Within the next few weeks will are going be crazy full with NEW Spring accessories! CC Skye, House of Harlow 1960, & the already coveted Kardashian/Virgins Saints & Angels pieces.

Also, every single week we will have new shipments of the clothes you LOVE!

I’m not going to even start talking shoes yet! (hint, House of Harlow 1960, Swedish Hasbeens, Toms ,Vivienne Westwood/Melissa & more!!)

See you guys soon!

Let’s talk Gifts!  One of the perks of working at Lola’s is that I get to sample some amazing products! Two of my new favorites are currently featured in Vogue and Lucky Magazine (respectively)  Santa Maria di Novella Lavender Scented Tablets and Voluspa Travel Candle. Both of these lovelies are great gifts for a special lady in your life, or of course, yourself!  These are some amazing products that I am sure I would have happened upon eventually, but thanks to Mariana, they are living in my house right now…

What lovely lady and her coffee table doesn’t need a Pictorial Webster’s Dictionary, A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities. This book is a fantastic gift for those people who love to strike up a conversation.  I would absolutely have this on my coffee table and have everyone take a look through it.  I am sure that many hours would be lost to this beautifully illustrated treasure trove.  It was beautifully restored and arranged for anyone from art lovers to historians. As seen in Daily Candy’s 20 Holiday Gift Ideas for Girls!

Make sure you pop into Lola’s today for all your holiday gift giving needs!!  The Lolettes are always on hand to make suggestions also, if you are stumped!

I don’t know about you, but since my favorite thing in the world to do is to shop, I love this time of year.  I think that Lola’s is definitely the best place to buy all your friends and loved ones their Holiday gifts.  The lovely Lolettes will also make your wish list and direct all your friends and loved ones to it when they come in for your holiday gifts!

Some of the amazing brands that Lola’s has these days for home and body are Mor, Voluspa Candles, Lollia, Santa Maria di Novella, Tokyo Milk.  Their perfumes and lotions are so beautiful and make you feel like a million bucks!  The Voluspa candles scents are so fresh, they will fill any room with rich flavors.  The packaging on all of these items is so beautiful I have a hard time giving them as gifts.  I love pampering myself!

For jewelry and other goodies, House of Harlow is a favorite!  I currently covet the ring above!  Other beauties are Tarina Tarantino and C. C. Skye bags and jewelry.  Between white leather and crystals, Hello Kitty and luxe leather bags, my head swims with ideas for my friends!

For the Fashionable book worm in your life, Lola’s offers many amazing books, such as The Little Black Book of Style and The One Hundred by Nina Garcia. Anna Wintour, the Editor of Vogue, has spoken I Know How to Cook by Ginette Mathiot is the Bible of home cooking and the most coveted cook book for foodies this holiday season.

Goldbug Studio tags for door knobs or gifts, ornaments for your tree and incense pots to keep you relaxed after a long day of shopping, Lola’s continues to be your best resource for holiday ’09.  Come see us soon and we will help you make the best selection for you and your friends!

Team On The Fence.. that is where I sit after seeing the newest installment of the Twilight Saga, New Moon.  I have been an avid fan of Vampires since I was a little girl.  There is something so ultra-sexy and mysterious about them, but I will appreciate a buff werewolf any day of the week…

For weeks there was anticipation and googling every New Moon trailer and piece of information that I could get my hands on.  The movie was well worth the advanced ticket purchase two months ago and the waiting in line at the midnight show on Thursday.  I loved it so much I went again on Saturday to see it again in the city with some other Twi-hards!  I sat, both times, staring at the screen in awe and was completely satisfied at the caliber of the performances of all the actors.  None of these movies are Oscar worthy, let’s be honest, but they are definitely good entertainment!

Twilight, the first of the Saga, pales (no pun intended) in comparison to the beauty of New Moon.  The movie was amazing and the characters are brought to life again in a more stunning way.  Edward, Bella and Jacob characters made you feel their pain.  I appreciated the fashion, which at times on Alice made her look too “old,” but for the most part, the gratuitous naked werewolf and vampire was not bothersome.  I left satisfied and definitely wanting more.  I am definitely anticipating Eclipse and wondering what David Slade’s vision will be and hope it holds up to Chris Weitz direction.

I already have a date for Eclipse on June 30, 2010 at midnight.  I wouldn’t miss it for the world!

-Fanny

Real Simple Magazine’s December Issue

50 gifts under $50

Santa Maria di Novella

Ladies who are serious about their scent, know to go for broke for beauty products.  This week at Lola’s we are so excited to introduce you to Santa Maria di Novella products.  This line of magificent body products are Hand Made in Italy.  Santa Maria di Novella is an emotional purchase and it will bring familiar scents back to you whether you have been to Europe or not.

A bit of history on this lovely line; the pharmacy was started by the Dominican Fathers in the year 1221 shortly after their arrival in Florence.  It is one of the oldest in the world. The priests began to cultivate herbs that they were able to use in medications, balms and creams.  Four hundred years later, they opened a store after getting permission from Grand Duke de Medici.

The line consists of 41 scents and hundreds of products.  Another wonderful perk to using this product is that it is all natural.  Most of the recipes are still based on the 14th through 16th century recipes. Production of this brand is controlled and the best and most natural ingredients are used.   Our favorites are the soaps and lotions.  The packaging on these beautiful items are consistently old world and written in Italian, of course.  The milky glass bottles and paper wrapped soaps are delightful and make a beautiful addition to your bathroom.  It’s hard to decide if I would love to keep these beauties in rotation or on display.  Please come in to sample Santa Maria Di Novella fragrances and body products.  They make a great gift for the holidays!

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lola’s Boutique is pleased to announce how we are contributing in the fight!  If you come into Lola’s during the month of October, and buy an Athena’s Owl Head Knits, 10% of her sales will go to the “Making Strides For Breast Cancer” walk in Prospect Park. Athena is a middle school student who makes these lovely creations and she is pleased to join in the fight!

These head knits are lovely for the winter and come in a range of colors and wools.  You’ll find a little owl sewn into all of her “wrap.”  Many of the buttons are vintage and the yarns range from wools (mohair, angora, alpaca blends) to cottons and synthetics.

They are super cute and make fantastic gifts!  It’s never too early to start holiday shopping knowing you are giving to a great cause!  Breast Cancer hits way too close to home for many, so you never know who you will touch with this gift.

Yesterday morning, Good Day New York’s Mike Woods stopped by our friends & neighbors, Robicelli’s for a delicious morning sandwich! I swear, these guys make food with lotsa love. Watch the video!

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/good_day_ny/good_day_cafe/091005_good_day_cafe_robicellis

Mariana & Allison with Mike Woods

& their cupcakes are AMAZING. My favorite is the Elvis, its topped with bacon!! oooo yeaaaaa.

Have an awesome day guys!!!

We had a wonderful visit from MTV’s The City star, Erin Lucas!

Erin & Mariana!

Erin’s gal-pal, Erin & Lola’s awesome newest employee, Theodora!

In other store news, we have TONS of new fall styles coming in & just as quickly selling out! There are a couple of pieces I even missed! Feel completely free to stalk us & pop into the store whenever for a quick hello or an over sized chunky sweater or a great pair of new Genetic Denim jeans. (We have more washes in The Shane, The Riley & The James)

We also have matis back in stock! Come & get ‘em quick before they’re all gone again!