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It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone and we are already several weeks into 2012! What a fantastic year 2011 was for us here at Flourish. Our business grew by leaps and bounds and we relaunched our website http://www.flourishboutique.com/. Some of the most fun we had though were with our photoshoots and creating beautiful images for all of you! Below are some of my favorites to

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By now, if you are a fashion lover, you are probably aware of the Missoni craze that has swept the nation, due to the haute couture fashion house launching an exclusive affordable collection at Target. The launch was so successful that not only did consumers line up in store for the debut but the traffic online actually crashed the Target website as well! The focus on Missoni is aptly timed as

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Flourish Boutique is growing. It's exciting. It's a huge blessing, and we are so proud of how far we have come. New customers walk into our store every day and old customers still come see us daily too! Thank-you to everyone for all of your support; we couldn't have done it without all of you! In the growth of the store, it has become evident that our customers have always wanted and continue

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Holiday Fashion Tips with a ....Flourish!1. Red is back! For a couple of years it seemed kind of cliche to wear red to holiday parties and events...but as with all trends, it has cycled back through and you can safely plan to be the lady in red! See our dear customer and model, Sandy, below showing off a beautiful red wine ruffle top by Samuel Dong, as a great example!2. The more sparkle, the

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Does anyone else think Rachel Zoe is, like, "Major"? Right?! We love her, here at Flourish! We get the biggest kick out of her antics, we love her advice on accessories in particular, and in general we just love her sense of fashion! So, it was with great joy that when I opened up a recent Zoe Report email, I saw she had recommended black quilty rainboots as one of her fall under $200 must haves

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The Fall 2010 SAMUEL DONG Ruffle Coats Are Available at FLOURISH BOUTIQUEWe have the new styles of Ruffle Coats! Available and in stock in black shimmer, dusty blue shimmer, and brown shimmer.... coming soon in red shimmer and champagne shimmer!Check em out...so cute and so flattering... $159 each with free shipping anywhere in the continental US. Call 574-277-PINK (7465) to order yours now!

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Often times when I am helping customers select jewelry at Flourish, they stay clear of yellow gold styles. They say to me, "Oh no, I just wear silver". While I love and respect all my customers, I have to say I am always a little sad to hear that. It is kind of like hearing "Oh no I ONLY listen to pop music"...what about jazz, classical, rap, country, rock n roll, indie, and more? I have always

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'Easy Tips to Feel Fashionable! And a Sale Too!'

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Websters says the word contemporary means, "of the present time;modern".When I first started my store I had to decide what kind of boutique Flourish was going to be... there was a lot to consider as far as what age and demographic of woman I was appealing to. I decided to be a contemporary store. In the fashion world, this means modern in the sense that it is relevant to what's in style at the

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'April Showers, Bring Sale Flowers!'

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Spring 2010 is upon us, and Flourish is ready to help you make it a fashionable season! We have the expertise to help you know what looks to call your own, and we have the items to make the below trends achievable for you! We will have nautical stripes, floral dresses, one shoulder tops, wedges, and more in our store and online. Use the pictoral guide below to get a feel for what's in this

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Ever wanted to be a boutique buyer? Now You Can...on our facebook page for FLOURISH BOUTIQUE, we have a photo album full of photos of possibilities for our upcoming collection. We would love your opinion on what we should bring in or not! Click below and then use the comment feature to leave feedback!http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043763&id=1564792877#/album.php?aid=139154&id=

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It's that time of year...time for our semi-annual clearance sale that is! We have just taken in store markdowns on tons of our inventory...look for things anywhere from 40% to even 90, yes 90% off! *Online markdowns coming soon to at www.FlourishBoutique.comLines that have marked down merchandise at FLOURISH now include Lauren Moshi, Rebecca Taylor, Samuel Dong, Betsey Johnson, Radcliffe Denim,

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New Affordable Denim Lines at Flourish!We all wear jeans...we need them, we love them, we are always looking for the perfect pair...and when you find them you must jump on them! Well, the same goes for a boutique buyer....we are always on the hunt for the perfect jeans. I found one line/collection at a recent buying show. And then over the holidays I stumbled upon another line at a boutique in

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The Joseph Ribkoff Coat, Identical to the Original Sam Dong Version, Available at www.FlourishBoutique.comAre You Looking for the Samuel Dong Bubble Coat?We here at Flourish Boutique have carried the Samuel Dong Bubble Coat. They did discontinue production of the original design after the Spring 2009 Collection. Currently we have just a precious few colors left of the original design so you can

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Hello FLOURISH-FANS!This week, we have made way for double the jewelry selection!You may have noticed the beautiful chandelier paintings in our front room at FLOURISH over the past few months...we had three of these stunning pieces in a beautiful glass case as well. (If you have not checked out these paintings....YOU NEED TO DO SO...they are stunning!)But, we decided to hang these on the walls,

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Welcome back Dear Domers, Smick Chicks, and all other Michiana college students!Every August, you can tell the streets are a little busier, and that Super Target has more shoppers! Being a Saint Mary's College Alumna myself, I get really excited knowing the students are back and that the ND football season is just days away!Well, for those returning students, I am excited to announce that we

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Samuel Dong is Famous for their beautiful Bubble Trench Coat. This year, for Fall 2009, they changed the look a bit and opted for this stunning new version. The fresh look is a Ruffle Coat, instead of the Bubble Coat. It is still incredibly flattering and looks truly couture once on.It comes in some great colors too; like purple, red, and sangria (this is the color on our model McGee)! Of course

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Calling Shoe Lovers....Check Out This Gorgeous Croc Shoe by Dezario....It's called "Yelena" and it is a super comfy platform made with cork on the sole and stretchy croc like material on the body! A shiny gold buckle finishes it off and gives it lots of pizazz and polish!Did you know that cork is the best and most shock absorbant material you can wear for your feet? Come in today to try them on

