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Episode #33: YouTube & Beyond, How Two Sisters Grew a following of 2 million on YouTube & Won 2018 Global Boutique of the Year.

These two sisters are creating waves in the shop small movement carrying the title of fashion influencer and boutique owner. Tracy and Stefanie’s love of fashion and beauty led them to start a YouTube channel in 2009. Fast Forward 9 years, they’ve just been named the 2018 Global Boutique of the Year. This podcast dives into their journey, balancing working with family, transitioning back and forth from influencer and boutique

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Layering for Fall

Falling In Love With Layers

Boutique Hub Guest Blog It’s almost that time of year where we say bye-bye to the summer heat and welcome cooler fall temperatures. Obviously, we are in that in-between weather pattern where it isn’t quite time for an oversized jacket, nor is it warm enough to wear a tank top. Let me introduce you to layering! Layering takes some time to master as you’re arranging a variety of different styles,

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Episode #32: Advanced Strategy + Promoted Pins with Pinterest’s McKayla Amundsen

If you are not using Pinterest in your business you are missing a huge opportunity. Did you know women’s fashion is the number one most pinned category? We chatted with Partner Manager at Pinterest for this episode, she also joined us at The Boutique Summit this past June and let us tell you now… you’ll want to grab a pen. Pssst. Pinterest is contributing exclusive trainings for The Boutique Hub’s

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NYC Street Wear Inspo || Such a Stud

Studs are the best way to add an edgy feel to any outfit. Especially with fall arriving soon, studded jackets and booties are the perfect way to incorporate the trend. We looked to some NYC Street Fashion for some studded inspiration. Black leather and studs are pretty much meant to be together. So you really can’t go wrong with a sleek all-black outfit paired with a studded leather jacket. And

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Holiday Tees: Hub Brands are Ready for this Holiday Season, Are You?  

Tis’ the season to be planning your holiday promos!  Can you believe that Christmas is less than 8 weeks away?  Are you panicking yet? I know I am…but, with the correct amount of planning, the holiday season doesn’t have to be a stressful time especially with help from the Hub’s Holiday Marketing Masterclass (click here for more info!).  We reached out to our favorite brands and they have provided us

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1 Kimono 3 Looks

1 Kimono, 3 Looks Featuring Chelsea Novelle

Have you ever purchased an item for one specific event or outfit idea? Guilty! But there are so many different ways you can dress up or dress down something to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck or to just spice up your wardrobe! We partnered up with brand member Chelsea Novelle to feature their gorgeous Riviera Kimono in three different event-inspired looks. Chelsea Novelle is inspired by

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Episode 31 Boutique Chat Text Message List Marketing

Episode #31: Why Text Message Marketing Can Change your Business, with Bo Cain VP of Sales at Sentext Solutions

You don’t own your Facebook page, Instagram, or Snapchat. So what will you do the next time an algorithm takes a nosedive?  How will you reach your customers? That’s where your own list comes in, your email list, and in today’s world of marketing to overfull inboxes, a new list. Text Message Lists. With 98% of text messages read in the first 5 minutes, it’s time to re-think your marketing

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Boutique and Apparel Brands’ Guide to Copyrights: What Can be Copyrighted?

A copyright is a form of intellectual property that creates original creations which include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. This post focuses on photographs, websites and creative designs, the main creative works of boutique owners and wholesalers. T-Shirt Designs The Copyright Office makes it clear that each copyright must contain minimal creativity. What does this mean? It seems that

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Are You Game Day Ready?!

Are you game day ready?! If not, we got you covered! There’s no better way to support your favorite football team then a cute graphic tee. Pair your graphic tee with a distressed flannel and skinny jeans for an foolproof game day look. Here are some graphic tees perfect for the game day festivities! The Blue Roseky || Game Day-Black-Tshirt $21.99 Grit Gratitude and Grace || Game Day Flag $14.99

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Labor Day Sales Galore!

Ahhh Labor Day… Originally created to highlight the economic as well as social achievements of workers in the United States, but we know it primarily as SALE TIME! And what better words were spoken for a true fashion-lover than “It’s on Sale”! So we’ve rounded up a few of the best Labor Day Sales from some of our favorite boutiques so you can easily shop for whatever your heart desires!

