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If you ever visiting Little Five Points, you can't help but see a bright RED building in the center of everything. You can't help but walk past and say to yourself or someone else "What's that red building?". Well I went in. Its called the Clothing Warehouse. The Clothing Warehouse is a vintage shop, but that's not the first thing I noticed when I walked into the store. I couldn't help but notice how open, organized, and thoughtfully merchandised this place was. In previous experiences in vintage stores I've always gotten what I like to describe as a homey or "really big closet" type feel. This isn't a negative thing, most of the time this is the fun in shopping at vintage or consignment shops. Searching through the racks, waiting to uncover a lost treasure. However this is not the case at the Clothing Warehouse.

The merchandise in the Clothing Warehouse is all organized by style and color blocked. In my opinion this is a nice change for a store that specializes in vintage. Don't get me wrong, I still love the setting and ambiance of vintage shops like Poor Little Rich Girl, thats what makes it unique. The experience is part of what makes shops like those special. But the exact opposite is part of what makes the Clothing Warehouse great. You'd never know that this business was started by a "a skinny farm kid from Ohio" named Jim Buckley. There are still hints of decoration throughout the shop that remind you that you are shopping classic vintage. There are the styled mannequinns over head around the store and the aged art that decorates the concrete walls.

Aside from their approach to merchandising, there is another thing I love about the Clothing Warehouse. The ACCESSORIES! Above is an example of a funky approach they've taken to show off the accessories. But in the middle of the store there is an island full of bangles, necklaces, and sunglasses that would make any accessory queen freak! Below is a picture of the piece I purchased, it was love at first sight. This necklace and I are now in an exclusive relationship as it was the only ONE in the store (Ahhh, the beauty of shopping boutiques!)

The Clothing Warehouse has locations in four other states. For more information about the store visit www.theclothingwarehouse.com or visit their facebook page. The location I visited is at 420 Moreland Ave Atlanta, GA in the popular part of town called Little Five Points. Go see it for yourself, tell them Boutique Freak sent you!

On the eve of Easter I was so graciously accepted by my hair stylist for a much needed hair appointment at Keka's Hair Boutique ( follow her on twitter @KekaHairMUA I love her!!) During a conversation about my desire to open my own boutique, she told me her sister had a boutique right upstairs. So you know I had to check it out for all my boutique freaks!! Sherane's Vintage Closet sells, you guessed it, vintage fashions for males and females but mostly females. Sherane Heron is the owner, she was onsite the day of my visit. She was very sweet and hospitable. She offered me a snack and beverage as I shopped (food always warms my heart!).

Sherane's reminds me of a big lofty closet, well that is pretty much what it is. But its pretty great, there are about five racks of one of kind vintage clothing, a corner of hot vintage hats and purses, and this wonderful vanity that I was drawn too full of beautifully handmade hair accessories.

Top Three things that differentiates Sherane's Vintage Closet from not just other vintage boutiques but other boutiques period: 1) She has an in house seamstress that does custom alterations on site! 2) Sherane's only sells one of each item 3) A portion of all proceeds from Sherane's Vintage Closet goes to the To Be Free Campaign, an anti-human trafficking campaign

Sherane's Vintage Closet is located at 1016 Howell Mill Road Suite 3207 (10th street entrance) Atlanta, GA 30318, while your there make sure you book an appointment with Keka at Keka's Hair Boutique! You can also visit Sherane's online at www.sheranesvintagecloset.com 
for online shopping and updates on the boutique. Oh yea, they feed you on Saturdays!!! So if your looking for that one of kind piece, check out Sherane's Vintage Closet. Tell them Boutique Freak sent you!

Picture taken by me

Hello Boutique Freaks! Hope the holidays were good to you. Now New Years Eve is upon us and I feel like you guys need something different. I think you need something one of a kind. The best way to get something "One of a kind" is to go VINTAGE!! Today I visited Poor Little Rich Girl vintage shop located at 3393 Main Street in College Park, GA. The moment you start driving down Main Street in Historic College Park its like driving through time. The strip of shops look as if they might have been frozen in time from the '60s. What an appropriate area of town for this boutique.

Picture taken by Me

Walking into the shop is like walking into you affluent and fashionable 55 - 65 year old Aunt's fabulous walk-in closet. The set up is awesome. Co-Owner Kenny showed me around the store. I told him I was afraid to even touch some of the clothes but he told me they encourage customers to try on the clothes. Wouldn't that be a fun time for you and your girlfriends? This shop gets an A for decor. The light blue paint on the walls and the hardwood floors give the shop a comfortable, homey feel. The outfits that are displayed on the walls are great and there are even vintage props displayed around the shop like luggage and books. I also give the shop an A for shopping experience. Kenny did a wonderful job showing me around the store, showing me pieces they'd just gotten in, and answering any questions I had. The prices are pretty cool too, I eyed some cute accessories as low as $8 and I really had my eye on some gorgeous blouses than ran $16 and up. There are definately some unique pieces in the shop. I'm sure that patterned jumpsuit or the red beaded and sequin dress displayed in the window would be FAB on someone for New Years Eve. And you wouldn't have to worry about anyone else having your outfit if you shop here. While everyone else poors into the malls to find their New Years outfits, make your way to Poor Little Rich Girl and get Retro Glam! You will LOVE IT! You can also shop online www.etsy.com/shop/plrg or learn more about the shop at www.plrgvintage.com .