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Greetings Fashion-Lovers!We are so proud and excited to announce that our new location in Granger at 16021 Cleveland Rd is now up and running! If you have not stopped in already, please make sure to drop in and say hello, check out our PINK (yes, Pink!) floors, and do a little shopping!The new location is not only convenient for more people, it is also double the square footage: there is more

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Flourish Boutique and Gallery is currently located on the Northwest side of South Bend. I have loved being out in the Northwest...my whole family has been longtime "Northwest-siders". My dad is a residential land developer (of Cooreman Neighborhoods) out here in Northwest South Bend, and before that my Grandparents farmed on this side of town...it was only natural then that when I opened my own

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Save the Date!We are Having...A "Spring Clean Your Closet" Party!A New Upscale Consignment Boutique is opening up here in Michiana! We are teaming up with Serendipity Boutique and having a "Spring Clean Your Closet" party for you!How it will work...Bring in your gently worn clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry...and even home decor pieces....Michelle, the owner of Serendipity, will be here

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Have you heard the news (no punn intended)...FLOURISH is on CNN!About a week ago, I was on cnn.com, just to do a quick check on the stock market (something I check on once a week or so). I happened to notice an I-report survey asking for stories on how the economy had impacted your family. With my husband and I (as well as my parents) all owning small businesses, we have definitely been impacted.

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Have Big Dreams For Your 2009 Wardrobe? But Not Enough Mula.....Well, starting January 6th, 2009...FLOURISH will Be Having a CLEARANCE EXTRAVAGANZAthat will make all your Designer Dreams Come True Come into FLOURISH on January 6th, 2009 for 30-90% off Designers likeRebecca TaylorYoana BaraschiBetsey JohnsonTullePapillonSamuel DongStyle NYNicola BertiSheri BodellNancy RoseCupcakeCC CoutureMotor

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JUST IN at FLOURISH BOUTIQUE: TEAL BUBBLE COAT BY SAMUEL DONG We've always had the beautiful and flattering Bubble Coats by Samuel Dong in colors black, white, raspberry, cigar (bronze), slate, and algea (dark metallic forest green). But this week, we got in a limited collection of these wonderful jackets in a pretty metallic teal, pictured below. Please call us at 574-277-PINK to reserve your

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Ali Oesch, Jewelry Designer of One of a Kind and Uptown Ali is now Carried at FLOURISHHave you heard of Ali Oesch? Chances are you have....but in case you haven't then you need to check out her lovely jewelry designs! Ali Oesch is a South Bend native with NYC creativity! Ali makes jewelry that is chic and has just the right balance of simplicty and embellishment. Some of her most famous

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THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFTS ARE AT FLOURISH BOUTIQUE & GALLERY The Flourish "Birkin" Bag, Available NOW in store and online for $127Click here to see it at our online store http://www.flourishboutique.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_42&products_id=367 The holiday season is upon us, and I am so excited to tell everyone about what Flourish has to offer our customers during this special

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Leggings...You know You Want to Try ThemHere's How You Can and Why You SHOULD!Ok, ladies, be honest, even if you have not already worn them, you have probably noticed the recent comeback of leggings. If you haven't yet put your 80's fears to rest, and gotten a pair, I am guessing you are holding back due to one of three things. You may feel that you are either 1.Too Old, 2.Too Heavy, or 3.Too "

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If you have read an editorial feature on Flourish, then you are probably aware of our strong desire to meet the fashion needs of real women sizes 2-16. We want our customers to be able to shop together as friends or mother and daughter, even if size ranges among them. We also want to help women feel comfortable getting back into a stylish wardrobe after having a baby or gaining or loosing

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The Countdown to South Bend's most fabulous event is on! It's not every day that our little sleepy, midwestern town is home to a "Pink Carpet" event. In fact, this very well may be the first! But, that's right.....on Saturday August 30th, 2008 Flourish Boutique is hosting a gala to remember. We are thrilled to announce that we are planning a 5 hour open house celebration that evening to kick off

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WOW!!!! This past weekend I attended Stylemax, the Chicago Merchandise Mart's Buying Show. I am so excited about the things we found and secured for the store I can hardly stand it! I can't wait to share it with all of you, my wonderful friends, family, and customers!My favorite find of the trip, was Laura Lee Designs. This company is the vision and masterpiece of Laura Lee, an amazing woman with

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I don't know about you....but for me, Fall is all about having the right coat! Every year as the summer starts to wind down and talk of back to school starts to filter into conversation...my mind turns to back to school shopping! I may be years past from needing any new clothes for school but nonetheless for me late summer means shopping season! And, without a doubt each shopping season I feel

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This is the first of what will be ongoing "Fashion Do's and Don'ts " posts. Being a boutique owner, many friends and customers are turning more and more to my opinion on what is ok to wear in real life, vs. what is best left for the runway and celebrities. So, I thought it would be fun and hopefully helpful to have some blogs offering up some fashion wisdom:)While on vacation this summer in St.

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You might just say our store is FLOURISHING already!On Wednesday, June 25th 3 outfits from our boutique, were featured by Kathy Friend, a wardrobe consultant and personal shopper, on the WSBT morning news! Kathy (shown on the left) is a local celebrity: she has been helping women in Michiana look and feel amazing for several years now and she has quickly risen to be the most respected and

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Welcome to our first posting on the Flourish Blog! This is the murmerings, thoughts, ideas, and inspirations behind my store, Flourish Boutique and Gallery. My name is Vanessa Cooreman Smith, and I live in South Bend, Indiana. It has been my lifelong dream to run a beautiful, unique fashion boutique and art gallery in my hometown. I am finally making my aspirations a reality and my little shoppe

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