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The Boutique Hub || Magnolia Boutique

Styling Comfy & Fashionable Footwear

When you hear slip-on’s, you may not be thinking glamorous, chic or stylish, we know! But with a growing trend in comfortable footwear, slip-on’s and sneakers are making a comeback in prints, styles and price points to match most looks! From casual with jeans and a tee, to stylized with a dress or a skirt, we scoured our boutiques to provide you with these cute options to try out!  

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Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar?

Episode #4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!

Ashley and Kinzey dive into what it’s like to own a fashion truck and how to be successful in the prom and pageant business and everything in between, including dressing Miss America in 2017. From a seasonal prom store to a fashion truck to a storefront and e-commerce. Kinzey Fockler has done it all. The cool part? She wrote the business plan for KooKoo’s Nest in high school for a

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Boutique Chat Episode #2: Using Facebook Ads & Authenticity to Scale, with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

Episode #2: Scaling to a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity, with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

We are thrilled to kickoff our first interview on Boutique Chat with one of our dear friends at The Boutique Hub, and leader in the industry, Laura Benson. Laura is the Founder and CEO of Filly Flair Boutique and has successfully grown a mega-boutique out of her rural community in South Dakota.  Laura is passionate about Facebook Ads and the importance of sharing the personal side of your business. She

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BoutiqueChat Episode #3:#03 Becoming a Better Buyer using Merchandised Planning

Episode #3: Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth

Ready to be a better buyer and keep more money in your bank account at the end of the day? This episode is PACKED with information about the flow of inventory, data analysis, point of sale systems, merchandised plans and all the details retailers need to manage a successful cash flow and buying strategy.  Meet Dan Jablons, Founder of Retail Smart Guys, analyst, consultant, speaker, and Management One affiliate. >>

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BoutiqueChat Ep #01 - 3 Keys to Success in Retail Today + Show Intro, Meet Ashley Alderson

Boutique Chat Episode #1: 3 Keys to Success In Fashion Retail & Meet The Hostess

It is finally here! We have been so excited to finally share the big news, welcome to the #BoutiqueChat Podcast!! Join us each week, Tuesdays as we dive into actionable strategies, proven business and marketing plans, juicy details and interviews with the leaders of the boutique fashion and retail communities. We’ll be hearing from leading brands, boutiques, influencers, tech leaders, industry insiders and experts, as well as from our Founder

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How to Wear Statement Jewelry

Statement jewelry is an essential for us at The Boutique Hub! Learning how to accessorize can take a plain tee to a put together look, it can dress up and make a “pop” of almost any style (although we haven’t tested this theory with sweats and a messy bun)! Here are a few ideas on how to add statement jewelry to your everyday looks, and below we’ve included our favorite

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Valentine’s Day Outfit Recap

The Valentine’s Day festivities have ended, but that doesn’t mean your favorite V-Day outfits are going anywhere! Pale pinks and luxurious reds are a perfect transition for spring! That fancy dress you put in the back of your closet? Pair it with a jean jacket and booties for any casual night out! We loved seeing all your amazing Valentine’s day outfits! Here were some of our favorite pieces that are

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Soul Revival Boutique | The Boutique Hub

Adding a Blazer Into Your Closet

When you invest in your wardrobe, the payoff can be huge! There are few things more essential in a closet than a blazer. Using it for a powerhouse meeting, interview, or a casual everyday look, a blazer can offer versatile and limitless options while providing a classic and timeless style. Blazers come in classic cuts, styles with modern twists, a classic black or white, colors and patterns.  If you have

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Deep South Pout | The Boutique Hub

Must Have Ankle Booties

No doubt we all have a slight obsession with ankle booties! You can’t just own one pair, there is just too many fabulous styles out there! And of course one pair of ankle booties can’t match every single outfit in your closet, so it’s a must to own a couple styles that you adore and that will work on multiple occasions. There’s your classic ankle bootie that’s more of a

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Turquoise and Tangerines | The Boutique Hub

The #1 Wardrobe Staple You NEED to Have

Today we’re talking wardrobe staples! We polled our Shop the Best Boutiques Facebook group, and asked our shoppers what they consider to be a closet must-have for any woman. Any idea what item was at the top of the list? Graphic Tees! We can definitely understand why! For us, graphic tees are like a second skin, because they really can be worn with anything, and if you can dream it

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The Boutique Hub || Magnolia Boutique

Styling Comfy & Fashionable Footwear

When you hear slip-on’s, you may not be thinking glamorous, chic or stylish, we know! But with a growing trend in comfortable footwear, slip-on’s and sneakers are making a comeback in prints, styles and price points to match most looks! From casual with jeans and a tee, to stylized with a dress or a skirt, we scoured our boutiques to provide you with these cute options to try out!  

