A rocking Stella & Dot trunk show!

Last night's trunk show was amazing!   16+ ladies all checking out & trying on fabulous Stella & Dot jewelry, amidst a setting of fabulous home made baked goodies, hummus & pita chips and wine!  All of these ladies are moms and it's so great to be out with a group of moms - we all need our night out with the girls and what a great way to do it! I find that with each trunk show I do, alot of jewelry gets ordered, but there is one piece of jewelry that is the most popular to be ordered for that night.  Last night it was the Garden Party Chandelier Earrings Green/Gold, pictured here.  I sold 5 pair of those beauties!  Here's the pic:

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Stella & Dot's Style Muse Contest

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Stella & Dot's Early Concept

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Stella & Dot Trunk Show Tomorrow nite

San Francisco Bay Area Ladies:  Ann Hildula and I are co-hosting a Stella & Dot trunk show tomorrow nite (friday aug 20, 6:30-9:00pm) at my house. Come check out the gorgeous fall collection, have some wine & lite bites and share summer memories with us. We'll have a raffle and a summer sample sale as well. Hope you can make it.  Email me at Shanfam@pacbell.net for details. 

Stella & Dot - on the rise!

Stella & Dot and it's amazing founder and CEO Jessica Herrin, have made it on Inc's list of the fastest growing companies. When I find the article I will post it here but for now here is the pic from the magazine cover. Learn more about Stella & Dot at http://www.stelladot.com/elaineshanahan

Trunk Show Success

So I've been having pretty much 3-4 trunk shows per month and I have to say that my hostesses are doing everything right. Your Stella & Dot trunk show does not have to be huge to be successful - huge is nice but is not necessary. A small intimate group of 8-10 friends can make for a great time for all.

Last night's trunk show had 9 ladies, most of them moms within the same school, so they knew each other well, and each of them was having tons of fun trying on jewelry, both on themselves and each other. They eagerly acted as models and I of course picked out pieces and demonstratead how to wear them (we have several pieces that are very versatile in how they can be worn).

My hostess did the food and drink perfectly: wine & waters, cheese, hummus & crackers. It was kept in the same room as the jewelry, at a hutch near the dining table where the jewels were displayed.

Everyone placed orders, and I also raffled off a pair of earrings. One guest was so excited about all of it that she not only placed a nice order, she booked a trunk show with me for next month. One other guest is also going to book and will confirm a date with me when I call to follow up with her about her order (which is what I do with everyone-I follow up in about 4-5 days after the trunk show to see if they have their order and how satisfied they are with it.

At the end of the two hours, I packed up everything, gave my hostess the 411 on how much free jewelry of her choosing that she earned (nearly $200 which is based on the sales of the trunk show), and let her know that this total may grow if some outside orders get placed on her show, from those that could not attend. She was thrilled with this, and we were both satisfied with how well the evening went, with this nice intimate group of elementary school moms.

Statement Necklaces

In years past it would be that you wouldn't even consider wearing a large "statement necklace" with anything other than a cocktail dress or other semi-formal to formal attire. It's a new day baby and Stella & Dot has shown us that you can take a pair of jeans, a cute top and add on a large necklace, to give that casual outfit some punch! Imagine the any of these pieces with casual clothes (which is pretty much what I always wear). So ladies, add it on, bring your jeans & t-shirts to a whole new life by giving them that "wow" factor! Check these and more out at http://www.stelladot.com/elaineshanahan

Stella & Dot Opportunity Call with CEO Jessica Herrin

Facebook: "Today (Thurs 8/12) our CEO & Founder, Jessica Herrin will be holding a special call to share more juicy details about Stella & Dot's business opportunity. This modern home-based biz has become more lucrative and flexible (and stylish!) than ever before. If you have ever wanted to know more, join the call. 12pm Noon PT. Dial in: 712-432-0075. Access code: 797680."

Stella & Dot Shipping is Fast!

Wow! I always knew we have superfast shipping but I believe this is a record! A friend hosted a trunk show for me in San Jose, CA last Saturday August 7. I input those orders online that night and just checked on the tracking now and find that all of them were delivered to the guests, on August 11 (just 4 days later!).

For those of you that didn't know, when you attend a Stella & Dot trunk show, your items are shipped directly to you at the special trunk show rate of $5.95 U.S. priority mail, for your entire order, no matter how large it is, and you get it fast! Aren't we awesome!

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Fall is on it's way!

Well, although the calendar still says summer, you'd never really know it here in San Francisco, as it has been consistently foggy and cool, even early morning mist resembling light rain. Back to school shopping is complete now for my daughter and in a couple of weeks the school year begins again! Time for me to shop for a few long sleeve tops and sweaters and of course I want to pair them with my beautiful Fall 2010 jewelry pieces from Stella & Dot. Here is one of my favorite new pieces that will be paired with something new: Chloe Necklace - perfect to warm up that new beige, brown or ivory top. It features hand-knotted faceted beads that measure 17.5" in length and a pretty brown silk ribbon, measuring 18" on each side that can be tied shorter or longer depending on your preference. $49. Check it out at my website http://www.stelladot.com/elaineshanahan