Spring 2022 trend report from Hope Avenue Boutique

Mark A. Carlson

Last week was the MAGIC, fashion forecaster show, where the latest trends for the upcoming fashion season. Abigail Measles was at the show, she will share the secrets of “what’s in and what’s out.” Color Dopamine dressing: Finally, entering the post pandemic era and everyone wants color!!! Now that women […]

Old Town Boutique Periwinkle to Close After 16 Years

Mark A. Carlson

A fixture among Alexandria’s boutique district is closing its doors on March 6.   Periwinkle, a women’s boutique for fashion and accessories, first opened in 2005 and has been most recently located at 111 S. Columbus St. The shop was founded by Elizabeth Mason, a former politico and longtime fashion aficionado. […]

Stylish Jo Ja Be Boutique opens in Beverley

Mark A. Carlson

An independent boutique has opened in Beverley’s Flemingate shopping centre and promises to offer stylish and affordable womenswear, jewellery and accessories. The boutique was the brainchild of owner Jo Briggs, a former NHS clinical admin manager, and originally started as a successful online business in summer 2021. Its unusual name, […]

NJ woman’s mobile bridal boutique hits the road

Mark A. Carlson

ALLENTOWN, New Jersey (WPVI) — “I know there’s a lot of people who are very timid when it comes to bridal shopping,” said Hollie Grimshaw-Williams. “And my goal is to always make them feel just at home.” A 13-year fashion industry veteran, Grimshaw-Williams recently founded “hollie b. bridal” to make […]

Vintage boutique Pretty Parlor celebrates 20 years in Seattle

Mark A. Carlson

Welcome to Pretty Parlor! The nostalgic, award-winning boutique sits just off Broadway in the festive Capitol Hill neighborhood. Owner Anna “Banana” Lange recently celebrated her shop’s 20th anniversary and was thrilled with the results of her untraditional celebration. “Normally, we would host a big party with a fashion show, aerialist […]

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