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Fashion Fights: A Community Movement Against Cancer

September 22, 2017

Join Us for ‘Fashion Fights’, a Community Movement Against Cancer in October! Throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, retailers worldwide offer their best efforts to raise money to fight this horrible disease and support the inspiring survivors that touch us all. It’s time to fight like a girl, in our Fashion Fights movement! Inside of The Boutique Hub, with our Founder Ashley Alderson a cancer survivor herself

Meet Mixologie: Top Perfumers of the Boutique World

September 20, 2017

To some, fall might signal the smells of pumpkin spice or crisp apples, but all we can smell are the soft, fresh tones of Mixologie perfumes. Founded in 2015, Mixologie is a leader in the perfume industry, bringing boutiques and their customer’s high-end fragrances without the high-end price tag. Mixologie’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Smithville, Texas, just outside of Austin. Mixologie is proud to say they’re a

Shipping and Packaging: Creating a Unique Customer Experience that Drives Return Traffic

September 18, 2017

It’s hard to miss much of the retail news being covered by mainstream media today, this store-eating monster they call “The Retail Apocalypse”, but is this really accurate? Is this a downturn in retail, or is this simply the evolution of retail? And what does this all mean for boutiques? One word…Opportunity. As our customers and clients seek new experiences while shopping, it’s up to us to ask questions and

Using Google Analytics Data to Increase Online Conversions For Boutiques

September 13, 2017

So you want more online sales but aren’t sure what your traffic patterns are? Kevin Costner was totally full of it on Field of Dreams when he said ‘If you build it, they will come.’ In business, this is probably the worst piece of advice you could EVER receive. If you build a website or social media presence, this does not mean anyone will come. Except for your mom. And

Bright Boho Vibes for End of Summer Boutique Style (Guest Post)

September 12, 2017

(Style Team Guest Post) Boho is always what you make it, and I’m about rocking those vibes all year long. Summer, and end of summer has more of a boho vibe though because we can wear dresses, shorts, backless tanks, and bright colored prints. The key to a good boho outfit is something unique. For example you can have a pair of denim shorts, but add a fun shirt and

The Boutique Hot List | September

September 5, 2017

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

The Boutique Awards | 2017 Winners

August 31, 2017

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

The Boutique Hub | Hurricane Harvey Support

August 28, 2017

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

Summer Footwear Favorites

August 24, 2017

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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