Pillbox hats, dainty gloves, snappy suits. “People walk in here,” Retro Betty owner Amanda Parrish says, “ and it puts them in a good mood.” Simply the splashes of brightly-colored merchandise could elevate a shopper’s mood, but there’s something more that attracts people to Retro Betty’s mix of authentic, plus modern, nod-to-an-era merchandise. As Amanda points out, after Wo … [Read more...]
Lala West
If you want to get underground you usually have to dig, but this holiday season the subterranean artistic forces in the Salt Lake community are rising to the surface like potent geothermal eruptions and breaching the terra firma of convention. Events like the Black Sheep Stroll and the Salt Lake City Holiday Fashion Boutique are providing the above-ground space for undiscovered … [Read more...]
Unhinged Clothing
“Unhinged” is Salt Lake City’s newest hip clothing and gift boutique. Opened at 1121 East 2100 South, it is sure to be a hit with the hipster crowd and 20-to-30 something urbanites. The vibe in the store is fun and the owner Corey greets me with a warm smile. After 25 years working in retail, Corey decided to pursue his dream to open a boutique that “someone like myself can f … [Read more...]