Fashion: Focus on Roanoke

Focus onRoanoke

By Stacie Ball | Photos provided

Nestled between Fort Wayne and Huntington is a shopper’s delight: Downtown Roanoke. This eclectic cluster on Main Street is one of a kind, packing many small businesses into just a few blocks. Alyssa Alaimo of Discover Roanoke said, “In addition to boutique shopping, you can also enjoy art galleries, creative studios, day spas and salons, yoga, exceptional dining and drinks, and so much more!”

Boutiques

You will not be disappointed with the variety of delightful colors and styles presented by the boutiques. Ritual by michelle marie will take your breath away with its upscale European clothing, shoes, and accessories. Flyin’ Needle Embroidery & Peekaboo Lane is a must-see for adorable baby clothing and gifts. All the clothing shops are unique and worth a visit. “We have something for everyone,” Gayle Huth explained, including her Peony & Rose Boutique. Huth and her co-owner, Stacey Wojtanik, do a lot of research on the trending styles for various body types before choosing the clothing or jewelry they sell. The retired teacher is proud to offer quality products at reasonable prices in sizes extra small through 3XL. She is committed to stocking the boutique with apparel to make people feel good about themselves. Huth and Wojtanik are excited to share their new expansion for girls. “Lilies and Lilacs opened mid-July,” Huth said of her tweenage dream boutique down the hall. It displays cute dresses and outfits for girls sized 2T-14. From boho chic to glitzy and unique, there are outfits for under $50 to delight both mother and daughter. Both boutiques are proud to dress females from age 2 to 102 plus!

Refreshments

Whether you’re craving a mid-shopping snack, drink, or meal, Downtown Roanoke has got you covered! Grab a casual lunch at Moose and Mollie’s Café & Gelato, a pizza at The Patio, or experience fine dining at the awardwinning Joseph Decuis. One of the newest places to wet your whistle is Ra Juice. They offer many combinations of fresh fruit and vegetable juice for different purposes, such as heart health, weight loss, detox, and more. All beverages are gluten, dairy, nut, and powder-free. They even offer a juice cleanse.

DIY

Many Roanoke shops offer classes to help you dress up your space with the latest trends. Saving Grace Vintage offers painting classes for furniture, Board and Brush will lead you step-by-step to create signs and decorations, and Lynnlee’s Flower & Design offers instruction in gorgeous glass art and other crafts. This season, they are teaching how to make an elegant succulent pumpkin centerpiece and a festive fall wreath.

Events

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit Roanoke, the perfect opportunity is A Renaissance in Roanoke, on Saturday, October 8th. Alaimo described, “It’s the 15th Annual Juried Art Show and Handcrafted Marketplace in beautiful downtown Roanoke. Join us for a Plein Air painting competition, live entertainment, children’s activities, a food court, and charming shops and restaurants. There’s something for everyone!”

For the Home

The Barn Revive Decor and Consignment Saving Grace Vintage Antiques from Bruce Chaney Paper Moon The Creamery

Clothing

Ella Chic Boutique Grit & Gallop Flyin’Needle Embroidery & Peekaboo Lane Paper Moon Peony & Rose Boutique Ritual by michelle marie Saving Grace Vintage Bu·tík Magnolia + Moss Mercantile

Food and drink

A Spoonful of Sugar Jebi’s Ice Cream Shoppe Joseph Decuis Joseph Decuis Emporium Moose and Mollie’s Café & Gelato Proper Pastry Roanoke Village Inn Rolling Pin Bakehouse The Copper Still The Parker Grace Tea Room The Patio Pizza and BBQ Two-EE’s Winery

Art Galleries & Studios

Board and Brush Creative Studio Coydog Studios Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery French-Deal Fine Art Katharos Art & Gift Tree of Life Art Gallery

Peony & Rose Boutique Peekaboo Lane

Peony & Rose Boutique

For more information on small businesses and events, visit discoverroanoke.org. a

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