Charlotte Saavedra, owner of Starlooks Boutique, started an online store with the dream of becoming an entrepreneur and leaving a family legacy. “I have always loved fashion, yet could never afford to buy the things I wanted for my children. I figured if I had my own store, perhaps I could buy them the things I wanted at a larger discount. Yet, as the economy grew starker, I also realized how many of the things we purchase are import items. I came to the realization that probably only 5% of what we purchase is in fact made in the USA. … Read More »
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A Bundle of Joy in New York | September 21, 2009
My dear friend just had her first baby boy and I totally know where I will be shopping for his gifts.
Be True to Yourself, Your Body and Your Style | July 16, 2009
Katie Campbell wants every woman to look great and feel sexy in their clothes. She understands that different women come in different shapes and sizes.
Win A $1000 Shopping Spree | June 8, 2009
Très Chic Boutique LLC, , where the discerning woman shops for signature styles like XCVI Wearables, is celebrating its 5th year online with a $1,000 shopping spree.
Boutique Cafe Uses Podcasts To Promote Momprenuers | March 23, 2009
“I’m so proud to call myself a Momprenuer,” says Daria Muirhead. “I created Boutique Cafe, a podcast and website for women and momprenuers back in 2005.
Feather Your Nest With Unique Vintage Pieces | December 23, 2008
One of my most favorite places to visit and relax is Eureka Springs Arkansas. Nestled in the beautiful Ozark mountains, Eureka Springs offers spas, Victorian Bed and Breakfasts and wonderful shopping. “Legend has it that the Native American tribes of the area believed that the cold spring water could cure many ailments, and the surrounding land was considered sacred ground. Victorian-age health-seekers deemed the hills full of miracle cures, and flocked to the area by the thousands, creating a stylish retreat amid the grand, green curves of nature.” www.eurekasprings.com.
While researching my next trip, I came across a wonderful boutique … Read More »
Pamper Yourself at That Girl Is… | December 8, 2008
Cheryl Chotiner began thirty something years ago as a “shop girl”. She studied communications in college and took her skills and life experiences as wife, mom, friend, house manager, store manager, retail buyer and as Cheryl says “Any number of other hats you can imagine that enabled me to reach this point in my life !!“ After being a buyer for two upscale womens clothing boutiques for 20 years, It was time to make her own mark opening a brick and mortar boutique, Cheryl W. After years of success, she decided to launch her online boutique, That Girl is…
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Crazy For Specialty Make-Up Brands | October 16, 2008
Shannon Levy, owner of The Beauty Closet, has a passion for make-up. Besides owning her store she also co-writes a beauty blog with celebrity makeup artist (and BFF) Mai Quynh: www.lipglosschicas.com and is the West Coast editor for newly launched On Makeup magazine, www.onmakeupmag.com.
Shannon, can you share a little bit about your business and how you got started?
The Beauty Closet is a brick & mortar store in Studio City, California that carries high-end, hard-to-find brands. The shop opened in 2004 and after years of phone orders we decided to launch a website that ships around the world at the end … Read More »






