Rachel Zoe feautred one of our dresses as a top pick for NYE outfit....Greylin's Gold strapless dress! $128

Love!!

MIAD Students bring some Christmas into the store...

Two classes at MIAD have been working on a project centered around Five Hearts. They were to design displays that could be used for our store. They did an awesome job and we are so glad to be able to have a few of their designs featured in our store. The pictures don't do the end result any justice...They did a fantastic job. Thanks guys!

We'll call her our snow queen.

These snowball lights are made of styrofoam cups with lights inside!

I'll try to get a better picture tomorrow but our fitting rooms now adorned with an elf, reindeer, and snowman!

Thanks again Libby, Paul, and MIAD students...You did a great job!

Nothin like a little VSA to cheer me up...

I've been out sick with the flu...Yuck! I came in yesterday to find MJ unpacking a ton of virgins, saints and angels which brightened my day...A lot! You guys loved the san benito earrings and necklaces more than we could have ever anticipated...We had around 20 pieces come in which include some new amazing stones and crystals. We also received some beautiful key chains(way better in person)...Perfect for a holiday gift!

We also brought some new pieces into the collection including this guardian angel necklace which I adore very much.

Gotta love me some VSA!

Three Dot Loveeee

I remeber my mom always buying Three Dots when I was in middle school/high school. On occassion she would buy some of their basics for us girls. The brand kind of fell off my radar that is until I accidently stumbled upon them at a buying show. A girl I went to college with and was in all my retail classes works in their showroom in Chicago and she reintroduced the line to MJ and I.  They are seriously the greatest quality for everyday basics. I can't get over how soft they are as well as comfortable. And no to mention the basic long sleeve crew neck shirts never lose their shape or color which is a bonus. They kind of revamped the line a couple years back and have been coming out with great novelty pieces. The dress I might wear for the cocktail party shown in my last post is a great example. The pieces have a bit of an edge to them but still incorporate the comfortable cotton material they use in all the basics. Here are some other fun pieces....

I think the additions to the basic line are so amazing.

They are a little more pricy ranging between $50 -$200 for the more detailed coats and dresses

but so worth it when you know it'll last forever!

Holiday Dresses

Normally, I'm not much of a fan for dresses. I like putting outfits together so I usually opt for skirts and tops or my black skinnys with fun tops until recently. I have a couple pair of tights that keep my leggies warm as could be and I've invested in some great layering pieces which make a dress always an easy choice. My best friends, Emily and Betsy, both had their 25th birthdays this week, so we've planned an only girls cocktail party for this weekend to celebrate. The celebration calls for a little dressier outfit which means I get to pull out one of my dresses, yay! My top choices ...

Three Dot available at Five Hearts -

More on my new found love for three dot in next post :)

Jenny Han at Five Hearts -

The ruffle on the sleeve is so cute up close

and looks great with black tights and booties!

Velvet Sequin Cardi with a simple lbd - via shopbop.com

Miss Me at Five Hearts - 

This is what I would choose to wear but we only have a large left.

Tracy Reese Dress at Five Hearts -

A little much for a birthday celebration but it's on my list for NYE!

Joie Dress via shopbop.com -

Love the winter white!

Love these Tibi dresses -

They look so comftorable and non fussy if only I had $380 to spend they'd be perfect!

shopbop.com

I'll post a picture next week with the dress I went with!

Thanks to women for MACC!

Last night MJ and I hosted the women for MACC's anual meeting. They enjoyed wine at Kafevino and then headed next door to enjoy some shopping with friends. Women for MACC is a non-profit, charitable organization made up of the mothers, siblings, relatives and concerned individuals of children who continue to battle cancer, or whose lives were tragically cut short by this killer disease. We were so happy to be apart of the night and give what we can to such a great organization! Thanks for making the trip down to the ward ladies!

Hope everyone had a good thanksgiving and found some great deals today!! Thanks to Megs, MJ, and Mal for making the day at the store so enjoyable :) My eyes are beginning to get tired from a crazy day, but I'm determined to make it to Wicked Hop for a much needed cocktail with my 4 wonderful sisters!!! Ciao!

Bracelets are on my mind, and these are the ones I'm dreaming about....

Roberto Cavalli

Serpentine Brass Bracelet

$350

Oscar de la renta crystal star embellished leather bracelet

$420

Oscar de la Renta 24 karat gold plated bracelet

$460

Isharya 18 karat gold plated lapis bangles

$95

 I'm just dreaming! Although, I did just find this brand called Yochi which we're hoping to get in by Friday that has a great price tag for trend jewelry.

Prices range $25-$100.

Turkey day is only a couple of days away! On thanksgiving my family and I have a tradition of picking names out of a hat for who we will be giving a gift to for Christmas! Then we give small (under $25) gifts to everyone else in the family! I love doing this because I can take more time to find the perfect gift for that one person! Here are some gift ideas that I think would be perfect. All under $25...

(Warning: Family members, unless you don't want to be surprised, don't read any further - xxoo!)

Monogrammed Stationary - Broadway Paper in Third Ward - $18

Urban Outfitters Bow Belt - $25

I found these at anthropologie - I use them to display jewelry but they are meant to be coasters and really cool - $32 ( but I'm pretty sure they're on sale!)

Voluspa candles

My friend bought me this candle for my bday, and I've been in love ever since.

- Sold at Anthro for $23

By FAR my most favorite gift idea is this Sonya Renee stamped initial necklace. You can personalize the necklace however you'd like. I just bought one for a mom with her children's first initial and birthstone. Another great idea is the love knot necklace. The tiny baby knots represent the loves of your life. Your kids, your grandchildren, years of marriage, etc. I gave my sister, Jen, one for all her help with store, and it has become an everyday jewelry staple for her.

Gap Slippers - $25

                      Debonair Petite Sudoku - Frank Longo design at Broadway Paper $6.95 -  For someone who loves a game challenge. Not to mention the cool design...Perfect gift for my pops.

Mouse pad - Anthropologie $18

Be jeweled Frog - $19 - MJ LOVES frogs :)

Faux fur pom hat - Gap - $24.50

Gypsy "turban" - Mod cloth $20

Definitely for someone who loves to take risks with their fashion choices

World Market - $18 - Perfect for a coffee/tee lover - Hoping they have darker colors, because I'd love to get this for my brother in law.

Faux Fur Cuffs - Echo - $18

Cook book - Best Recipes for someone who loves to bake!

I'm determined to get my Christmas shopping done early this year...Anyone that knows me, knows that is a pretty bold statement. Since I'm at the store most days, I may be doing my shopping online this year. I'll let you know how it goes :)

Ah! I've been a little busy this week hence no recents posts...The holiday season has begun and it's been a little crazy here! Anyways, we had our holiday party at the store last night which was such a success. Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to shop and mingle with us. It was so fun! I came in early this morning to clean and realized we sold so many scarves and gloves last night, I had to place an immediate order! Accessories are by far my most favorite thing to buy. We don't have to worry about sizes and fit, so it makes the process a lot more fun. The gloves we have coming in are my some of my favorite...So thanks for making my Friday all the better :)

Here's a few snaps of what I bought....

Yes - they are indeed velvet :)