Girly Girl Gifts

Save the TaTa's!

2009-10-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

Its October which means its also breast cancer awareness month. As always, we have our popular, Save the TaTa's line of tees, tanks and other accessories to show your support for the cause. This year we've added the "Kiss Me I'm a Survivor" tee in pink, along with the "Save the TaTa's" logo tees in black, white and pink. We've also added key chains and flip flops to accompany the other accessories from the line that we always carry; coffee mugs, buttons, baseball caps, tote bags and auto bumper magnets. We donate 5% from every sale to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to fund research in the fight to find the cure. By purchasing Save the TaTa's product from Girly Girl Gifts, you are supporting continued research, but also supporting all of those who have been affected. Don't wait to make your purchase - we won't be able to get more product in until November!

Ruffle Bag featured on Today Show - here at Girly Girl!

2009-09-17T07:40:00.000-07:00

During the Style segment on The Today show, Bobbie Thompson featured what is hot in handbags for fall '09. The big trends are: color, hardware (i.e. studs, etc.) and ruffles. Our favorite bag line Big Buddha was again front and center! The 'Rose' bag, which we have in black, brown and a yummy blush color, has ruffles on the front, sewn in a circular pattern, which form a 'rose'. Beautiful! This bag is so pretty, yet roomy enough to accomodate all you might need to carry around on any given day. Stop by and see for yourself!

Your Bachelorette Party - Say Thank You?

2009-09-02T14:49:00.000-07:00

You can now say Thank You to your all girls for your Bachelorette Party, even if you don't remember what you are saying thank you for! We now have in stock, two fold over card styles, both featuring a Bride to Be on the front holding a cold compress to her head. One says 'What I Can Remember of the Party.......Thank You! The other - What happened at my Bachelorette Party stays at my Bachelorette Party! Both are blank on the inside and retail for only $2.25 each. So cute and, in some cases, so appropriate!

Bliss Bridal Shoes

2009-08-12T11:47:00.000-07:00

Girly Girl is proud to announce that we now feature Bliss Bridal Shoes! Designer Tamara Connell brings modern, fashion forward styles to the bride and her bridal party with unique styling, luxurious materials and outstanding quality. The collection is available in white or ivory dyeable satin and is finished with a buttery soft brushed Italian leather sole elegantly embossed with the Bliss signature. You won't be able to stop looking at your feet once you put a pair of these little lovelies on! Bliss will be featured in the September/October 2009 issue of Brides magazine. Editor in Chief, Millie Martini Bratten has chosen the 'Artista' as one of her bridal trend picks.

New Tiaras, Hairpins and introducing - Veils!

2009-07-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

I just got a call to let me know that half of our new Bel Aire Bridal order has shipped! We are so excited to get this product in our store! We absolutely loved the bird cage veils and chic shoulder length veils we saw at the Bridal Market, so much so, that we decided to carry a few styles here at Girly Girl! Of course, we ordered gorgeously adorned hair combs, pins and tiaras to accompany the veils. The order should arrive within a week, I'll let you all know when it does arrive.

We also have several pieces from Sara Gabriel in store now for you to see! We have the Breanna, the Ariel hair pins, the Stephanie hair pins, Natasha hair pins and Desiree. Each piece is carefully and beautifully hand crafted, these pieces truly are exquisite! They are also very happy to customize one of their pieces for you. We recently ordered the Vanessa for one of our brides, but asked for even more of the ostrich feather, and they were happy to oblige, resulting in an amazing and personal piece!

Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

2009-07-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

Ask your friends and family members to be a part of your bridal party with our new line of greeting cards by Jenny Sweeney Designs. These handmade cards are printed on fabulous shimmery papers and hand glittered with a whole lotta love. Cards are blank inside and are sealed inside a sparkly envelope after you write your message. We have Will You Be My Bridesmaid? Will You Be My Flowergirl? Will You Be My Maid of Honor? Will You Be My Matron of Honor? Also, Thank You For Being A Part of our Wedding for those who may have served as guest book attendant for example, Thank You For An Amazing and Beautiful Wedding - perfect to give your parents, your wedding planner or anyone else that was instrumental in making your day happen. We just love them - and think you will too!

More Big Buddha Bags!

