Shopping Experience: Pret-A-Porter Luxe
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Shopping Experience: Pret-A-Porter Luxe

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Shopping. Yup another little haunt of mine gets the spotlight today. I thought of this place specifically because lately I’ve been seeing the beginnings of Christmas posts and while I definitely love to get into the spirit I’m starting to get a little freaked out by what awaits me at the local mall.  A Fashionista friend of mine, Sharon, opened this store, Pret-a-Porter Luxe several years ago. After many years of working for some pretty major labels (think La Prairie, LV) she decided to open her own boutique where she can hand pick the best of the best and stock unique finds that aren’t in all the big chains.

Sometimes it’s just fun to be a little spoiled! I like to pick out pieces that are unique, things that all of my friends won’t have. Best of all Sharon has beautiful books and magazines out on display, so if I run out of ideas I can just flip through them and create my dream outfit.

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With her years of extensive experience Sharon has immaculate taste. She finds all sorts of great pieces that work for a wide variety of people. She’s definitely my go to person when I need some specialty style advice. I’m definitely eyeing this coat as it’s so toasty I could sleep in it. The heels are another item on my wish list. They have padding under the toe so I feel like I am wearing my sneakers…almost, because, well they are a lot prettier!

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Now I don’t know about the rest of you but I have a hard time pushing and shoving my way through big department stores. The fluorescent lights cause me to lose focus and all the noise just enters my brain and takes over. If I had it my way I would enter a calming space, take some time (as much as I need) try on beautiful things with no pressure and leave with pieces that I really and truly love. Can’t you just picture yourself trying on jewelry that is displayed elegantly in front of you, while sitting on a comfortable chair and looking into a huge mirror that you have all to yourself. So ladylike, so elegant and part of that great shopping experience.

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I think I need this sweater and I’m not sure that I can live much longer without that silver bag. Yes I’m being totally dramatic and unrealistic but what can I say it’s Sunday morning as I write this, freezing cold outside and I’m happily living with the warm glow of Pret-a-Porter Luxe deep in my mind.

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Aha, I just figured it out. You know that friend we all have, the one that always looks put together, always has something new and fabulous, wearing it with a careless grace. Come on, admit it we all have that friend, you love her but are just a little bit jealous wondering what she’ll have on before you meet up for an evening out. Well Sharon’s boutique is just like shopping in her closet!!!!

 

What is your favourite place to go shopping?

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39 Comments

  1. Love these photos!

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    Helen

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  2. I love independent boutiques, there’re always so charming and unexpected. Your friend’s store looks like such a delight. I would love to visit.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

  3. Looks like my kind of store…I like small and quiet. I love those sofas back to back and the heeled brogues.

    1. I know I’m eyeing the sofa….

  4. Seems like a very cosy store!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Cozy yet I adore the pop the chandiler brings into the room. Stunning!

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  6. love the layout of the store, i feel the same in department stores, they can be a bit overwhelming, your friend seems to have a really customer friendly space!

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  7. you have SO many great stores! loving those heels and all the better if they’re comfy…

    ♥ Thankfifi
    Thanks so much for your comment on my post 🙂

  8. Such a nice shop!

  9. You should totally get that bag and sweater. They would look great on you. 🙂

  10. Ah! I’d love to make all my Christmast shopping in that gorgeous store…it looks like a the perfect place to have a great time when doing it!
    Thanks for your sweet comments on my previous posting!
    If you go through my site, you will find my new post, I hope you enjoy it!

    Hope you have a fabulous start of the week!
    Big hugs!

    Inés
    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

  11. That store looks adorable!

    1. It’s pretty great!

  12. I want to live there!! Wonderful post! That striped sweater….I need that 🙂
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments of my blog!! I would love to try the hairstyle out but one problem: I have the kind of curly ringlet-y hair which is pretty impossible to tame :/ I would’ve loved to try out that grunge look!

    Thanks again!
    Rachel
    x
    http://www.thefashionedition.co.uk
    http://twitter.com/#!/TFashionEdition

  13. looks like an awesome place! love those shoes ! xx

    http://www.ladyalamode.com

    1. Me too…it’s not a good place for me to go too often.

  14. this looks like such a cute boutique, love that white couch:)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

  15. how I love this boutique!
    could we following each other?
    let me know:)

    http://www.stgermain-girl.blogspot.fr

  16. LifeAndBows (@LifeAndBows)

    The boutique looks stunning!! I wish we had cute little stores where I am from!
    XO,
    Zhanna
    http://www.lifeandbows.com

    1. I didn’t think we did but that’s when I grabbed my camera and started discovering my city. I’m sure you have some great places!

  17. I love the whole boutique shopping experience. This boutique looks gorgeous! Owning one is on my bucket list 🙂

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

    1. Well then I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! I agree I can’t shop when it’s insane.

  18. so cool store O_O looks pricy

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  19. Looks lovely. Btw, I dislike big department stores, I mainly buy clothes from vintage / thrift stores, or shop online ;).
    But I am obligated go to the big dept stores for daily goods :/
    Followd you on bloglovin ^^
    x, Lara
    http://rockteraptor.blogspot.fi/

  20. Thank you so much for your comment, I follow you on bloglovin!! xoxo
    EIder

    http://theeworld.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/long-autumn-skirt.html

  21. this is beautiful, i love your jumper and your metallic bag. great blog you have here,
    http://rock4less.blogspot.co.uk/

  22. hi gorgeous! I loved your style!
    I’m following you via gfc, pinterest and fb now, would you like to visit and follow my blog?
    thank you!
    kisses
    http://styleglaze.blogspot.com

    1. Thanks, I did follow you!

  23. Stephilà Creations

    Lovely blog!! Would you like to follow each other on bloglovin and facebook?
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  24. Little boutique stores always have the best finds! Those pumps are gorgeous!

    Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment!
    -Tiffany

  25. Mónica - Mes Voyages à Paris Style Blog

    Wow, amazing store!!! I love the clothes and the decoration!
    xx
    M.
    http://www.mesvoyagesaparis.com/

    1. Oh, judging by your site I think you would appreciate it!

  26. It is a remarkable post! and I didn’t understand it such design of shop a little? If it so that is fine shop salon in which it would be desirable to drink a mug of hot coffee or tea and to buy to itself a heap of things! If it is the apartment, it too a remarkable place. Thank you for the comment. I follow you.
    Lenusik ♥ ♥ ♥ With love ♥ ♥ ♥
    http://devchunichka.blogspot.ru

    1. It’s a shop…I wish my apartment looked like that! (love your blog)

  27. It looks so luxurious and lady like…it’s deffinetly a shop where I’d love to spend a lot of time

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