may picks.

from baby showers to bridal showers, they're all on the calendar this month. here's a little help, but be sure to remember one thing: something borrowed, something blue, sometimes you need to buy something for yourself, too.

sweet sleep.
this gift might break the bank, but the new mommy will forever be indebted to you. based on the thousand year old tradition, the hushamok ($536) is a streamlined baby hammock perfect for rocking a little one into a deep slumber. available at bel bambini. 464 north robertson. at melrose. 310.855.9272. www.hushamok.com


green thumb.
for baby, pick a piece from starting green, the new, 100 percent organic line made with cotton grown locally in california. your biological clock will be ticking for the sweet jane pull dress ($31.50). available at sparrow. 3266 cahuenga boulevard. at carse. 323.512.7122. www.startinggreen.com


M.R.S degree.
be the envy of the bridal shower when you gift your friend with the bridessentials kit ($25). the sleek silver bag contains 26 must-haves she didn't know she needed: clear nail polish, earring backs, drinking straw and even "something blue." available at intuition. 10581 west pico. at prosser. 310.234.8442. www.msandmrs.com


pretty plates.
registries can be creativity killers. think outside of the box and pick up these D.L. & company malachite plates ($225 for four). the pretty patterned plates are packaged in a signature silk hat box. no wrapping needed. available at luxehaus. 1410 montana avenue. at 14th. 866.405.luxe. www.dlcompany.com


shower suds.
the future mrs. will have her houseguests buzzing with the gianna rose atelier royal jelly guest soaps ($21.75). the soaps are embossed with a crowned bee emblem, have a hint of glitter and are infused with royal jelly and shea butter for supreme moisture. available at palmetto. 1034 montana avenue. at 11th. 310.395.6687. www.giannarose.com


something new for you.
as if you need one, a shower is the perfect excuse to buy a new dress. try a frock with some flapper flair like this madison marcus triple layer silk dress ($270). looking amazing just might give you the stamina for bridesmaid games. available at happy LA. 542½ palisades drive. at sunset. 310.459.5511. www.happy-la.com


shower shoes.
carrie bradshaw introduced the idea of a shoe registry. take it one step further with a shoe shower. this month, the westside shoe salon launches il primo passo private reserve. host a shopping party with your friends featuring stiletto walking lessons with the legendary diva queen jazzmon, massages, cocktails and a DJ. 1624 montana avenue. at 17th. 310.828.4149. www.ilprimopasso.com


jelly bean bling.
get into the statement necklace trend with the devon leigh multi stone necklace ($425). the bright colors and large stones will complement any shower outfit with blue quartz, green topaz and pink chalcedony on an adjustable 18K-gold vermeil strand. 8026 west 3rd street. at fairfax. 323.665.2555. www.devonleighdesigns.com