I’ve always been fascinated by the way women interact with fashion, especially when they are visiting my boutique. It's a beautiful connection, brought together by love and shared experiences. When a woman in her 50s visits, there is a typical scene that unfolds often. It is such a heartwarming experience, I wanted to share it with you. She admires the clothes and I can almost see her thinking to herself “I need to share this experience” almost instinctively, she begins thinking about who she will share this with. It is common for her to think of her daughter. She examines each piece, imagining how it will look on her, perhaps reminiscent of her own youth but more so, out of pure motherly love.
It's quite a sight to see them Face timing—there’s this lovely exchange of opinions. The daughter, either thrilled with the pick or gently steering her mom towards something else, always encouraging her Mom to keep looking for herself. And when a mother gets that little nudge to shop for herself; she lights up, knowing it’s okay to indulge a bit.
On the flip side, we have the young women who fall head over heels for everything in the boutique. They’re often thinking about their mothers, eager to help them break out of their usual style. Watching them Facetime their moms is equally touching. The moms, thrilled that their daughters are thinking of them, often ask them to choose something. It’s such an emotionally rich moment, showcasing a different but equally powerful kind of love.
It's not just mothers and daughters who share this special experience. It seems like every woman who visits my boutique feels this natural urge to think of someone else—a dear friend, a neighbor, another woman who would adore the clothes just as much. They'll often whip out their phones to text a friend about a must-see item, setting up plans for another visit together or text me to let me know of the other woman they sent to our website. Isn't it incredible how we, as women, instinctively put our loved ones first? There's such joy in sharing these beautiful moments and treasures with those we care about, creating memories that weave us even closer together.
In the end, shopping at my boutique is about so much more than just clothes; it’s about the threads of love that bind us, the shared stories, and the memories we create together. It’s a testament to the unbreakable bonds between women, and it's an absolute privilege to witness these moments..
Love, Cyndi