lipstick + lip liner duo.
- The brand now also offers eye kits, blushes, highlighters, glosses, and limited edition kits that include brushes, palettes and makeup bags.
- All shades of The Kylie Lip Kits are vegan.
- International shipping is free on all orders above $60.
My online shopping experience with Kylie Cosmetics :
I had placed my first order with the website back in May which included 4 lip kits (on offer) and a free lip gloss, and the total was $72.95 (including $14.95 shipping). My order had arrived in 15 days from the date of order and I was not charged any custom fees.
However, the same wasn't the case with my latest order, as I had to pay a hefty custom fee of Rs 2,700. My order included 3 individual lip kits, 1 set of liquid lipsticks, 1 set of brushes and 1 highlighter.
The order total was $97 with free shipping, but I received this order in 1 month of it being placed - thanks to Indian customs. Well, I was taken for surprise when I received the customs slip because my earlier order had come with no custom fee.
However, I realised this could be because my order this time came in a huge box with 2 small boxes having the products inside it, and maybe that's why it caught the customs' eye. Had the packing company fit the products in just one box, it would not have entertained additional fee.
Anyway, here are more pictures of the products, swatches and my review :
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| In Love with Koko - Lip Collection |
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| In Love with Koko - L to R - Bunny, Baby Girl, Doll and Sugar Plum |
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| Kylie Matte Liquid Lipstick - Dead of Knight and Dolce K |
All the lip kits also come with a matching lip liner which can be applied as a base to bring out the best of the liquid lipstick.
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| Dead of Knight and Dolce K |
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| Kylie Velvet & Matte Liquid Lipstick - Rosie, Love Bite and Leo |
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| L to R - Rosie, Love Bite, Leo |
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| Kylie Matte Liquid Lipstick - June Bug and Spice |
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| L to R : June Bug and Spice |
It is an every day shade which can be worn from work to party with ease. However, texture wise, it is still a little difficult to work with, but I like that it is a wearable, versatile highlighter.
Well, overall, I am satisfied with my online shopping experience with Kylie Cosmetics, considering I received a decent discount and the lip kits are worth the price (it's the same price as the MAC liquid lipstick, but you also get a lip liner in this kit).
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| Kylie Kylighter - Chocolate Cherry (PS : Special mention to my friend Manisha who helped me with the swatches) |
However, the custom fee was definitely a disappointment, and I would recommend, if you are placing an order, try to keep it for maximum 4 products so that your order doesn't catch the custom officials eye, which would lead to you having to pay almost 30% of your order value as customs fee.
For now, I am done with shopping from Kylie Cosmetics, and would look forward to buy some products by Christmas or New Year now.
Do let me know if you have any specific queries that I forgot to cover in this post, and I would surely reply :)
**UPDATE (Sep'18) : As Kylie Cosmetics was running another Bogo offer this month, I placed another order consisting of two lip kits and one lip trio which costed me USD 65. But when even after 45 days of placing the order I didn't receive my order, I asked for a replacement order which was sent after a few requests.
Now, I asked for the replacement order to be dispatched to my Delhi address to make sure I get it promptly this time, and I thankfully did within 10 days without any custom fees charged.
Here comes the best part, after another week, I received the original package at my Mumbai address with an additional custom fees of Rs 3000 - which is almost the amount I paid for the order.
I was shocked and ofcourse refused the package as I had already received the replacement package. But then I realised that I wasn't charged any fees on the replacement package as the order value marked on the top of the parcel was $0 whereas on the original package the order value was marked $65. So I guess I just got lucky, but I will advise you to keep your order below $40-50 if you want to avoid paying any custom fees.
Love,
Nitika
My Experience with Online Shopping at KylieCosmetics.com | Kylie Cosmetics Haul
Monday, 11 September 2017
Top Picks from YWC (YouWeCan) on Jabong | Yuvraj Singh Launches YWC on Jabong
Friday, 31 March 2017
Hey lovelies!
In India, we treat Cricket as a religion and most of us (who are die-hard Cricket fans) celebrate it as any other festival. Influence of this sport in the country is such, that it reflects in our fashion as well.
That's why when the handsome and talented cricket Yuvraj Singh announced the launch of his fashion label YWC (YouWeCan) on Jabong last week, we were truly elated.
