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Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Fun fashion (and friends) in Westerly

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After being cooped up for far too many gray and frosty weeks this winter, I was delighted to take advantage of one of our recent mini thaws and head to the beach. Okay, so I might have been just a little too optimistic thinking “fun in the sun” so I hit the town, downtown that is, in picturesque Westerly and strolled the beautiful sidewalks on Broad Street where I had the pleasure of visiting TLC Boutique – home of an eclectic women’s clothing and accessories shop.

The store’s inviting window display of stunning party dresses adorned with fun and funky baubles immediately caught my attention and pleaded with me to c’mon in and discover what other stylish pieces and gems were tucked away.

Owners Tina Pagliusi and Lorie Olsen have been in business together since 2007 when they opened their first boutique, In Due Time, which catered to pregnant clientele. Several years later, they decided to expand their horizons and fashion apparel lines so that they could offer trendy, fresh styles and accessories to fit all women’s needs, not just expecting moms. So, TLC Boutique was born and opened in their same store location on Broad Street.

The shops name was a creative combination of their own names, T for Tina, L for Lorie and C for Clothing. “Our motto is ‘Every Gal Needs a Little TLC’ and we can definitely offer tasteful, affordable ways for women to spice up their wardrobes for little money and effort,” share the two with passion.

TLC offers a striking array of pieces that can easily complement an existing wardrobe. Extraordinary scarves of all hues and patterns are nestled throughout the cozy displays of sweaters, casual and special occasion dresses and gowns, timeless denim and leather jackets, leggings, career and comfy cotton blouses and trendy tees and jeans. I loved the hip yet ageless vibe that I felt while browsing the streamlined arrangement of merchandise. This is definitely a place I can shop alongside my teenage daughters as well as my 70-year-old mother.

Another wow factor in this comfy and chic boutique is their pleasing assortment of accessories. Sunlight streamed through the front window casting just the right shimmer on the many displays of Red Water Design, a popular line of affordable, quality fashion jewelry created by a local designer in East Greenwich. All earrings for sale at TLC are $9.99, and they are known for their buy two pairs, get one pair free offer, which runs all year round. In addition there are beads, bracelets and bangles, necklaces ranging from simple and delicate to bold and chunky statement pieces laden with playful charms, cool sunglasses and wallets that are all extremely affordable.

Both Tina and Lorie invite women to shop for basics such as camis and yoga pants. “We offer basic pieces that are high-quality at a great value so you don’t have to run to big department stores.”

It was also fun to see men shopping for the special ladies in their lives. They find the downtown location convenient and appreciate the fashion advice they receive from the staff at TLC in addition to free gift-wrapping for any item in the store.

Now is the perfect time to liven up your spirit and leave the drab months of winter behind. Stop by this relaxed boutique for a fashion pick me-up that will instantly warm you with TLC and get you in the mood for spring. TLC Boutique 14 Broad Street Westerly 315-2551.

TLC Boutique, Westerly, Accessories, Clothing, Women, Eclectic, Pregnancy, Due Time, Shop

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