Stella & Dot Takes Off!

I love going on adventures with my Bestee! Our newest one is the launch of our Stella & Dot businesses. We both had our first Trunk Shows which were smashing successes! We are so in love with this jewelry and so excited to be "stylists"! We are eager to outfit all the necks of women far and wide! Take a look at some pics from our Launch parties! So fun!

One of my favorites: Happy Flowers Necklace

Visit our websites to place an order, book a trunk show, or become a stylist:

www.stelladot.com/cathymurio
OR
www.stelladot.com/johanna

Happy Thanksgiving - Twee Look

I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, fun, and of course food! I know I did! I also had fun dressing for the evening's festivities which included wine, wii and feeling much too full for any one's own good. H kept making funny remarks in the style of Gossip Girl (the constant narrating she does so well) all night. Well, I guess I was channeling B. If only I were dining at the Waldorf in NYC...

I love these eggplant colored tights and even more with my favorite shoes

outfit details:

grey sweater: Banana Republic - via ebay
black sweater - BP - Nordstrom
skirt - Gap
tights - Payless Shoes Source
shoes: Tory Burch
flower barrette - Aldo Accessories

we're baaaacckkk!

Hello my lovelies,

I know, I know...what happened? It feels like twee has fallen off the face of the earth. No, we haven't! We're back and in full effect!

I'm thinking for my first post in over 3 months I would give you some twee things that I'm wishing for this Christmas...I hope Santa follows us!



* The best beauty gadget out there - The Clarisonic ( I already have one, but do need a new brush head and I know someone who doesn't have one and wants it really bad!)

*For all those wet, rainy days that are sure to happen soon - the Hunter Wellies (the most fashionable rain boots around) plus the welly socks that go inside are equally adorable!

*The best undies ever - Hanky Panky low rise thong set (sexy and comfy, what more could a girl want?)

*My most favorite jeans at least for right now - Hudson (super skinny please)

*Oh yeah, anything from my favorite stores will bring a smile to my face: anthropologie, jcrew, nordstrom

I'll promise to leave the milk and cookies out for you!
xoxo, j

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Heaven Has A Hole

A hole filled with frosting that is! Today on the way to visit the Kwons I thought I'd stop by Nothing Bundt Cakes as recommended by my cousin-in-law(?) Katrina. She raved about the Red Velvet, so you know I had to try! This place is oh so twee. I know, I know, this blog is usually dedicated to clothes, shopping, and all things girly, but this hidden gem is one I had to share. Located in Dublin or Los Gatos this cute shop looks like a chic boutique. They have many varieties and sizes of bundt cakes, today I tried the bundlets. How cute is that? Mini bundt cakes! We tried Red Velvet (of course), chocolate - chocolate, white - white chocolate, and cinnamon swirl. The cake was so moist and fluffy and the signature cream cheese frosting was delish! If you haven't tried, go! If you love cake as much as me this sweet treat won't disappoint. They deliver and ship to many places, what a twee gift that would be for your BFF, lover, or anyone in between.

The adorable store front, Dublin store

Yumminess is waiting to be devoured inside this non- descript bag...sadly we were so excited to eat the bundlets I failed to take any snaps of the goodies.

IT'S A SHOPPING HOLIDAY!

Today is the day I wait for all year long! Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, and I was there bright and early to celebrate. I actually went a few days early to view the pre-sale items and get my hands on the items I was coveting before the throngs of people arrived today. I snatched up 2 pairs of boots, these and these (pics of me wearing them to come soon) and of course a pair of jeans. I am beyond happy!

7:45 a.m. A and I stroll in to Nordstrom, Valley Fair. It was packed - it looked like the middle of a Saturday afternoon! True Shoppers Unite!

Pit Stop at Marshalls

On the way home from Target tonight, I decided to make a quick pit stop at Marshalls. I was looking for a box of some sort to put my jewelry in. Not a jewelry box but something that would work for on top of my dresser and get rid of the clutter that I am sick of looking at. Of course I took a stroll through the shoe department, I wouldn't be me without doing so. Does it surprise you that I found something? You know I did! Cute, no?

Madden Girl $24.99

I made my way to the back of the store to the home goods section and found a cute basket lined with a "toile-esque" fabric, (tres chic) and it hides the mess of earrings, bracelets, etc.

Cute basket $5.99

This is what it's hiding for me!

On my way to the register, (must go home, must go home-NOW) a cute embroidered top caught my eye. I had spied something similar at Anthro just the other day but with a price tag of $98! I just can't swallow spending that for a shirt that I might get sick of after 2 wears. This cutie was a mere $14.99 - and you can't beat that with a bat!

Embroidery Top $14.99

I must say that lately I've been far from impressed with Marshalls, but today I scored! I think that's the trick: keep expectations low so that any treat you find is a treasure!

Shoe Envy

I have a problem. I think many of us have the same problem - SHOES! Actually, come to think of it I don't really think it's a problem at all. Shoes after all are a necessity. We cannot walk around bare footed all the time, that's just not hygienic AND an outfit is never complete without the right pair. So, the problem really is not the amount of shoes I have or buy it's more that there aren't enough days in a year to wear them all.

While on a recent girls getaway, J (and it wasn't me!) was lucky enough to score an amazing pair of shoes! While trying to recover from a night of drinking (some drink Bloody Mary's we use Retail Therapy) we went shopping. It just so happened that Nordstrom had just finished their double mark downs! This is a sign of a failing economy if I've ever seen one! When have you ever heard of Nordstrom having to do such a thing? But who's complaining? NOT ME! My fortunate friend spied an adorable pair of black patent Miu Miu's complete with a sweet bow. Not only were they sexy with the fuchsia soles but they were a steal at around $200, originally priced well over $500! She snatched them up with a quickness!

You know I scoured the racks looking for my size, but sadly the Shoe Gods were not as kind to me. And while I am stricken with severe shoe envy I feel better knowing that someone I know and love has given these beauties a new home filled with love and adoration.