A Very Happy New Year from the MJ Lower East Side Girls!

Happy New Year! We wish you only the best for 2009.

2008 has brought us a new store in a new city and many new friends. Thank you all for your support and friendship. See you in the new year!

Mint Julep Lower East Side Friends and Family Night!

Sarah Nist FINALLY made the blog! Thank you for helping us organize, Senior!

Eliza and Dan came for a visit. Thanks for the cookies, Lize! We hope Dan's sister liked the shirt!

The Stern Girls!

We hosted our friends and family for a night of drinks, snacks and holiday shopping a few weeks ago, but we wanted to post a few pictures and thank everyone for coming! Hopefully all of the Christmas gifts were big hits....

We had a great time & hope you did too!

I can't get enough...

of Pistachio by Marisa Perry RINGS!!!! They are GORGEOUS! Seriously, I wear one almost every day to add MAJOR flare to my outfit. SO much fun! and, our dear Marisa is a Julep gal as well! Swing in to either store for a last minute sparkle...

Five great last minute gifts!!

1. Aunt Sadie's famous Tree in a can candle, our favorite!

2. Jojo bling earrings. Great for holiday parties and they come in a variety of colors!

3. 525 America sweaters. They are cozy, cute, and make a great gift for these cold winter days.

4. LA Made basics. Perfect for layering or just on their own.

5. Orla Kiely wallets and makeup bags. Cute and colorful to brighten up your gloomy winter days!

Written in the stars...

Whether or not you're the type to wear her heart on her sleeve, let one of these zodiac charm necklaces speak for you. What does your sign say about you? Are you an energetic Aries? A quick-witted Gemini? How about a stubborn Taurus?

Check out the chart and find your sign!

At only $36, they make a great holiday gift!

Peace, Love & Magic

When you're making your Christmas list this year, put peace at the top! Gifts of peace are always appreciated and always in style. This is just a small selection of gifts available at Mint Julep that send an important message and make a fashion statement too! We're happy to ship, so just give us a call.

Jessica Rose Rhinestone Studded Earrings $24 also available in a subtle gold

Zina Kao Peace Sign Necklaces $40

Zina Kao Peace and Pearl Necklace $60

Zina Kao Peace Sign Necklace on Triple Gold Chain $56

Congratulations to Cibeline!

Our friend and fellow boutique owner, Cibeline, has moved her fabulous shop from Davis Square to Beacon Hill, so we all (Laura and Rebecca from Crush, Brooke and Steph from Mint Julep and Leah and Records from Jean Therapy) came out to celebrate! The new space looks amazing and the store is packed with holiday duds and great gifts too. If you're in the neighborhood, pop in to say hello!

Cibeline
120 Charles Street
Beacon Hill

Introducing.... Bundle! Big Style for Little Ones

We're proud to announce that our dear friend, Allison, has opened the cutest little shop catering to the minis in our lives. After several cold Saturday mornings searching Manhattan for the perfect gift for her dear friend Christine's new baby girl, Allison was surprised and frustrated by the dull mass-market collections and the extremely overpriced alternatives. Soon after, she decided to leave her Wall Street career and open a children's clothing boutique. She's done an incredible job, so if you're in NYC, come check it out. The store is stocked with great gifts for the holidays.

128 Thompson Street, New York, NY

Top Dress

Did anyone catch Bravo's Top Chef this week? Judge Gail Simmons (from Food & Wine Magazine) sported my favorite Nanette Lepore dress from this fall! Sorry ladies, we sold the last one this week...but we do have many other stunning Nanette Lepore dresses just in time for holiday party season!

Dakota Martin Scarf Tops!

The Dakota Martin signature scarf top in solid colors. 100% silk charmeuse, doubled so that you skin feels the softness too and theyre never see-through! Held at the top by a beautiful detachable necklace, and tied behind you for that sexy open back look. All colors fashioned on the muted side of the silk. One size fits all and $148.

We have many beautiful colors available at all of our locations. Perfect for the holidays!

Just In Time For The Holidays - New Orla Kiely!

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Have you ever seen anything as stunning as these new Orla Kiely bags? We sure haven't! This print comes in many shapes and sizes, but always the perfect fit for that special someone on your shopping list.

Come and get 'em! They're going to go fast!

Brookline First Light Festival this Thursday!

Years ago, before we opened Mint Julep, Steph and I marked the beginning of the holiday shopping season by attending the annual Brookline First Light Festival. Cupcakes at Party Favors, live music in the stores, checking out the holiday wares in the unique shops.... so much fun!

Now, as part of the the Coolidge Corner shopping district, we love being part of the celebration! Mint Julep will have a live musician and yummy holiday sweets, so come visit us and join in the holiday cheer.

The schedule of events is on the First Light website:
http://www.brooklinema.gov/firstlight/

Thursday, December 4th
5 - 8 pm

See you there!