2009-06-26T14:37:00.000-07:00

The rest of our Big Buddha Bag order came in today. We now have the Alana in White, the Sedona in Ivory and Gunmetal and the Midnight in Bronze, Gunmetal, Copper and an awesome Pink. We love this line for their designer look without the designer prices! A couple of styles we currently carry can be used in multiple ways, as a clutch, over the shoulder, or even worn a la fanny pack style (except way cooler looking), which makes them an even bigger value! You are getting two to three different looks from the same bag! As always, these bags don't stay in our store long, if you are in the market for a new purse, don't wait to come in!

Wedding Jewelry by MMM Jewelry Designs

2009-06-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

Just arrived! Gorgeous jewelry for your wedding from MMM Jewelry Designs! If you are looking for jewelry to accessorize yourself as well as y0ur bridal party, you really have to come in to see how lovely this line is. In store we now have the Tissa, Missy, Allison and Nora earrings as well as the Aidira and Diane necklaces. You can preview them at www.mmmjewelry.com, then drop by to get a closer look! If you see something online that you simply must have - we can order it for you, no problem! We will be getting more of this line in store soon, I'll be sure to let you all know when it arrives. Elegant and modern, chic and sophisticated - MMM Jewelry Designs!

Monogram Cake Jewelry

2009-06-11T07:43:00.000-07:00

The trend for monogram cake jewelry remains strong, and several new designs/styles have just arrived at Girly Girl! The newest design features a gorgeous mix of baguette rhinestones and round crystals. This style comes in the popular monogram letters, and is also done with interlocking double hearts. We still carry the original design of shining metal monograms accented with swarovski crystals, as well as the single elegant sparkling monogram of swarovski stones. To get a preview online, go to www.cake-jewelry.com. Then, come into Girly Girl to see how beautiful these pieces truly are. If you are interested, please allow a minimum of 4-6 weeks for ordering. After the wedding is over, we suggest you put the pieces in a shadow box, then display in your home!

Big Buddha Bags/Purses are in!

2009-05-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

We got the first half of our Big Buddha order today!! These bags are routinely featured in magazines like Us, In Style, Life & Style, etc. because they look like the ones celebrities carry, but for a fraction of the cost!! I had a customer tell that me a few people even thought she was carrying one of those super expensive 'it' bags that the stars do!! But no, it was a Big Buddha bag - that she got here at Girly Girl!! We have them in a variety of summery colors, hot pink, creamy ivory, camel and green, with a few in black as well. Come now while the selection is good - these bags tend to get picked over very quickly!!

Wedding Jewelry by Ali Oesch

2009-05-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

All you brides to be - you've got to come down to Girly Girl to see the growing collection of wedding jewelry that Ali Oesch of One of a Kind Jewelry has been creating for our bridal customers! She has bejeweled several of our customers bridal parties, mother of the bride and groom included! Each piece is carefully hand crafted, with special attention to the little details that make all the difference! We have several samples of necklace and earring designs that glitter and catch the light each time we pass by them. If you are in the market for affordably priced, yet completely unique jewelry for you and your bridal party, do yourself a favor and stop by our shop! Your searching will be over once your eyes catch sight of the gorgeous baubles waiting here for you!

Mother's Day Gifts at Girly Girl!

2009-05-06T10:39:00.000-07:00

This Sunday is Mother's Day, and our wonderful customers have begun to stop in to make their purchases for their Mom's, Nana's and Grandma's! So far the Pilgrim charm jewelry has been a favorite. I just had a customer bring her little boys in this morning to pick a charm they would like to go on the bracelet their Mommy was creating for their beloved babysitter. One chose a puzzle piece, the other a book - so precious! Our tea kettle and frying pan kitchen timers have also been a popular choice, at just $10.00, they make a darling gift that all Mom's will use over and over again. Another customer chose a locket that had a shamrock on the front, she's planning on putting a picture of her two children inside. One of our brides to be, Heidi McCollough, chose tees, that spell out 'Mother of the Bride' and 'Mother of the Groom' in swarovski crystal, as her gift - how perfect! Our Seda France candles are a great choice, especially the Hyacinth and French Tulip scents, which always remind me of spring and Mothers Day. Stop by today, we'll help you find the perfect gift to give!

New Blessing Rings have arrived!

2009-04-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

Just arrived this morning, new Blessing Rings! We introduced this new line for the holiday season, and have re-stocked popular rings, and added new rings, charms and keys that we think you will love! We now have in stock, the 'Baby' blessing ring, the reverse of the ring says 'Bundle of Joy' - so cute! We had 'Good Pet' rings, but have now added 'Nice Kitty' and 'Good Dog' to put on your pets collar. For the Story Necklaces we've added new keys, one that says 'Hope' that has the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon on it, a 'Faith' key, 'Friendship' key and 'Love' key. They have also introduced an extra large heart charm, we've got one that says 'Peaceful Heart' and the other says 'Love'. For your pocket, key chain or necklace, blessing rings are versatile charms that touch the heart.

