If you’re an avid fashion blog reader around the web, you’ve probably realized by now that most fashion how-to’s, must-shops and trend reports focus on fashion from either a high-end designer with pricing we would rarely touch, or pull pieces only from Big Box Retail that mass-produces fashion in a cold retail experience. But what about boutiques? Boutiques are the lifeblood of cities around the world, cities of all sizes
Buckle your fashion seat belt, we’re releasing today a NEW way to discover your latest boutique-addict guilty pleasure–The Boutique Hot List. Published at the beginning of each month, The Boutique Hot List will be a gallery-style blog, compiled of what we foresee to be the hottest pieces of the month ahead. Close to one hundred different pieces will be curated each month–whether it’s currently on trend, a must-have seasonal standby,
If you’re someone who loves having an original look, then vintage and upcycled pieces are right up your alley. From an old pair of Levis® jeans, brought back to life with a hand-painted touch, or a 1980’s band tee that’s been hiding in the back of your Mom’s closet, those one-of-a-kind pieces are the perfect way to ensure your outfit will be a standout! We’ve spent the past few days
Athleisure is quickly becoming a fashion staple for busy women, who have little time to think about what outfit to wear. Brands and designers have jumped on this fashion craze, attempting to blur the lines between athletic wear and leisure outfits–melding the best of both to create pieces that can be stylishly worn in the gym or at brunch with your girlfriends. We’ve pulled together some pieces that are perfect
Ahhhhh, Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to love, chocolate, roses and dinner for two–but any fashionista knows the day isn’t complete unless you have the perfect outfit. Want our fashion advice? Leave that LBD in your closet for another occasion and check out the amazing pieces we’ve selected as our favorites for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s date night with your significant other, or a Galentine’s celebration with your
There’s no doubt about it, graphic tees are our favorite daytime look for Valentine’s Day. They’re cute, comfy, and help keep a girl from looking like she’s trying too hard. Plus, the less thought you have to put into your daytime outfit, means you have more time to focus on putting yourself together for Valentine’s Day date night! Trust us, girlfriend, we all know the struggles of trying to get
There are some names who become synonymous with a style, a genre, a feeling or a moment in time. Well this Texas boutique has securely established itself as a leader and an icon among western fashion – Texas Femme, Southern Vogue. We wanted to hear the story behind Wild Bleu and it’s undeniable attraction for so many. Wild Bleu was originally founded by Tierney and Leslie Wells-Hale, who is still
Sometimes owning a boutique means having not only a love of fashion, but also combining your passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, teaching and impacting the lives of children through charities. We recently met up with Allene Pennington, owner of The Hidden Trunk, a gem of a boutique with fun, trendy pieces at really great prices. Allene runs The Hidden Trunk as an online boutique with numerous pop-up shops, while also teaching
Mainstream fashionistas are looking to America’s western history for closet inspiration, and we do not blame them in the least. American culture, at its core, is the most diverse of any nation on the planet; and the West is no different. Our Country was established by individuals from all cultures, each with their own impressive choice of fashions. Over time, our cowboy heroes took the best aspects of each culture’s
You don’t have to be from Texas to be a major western fashion retailer, this booming boutique proves it. We are thrilled to catch up with Melanie Luger, the #BoutiqueBoss behind North Dakota-based, Coulee Creek. With two storefronts (one in New Town, the other in Bismarck) and a website, Coulee Creek is a bigtime player in the world of western fashions. Carrying high-end lines like Double D Ranchwear and Old
If you’re an avid fashion blog reader around the web, you’ve probably realized by now that most fashion how-to’s, must-shops and trend reports focus on fashion from either a high-end designer with pricing we would rarely touch, or pull pieces only from Big Box Retail that mass-produces fashion in a cold retail experience. But what about boutiques? Boutiques are the lifeblood of cities around the world, cities of all sizes
Buckle your fashion seat belt, we’re releasing today a NEW way to discover your latest boutique-addict guilty pleasure–The Boutique Hot List. Published at the beginning of each month, The Boutique Hot List will be a gallery-style blog, compiled of what we foresee to be the hottest pieces of the month ahead. Close to one hundred different pieces will be curated each month–whether it’s currently on trend, a must-have seasonal standby,
If you’re someone who loves having an original look, then vintage and upcycled pieces are right up your alley. From an old pair of Levis® jeans, brought back to life with a hand-painted touch, or a 1980’s band tee that’s been hiding in the back of your Mom’s closet, those one-of-a-kind pieces are the perfect way to ensure your outfit will be a standout! We’ve spent the past few days
Athleisure is quickly becoming a fashion staple for busy women, who have little time to think about what outfit to wear. Brands and designers have jumped on this fashion craze, attempting to blur the lines between athletic wear and leisure outfits–melding the best of both to create pieces that can be stylishly worn in the gym or at brunch with your girlfriends. We’ve pulled together some pieces that are perfect
Ahhhhh, Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to love, chocolate, roses and dinner for two–but any fashionista knows the day isn’t complete unless you have the perfect outfit. Want our fashion advice? Leave that LBD in your closet for another occasion and check out the amazing pieces we’ve selected as our favorites for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s date night with your significant other, or a Galentine’s celebration with your
There’s no doubt about it, graphic tees are our favorite daytime look for Valentine’s Day. They’re cute, comfy, and help keep a girl from looking like she’s trying too hard. Plus, the less thought you have to put into your daytime outfit, means you have more time to focus on putting yourself together for Valentine’s Day date night! Trust us, girlfriend, we all know the struggles of trying to get
There are some names who become synonymous with a style, a genre, a feeling or a moment in time. Well this Texas boutique has securely established itself as a leader and an icon among western fashion – Texas Femme, Southern Vogue. We wanted to hear the story behind Wild Bleu and it’s undeniable attraction for so many. Wild Bleu was originally founded by Tierney and Leslie Wells-Hale, who is still
Sometimes owning a boutique means having not only a love of fashion, but also combining your passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, teaching and impacting the lives of children through charities. We recently met up with Allene Pennington, owner of The Hidden Trunk, a gem of a boutique with fun, trendy pieces at really great prices. Allene runs The Hidden Trunk as an online boutique with numerous pop-up shops, while also teaching
Mainstream fashionistas are looking to America’s western history for closet inspiration, and we do not blame them in the least. American culture, at its core, is the most diverse of any nation on the planet; and the West is no different. Our Country was established by individuals from all cultures, each with their own impressive choice of fashions. Over time, our cowboy heroes took the best aspects of each culture’s
You don’t have to be from Texas to be a major western fashion retailer, this booming boutique proves it. We are thrilled to catch up with Melanie Luger, the #BoutiqueBoss behind North Dakota-based, Coulee Creek. With two storefronts (one in New Town, the other in Bismarck) and a website, Coulee Creek is a bigtime player in the world of western fashions. Carrying high-end lines like Double D Ranchwear and Old
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