Stella & Dot- The Experience

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Stylist for your Special Event

Have you found the perfect dress or outfit? Maybe you have pulled out your LBD and it needs an update? As your personal stylist, let it be my job to help you finish the look. Celebrity treatment. Borrowed jewels. Yes.

Ashley messaged me that she found this beautiful #BadgleyMishka dress and she wanted suggestions on how to finish the look? We considered what she already had, the event and venue and came up with some great options. Which look do you like for a Hunt Ball at River Creek Club on St. Patrick's Day weekend?

 
I put together a preview of my top picks and we posted a photo for input from friends. Overwhelming response was for #3. I delivered all of them along with coordinating accessories and the final result?  Our Tansy Fringe Necklace with this gorgeous Badgley Mishka dress from Neiman Marcus on Realtor, Ashley White.

 Ashley White getting ready for 
Loudoun Hunt Ball, March 15, 2014

Style your life as you see fit with your #PersonalStylistSamanthaTunador

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Stella & Dot Trunk Show Experience (+playlist)






Want the top tips for hosting a trunk show? I've done several hundred now and I love everyone for so many reasons. More importantly, I want you to love your show. Together we will make it perfect. Friends new and old, gathering and sharing in many feel good moments. Happy.

Are you thinking any of the following?

Will my friends attend? Yes. We are going to set you up for success. Women shop. Always have, always will. They will adore you for helping them shop smarter and cuter.


What will my trunk show be like? Social. This is a time for you and your friends to be social. Bring various circles of friends together as women value connecting. We'll have our favorite beverage in hand and play dress up. Compliments. Joy. Smiles. I'll be their personal stylist and as friends you will all consult on the perfect pieces. Shopping together without a dreaded trip to the mall.


What is the ideal set up?
We'll gather in your social area, usually around the kitchen island and table.
It will be a great Happy Style Hour.
Beverage of choice, something sweet or salty to snack on, friends and accessories.  Yes, I get paid to do this!

What do I need to do? Let me do the work. I'll do the invites, reminders and thank yous. I'll bring the line to you and I will set up an instant boutique. We will even make sure that each order gets right to your friends front door. Your job? Build a wish list and a guest list. Create excitement. If you share what you love they will follow.

How much time should I set aside? Two hours is ideal for a fun style break. When do you normally socialize with friends? Let's chat about your idea. Would it be a morning coffee style break or a happy style hour?


What should I wear? A simple neckline is perfect for trying on our entire collection. Consider your favorite black shirt or a simple white tshirt. Pull together a few of your favorite tops for the show and we'll get feedback from your friends on the best look for you. We'll encourage them to do the same.

How do my friends order? I'll set up a dedicated link for your show that you can share with friends near and far. Their orders will ship directly to them right away. Go ahead and encourage orders before your show. You can share the link via email, text, facebook, paper invites and in person. The link will be open for 3 weeks after your show even if you place your order.

I bet you are curious about your hostess rewards! Make a big wish list because our goal is to help you shop for FREE!  My average hostess earns about $300 in free products and 4 half price items.

Let's go big! The more the better. Invite various circles of friends to stop by and play. Together we will raise the excitement and make sure we send everyone home with more smiles than they would have ever expected. Cheers to you and your show!

Trunk show FAQs

Monday, February 24, 2014

How to Layer an Arm Party (+playlist)


Build your arm party and make sure you tag #stelladotstyle on Instagram.  Watch Sydne's tips on how to build a great wrist from our buffet of bracelets.


 It was so fun to follow +Sydney Summer on Instagram during fashion week.  Isn't she adorable?  We love a great bracelet buffet trunk show.  Check out her 6 favorite arm parties.  Love all of the Stella & Dot in the video.   Let's get your arm party started with your own show!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Mixing Stripes and Patterns

Before I saw the bottom photo I thought mixing patterns was only for silly uncles. I fell in love with this look and went into my closet to do a remix. I'm planning to wear out tonight for my date with hubby. Will post a finished look photo. What do you think? How far do you go in mixing patterns?

Bottom photo was my inspiration. Unknown photographer/stylist.
Top look by me-
+CAbi jacket and jeans, love my personal consultant! Had a show and got the jacket and jeans at half price! The green striped shirt is by +Hawthorne and came in a recent +stitchfix www.stitchfix.com/referral/3144911 - I love that they have a referral program. My last 10 pieces of clothing came to just over $100 out of pocket.  
Jewelry and bag by +Stella & Dot #stelladotstyle www.stelladot.com/stem
Of note, grab this clutch with removable wrap bracelet for half price in March with a $50 trunk show order!  Detailed photos-