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by Kateri Wozny Kateri is an award-winning journalist with a
background in print, online, radio and TV news. A native of Minneapolis, MN, she has written for the Chicago Sun-Times Media Group, Pepperdine University and Acorn Newspapers. She works full time as a public relations manager locally and loves exploring the Santa Barbara fashion scene. Follow her on Twitter @kitkatwozny.
Locals and Tourists Alike Adore Lovebird Boutique & Jewelry Bar
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’m like a bird but with a keen eye for fashion, and I usually find myself flying into Lovebird Boutique & Jewelry Bar for something new and exquisite. There’s something warm and welcoming about walking into Lovebird Boutique – either of them, actually! One is on State Street next to the Santa Barbara Hotel and the other is located at East De La Guerra and State Streets next to Starbucks. When choosing the name, owner Jennifer Scarbrough wanted to capture the vibe of the boutique. “I wanted the name to be alive and emotive with words that make people feel good,” she said. “A bird is free, alive and organic, and what more positive word than love?” Scarbrough opened her shop on De La
…imagine no more. It’s cute and wonderful in here too!
Even the damned street sign is cute. Imagine what’s inside…
Owner Jennifer Scarbrough has really created and curated two inviting shops with quality wares. (Thanks for taking the time, Jennifer!)
Guerra in 2008, followed soon thereafter by the one on State in 2009. Both shops have distinctive personalities, with the State location attracting more tourists and the De La Guerra location more locals.
“The State Street store is a nice size with high ceilings and a lot of light. It’s also down in the restaurant/bar district. We get a customer that’s in town for the day and looking for a night on the town kind of outfit,” she said. “The De La Guerra store has a low ceiling and feels cozier, like home. It’s more of a neighborhood store and it is in my old neighborhood.” For brand name clothing, Lovebird Boutique carries a variety of independent designer styles, including jeans from Level 99 and Denimocracy; dresses from Sky; cute and sporty pants, jackets and sweaters from XCVI; tops from Talia Hancock, Green Dragon, Pink Lotus, Scrapbook and Johnny Was; a cashmere line from Claudia Nicole; lingerie from Only Hearts; pajamas and loungewear from PJ Salvage, and shoes from Splendid and Sbicca. Scarbrough said the must-have pieces for the season are leggings and jeggings, booties and oversized sweaters. Clothing pieces in the boutiques range from $30 – $250. “My shops are welcoming, inclusive places that a mother and a daughter can shop and that are affordable, but yet they come in and still have a full boutique experience,” she said.