Meghan Markle’s New York City baby shower was an extravagant affair. (Photo: Getty Images) Meghan Markle’s closest friends hosted a luxurious baby shower for her at The Mark Hotel in New York City last week, and they didn’t leave empty-handed. Serena Williams, Amal Clooney and Jessica Mulroney were among the friends in attendance at the shower — which took place in the hotel’s 10,000 square-feet Penthouse that goes for $75,000 a night — who received a lavish parting gift that included a $225 Away Carry-On Suitcase. Yahoo Lifestyle can confirm attendees were gifted a personalized Cuyana Classic Structured Leather Tote ($195) in black and blush. They also received a blush-colored Tote Organization Insert ($95) and a monogrammed Zipper Pouch ($95) at the Feb. 20th baby shower. Attendees were gifted a personalized Cuyana Classic Structured Leather Tote ($195) in black and blush and a blush-colored Tote Organization Insert ($95). (Photo: Cuyana) Inside the sleek tote was a chic Jo Malone London Green Tomato Leaf Candle, which is available at Nordstrom for $67 and features an earthy scent with notes of cassis and moss. Jo Malone London Green Tomato Leaf Candle ($67). (Photo: Nordstrom) There was also an affordable beauty product in the mix: Honest Beauty Magic Balm, a $13 Target best-seller with a 5-star average rating. “I love this balm, I use it on my lips, brows, cheekbones, or anywhere I am dry on my face and you only need a little,” writes a Target reviewer who is a fan of the balm. Honest Beauty Magic Balm ($13). (Photo: Target) According to People, guests also received Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder ($65), Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter ($81) and products from Rodin in their Cuyana totes. The editors at Yahoo Lifestyle are committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. At times, we may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Read more from Yahoo Lifestyle: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.<doc-sep>Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Being friends with a duchess comes with some serious perks. Meghan Markle, 37, gifted friends who attended her New York City baby shower on Feb. 20 with a bag full of freebies, according to People. Guests like Serena Williams and Amal Clooney were bestowed with Cuyana leather totes in black and blush ($195) as well as Cuyana’s small leather zipper pouches ($85) and blush organization inserts ($95) packed with some of the expecting royal’s favorite home and beauty products. The gift bags included items such as a Jo Malone Green Tomato Leaf candle ($67), Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter ($66), and products from Honest Beauty and Rodin as well as her longtime favorite skincare product — Tatcha “The Rice Polish” Foaming Enzyme Powder ($65). The shower was held at The Mark Hotel’s 10,000-square-foot, two-floor penthouse, which is said to go for $75,000 per night. The Mark’s chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created a special menu for the party, and guests enjoyed a flower-arranging class before leaving with all their new swag in tow.<doc-sep>Just last week, Meghan Markle's gal pals threw her a lavish baby shower bash at New York's The Mark Hotel, complete with a floral arranging activity and the cutest cookies. The penthouse where the shower was held costs a cool $75,000 per night, so we're sure it was quite the party. And while guests arrived with gifts in hand for Baby Sussex and the mom-to-be, Meghan also gave her friends sweet gift bags after the shower. People reports that each guest was given a leather tote from Cuyana (they range from $175 to $215) along with matching pouches, and inside were a few of the duchess' favorite products including a Jo Malone Green Tomato Leaf Candle, Tatcha Rice Polish Enzyme Powder, Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter as well as products from Honest Beauty and Rodin. Photographers also caught several new pieces of AWAY luggage being delivered to the hotel (shop here!). Sounds like the makings of the perfect girls night in to us! After her baby shower, Meghan jetted off to Morocco with Harry for a three day whirlwind tour of meetings (the UK Ambassador as the King, nbd) and engagements. The 37-year-old is due with her first child this spring. See inside the penthouse where Meghan had her baby shower:<doc-sep>
Meghan Markle’s New York City baby shower had quite the impressive gift bags. According to a new report from People, the guests—including Serena Williams and Amal Clooney—received Cuyana leather totes filled with various home and beauty products. Some items: a Jo Malone Green Tomato Leaf Candle, Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter, Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder, and products from Rodin Olio Lusso and Honest Beauty. (Honest Company, founded by Jessica Alba, is also known for their natural baby products—perhaps the perfect fit in the Duchess of Sussex’s eco-friendly nursery.) Also handed out? Away suitcases, which were spotted being wheeled into the Mark Hotel before the baby shower began. It’s just the latest tidbit to come out about the glamorous affair, held in the five-star property’s 10,000-square-foot penthouse. Desserts were provided by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and, according to his Instagram Story, included macarons, stork cake pops, and bunny-shaped cookies. The guests also participated in a fashionable group activity. “I hope she won’t mind me sharing this, because I’ve never seen anything like this at a baby shower,” Gayle King said on CBS This Morning. “They brought in somebody to explain how to arrange flowers. We all each made an individual vase.” The arrangements were then donated to Repeat Roses, which delivers them to hospices, homeless shelters, and treatment centers. Some of the recipients of the royal bouquets were pediatric cancer patients at the Ronald McDonald House New York. And it looks like the Duchess may not be done celebrating her impending arrival. According to Us Weekly, Kate Middleton will throw a celebration for those across the pond. “There is still going to be some sort of private, baby-centric event for Meghan’s U.K. people, and Kate will host,” a source tells the outlet. After all, who doesn’t love a royal party?