Virtual Handbag Party: WINNER!

We have a winner!!!  Our first Virtual Handbag Party was fun!  Visit the Budding Fashionista's blog to see who won.  

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What I found in West Reading!!

I was finally able to come up for air yesterday and leave the studio.  The destination:  Reading, PA.  I have been hearing about West Reading for a while now and never made it out to just stroll and take in my surroundings.  That all changed yesterday and what a good day it was.  As I walked from store to store, each time I was greeted by a friendly face and a warm smile.  There seemed to be a real sense of community among the shop owners as each one of them bragged on the other stores and all they had to offer.  To sum it up, it was a fabulous experience.  Here's where my journey took me:

First stop, Hello Bluebird.  Although I didn't meet the owner Alex, I was greeting by a member of her staff who was more than happy to bring me up to speed with some of what West Reading has to offer. This cute little store is just full of handmade jewelry and many other handcrafted pieces made by local artisans.  Lots of jewelry, handbags and more.  So if you are looking for some unique pieces to round out your wardrobe, the Hello Bluebird is a must go-to!

A short walk up the street and I landed at Mixx Boutique Inc.  I was pleasantly surprised to find this gem.  There were great tops, sweaters, and dresses......but what stood out to me the most was the denim collection.  I absolutely love discovering new brands and they had a few that caught my eye.  My sensors must have been on overload because I talked with the owner, Julia and browsed the store, then looked at some of the brands, spoke out loud on how much I liked the brands.......and I can't even remember the name of those jeans!!!  An excuse to go back????  ....Check.

Some of the other stores I visited was Bella Jules, She Boutique, Lili Bea's, and Designing Women.  All had beautiful stores but most of all each had strikingly friendly staff to match.  If you ever get out to West Reading, PA, these are just a few of the shops you should pop into.  Better make it soon if you want to beat the holiday rush.  From what I hear it gets pretty busy!!  Enjoy.