A Special Necklace for a Special Girl

2009-04-10T11:36:00.000-07:00

Anya is a precious little girl, who is waiting in Irkutsk, Russia, to come home with Marty and Kathy Friend, who, since 2004 have dedicated their lives and hearts to adopting her. During the summer of 2005, the Friends were preparing their home and family for the addition of a toddler, whenthey got a call with the news that a woman from Virginia had killed her Russian-adopted daughter. This caused shockwaves throughout the international adoption community, and stopped adoptions to American families in Irkutsk.

After nearly five years, five trips to Russia, unceasing prayer and tens of thousands of dollars later, the Friends see an end in sight. the reality is that Anya will be a part of her forever family by her seventh birthday - the end of June 2009. To bring Anya home, the Friends may need to live in Russia for up to two months. The financial reality is overwhelming. Your generous purchase of a specially designed necklace will go into a fund to help bring Anya home.

We here at Girly Girl were taken by this story, and in a desire to reach out to help, now have the 'Anya' necklace available here, in our shop. The neckace was specially designed by Ali Oesch of One of a Kind Jewelry and features a tear drop pineapple cut crystal and pearl, on a delicate silver chain. The cost is $38.00, and every penny goes directly into Anya's fund.

You can also order online at www.Bring-Anya-Home.com. Its a win-win! You get a gorgeous piece of jewelry, while bringing Anya one step closer to home!

Shopping the Stylemax Show and the National Bridal Market

2009-04-08T09:23:00.000-07:00

We spent several days in Chicago to attend the Stylemax show as well as the National Bridal Market - and have ordered great new product that will start arriving soon! A customer favorite, Big Buddha bags, has a new style that can be carried as a shoulder purse, or, on your belt/waist, a la 'fanny pack' style, only much more chic! We've picked up a very eco friendly line of whimsical jewelry that is made from re-cycled bottle caps. These glitter and sequin filled baubles are proof positive that you can have fun with fashion that is not only friendly to your pocket book, but to the earth as well! When we found a new line of pill boxes with captions on them reading 'Mothers Little Helper' and 'Happy Pills' among others, we knew they would be a great fit for our Girly Girl customers! We can't wait to get them in!

At the Bridal Market, we found a great new line of jewelry, MMM Jewelry Designs that we are excited to bring to our brides to be! The designer, Michelle, is a bride to be herself - and has been inspired to create her current collection for today's bride. Her pieces feature only the finest swarvoski crystals, freshwater pearl and rhinestone. We think you'll find the perfect pieces to complete your wedding day look! From Bel Aire Bridal, we have three new veil styles coming, that are very au current! A birdcage style, a shoulder length mini style, and a retro, heavy open net style. To complement these veils, we've got new glittering tiara's, headbands, combs and hair pins coming as well. Once the dancing begins at your reception, you can kick up your heels and dance in the new flip flops and ballet flats that will arrive here soon!

This is just a little sneak peek into what we have coming for you, our gorgeous and glamourous Girly Girl customers!

Irish TaTa's

2009-03-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

Just in time for St. Paddy's Day, we've got new tees in from Save The TaTa's! These super comfy tees are white, and proclaim 'Irish Tata's, You feelin lucky?' A large, kelly green shamrock behind the logo celebrates the 'wearing o' the green' while supporting the cause! Quantities are limited, so hurry in! As always, we carry the black and white logo tees in a variety of sizes, along with baseball caps, coffee mugs, bumper magnets and tote bags. We are happy to order in quantity if you need to order tees to wear for a fundraising event, or to just show support for the cause!

Fairy Tale Wedding Accesories Redux

2009-02-11T12:34:00.000-08:00

Amy from Michiana Weddings asked me to write an article detailing accessories that have fairytale wedding appeal. Below is the resulting article.

The image below features a hand wrapped tiara by Bel Aire which is encrusted with mini pearl, crystal and rhinestone. This piece is very lightweight and delicate in design.

To carry your wedding day essentials (make up for touch ups, tissues, etc.), you'll need a handbag that will coordinate with your overall look. These have design features that incorporate crystals, sequin, pearl, beading and rhinestone.

These adorable shoes have a rhinestone 'brooch' that add just the right amount of glamour and sparkle! Even the buckle on the strap is made up of tiny glittering rhinestones!

