New York, New York... The Big Apple, The Empire City, The City That Never Sleeps, or simply, The City...there are a dozen nicknames for this great town, and below are half a dozen reasons why you want to be there.

Monogrammed Straw Handbag - Monogrammed striped straw handbag with faux leather handle, Colors available: Aqua/Lime, Lime/Pink, Pink/Orange, Tigerlillyjewelry.com , Retail $56

Art of Shaving
Generates a rich lather for the classic wet shaving experience
with a shaving brush – close yet comfortable. Formulated with glycerin and coconut oil. In an elegant teakwood bowl.
~ $45 Fred Segal Beauty, shop.fredsegalbeauty.com,
310.451.5155

On her A-List, Linda Pitelli of Eventful Designing is captured by the magic and imagination of Los Angeles and it's major star factor.

Autumn Starburst Hair Pin - Delicate sprays of crystals burst from a cluster. (Also available in other Swarovski crystal colors.)  Perfectdetails.com 

THE ERA OF THE COCKTAIL has made a comeback, and we are, once again, becoming a cocktail culture. With this in mind, what could be more appealing than turning cocktail and bar accessories into your wedding gift registry theme? With the accessories you see here, you’ll be all set for company.