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How I Shop Small In North Carolina

Find the newest additions to your summer wardrobe while supporting NC born small businesses.

Ariel Lee

May 03, 2017

University of North Carolina

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Shopping small boutiques and clothing stores is a great thing to do for your community. You’ll help create jobs in the community, your tax dollars will stay local, and chances are, small boutiques will offer more unique, local products as well. I hope to introduce you to a few of my favorite local boutiques and NC born small businesses across the state that I visited in order to stock up on my summer wardrobe. All of these shops offer online ordering, so I’ve linked a few of my favorite items that you should totally check out.

The Foxy Flamingo Boutique

Nags Head, NC

Website:https://foxyflamingoboutique.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/foxyflamingoboutique/

This coastal shop was started by a mother and daughter duo, who hoped to offer affordable, cute fashions for every girl’s style from preppy to bohemian and everything in between. The shop caters to the various styles of tourists that vacation in the Outer Banks as well as to the local ladies who want to keep their coastal chic all year long. Their motto is truly fitting! "Foxy Flamingo Boutique, Where Everything is Fun, Sassy and Chic."

I first discovered this shop when I visited the Outer Banks for spring break, and I bought a lot of cute tops and dresses. I linked a few of the items I purchased that are still available online but I encourage you to shop around and explore!

Photo: Foxy Flamingo

Vestique

Started in Raleigh, NC

Website:https://www.vestique.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vestique/

Business is booming for this boutique started by two college friends who are proud North Carolina State University Alumni. The two have always had an obsession with fashion and style but quickly decided that going into the corporate American fashion system just wasn’t for them. On a leap of faith, they opened up Vestique as an online boutique and filled orders out of their bedrooms. As demand grew, they opened up their own storefront and now have 7 locations in various states. The owners remain intricately involved in their business and remain passionate about providing their customers with chic clothes and excellent customer service.

I just visited the Crabtree Mall location on Saturday and fell in love with their new summer shipment. Here are my picks!

Photo: Vestique, Isle of Palms Maxi

Photo: Vestique, Shem Creek Romper

This romper looks good from any angle! I bought this one!

Photo: Vestique

Beaufort Linen Company

Beaufort, NC
Website:https://beaufortlinen.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beaufort_linen_company/

This classy NC dockside shop has everything you need for summer from cover ups to dressed and more! I had such a great time when I visited and bought way too many clothes, but none the less, I was set for summer. Items sell out quickly on this website so hurry over and check them out! I included some of my favorites below.

Photo: Beaufort Linen Company

Photo: Beaufort Linen Company

Photo: Beaufort Linen Company

Hope you all check out these awesome shops and find the perfect addition to your closet!

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

Love hard, every day, and never be ashamed.

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