Make sure your jewelry and headpiece have similar components so that they compliment each other. The tiara, necklace and earrings shown below all have pearls as a predominate design feature - and contribute to an overall, very put together look.

Head band style headpieces are gaining in popularity. The pieces below are both from Bel Aire Bridal. One is satin covered with a crystal spray, the other is completely encrusted with rhinestone.

Another headband design that has a vintage vibe - featuring a 'brooch' type design of baquette and round rhinestone.

If you are going for a very regal princess-y feel, the tiara below is for you! This piece has bling galore, and will truly be your 'crowning' glory!!

The next two images are close ups of pieces that were featured together above.

These two pieces, one a bracelet, the other, a convertible headpiece are from Tigerlily Tiaras. The headpiece is made, so that once your event is over, you can convert it to a choker/necklace, so you can wear it after your wedding! These pieces kind of invoke a Midsummers Night Dream type wedding theme. So pretty!

These pieces are custom made by Ali Oesch of One of a Kind Jewelry. Their design is clean and simple, and a bit geometric. Perfect for a contemporary look! You have to see these to fully appreciate how beautiful they are!

All bridal accessories are available from Girly Girl Gifts.

Wedding Accessories by celebrity planner Mindy Weiss

2009-01-28T13:44:00.000-08:00

Celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss who has planned weddings for Ashley Simpson and Pete Wentz and Portia de Rossi and Ellen Degeneres among others, has created a darling line of wedding accessories. Girly Girl will soon be featuring her line in our shop, and we can't wait to show it to all of you brides to be! Due to arrive in late February/early March, we will be sure to let you know when we have it in store! This exclusive line is sure to add a bit of celebrity glamour to your wedding!

New Monogram Cake Jewelry!

2009-01-23T08:28:00.000-08:00

Monogram cake jewelry has been uber popular for the past few wedding seasons, and shows no signs of slowing down! Expressions (www.cake-jewelry.com) has introduced for 2009, a new design that features an heirloom look of round and baquette crystals and rhinestones. This design has a little bit of old hollywood glamour (which of course, we LOVE) and would complement any style of wedding from very traditional, to one with a vintage vibe. We will be ordering samples for our store this week, and will let you know when we have them for you to actually see in person. In the meantime, you can go online and take a sneak peek. They still offer the original design, along with the second design of a single row of sparkling swarovski stones, as well as with other favorites.

Baby Its Cold Outside!

2008-12-10T09:12:00.000-08:00

Want an inexpensive way to to update the look of your old winter coat and keep warm? Try wrapping yourself with a colorful scarf! Scarves are a practical and economical way to give your winter outerwear a fresh boost of style and color. A scarf can also pull an entire outfit together and take it from looking blah to wow! Its a versatile accessory that you will reach for again and again. Celebrities love the look! We are currently carrying a great selection of uber long and soft scarves from Raj. The color combinations and patterns are just beautiful! There is no better time to give this look a try, or to buy one to give as a gift this Christmas - our Girls Night Out is tomorrow, Dec. 11 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm! Our scarf collection will be 30% off only during this in store special event! Be sure to stop by to shop - and share a glass of wine, I look forward to seeing you!

Girls Night Out - Holiday Style!

2008-12-02T11:29:00.000-08:00

Girly Girl will be hosting our annual Girls Night Out - Holiday Style on Thursday, December 11, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm! We will be offering special discounts on merchandise to help you finish shopping for all the girly girls on your list! We will be serving our signature GirlyGirl champagne cocktails, wine and other holiday treats. Create a wonderful, personalized gift for under $10 with our Story Necklaces. You simply choose charms that will comfort or encourage the receiver, such as 'Journey', 'Gratitude', 'Sisters', etc. If travel is in your future, check out our overnight bags by Attenti. These bags are created using unique fabric combinations such as leopard and zebra prints with damask or floral patterns! Grab a friend and stop by for our Girls Night Out - we always have so much fun and enjoy celebrating the season with our wonderful customers!

Open House

2008-11-20T12:58:00.001-08:00

Here are a few images from our Holiday Open House! Thats me above with Ali Oesch of One Of A Kind jewelry. We have Ali's complete holiday collection here at Girly Girl - you've really got to come and see it!
Brian from Allure Films (and our house bartender) made his famous caramel corn that guests were invited to take to snack on while shopping! Brian thinks he may have cracked the Garrett's Popcorn recipe wide open - we don't care - just keep making it!!

