The WC Look Book
Custom-made shirt ($98) and suit ($695) by Mainline Men’s Custom Clothiers. Ruffle dress ($51), seed bead necklace ($29), stud earrings ($18), stretch, gold bracelet ($28), chunky costume ring ($19) and Big Buddha zoey bag ($85) by Green Eyed Lady.
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s we’ve said many times: you don’t need to leave town. Forget Exton. Forget King of Prussia. West Chester is a fashionista’s paradise, offering even more quality and variety than our staff anticipated. We collected that variety, condensed it and created The WC Look Book, showcasing 9 boutiques and 9 salons in this detachable, 20-page booklet (Grab all 20 pages and pull!). Each boutique was paired with a salon to turn out one look that would encapsulate their brand, their talent and their taste. We have catalogued each item for you, to help expedite your shopping experience. Just turn the page...
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Artifact Boutique Hair & Makeup by Calista Grand
With a sweetheart neckline and turquoise, bandage bodice giving way to an iridescent, diamond-patterned, baby-doll skirt, this dress allows you to transition from picnic to night out when coupled with a pendant necklace, chevron ring, and gold bangles. ress $56
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Necklace
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$28
Ring $18
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Blink West Chester Hair & Makeup by Mia Bella Salon
Pair this leopard-print dress with Sam Edelman leather sandels and a chill jean jacket when you’re grabbing lunch and going shopping with friends, or ditch the flips for some nude heels or ankle booties and you are ready for a super-fun night out with the girls. ker $198
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LOOK TOTAL $418
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BreakawayINK Hair & Makeup by Blaze Salon
As one of BreakawayINK’s sponsored musicians, you’ll find our model @lukeythebird rocking BreakawayINK Apparel onstage when he’s performing, either as part of HAHA-YO or A Cool Stick. This casette tape tee, inspired by childhood memories of creating mixtapes on the bedroom floor, is perfect everyday apparel... just try not to get any mustard on it. INK $27
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Christine’s Consignment Hair & Makeup by Platinum Salon
What would you expect to pay for a set of Ferragom heels. Got a number?. Now check the price below. Caught your breath yet? This look would retail for around $900, but you can expect great deals on every barely-worn consigment piece at Christine’s. 29
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LOOK TOTAL $193
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Green Eyed Lady Boutique Hair & Makeup by Bella Bella Salon
You’ll be sure to stand out in this panel-design chiffon dress. The V-neck bodice with a cinched sash waistband flows around to an open back with criss-cross ties bowed just above the twirl-worthy skirt. And the icing on the cake? It’s comfy! ress $54
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Mainline Men’s Custom Clothiers Hair & Makeup by Kalon Hair Studio
Every man needs a jacket that can take him anywhere – a long day in the office, or dirty martinis at Pietro’s Prime. Button the jacket and cuff the sleeves, or un-tuck and relax, this look is extremeley versatile llo $175 rgio Fiore io G ET K C JA MODERN FIT m $198 ert Graha b o R SLIM FIT SHIRT 0
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Malena’s Vintage Boutique Hair & Makeup by Salon Chemistry
Some things never go out of style. Other’s do, but then somehow find their way back in again. At Malena’s Boutique you’ll find all the vintage styles that will put your mother’s (and your grandmother’s) old wardrobe to shame.
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se $32
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Cotton 50s White
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re zilian Ext 1960s Bra
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Nich Boutique Hair & Makeup by Avanté Salon & Spa
This dress is a fantastic transition piece to go from Summer to Fall with it’s warm color palette and touches of suede. Add a pair of espadrilles and metal jewelry to complete the summer look or throw on a pair of sweater tights, a chunky scarf, oversized cardigan, and your favorite worn-in boots to take you all the way through Autumn. NILE DRESS
6 C. Luce $7 hina $48
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Clothes Accessories Gifts Celebrating 6 years in West Chester
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30 South High Street 610.696.2477 obvionline.com
Luxury Looks, Affordable Prices
Obvi Boutique Hair & Makeup by The Klip Joint Salon
This soft, garden party dress is a great piece for making the transition from summer to fall. You can pair it with a cardigan for day wear as the warmth of summer fades, or keep it strapless to show off the sweetheart neckline on a night out with your girlfriends. ARTY GARDEN P
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