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The Boutique Hot List | September

This month, we’re celebrating The Boutique Hot List with a super epic version…The Boutique Hot List | September, The Boutique Awards Finalists. Yes, you read that correctly. All of the pieces featured in this month’s Boutique Hot List are from boutiques and brands who were finalists in our first-ever Boutique Awards! The Boutique Awards had more than 4,000 boutiques nominated from around the world, and managed to garner more than

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The Boutique Awards | 2017 Winners

From over 400,000 votes cast, and 4,000 boutiques around the world nominated, the 2017 Boutique Awards Winners are here! Supporting small businesses and independent fashion boutique owners is defying what the media calls a ‘retail apocalypse,’ in a big way. Over the past 60 days, we’ve watched in awe as boutique shoppers from across the globe have gathered together to celebrate their favorite stores–stores that supply women, men and children

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Hurricane Harvey | The Boutique Hub

The Boutique Hub | Hurricane Harvey Support

Our entire boutique family at The Boutique Hub is coming together to support our #BoutiqueBoss sisters in South Texas who have lost homes, businesses, property, or have staff and/or family who have also been impacted by Hurricane Harvey.   Already, we have gathered numerous apparel brands, boutique owners, and the general public who have raised their hand to support these victims. If you would like to join our efforts, here’s

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Summer Footwear Favorites

I think Marilynn nailed it when she said, “Give a girl the right shoes and she will conquer the world.” When you are rocking the perfect pair of shoes they seem to give you this unspoken confidence, that makes you carry yourself a little taller. I have always been a lover of shoes in general but more specifically converses. They pair so well with so many different styles and in

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Lettie Boutique | The Boutique Hub

Embroidery Everywhere.

Embroidery- it’s almost everywhere, and we’re lovin’ it! We all remember when the free-flowing embroidered blouse became the piece you had to own. But now embroidery is taking over our closets from dresses to jeans and even to your new favorite embroidered shoes. It brings unique and colorful boho vibes that make you stand out, in a great way! We went on the search for some of our favorite embroidered

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The Number One Way to Take Your Wardrobe from Summer, to Fall

No matter where you live, sometimes mother nature is totally moody, and likes to swing from sweating your tail off, to freezing the same day.  When we move from summer to fall, layers are key, and one of our favorite pieces to use for that extra layer whether for temperature or depth is a kimono. Whether you go with a light, breezy, sheer piece, or a heavier and darker kimono

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End of Summer Style Must Have: Maxi Shorts

Have you ever wanted the comfort level of shorts, but the glamorized feeling of flowy maxi? Well maxi shorts are here, and couldn’t be more ready to be apart of your wardrobe no matter what you define your personalized style to be. Dress your maxi shorts up with a solid colored top fitted or cropped, or for a relaxed everyday look, pair them with a graphic tee and funky pair

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James and Alma | The Boutique Hub

Two Must-Have Contracts Boutique Owners Need When Hiring New Employees

Here’s the scenario… You’ve hired a great employee. She’s always on time, does everything you ask, never complains and makes all the customers happy. You slowly build a relationship with her and begin to hand over more and more responsibilities. Because of the nature of her job, she meets your customers, sees your brands and works on your email list. Then one day, the boutique across town offers her more

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OFFPRICE | The Boutique Hub

Five Ways Boutiques can benefit from the OFFPRICE Show

Throughout our training at The Boutique Hub, we know that successful boutique owners are like three-legged stools. They must have keen marketing skills, an eye for style and buying, but also a drive to dig into the numbers.  Financials, margins, and data seem to be the most often overlooked part of that stool, leaving many boutiques feeling the struggle. We recently shared 7 financial tips with boutique owners that are crucial to success,

Read More

The Boutique Hot List | September

This month, we’re celebrating The Boutique Hot List with a super epic version…The Boutique Hot List | September, The Boutique Awards Finalists. Yes, you read that correctly. All of the pieces featured in this month’s Boutique Hot List are from boutiques and brands who were finalists in our first-ever Boutique Awards! The Boutique Awards had more than 4,000 boutiques nominated from around the world, and managed to garner more than

Read More

The Boutique Awards | 2017 Winners

From over 400,000 votes cast, and 4,000 boutiques around the world nominated, the 2017 Boutique Awards Winners are here! Supporting small businesses and independent fashion boutique owners is defying what the media calls a ‘retail apocalypse,’ in a big way. Over the past 60 days, we’ve watched in awe as boutique shoppers from across the globe have gathered together to celebrate their favorite stores–stores that supply women, men and children

Read More
Hurricane Harvey | The Boutique Hub

The Boutique Hub | Hurricane Harvey Support

Our entire boutique family at The Boutique Hub is coming together to support our #BoutiqueBoss sisters in South Texas who have lost homes, businesses, property, or have staff and/or family who have also been impacted by Hurricane Harvey.   Already, we have gathered numerous apparel brands, boutique owners, and the general public who have raised their hand to support these victims. If you would like to join our efforts, here’s

Read More

Summer Footwear Favorites

I think Marilynn nailed it when she said, “Give a girl the right shoes and she will conquer the world.” When you are rocking the perfect pair of shoes they seem to give you this unspoken confidence, that makes you carry yourself a little taller. I have always been a lover of shoes in general but more specifically converses. They pair so well with so many different styles and in

Read More
Lettie Boutique | The Boutique Hub

Embroidery Everywhere.

Embroidery- it’s almost everywhere, and we’re lovin’ it! We all remember when the free-flowing embroidered blouse became the piece you had to own. But now embroidery is taking over our closets from dresses to jeans and even to your new favorite embroidered shoes. It brings unique and colorful boho vibes that make you stand out, in a great way! We went on the search for some of our favorite embroidered

Read More

The Number One Way to Take Your Wardrobe from Summer, to Fall

No matter where you live, sometimes mother nature is totally moody, and likes to swing from sweating your tail off, to freezing the same day.  When we move from summer to fall, layers are key, and one of our favorite pieces to use for that extra layer whether for temperature or depth is a kimono. Whether you go with a light, breezy, sheer piece, or a heavier and darker kimono

Read More

End of Summer Style Must Have: Maxi Shorts

Have you ever wanted the comfort level of shorts, but the glamorized feeling of flowy maxi? Well maxi shorts are here, and couldn’t be more ready to be apart of your wardrobe no matter what you define your personalized style to be. Dress your maxi shorts up with a solid colored top fitted or cropped, or for a relaxed everyday look, pair them with a graphic tee and funky pair

Read More
James and Alma | The Boutique Hub

Two Must-Have Contracts Boutique Owners Need When Hiring New Employees

Here’s the scenario… You’ve hired a great employee. She’s always on time, does everything you ask, never complains and makes all the customers happy. You slowly build a relationship with her and begin to hand over more and more responsibilities. Because of the nature of her job, she meets your customers, sees your brands and works on your email list. Then one day, the boutique across town offers her more

Read More
OFFPRICE | The Boutique Hub

Five Ways Boutiques can benefit from the OFFPRICE Show

Throughout our training at The Boutique Hub, we know that successful boutique owners are like three-legged stools. They must have keen marketing skills, an eye for style and buying, but also a drive to dig into the numbers.  Financials, margins, and data seem to be the most often overlooked part of that stool, leaving many boutiques feeling the struggle. We recently shared 7 financial tips with boutique owners that are crucial to success,

Read More
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