Pilgrim Jewelry - Live a Charmed Life!

2008-11-19T12:39:00.000-08:00

Pilgrim Jewelry is not only new to our boutique, it is also relatively new to the United States. Pilgrim is a Danish brand that is plated with 16 to 22 carat gold or silver. It is crystallized with Swarovski Elements, semi-precious stones and glass stones. Natural and freshwater pearls are also used. All Pilgrim jewelry is 100% nickel-free and each item is designed and handmade in Denmark. We chose Pilgrim for our customers because of the myriad of ways the Charms line can be combined. You simply chose a necklace or bracelet, then sift through the 120 plus charms we have to create your very own, one of, piece of jewelry. These playful pieces are quirky and fun, yet forever stylish. You never have to wear the same necklace or bracelet twice, simply attach the charms that suit your mood or that match your outfit, and you are good to go! We love that the same piece can be made to look dressy, and with a few quick changes, be worn with a casual look. If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a friend or loved one, we're sure that you will find the right combination of charms to create a unique gift, the recipient will be sure to cherish - since it was created specifically with them in mind!

The Elf On The Shelf

2008-11-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the beginning of the holiday season, The Elf On The Shelf has arrived at Girly Girl. Start a new Christmas tradition by inviting this adorable pixie elf into your home. As the story goes, the elf sits on a shelf in your home, watching the children's behavior during the day, then, at night, magically travels to the North Pole, and reports to Santa. The next morning after the children wake up, they discover the elf has returned from the North Pole, and is now resting in a new and different place in your home. He comes packaged in a box along with a fully illustrated children's book, that tells the story. Make this a new and cherished tradition in your home, beginning this year!

New Product Seda France Candles

2008-11-04T14:40:00.000-08:00

New at Girly Girl Gifts is Seda France candles! This line is packaged so beautifully, that you almost won't have to wrap it, to give it as a gift! These 14 oz. candles are hand poured and have a burn time of 60+ hours! We have six fragrances to choose from: Alabaster Lily, French Tulip, Hyacinth, Nutmeg Vanille, Holiday and Japanese Quince. The line is a favorite of Oprah Winfrey, and has been featured on her show - her pick, the Japanese Quince!

Open House

2008-11-01T19:19:00.001-07:00

New Trumpette - Just Arrived!

2008-10-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

What do all the celebrities babies wear? Trumpette of course! Every time I read Us Weekly, or People, it seems that I always spot a celebrity baby wearing Trumpette! I've spotted the Johnny's Socks on Kingston, Gwen Stephanie and Gavin Rossdale's little boy, and the Pixie Socks on Valentina, Selma Hayak's darling baby girl, to name a few! We not only have both of those styles, but many more! With our new shipment, we've added the Cheeritights in pink/white and black/white, the new Hoodie sweater in holiday green and red, the Johnny's for girls (previously only available for boys) Pixie and PeeWee socks, and much more! Come see the whole line when we debut it at our Holiday Open House, November 7th, from noon to 8:00 pm and November 8th, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. We can't wait to get Trumpette on YOUR celebrity baby!

Shop Locally

2008-10-16T18:12:00.000-07:00

Girly Girl has just joined Sholo, Shop Locally - get it? This organization is made up of local business's whose goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of shopping locally. Being a patron of locally owned, independent business's does big things for our community - from impacting the local economy to enhancing its character and appeal. Look for the ShoLo logo at your local business, or find listings on sholo.org. As an independent business owner, I personally thank all of you who come and shop at Girly Girl - I truly and sincerely appreciate your business!

Think Pink!

2008-10-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

Girly Girl is proud to take part in the Think Pink event on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at The Vine in downtown, South Bend. This event benefits RiverBend Cancer Services, - Breast Cancer Assistance Program. Tickets are $20.00 and will be available at the door. Think Pink will feature wine tasting, appetizers, a silent auction and a cash bar and from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. We will be donating an item for the silent auction, and will also be there with our TaTa's Brand line of clothing and accessories. Grab a girlfriend and come out to help fight breast cancer in Michiana!

Girly Girl Holiday Open House

2008-10-03T14:49:00.000-07:00

Hey girls - mark your calendars, our annual holiday open house will take place on Friday, November 7, from noon until 8:00 pm, and on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. On Friday, from 4:00 - 8:00, we will have a trunk show featuring One of a Kind jewelry creations by gifted and delightful designer, Ali Oesch. Watch Ali create a personalized stamped necklace that you can take home that night! Leave with a truly instant personalized piece of jewelry to give as a Christmas gift, or to give to yourself! Be among the first to see all of the magical things we will have in store for the holiday season! We will of course, have our famous Girly Girl champagne cocktails, along with other tasty delights to nibble on as you browse. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you!