Read More
Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar?

Episode #4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!

Ashley and Kinzey dive into what it’s like to own a fashion truck and how to be successful in the prom and pageant business and everything in between, including dressing Miss America in 2017. From a seasonal prom store to a fashion truck to a storefront and e-commerce. Kinzey Fockler has done it all. The cool part? She wrote the business plan for KooKoo’s Nest in high school for a

Read More
Boutique Chat Episode #2: Using Facebook Ads & Authenticity to Scale, with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

Episode #2: Scaling to a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity, with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

We are thrilled to kickoff our first interview on Boutique Chat with one of our dear friends at The Boutique Hub, and leader in the industry, Laura Benson. Laura is the Founder and CEO of Filly Flair Boutique and has successfully grown a mega-boutique out of her rural community in South Dakota.  Laura is passionate about Facebook Ads and the importance of sharing the personal side of your business. She

Read More
BoutiqueChat Episode #3:#03 Becoming a Better Buyer using Merchandised Planning

Episode #3: Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth

Ready to be a better buyer and keep more money in your bank account at the end of the day? This episode is PACKED with information about the flow of inventory, data analysis, point of sale systems, merchandised plans and all the details retailers need to manage a successful cash flow and buying strategy.  Meet Dan Jablons, Founder of Retail Smart Guys, analyst, consultant, speaker, and Management One affiliate. >>

Read More
BoutiqueChat Ep #01 - 3 Keys to Success in Retail Today + Show Intro, Meet Ashley Alderson

Boutique Chat Episode #1: 3 Keys to Success In Fashion Retail & Meet The Hostess

It is finally here! We have been so excited to finally share the big news, welcome to the #BoutiqueChat Podcast!! Join us each week, Tuesdays as we dive into actionable strategies, proven business and marketing plans, juicy details and interviews with the leaders of the boutique fashion and retail communities. We’ll be hearing from leading brands, boutiques, influencers, tech leaders, industry insiders and experts, as well as from our Founder

Read More

How to Wear Statement Jewelry

Statement jewelry is an essential for us at The Boutique Hub! Learning how to accessorize can take a plain tee to a put together look, it can dress up and make a “pop” of almost any style (although we haven’t tested this theory with sweats and a messy bun)! Here are a few ideas on how to add statement jewelry to your everyday looks, and below we’ve included our favorite

Read More

Valentine’s Day Outfit Recap

The Valentine’s Day festivities have ended, but that doesn’t mean your favorite V-Day outfits are going anywhere! Pale pinks and luxurious reds are a perfect transition for spring! That fancy dress you put in the back of your closet? Pair it with a jean jacket and booties for any casual night out! We loved seeing all your amazing Valentine’s day outfits! Here were some of our favorite pieces that are

Read More
Soul Revival Boutique | The Boutique Hub

Adding a Blazer Into Your Closet

When you invest in your wardrobe, the payoff can be huge! There are few things more essential in a closet than a blazer. Using it for a powerhouse meeting, interview, or a casual everyday look, a blazer can offer versatile and limitless options while providing a classic and timeless style. Blazers come in classic cuts, styles with modern twists, a classic black or white, colors and patterns.  If you have

Read More
Deep South Pout | The Boutique Hub

Must Have Ankle Booties

No doubt we all have a slight obsession with ankle booties! You can’t just own one pair, there is just too many fabulous styles out there! And of course one pair of ankle booties can’t match every single outfit in your closet, so it’s a must to own a couple styles that you adore and that will work on multiple occasions. There’s your classic ankle bootie that’s more of a

Read More
Turquoise and Tangerines | The Boutique Hub

The #1 Wardrobe Staple You NEED to Have

Today we’re talking wardrobe staples! We polled our Shop the Best Boutiques Facebook group, and asked our shoppers what they consider to be a closet must-have for any woman. Any idea what item was at the top of the list? Graphic Tees! We can definitely understand why! For us, graphic tees are like a second skin, because they really can be worn with anything, and if you can dream it

Read More
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