"Imagine" the Possibilities

I was at the far end of North Main street the other day (across the street from the Hyatt) when I noticed a store called Imagine Boutique that I had never seen before. When I walked in, the vibe was a little weird and I wasn't blown away by the clothes; although, it looks like you would be able to find some cute "going out" tops and dresses in there. But the real "find" came when got to their accessories. They had these really great colored glass bracelets that I have started to see in magazines and other boutiques for $20 and up. Imagine had the same bracelets for $3 a piece...$3!! I walked away with blue, green, and orange and have been wearing at least one of them with just about anything. I also snagged a really cool glass ring for $6! They also had some really unique leather bags at very affordable prices and these really cool fabric clutches that are made by a local designer in town. Each one was different and would make a great addition to any bag collection.
Finding this place has made me wonder what else lies beyond the typical Augusta Road/West End shopping scene in terms of clothes and accessories. I also love that I found an inexpensive way to ad some pop to my old outfits. Just goes to show that sometimes price is not the best indicator of quality.
So what lesson should we take away from this? Look for hidden gems in unexpected places, I think once you decide to branch out you will be pleasantly surprised by what you find. Until next time.

xoxo
Shop Girl

Love Your Economy

I'm not sure if you've heard or not, but the economy sucks right now. One of the greatest things about my job is that I get to call on all kinds of local businesses. Too bad for me, they are all struggling for money and are reluctant to buy anything from me. Lucky for them, I am a sucker for a deal and this economy is tempting me in every way possible. Gone are the days of waiting for One Day Sales and lining up at midnight the Friday after Thanksgiving for the all important "Door Buster" sale. These days, every day is Black Friday...or an attempt at one any way. On my journey from one business to another I have found "buy one get one free" deals. 75% off "in season merchandise" and so many more. Visiting all of these businesses has changed something about how I shop. I used to be all about the bigger chains when it came to shopping for just about anything: clothes, gifts, even alcohol. Even if there is not an amazing deal going on I think most people will find that your local businesses offer a much higher level of service which makes parting with hard earned money a little easier. And just think...the more we help our local small business owners the faster we get ourselves out of this mess. Shop Local, friends...everyone wins.

xoxo
Shop Girl

Welcome

I have been thinking about this whole blogging thing a lot. I have been trying to think of different gimmicks for blogs. Different things to pull people in. But I think the best way to blog is as yourself and about what you know. I am a girl living in Greenville, SC and I know how to shop. Now that is not all there is to me...I am not some ditz out of Clueless. But it is my hobby. It is what makes me relax when I am stressed. What makes me happy when I am sad. And what calms me down when I am madder than hell. So this is my blog mostly about me, but also about all the fun different things I find on my shopping adventures in my home of 3 years, Greenville, SC.PS- I should also mention that my husband of two years doesn't view my "hobby" quite as fondly as I do; so stay tuned for helpful tips on being a sneaky shopper.