Bridal Gift Registry - Now At Girly Girl!

2008-10-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

You can now register at Girly Girl for all of your wedding accessories! One of our former Girly Girl girls, Heidi McCollough was recently engaged, and she has been working with us to develop our registry. While registering, Heidi took some photos of the items she chose, and posted them on her blog.
We will keep track of what items have been purchased off of your registry, so you won't be getting duplicates, as well as provide you with printed cards you can insert inside your shower invitations, letting your guests know about the registry. Heidi is providing us with feedback as we begin this new service, but if any of you have suggestions, we are open to any and all ideas!

Save the Date(s)!

2008-09-27T09:32:00.000-07:00

Girly Girl Gifts will be at two upcoming bridal shows that you won't want to miss! The first show is Michiana's Premier Bridal Expo and will be held on October 26, 2008, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in their Fleur de Lis Ballroom. There will be two fashion shows, one at 1:00 pm and the other at 3:00 pm. As a sponsor of the show, Girly Girl will be giving away a shopping spree at our boutique, valued at $425.00!!! Imagine what you could get for your wedding; your tiara, shoes, jewelry, handbag, toasting flutes, sand ceremony, monogram cake jewelry, and the list goes on and on! Please come and enter for your chance to win this great prize!

The other bridal show is Bella, An Exceptional Event for Brides. This show will take place on November 23, 2008 at the Palais Royale. Our very own Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events will be a featured speaker at the brunch that is held in the Morris Bistro just prior to the opening of the bridal show. The brunch takes place from 10:30 - 12:00 and will feature speakers that will enlighten you with the newest tips and trends to help you create the wedding of your dreams. Following the brunch, the show will open, and will feature two bridal shows, one at 1:30 and the other at 3:30. Girly Girl will be featuring their newest accessories on the runway - so you won't want to miss it!

So get out your calendars and 'Save the Date(s)! We can't wait to show you our amazing little things for your big day!

Our Ta Ta's are in!

2008-09-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Our big shipment of 'Save the Tata's' tees, hoodies, baby onesies, tote bags and more just arrived today! We have several new styles to choose from, and have a wide range of sizes available. Shop now for best selection and availability - next month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this merchandise doesn't last long, reorders during the month of October will be backlogged for some time. We also will have our popular 'Ribbons of Love' room diffusers - the pink frosted glass container is so pretty! We hope to see you all soon!

Calling All Girly Girls!!

2008-07-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls - listen up! Our huge Summer Sale is taking place next week! From July 10 - 12, our entire inventory will be marked down, some items as low as 75%!! Join us on Thursday for Happy Hour! We will be serving our signature GirlyGirl champagne cocktail, along with your choice of wine or soft drink. We will be extending our regular hours on Thursday until 8:00 pm to give you extra time to join us for a drink while you shop our sale.

We have a couple of new jewelry lines that you will want to be sure to check out. Soos Rocks features charms, chunky chains or one of a kind stones that command attention! Soos has captured the hearts of its loyal fan following, and has increasingly gained attention from stylists, fasion editors, and photographers from around the world! Soos has graced the pages of InStyle, Star Magazine, Nylon, Teen Magazine, Bride's Magazine and numerous other publications!

Our other exciting addition is Jess LC. We are featuring her 'Lucky in Bed' line, gold-filled or sterling silver necklaces and bracelets combined with the lucky Chinese color, red, along with the longstanding tradition of adding "in bed" to the end of any fortune cooking messsage. Also, her Silver Lining Necklaces. These necklaces are a reminder that when life gets cloucy and raindrops fall, one must always remember to look for the silver lining. 10% of proceeds will be donated to help find sunshine for those with cancer via the leukemia and lymphoma society. Both make great gifts!!

Humor and Help, Two Books In Stock

2008-05-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

On the heels of the smash hit movie, "27 Dresses", we now carry '101 Uses For A Bridesmaid Dress', by Cindy Walker with illustrations by Donna Mehalko. A cute and hilarious gift for your bridal party! How about a shower curtain? a taffeta hammock? a ritzy pool cover? For those girls who don't plan on actually wearing the dress again, (not a good color for them, don't usually wear dresses, etc.) this book offers clever and hilarious options!!

