Invited Guest: Mitsuko Shimomura

Hello, everyone! Throughout our decades on the Upper West Side, we have helped many a fashionable femme follow their style destiny.  It’s all the more pleasing when we are graced with the presence of an accomplished woman such as Mitsuko Shimomura, who stopped by Off Broadway Boutique last Saturday.

One of the most prolific journalists and authors in the world, she was in town for some R&R and instantly fell in love with our world of glamour and glitz.  To say that our Countess of Glamour was charmed by her visit is an understatement, as she was enthralled to see her time-honored motto of dressing for the theatre of one’s life come to fruition through Ms. Shimomura. 

We at Off Broadway Boutique were honored to host her and look forward to her next visit.

Off Broadway Boutique Dazzles the New York Times

Hello, everyone!  We at Off Broadway Boutique are over-the-moon by the magnificent write-up that we’d recently received from the fabulous New York Times article, “Dressing for the Theatre of Life”.  To be considered as one of the must-visit ‘neighborhood joints’ in the metropolitan section of the Sunday edition is truly an honor.  What’s more, it was a fantastic feeling to see our wonderful shop being captured in some of the most vivid photos and eloquent language.

Having been an Upper West Side style staple for the past 50 years, it was thrilling to invite the esteemed newspaper into the fun and fashionable world of our boutique.  Our Countess of Glamour, Lynn Dell, was in full force as she held court with her magnificent team of fashion consultants and our beloved customers.  With lively conversation punctuating the glamour of our gorgeous clothing and stunning jewelry, we went above and beyond to present the full Off Broadway Boutique experience to the New York Times.

 

We also had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of the talented photojournalist, Victor Blue, who spent an entire Saturday snapping countless pictures of our shop.  From capturing the camaraderiebetween our intensely loyal clientele to portraying an intimate look at the inner workings of the boutique, he presented Off Broadway Boutique in a wonderful light – a light that has proven to be quite invaluable.

If you’re intrigued by what the New York Times has encapsulated so brilliantly, stop on by our shop and we’ll definitely treat you to an experience that is worthy of the elegant style that we plan on providing for another 50 years!

Off Broadway Boutique at the Coterie Show

Hello, everyone!  With a new month comes new fashions and this month is all about fresh new styles at Off Broadway Boutique!  After all, March is the perfect time for new beginnings and with a new season in the horizon, it’s a great time to rejuvenate your wardrobe – all the more reason why our Countess of Glamour, Lynn Dell, was on hand at the Coterie show to check out the fall designer collections.  With plenty of talent on full display in various hotels and the Javits Center, she did precisely what she does best – buying.

One of the first things that she’d found was a chic black net top that comes with a lovely tank top underneath, as well as a few palettes that make for a fashionable look.

Immediately becoming swept away by the frenzy of spring and fall shopping, Lynn had to catch her breath a bit – as she’d just returned from vacation in Mexico the day before.

Not one to shop alone, she took her adorable assistant, Brianna, along with her. Though Lynn is always asked if she is her daughter, she definitely doesn’t mind saying yes – as they work splendidly as the bows on top on one another’s heads.

Also at the Coterie show was our colleague, Camille, who cut a cute profile in this photo.  Moonlighting as a model at the Javits Center for the European trade shows, she was the cherry on top of the Lynn and Brianna sundae!

One of the highlights of Lynn’s time at the show was the discovery of a talented new designer, Krista Lawson.  Showcasing a new line of mix and match pieces that work just as well together as they do apart, she expertly captures a fresh new fashion perspective that skews younger.  We’re particularly fans of the long-sleeved mesh tank, striped cami, tufted skirt, and the draped skirt with roll tucking, which is why we’re excited that Lynn bought these pieces in burgundy and white, black and white, black, and burgundy…

…all the more reason why it was such a treat for Lynn to meet the designer, herself.

 

Lynn was also fond of this marvelously white and fluffy piece with plenty of layers…

 

It was a tough call, but she stayed firm on wanting to bring the best of the best of the most exciting spring pieces at the show.

 

 

 

These long-sleeved lace dresses from Janique also made the cut, as their stunning beauty complements every frame from tiny to size infinity!  The short lace number – which is available in black or beige – was a highlight as well!

 

The fabulous impression that this Art Deco-clad model made on Lynn prompted her to snag a few pieces for Off Broadway Boutique fall collection.

 

One of our classic favorites, Angela Caputi, also had a star turn at the Coterie show with this summer fashion collection.  Although Lynn had the jewelry color slightly changed from coral red and white to coral red in black, every piece sang like a canary as a result of her ingenious decision.

 

These black and white Angela Caputi jewelry pieces will also be debuting in our store very soon.

 

Another Angela Caputi selection that Lynn modified from gold to black – while keeping the special texture of the coral red beads and matching earrings intact – it is expected to arrive in our store at the end of this month of the beginning of next.

 

Lynn was particularly crazy about these Angela Caputi bracelets, as they provide an easy fit that opens and shuts with a hinge design.

 

In the end, Lynn also decided to modify this bold and beautiful bracelet by redesigning it as a coral red and black beaded jewelry piece.

 

The easy fit of each jewelry piece in that collection – they each have a magnetic closure! – is indicative of what our Countess of Glamour wants to bring to Off Broadway Boutique this season: easy glamour with top-quality construction that is synonymous with our store!