Conceptualized around the ethos Live, Dare and Inspire YWC is a sports lifestyle brand that represents all individuals who fight despite insurmountable odds, give people courage and make fighters of us all.
The launch event was hosted by India's leading fashion e-tailed Jabong as a fun filled afternoon with fellow bloggers and sports enthusiasts. Yuvraj Singh unveiled the YWC collection at the event along with Gunjan Soni, Head of Jabong and Rahul Taneja, Chief Business Officer, Jabong.
Speaking at the event, Yuvraj Singh, owner of You We Can Ventures said,” YWC is built around the ethos – Live, Dare and Inspire – and aims to motivate individuals to fight against insurmountable odds, have courage and make fighters out of all of us. Jabong has a dedicated base of sports-loving and fashion-forward shoppers and will be an excellent platform for YWC to connect with more individuals and inspire them to have the grit and determination to overcome unassailable difficulties. I am sure YWC will continue to reach a wider sect through its association with Jabong.”
Why we love YWC?
The reason why we love the brand even more is that YWC is Yuvraj’s own label and is an offset of his foundation 'YouWeCan' - an NGO dedicated towards working for cancer-related causes, funding education for cancer surviving kids and much more. And well, fashion with a cause is what we truly support and admire.
YWC is now available on Jabong.com and offers a variety of products for men and women such as t-shirts, joggers, track pants, jackets & hoodies ranging from Rs. 600 to Rs. 1500.
Our Favorite picks from YWC -
Well, we have picked our favorites from the collection and can't really stop gushing over the trendy prints and vibrant colors that we all need in our wardrobes this summer :
You can take your pick from these and a wide variety of t-shirts, tops, leggings and a lot more from Jabong here : http://www.jabong.com/clothing/ywc/. Happy shopping!
Love
Team TSD
In India, we treat Cricket as a religion and most of us (who are die-hard Cricket fans) celebrate it as any other festival. Influence of this sport in the country is such, that it reflects in our fashion as well.
That's why when the handsome and talented cricket Yuvraj Singh announced the launch of his fashion label YWC (YouWeCan) on Jabong last week, we were truly elated.
Conceptualized around the ethos Live, Dare and Inspire YWC is a sports lifestyle brand that represents all individuals who fight despite insurmountable odds, give people courage and make fighters of us all.
The launch event was hosted by India's leading fashion e-tailed Jabong as a fun filled afternoon with fellow bloggers and sports enthusiasts. Yuvraj Singh unveiled the YWC collection at the event along with Gunjan Soni, Head of Jabong and Rahul Taneja, Chief Business Officer, Jabong.
Speaking at the event, Yuvraj Singh, owner of You We Can Ventures said,” YWC is built around the ethos – Live, Dare and Inspire – and aims to motivate individuals to fight against insurmountable odds, have courage and make fighters out of all of us. Jabong has a dedicated base of sports-loving and fashion-forward shoppers and will be an excellent platform for YWC to connect with more individuals and inspire them to have the grit and determination to overcome unassailable difficulties. I am sure YWC will continue to reach a wider sect through its association with Jabong.”
Why we love YWC?
The reason why we love the brand even more is that YWC is Yuvraj’s own label and is an offset of his foundation 'YouWeCan' - an NGO dedicated towards working for cancer-related causes, funding education for cancer surviving kids and much more. And well, fashion with a cause is what we truly support and admire.
YWC is now available on Jabong.com and offers a variety of products for men and women such as t-shirts, joggers, track pants, jackets & hoodies ranging from Rs. 600 to Rs. 1500.
Our Favorite picks from YWC -
Well, we have picked our favorites from the collection and can't really stop gushing over the trendy prints and vibrant colors that we all need in our wardrobes this summer :
You can take your pick from these and a wide variety of t-shirts, tops, leggings and a lot more from Jabong here : http://www.jabong.com/clothing/ywc/. Happy shopping!
Love
Team TSD
Top Picks from YWC (YouWeCan) on Jabong | Yuvraj Singh Launches YWC on Jabong
Friday, 31 March 2017
The Best Bride-to-Be Gifts for Your BFF | Five Best Wedding Gift Options for Her
Thursday, 9 March 2017
Hey lovelies!
Hope you all are doing well! It’s my best friend’s wedding in less than a month’s time and if you all follow me on Instagram, you would have had noticed that I celebrated her bachelorette recently.