Also, if you are having trouble writing your wedding vows, we have in stock' Your Special Wedding Vows' by Sharon Naylor. Sharon's book takes a fresh approach to finding exactly what you want to say to each other. This helpful guide includes a worksheet to help you get started with a large selection of traditional, non-traditional and
religious and non-religious vows. This book also offers solutions for writing vows when there are special circumstances to take into consideration.

Bachelorette Party Games

2008-04-05T12:15:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a great bachelorette party game? We have the perfect solution for you! 'That Guy Game!' This game has been featured on 'The Montel Williams Show' as well as gracing the pages of InStyle Weddings and Us magazines, to name a few. The premise of this game is simple, simply deal the deck of cards out to all those attending the party, whomever finds all of the 'guys' featured in their hand is the winner! This is a great game even beyond the bachelorette party, my sisters and I have played it during a casual night out together, and had a blast! Its almost like a scavenger hunt, only the objects (guys) searched for are ones found stereotypically out at the bars and clubs! So drop by GirlyGirl to pick up That Guy Game, along with other bachelorette party must-haves!

Bowling to 'Save the Tata's'

2008-04-04T12:57:00.000-07:00

We were very proud to participate in a breast cancer awareness and fund raising bowling event on March 22, 2008. The event took place at Chipewa Bowl and was organized by a former GirlyGirl Gifts girl, Heidi McCollough! Many of the guests attending wore their 'Save the Tata's' tee shirts, and we all gathered for a group shot! We had our 'Tata's themed merchandise available for purchase during the event, and continue to carry it in our boutique. We've added coffee mugs to our inventory, and will soon be ordering sleeveless tanks for the upcoming summer season. As always, a percentage of our profits go directly to the Susan G. Komen foundation to support research efforts.

Just In - Aromatherapy Interventions!

2008-03-20T12:28:00.000-07:00

Need a personal gift with a budget of just $20.00? We've got you covered with our newest arrival, Aromatherapy Interventions! These soy based candles employ true aromacology, the science of scent applied to the modern mind. We've got birthday's covered with 'Birthday Wisdom', filled with essences of english mint and native orange to stimulate the intellect and inspire self awareness - so that the receiver can answer such vital questions as: What is your destiny? Why are you here? Where are you going? and most importantly, Who does your hair?! We've got 'Panic Attack' and 'Chill Out', 'Wedded Bliss' as well as 'Unwedded Bliss.' But our favorite is 'Birthday Panic' - filled with frankincense and patchouli to lessen restless anxiety as you ponder the fact that you have yet to save the planet, surf an endless summer or party like a rock star!

Ever After Collection by Ali Oesch

2008-02-13T14:05:00.000-08:00

We here at Girly Girl are excited to announce that Ali Oesch of One of a Kind Jewelry is currently developing a line of wedding jewelry that will debut here, in our store! The Ever After Collection will be designed exclusively for the bride and her bridal entourage. We can't wait to see what Ali creates! We will be holding a trunk show here at Girly Girl to unveil the much anticipated collection on Thursday, March 27, 2008. We will be sending invitations to all of you who are on our mailing list.

Bridal Spectacular 2008

2008-01-03T13:52:00.000-08:00

Visit our booth at the 23rd Annual Bridal Spectacular being held on Sunday, January 6, at the Century Center in downtown South Bend. Show hours are from noon until 5:00 pm. Join us as we bring you the latest in bridal and wedding accessories! We have all the amazing little things for your big day! Your search for the perfect invitations and accessories begins and ends at Girly Girl Gifts & Accessories.

Holiday Girls Night

2007-12-05T13:35:00.000-08:00

Girly Girl Gifts and One of a Kind Jewelry by Ali Oesch invite you to our Holiday Girls Night on Thursday, December 13, from 5 - 8 pm. Take some time out of the busy holiday season and join us for an evening of shopping, girl talk and libations! Bring a friend, your Mom, sister, or anyone you'd like to spend some 'girl time' with! Find something for every girly girl on your shopping list, from sparkling jewelry by Ali to great stocking stuffers, and gift items that you won't find anywhere else! If its something special you want to give this Christmas, you'll be sure to find it our Holiday Open House! Don't miss it! A great time will be had by all!

Cyndi Basker - Girly Girl Gifts and Accessories
Ali Oesch - One of a Kind Jewelry

Holiday Open House November 9th & 10th!

2007-11-08T09:53:00.000-08:00

Girly Girly Gifts will be holding our annual Holiday Open House on November 9th & 10th.

