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The purse is the quintessential accessory that accompanies every woman’s day. Whether it’s on a short errand to the bank or during a long tête-à-tête with a confidant, a lady’s purse is always near at hand. From vintage styles rendered in elaborate embroidery and beadwork to sassy chic designs in molded faux leather finished with a metallic sheen, it is also her definitive form of self-expression. So, what fun to plan an exciting milestone birthday party around a purse theme!
Not only will all the party decorations revolve around fashion accessories, but so will the guest favors. The challenge will be to select filling ideas to delight your guests, while finding favor packaging that can form part of the fashionable display at the party, then become great mementos for guests to keep.
So, let’s think purses now. Visualize them as the packaging, the filling, and the favors themselves! How can that be? Take inspiration from these clever ideas, and draw from them what seems most doable for you:
As packaging for pocketbook “essentials” – Here, the emphasis is on what fillings can go inside a purse-shaped favor package. These could run the gamut from cosmetics to little accessories found in every lady’s pocketbook. The more popular choices for bridal shower favors include compact mirrors, combs, and lip-gloss, which are then presented in organza bags to match the party’s color scheme. Trial samples of new cosmetic products are also a big hit at birthday parties at home.
Simply visit the cosmetics counter at your nearest department store and explain to the consultant on duty that you are looking to get a few samples for a purse-themed party. She’d probably be happy to oblige. And the perfect packaging to present all these treats? Why, dainty purse-shaped favor bags trimmed with lace, of course!
As edible treats themselves – Candies and cookies are also favorite fillings for bridal shower favors. Here, though, you source fun “novelty candies” made in the form of lips, petite hairbrushes, little hand mirrors, or mini purses. You can also order purse-shaped cookies—or bake your own—then decorate them in the colors of the birthday party or personalize them with your initials. Cupcakes frosted with individualized purse designs have also become increasingly trendy favors to give out at purse-themed parties. Have fun decorating them with colored sugar and embellishing them with candy-shelled dragées.
Purses as favor packaging for scented fillings or sweet treats – Favor purses are ideal for presenting scented items such as votive candles or tea lights, hand soaps, and flower petal potpourri. If you’d like to go with scents that suit the season, consider maple and apple for fall, mint and eucalyptus for winter, lavender and freesia for spring, and lily of the valley and roses for summer. Simply adorn these purse favors with satin ribbons in the color scheme of your party, and add little favor tags to personalize them.
Purses as decorative ornaments – Decorative ornaments in whimsical designs are also great birthday favors for ladies. Available in a variety of materials such as glass, silver, wood, or porcelain, they come in the shape of ladies’ accessories like purses, cosmetic cases, reading glasses, hats or bonnets, umbrellas, or shoes.
When presented in shimmery organza wraps or elegant favor pouches, each personalized with a ribbon and tag, these ornaments become truly delightful guest favors. For a bit of surprise, you can also use these ornaments to double up as place card holders and fun table decorations—napkin ring adornments, perhaps? Then, guests get to take them home as mementos!
Purse favor as table decorations – Consider using your party favors as table decorations by letting them double up as centerpiece elements. Add some romantic candlelight, jeweled accents, and pearls for an elegant spread.
A purse-themed birthday party is definitely a fun way to celebrate “being a lady” together with your dearest friends and family members. With creative favors all revolving around purses, cosmetics, and fashion accessories, guests are certain to come away from this party all smiles!