Thursday, May 6, 2010

Prove It

"Prove that anything outside of your mind exists..." That statement was scrawled across the dry erase board on the first morning of my first day of Philosophy 101 my freshman year in college. Stark white pieces of paper glared accusingly at us from the well-worn desk tops as we hesitantly filed past the assignment and nervously found a seat. No professor. Only the 8 red words would keep us company in that first hour. But even unattended, pencils scratched furiously across those neat pieces of paper as, heads bent, our young, ideal minds hammered out some attempt at proof. Obviously none of us came up with anything sound - of course, now I would simply say: the fact that I don't own a steel-gray quilted Chanel clutch proves that something out side of my mind exists - because if it was all in my head, I'd be a proud owner of that fabulous bag.

So what the heck does this have to do with fashion? At Boutique, we tell customers that we like to "play." Experiment. Give it a go. A good ol' college try. So, as the first heat wave cooks the southern clay a rusty red, it's also lent itself to a rather slow day here in the store. So we've played with Photo Shop on our latest set of blog pictures. Amateur, to be sure, but there's something so fascinating about altering reality...

The Original Picture (Boutique Girls Stephanie and Casey)
On Stephanie:
Dress: Alannah Hill $56
Booties: Christian Louboutin $367
Clutch: Louis Vuitton $150
Earrings $22
Sunglasses: Prada $128

On Casey:
Dress: Dolce & Gabbana $299
Heels: Cole Haan $23
Clutch: Donald Pliner NWT $69
Bracelet: Leatherrockband $43
Earrings: $5
Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs $53


Tuesday, April 20, 2010

we don't need no motto

"Always be prepared" - ah, the good ol' boy scout mantra. But we girls don't need to recite that to ourselves.. don't need to commit it to memory. Why? Because we were born prepared. No offense to MacGyver, but the main character shoulda been a woman. Sure, we like delicate fabric and paint on our nails, but just because we're capable of super human feats doesn't mean we like to skimp on the other fantastic parts of being a girl.

Boutique Girl: Ivana (styled by Casey)

Friday, April 16, 2010

Jezebel's Best of Atlanta Party

When hatching a business plan for a small, boutique-style consignment shop for my mother's company, never did I think it would lead me here: a Best of Atlanta party on a roof-top veranda for the grand opening of Atlanta's newest luxury hotel. Classically clad men in black suits served a host of gourmet treats and fancy cocktails. Women in four inch heels and a menagerie of couture dresses smiled and congratulated each other under the soft light of a spring time sunset. And the three of us looked around and back at each other - I am sure a single thought occupying all three minds: how cool is this?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Seeing Double

Birds of a feather... dopplegangers... two is better than one.... what ever you want to call it, it's happening at Finders Keepers Boutique! Two HUGE Marc Jacobs hobo-satchels from the same line, two identical Hobo handbags, two straw totes (one is Tory Burch!), two Coach handbags, two Dooney handbags... it's like the Noah's Ark of accessories!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Something Old... Something New

Trends come and go, but style is forever. Colors and cuts that compliment YOU are the key. Fit can make or break almost any piece of clothing, and some colors can wow while others just wash out their wearer. This isn't to say that all items in your closet must be tailored just-so or belong to a single color family. Cinch in blousy tops with a structured belt, or show off your legs by pairing a drapey or billowy top with leggings or skinny jeans. Wear the color that makes you look ill, but break up the skin between your face and the culprit with a neatly tied scarf or necklace that pops a user-friendly hue.

Boutique Girl: Heather (styled by Casey)

On Heather:
Dress: Vintage, size small $18
Handbag: Vintage $29
Hat: Burberry $59
Heels: NYLA size 8 $18

Best in Atlanta

Finders Keepers Boutique was voted the Best Consignment Shop in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine's readers!! Thank you so much to all of our supporters. To show our appreciation, any time you say "Jezebel" at the register this April, we'll take 10% off your purchase total.

Peace Love and Fashion
Casey and the Boutique Girls

Friday, April 9, 2010

she can run with the boys

Sassy, structured, and savvy are three words that love to coexist, especially this season. Femininely-tweeked menswear-inspired looks are not only oh-so-now, but functional... one of my favorite words. There's nothing more stunning than a woman who owns exactly who she is.

Boutique Girl: Heather (styled by Casey)
On Heather:
Jeans: Rock & Republic (Victoria Beckham), size 28 $43
Top: Clu, size small $35
Vest: Marc Jacobs: $30
Heels: Van Eli size 8 $28
Handbag: Chico's $24