Stop by and check out our new lines of unique wedding and special event gifts, clothing annd party supplies!

Come Shop Our Holiday Open House!

2007-11-06T14:04:00.000-08:00

Our Holiday Open House is this weekend girls! We're excited to share all the new treasures we have for the holidays! We've also decided to make this Open House, truly, the ultimate shopping experience, by offering along with our traditional Girly Girl champagne cocktails, a chocolate fountain! What more could a girl want? Champagne, chocolate and shopping! We will be offering 15% discount on all of our new merchandise, only during the Open House. Come shop this weekend for best selection - the good stuff always goes fast! Don't forget, Meg Lammers, from Meg Wedding Jewelry and Bella Jewels will be here with her holiday collection. If you have a special event or party to attend during this holiday season, let Meg know what you'll be wearing, and she will help you accessorize with her amazing baubles! We're looking forward to seeing you!

Bella Bridal Event & Style Show

2007-10-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Girly Girl Gifts & Accessories will be at the Bella Bridal Event and Style Show! Our booth will be full of the latest trends in wedding accessories! Come in and see the new alternative to the unity candle, 'The Sand Ceremony'. Just as two flames join to form a single, indivisible flame, once sand is poured together, the grains can never be separated out from each other. This idea is ideal for outdoor weddings, beachside weddings, and any other location that forbids candle flame.

Be sure to check out the style show (1:30 pm and 3:30 pm). We are bringing on the bling! Girly Girl's tiara's, jewelry and handbags will be featured on the runway! Stop by our booth after the show to try on a few of our showstopping pieces! You may just find the perfect accessories to complete your wedding day look!

We can't wait to share our gorgeous baubles!

Brides Magazine Best of 2007

2007-10-18T07:21:00.000-07:00

Tigerlilly is named best headpieces of 2007, by the editors of Brides Magazine. 'For custom tiara's loaded with trimmings - pearls, prisms, and pressed flowers, Tigerlilly is the queen of the year', and we at Girly Girl couldn't agree more!

We have carried Tigerlilly for several years and are always delighted and inspired by their beautiful and functional designs. Tigerlilly has a collection of headpieces that are 'convertible', meaning, they can be worn as a tiara for your wedding day, then easily convert to a necklace or choker, to be worn long after your wedding day is over! Genius!

You can view the entire collection at Tigerlilly Jewelry, then stop into Girly Girl to see these pretties in person. See you soon!

The Bridesmaid's Survival Kit

2007-10-11T13:49:00.001-07:00

Just arrived!! The Bridesmaid's Survival Kit - Emergency Essentials by the people who brought you the original Wedding Day Survival Kit.

Bridesmaids are there to support the bride in every way. But who helps them when they stare a minor disaster in the face? Enter the Bridesmaid's Survival Kit from pre-ceremony preparations to the bouquet toss, with this kit, they'll have it 'maid.' Designed to be discreet, ladies can avoid mishaps by keeping this compact collection within reach all wedding day long. Contains 18 must-have items for body and soul, as well as the bride on the big day.

Also in stock, Wedding Day Survival Kit for the bride. Come on in and check them both out, Tuesday through Saturday, only at Girly Girl!

GirlyGirl Supports Breast Cancer Research

2007-10-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and here at GirlyGirl we are showing our support! We carry Save the Ta Ta's Brand clothing of tanks and tees. 5% of every sale is donated to breast cancer research. When you wear Ta Ta's you're spreading awareness about the disease. Help us save the ta ta's!

We also have Ribbons of Love fragrance diffuser created by the women of Archipelago, for the women of the world - to generate profits for the fight against breast cancer. The scent is a blend of pink grapefruit, clementine and pomelo, housed in a frosted pink bottle. This product was recently featured in the October issue of In Style magazine and Us Weekly.

Meg Wedding Jewelry Guest At Holiday Open House

2007-10-02T12:33:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that Meg Lammers of Meg Wedding Jewelry will be making a special appearance at our Holiday Open House on November 9th & 10th.

We are thrilled to have Meg at Girly Girl to share her holiday jewelry collection as well as the spring/summer 2008 line of bridal jewelry and accessories. Meg Wedding Jewelry has been featured on the pages of The Knot, Brides and Bridal Guide magazines. Take a look at her line at www.megweddingjewelry.com, then come check it out for yourself at our Holiday Open House!

hugs and kisses -
Cyndi Basker
GirlyGirl