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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!

Ok, looking back at pictures I couldn’t wait. Here’s a preview!

Labor Day brings mixed feelings. The last unofficial day of summer {sad} means hanging with friends & family {happy}. One more plus, FALL FASHION! For those who missed our 1st Summer at Lola’s, or have yet stepped foot in our beautiful store, here are some pics!

1920’s French postcards

Twigs necklaces

Buddah & Roman candles, a table crown & ceramic sparrows

Little chick-a-dee’s for you favorite pair of studs

Painted folk birds

Birds!

Wanted an item? Good news, everything you saw is for sale at Lola’s!

Stay tuned for our fabulous fall collection & a NEW lolasboutiquenyc.com layout!!

This Saturday makes two months since Lola’s moved to 3rd Avenue. What a difference one block makes! We’ve made new friends and fans & are even more excited that as soon as a new item arrives, its out of the store within 3 days. Crazy! So this means you guys have to become super stalkers (we encourage it) and pass by at least 3 times a week so you’re ahead of everyone else =)

The store looks bee-u-ti-ful & we’re not just saying that cause it’s ours.  Some of the items are: life-like finches, vibrant colored humming birds, glitzy canaries, antique bird cages & flower pots, buddha candles, vintage mannequins, cherubs & Roman soldier candles.  Let Lola’s show you how to design your foyer in your $2 million house on Shore Rd (or studio apartment).  I forgot to mention, that is just the window!  Check back for pictures!

In other store news, we got a guest spot in an upcoming feature by our buddies at Warner Brothers, “A Couple of Cops” directed by Kevin Smith with Bruce Willis & Tracy Morgan. Tracy hung out in front of Lola’s chatting up all the women who came by & all those women stared out of our window to catch a glimpse of Bruce. It was a ton of fun & we cant wait to see us on the big screen!

Bruce!

We were kindly asked to re-open the store for this shot =)

After a looong day of watching the fun on 3rd!

We would have missed the all the action at our old location...another bonus to moving!

We’ll update you on our new merchandise coming in soon!

Keep on stalkin.

Last Thursday was the last day for Lola’s at 306 86th Street. A little sad, but soon we’ll be open for business at our new location, 8503 3rd Avenue! We all cant wait for the opening to see what its gonna look like!

Stay tuned for updates!!

Sooon!!

We cant wait!!!

Up the block really…but its a huge upgrade! Bigger store, bigger window, bigger displays, bigger fitting rooms!! Yes…ROOMS! We’ll have two so no more long waiting line! We all know what a bigger store means, MORE STUFF!!!! More tops & dresses, sizes XS-XXL, Svoboda jeans sizes 10R-22T, Genetic Denim, the wonder jean for EVERYONE, sizes 24-31 in skinny, bootcut, trouser, & even leather finish jeans for all you rock stars! Lola’s is gonna be more than a store for your every fashion, gift, pick-me-up needs; it’s gonna be a bigger party!

Everything in the store $60 bucks or more is 10% off & $150+ is 20% off. Some jewelry is 60% off & the sale rack is 25-80% off.  We just stocked up on funky sunglasses, our widely acclaimed Indian bangles, John Wind initial necklaces & bracelets, & rosary bead necklaces.

Checkered Wayfarers!!

The pearl charm is made out of spun cotton! & Oprah loves it!

Remember, Mother’s Day is next week!!

Stay tuned for progress & pictures =)

This past weekend we raised $600 for our HeartShare fundraiser!!! Thanks to all of our fabulous customers who supported an awesome cause =).

A beautiful day & a very happy customer & beautiful baby!

After living through this past Swedish winter & an excuse for spring, this weekend is gonna fast foward us into August!! And quess what?? Lola’s is PACKED with long flowy dresses, lace & ruffle tops, flats & heels, bags, bags, clutches, & COLOR!!!! We even had to add an extra rack to hold it all!! Stop by & stock up before it’s all gone!!

Never a cloudy day with this UE bag! Large enough to carry all your summer essentials!

Brunch & Mojitos anyone?

Puttin' on the Ritz!

See you soon!!