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Episode #33: YouTube & Beyond, How Two Sisters Grew a following of 2 million on YouTube & Won 2018 Global Boutique of the Year.

These two sisters are creating waves in the shop small movement carrying the title of fashion influencer and boutique owner. Tracy and Stefanie’s love of fashion and beauty led them to start a YouTube channel in 2009. Fast Forward 9 years, they’ve just been named the 2018 Global Boutique of the Year. This podcast dives into their journey, balancing working with family, transitioning back and forth from influencer and boutique

Read More
Layering for Fall

Falling In Love With Layers

Boutique Hub Guest Blog It’s almost that time of year where we say bye-bye to the summer heat and welcome cooler fall temperatures. Obviously, we are in that in-between weather pattern where it isn’t quite time for an oversized jacket, nor is it warm enough to wear a tank top. Let me introduce you to layering! Layering takes some time to master as you’re arranging a variety of different styles,

Read More

Episode #32: Advanced Strategy + Promoted Pins with Pinterest’s McKayla Amundsen

If you are not using Pinterest in your business you are missing a huge opportunity. Did you know women’s fashion is the number one most pinned category? We chatted with Partner Manager at Pinterest for this episode, she also joined us at The Boutique Summit this past June and let us tell you now… you’ll want to grab a pen. Pssst. Pinterest is contributing exclusive trainings for The Boutique Hub’s

Read More

NYC Street Wear Inspo || Such a Stud

Studs are the best way to add an edgy feel to any outfit. Especially with fall arriving soon, studded jackets and booties are the perfect way to incorporate the trend. We looked to some NYC Street Fashion for some studded inspiration. Black leather and studs are pretty much meant to be together. So you really can’t go wrong with a sleek all-black outfit paired with a studded leather jacket. And

Read More

Holiday Tees: Hub Brands are Ready for this Holiday Season, Are You?  

Tis’ the season to be planning your holiday promos!  Can you believe that Christmas is less than 8 weeks away?  Are you panicking yet? I know I am…but, with the correct amount of planning, the holiday season doesn’t have to be a stressful time especially with help from the Hub’s Holiday Marketing Masterclass (click here for more info!).  We reached out to our favorite brands and they have provided us

Read More
1 Kimono 3 Looks

1 Kimono, 3 Looks Featuring Chelsea Novelle

Have you ever purchased an item for one specific event or outfit idea? Guilty! But there are so many different ways you can dress up or dress down something to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck or to just spice up your wardrobe! We partnered up with brand member Chelsea Novelle to feature their gorgeous Riviera Kimono in three different event-inspired looks. Chelsea Novelle is inspired by

Read More
Episode 31 Boutique Chat Text Message List Marketing

Episode #31: Why Text Message Marketing Can Change your Business, with Bo Cain VP of Sales at Sentext Solutions

You don’t own your Facebook page, Instagram, or Snapchat. So what will you do the next time an algorithm takes a nosedive?  How will you reach your customers? That’s where your own list comes in, your email list, and in today’s world of marketing to overfull inboxes, a new list. Text Message Lists. With 98% of text messages read in the first 5 minutes, it’s time to re-think your marketing

Read More

Boutique and Apparel Brands’ Guide to Copyrights: What Can be Copyrighted?

A copyright is a form of intellectual property that creates original creations which include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. This post focuses on photographs, websites and creative designs, the main creative works of boutique owners and wholesalers. T-Shirt Designs The Copyright Office makes it clear that each copyright must contain minimal creativity. What does this mean? It seems that

Read More

Are You Game Day Ready?!

Are you game day ready?! If not, we got you covered! There’s no better way to support your favorite football team then a cute graphic tee. Pair your graphic tee with a distressed flannel and skinny jeans for an foolproof game day look. Here are some graphic tees perfect for the game day festivities! The Blue Roseky || Game Day-Black-Tshirt $21.99 Grit Gratitude and Grace || Game Day Flag $14.99

Read More

Labor Day Sales Galore!

Ahhh Labor Day… Originally created to highlight the economic as well as social achievements of workers in the United States, but we know it primarily as SALE TIME! And what better words were spoken for a true fashion-lover than “It’s on Sale”! So we’ve rounded up a few of the best Labor Day Sales from some of our favorite boutiques so you can easily shop for whatever your heart desires!

Read More
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