Bold animal prints aren’t always immediately thought of as “spring” sort of trend. Spring is known for its delicate, airy hues. Soft shades of champagne, peach, and lavender emerge from budding flowers. Tumbling creams and blues saturate the cloudy skies. It’s no wonder why the fashion world’s chosen approach to the season largely consists of a palette of pastels accented by dainty patterns and frills. Even so, that doesn’t mean that animal prints have no place in your springtime wardrobe. There are a number of fun ways to breathe some wildlife into your outfits and reinvent your style during the season of new beginnings. Keep it Subtle If you’re looking to add a little refined flair to your outfit that still complements the soft hues of spring, consider a modest...

Every woman deserves a great collection of bags in their closet. As a store owner, you should make sure to stock up on bags, purses, wallets, and totes of all shapes and sizes. Because the best way to give your customers the closet of their dreams is to fill it with a great collection of bags and purses! Looking forward to days of sunshine and warmer weather? An inventory of adorable seasonal bags is the perfect way to inspire your customers to go bold this season. No matter if your customers are on-the-go or on call at the office, a purse is the perfect accessory for their outfit. Curious about which bags should be your top priorities to stock at your boutique? Keep reading to discover all of the must-have...

A poncho is a wintertime staple, and it’s so unbelievably comfortable. You just put the poncho over your head or wrap it around yourself, and you’re good to go! Simple enough, but did you know there are variations to the ways in which you can wear a poncho? Whether it’s adding a belt or changing up the other pieces of your outfit, ponchos are incredibly versatile, and can be worn anywhere, anytime. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite ponchos, and the things you can do to make them fit your unique style. Traditional Style The traditional way of styling the poncho is a classic, timeless look. Ponchos typically just slip over your head; that’s part of what makes them...

A night out with friends can be a great time… when the weather is nice. But when the temperatures are dipping into the teens, you can’t exactly wear your go-to blouse/skirt/heels combo, unless you want to freeze (which you probably don’t). Luckily, there are a few things you can wear to keep cozy and still look stylish. Let’s take a look at some of the best clothing tips and tricks for surviving a winter’s night out. Coat The most obvious solution to staying comfortable during the coldest season of the year is to stay indoors at all times, and never leave the house. Just kidding! The solution is a good coat. In a perfect world, you’d have specific outerwear for any and every outfit...

Spring is just around the corner. The good news is that the arrival of the spring event season means that you can stock up on all of the cutest outfits for your store! And, no matter what your plans are for Valentine’s Day, a closet full of fashion-forward outfits is the gift that keeps giving!  It’s a new year, so what better time to embrace some new trends in your store- including the most fashionable rompers and jumpsuits. As a boutique buyer, be sure to purchase popular styles that all customers are destined to love. Not sure what to buy? Check out our top 7 romper and jumpsuit styles of the season below! Fabrics Lace Every shopper is bound to fall in love with...

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to stock cute accessories in your boutique. It is important to always have a lot of cute jewelry, shoes, and accessories on hand to add on to an outfit or satisfy shoppers looking to purchase gifts for the love in their life or for themselves.  Whether your customers are spending Valentine’s day on a hot date with a special someone, having a ball out with friends, or cozied up at home, they won’t be able to resist buying themselves a cute accessory to commemorate the day and celebrate some self love. Purchase these fun accessories for your boutique’s displays and even have some of them by the cash register for customers...

The coming of the new year always brings a desire to transform the self.  Whether your shoppers are on a new path in starting a new health regimen, a new career path, a new mindset, or any other transformation, they should do it in style.  Show your customers that you are there to help them reach their new year’s resolutions while looking and feeling like their best selves. In this post, we are going to share with you some of our fashion mantras for the year, all centered around the most gorgeous, trendiest staples that will take your customers into 2020 with a closet that feels all brand new. Live On The Wild Side Animal print is always chic, and it...

Velvet is such a fun fabric to wear when temperatures dip; it’s soft to the touch and super chic. Winter is a great time to stock up on velvet pieces. No longer is it only a nighttime fabric. It can be dressed up or down; no matter what kind of boutique you have, there are infinite ways to style velvet in a way that works for your store and your customers. Here’s why velvet is an essential component of a boutique. It Adds Texture Velvet has often been associated with nobility, so there can be fear that wearing it will come across as gaudy. However, velvet can add an interesting textural quality to an otherwise plain piece of clothing without being too...

One of the best things about winter is that you can finally pull all those seasonal scarves you’ve got in storage out into the open. When it comes time to don your first scarf of the season, you might find yourself at a bit of a loss. What pattern, if any, should you choose? How are you going to wear it: loose, knotted, wrapped around? How short or long should it be? Before you just give up and let the scarf hang as a limp strip of fabric on your shoulders, check out our breakdown of some of the most common types of scarves and ways to style them. Long A long scarf is probably the first mental image you conjured when you read the title of this article....

When the snow has you shivering and the wind chill has your teeth chattering, it’s easy to crawl up in bed and throw on your trusty pair of sweatpants and favorite fuzzy socks. To our sweatpant’s dismay, life carries on even when the temperature drops, so it’s time to spring out of bed with a trendy wardrobe to keeps you toasty all day long. Read on to learn how trendiness and toastiness can both be achieved with these staple cold-weather pieces. Sweaters Sweaters are a must have in the world of winter clothing. They come in so many shapes and styles that the possibilities seem nearly endless, so where do we begin? Well, you can never go wrong with a chunky oversized sweater. Chunky sweaters add dimension and texture to your look,...