Apart from preparing my outfits for the D-day and other functions, one activity that had really kept me occupied was looking for a perfect wedding gift for my bestie.
Trying to choose a perfect present for a wedding or bridal shower is really tough, especially when it concerns your best friend. But now that I have already chosen a gift for her, I will take you through five best Wedding Gift ideas that will make any bride-to-be feel really special :
Designer Watch :
No matter what profession your bestie is into, a watch is a gift that she would cherish forever – as it is a wardrobe staple. Look for a dressy watch that can be worn to work as well as important occasions and has a versatile appeal. Take your pick from brands like GUESS, Fossil or Tommy Hilfiger that have a wide range of watches to match every mood and occasion.
Bracelets :
She already has a ring, get her a trendy gold bracelet to go along with it. You can choose from a lot of options like a bracelet engraved with her first name or initials, a dressy pearl bracelet or a delicate gold bracelet with diamonds that looks amazing when paired with other wrist jewellery and would also suit her personality.
Moreover, it would be a meaningful gift that she can add to her everyday jewellery collection. You can take your pick from the trendy gold bracelets available at the leading online shopping portal Gold24 here : gold24.in/products/gold-stylish-bracelets
Gold Coins :
Nothing can be as auspicious as a gold coin for a wedding gift. This gold coin with engraved Lord Ganesha would be the perfect gift as it is also considered to bring good luck and happiness.
Jewellery Box :
With all the jewellery pieces that she will buy and get during her wedding – your bestie deserves a spacious and trendy jewellery box that would help store all her precious jewels in a co-ordinated and safe way.
Spa membership :
After all the festivities are over and the honeymoon fever breaks down, your BFF would really love a pampering spa to soother her senses and to make all the stress go away. A spa membership will be a thoughtful gift that goes a long way and your friend would really cherish.
Well, these are not the only gift ideas – as the options are endless – but these would certainly stand apart from all the gifts that your bestie will receive on her wedding.
Love
Nitika
Hope you all are doing well! It’s my best friend’s wedding in less than a month’s time and if you all follow me on Instagram, you would have had noticed that I celebrated her bachelorette recently.
Apart from preparing my outfits for the D-day and other functions, one activity that had really kept me occupied was looking for a perfect wedding gift for my bestie.
Trying to choose a perfect present for a wedding or bridal shower is really tough, especially when it concerns your best friend. But now that I have already chosen a gift for her, I will take you through five best Wedding Gift ideas that will make any bride-to-be feel really special :
Designer Watch :
No matter what profession your bestie is into, a watch is a gift that she would cherish forever – as it is a wardrobe staple. Look for a dressy watch that can be worn to work as well as important occasions and has a versatile appeal. Take your pick from brands like GUESS, Fossil or Tommy Hilfiger that have a wide range of watches to match every mood and occasion.
Bracelets :
She already has a ring, get her a trendy gold bracelet to go along with it. You can choose from a lot of options like a bracelet engraved with her first name or initials, a dressy pearl bracelet or a delicate gold bracelet with diamonds that looks amazing when paired with other wrist jewellery and would also suit her personality.
Moreover, it would be a meaningful gift that she can add to her everyday jewellery collection. You can take your pick from the trendy gold bracelets available at the leading online shopping portal Gold24 here : gold24.in/products/gold-stylish-bracelets
Gold Coins :
Nothing can be as auspicious as a gold coin for a wedding gift. This gold coin with engraved Lord Ganesha would be the perfect gift as it is also considered to bring good luck and happiness.
Jewellery Box :
With all the jewellery pieces that she will buy and get during her wedding – your bestie deserves a spacious and trendy jewellery box that would help store all her precious jewels in a co-ordinated and safe way.
Spa membership :
After all the festivities are over and the honeymoon fever breaks down, your BFF would really love a pampering spa to soother her senses and to make all the stress go away. A spa membership will be a thoughtful gift that goes a long way and your friend would really cherish.
Well, these are not the only gift ideas – as the options are endless – but these would certainly stand apart from all the gifts that your bestie will receive on her wedding.
Love
Nitika
The Best Bride-to-Be Gifts for Your BFF | Five Best Wedding Gift Options for Her
Thursday, 9 March 2017
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