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Yes, the fall fashions this year are laid back looks consisting of relaxed, functional clothing with bright colors and intermixed with a lot of traditional looks. Comfortable clothing, funky fabrics and functionality make this season's looks easy for every day wear yet dressy and traditional enough for school and church.

What popular fall looks are you anticipating for this season?

Reversible dresses, vests and multi layered twirl skirts give you two looks in one. For boys, sports themed layered shirts and reversible vests are the perfect look for fall.

Bundling up the little ones is very important. What warm fall looks do you suggest?

Corky coats for boys and girls are adorable and available in all sizes from newborn to 14. Corky coats are one-of-a-kind, lined with fleece for added warmth and are machine washable. Girl's coats are available in a large variety of fabrics in either a button up style or wrap swing coat with hood. Boys coats are available in a corduroy aviator style for more of a dressier look or a water resistant material suitable for rain, snow and everyday wear.

We host a Corky trunk show sale during the last week of October and first week of July. Here you will find Corky coats, clothing and bathing suits for prices upt to 60% off the original price!

In addition to childrens clothes, you also carry various accessories.

Yes, we carry a large array of accessories with stylish, unique hats being our store best seller. Here you will find fashionable Fedoras and Fidel hats for boys to crochet flower hats for girls and hand knit hats for baby in designs like owls, lions, lambs, cupcakes and ice cream. We offer the largest variety of hats, hair accessories, dance wear, tights and more. Your sure to find some type of accessory to complete the look.

What teensy accessories do you have your eye on this fall?

The latest trend includes crochet beanie hats with silk flower clips finished off with a rhinestone center. Our flower hats and flower hair clips are the latest trend amongst our tween customers. Our stylish hats and flower hair clips provide the finishing touch to any outfit or dress.

You also offer a wide range of accessories for Mommies. Which Mommy items are popular this season?

Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags are the latest fashion trend amongst our mom customers. Petunia Pickle Bottom offers a very large selection of styles and fabrics, from their luxurious Cake collection made out of Italian Cut Velvet to their signature collection glazed Backpack with a water resistant material to keep your diaper bag easy to keep clean. Their latest line of Organic Satchels are offered at a low price point of just $89 and make for a perfect travel bag. We have moms, dads and grandparents who purchase Petunia bags for themselves. I use my Cake Carryall Bag daily as a briefcase. It's style and functionality all rolled into one beautiful bag.

As a customizing boutique, what popular fall items do you offer for customizing?

We got our start by offering handmade custom clothes, accessories and gifts online. We specialize in custom, embroidered apparel and accessories including initial applique shirts and onesies to personalized bibs and burp clothes. We also offer a large array of custom birthday oufits where you can pick from over 100 of our in stock fabrics and trims. Our custom initial shirts and personalized tote bags are our best sellers. We also work with over 10 local designers who offer personalized keepsake gifts like ceramic birthday plates and personalized, custom jewelry and handmade hair accessories to name just a few. We are always in search of local designers who have a talent for creating unique, custom creations.

What advice can you offer to parents about dressing their children this season?

Practicality and comfort should not take a back seat to stylish. Our goal is to continue to find clothing designers who offer unique one-of-a-kind fabrics, but also offer soft cotton knits for comfort. Our newly added shoe lines are also the highest quality leather and provide support and comfort for children and toddlers of all ages. We are pleased to carry Primigi footwear from Italy because of the superior quality and comfort they offer.

As a shop owner, what is your favorite new look for this fall?

Jumper dresses for girls paired with stylish leggings and flower applique mary jane shoes, finished off with a Corky coat and hat. For boys, a relaxed fit layered shirt and comfortable cargo paints paired with suede nubuck style boots. And for babies, Kissy Kissy layette because of it's outstanding quality made from 100% Pima cotton and finished off with tiny embroidered designs and matching hats. Finish off your baby's look with an adorable coat by Bunnies by the Bay. And, don't forget about our large selection of toys by Melissa & Doug! The majority of Melissa & Doug toys are made out of wood. They offer the largest selection of educational toys from puzzles to puppets. We offer special orders from their catalog and always have the largest selection available in store.

Yes, we look forward to the fall season with it's rich textures and luxurious fabrics.

With the upcoming changes in weather, do you anticipate any popular fall looks? 

Skinny jeans with tunic length tops, and pencil skirts with a great cropped jacket.

The transition from summer fashion tofall fashion is a big jump. What wardrobe changes do you suggest for the seasonal changes? 

Layering is a must for transition. Cropped jackets, sweaters, and chunky vests are all great pieces to layer over T's or camis as the temperature cools.

Packing up our summer wardrobes can be a sad undertaking. Can you think of any summer looks that can still be worn this fall? Any looks that will carry over with the season? 

We like to offer pieces that can transition through seasons. Lighter fabrics can carry through when worn with tights, topped with a sweater or jacket.

Fall in Rhode Island can be a rather frigid time. Are there any new items in your store that you highly recommend for the cool weather? 

We have a lot of great coats and jackets this season. Camel dusters from XCVI, military jackets and faux-fur from Bailey 44.

We have all seen how quickly a fashion trend can become a faded look. Does this season bring any new colors or styles to the fashion scene? 

You can't go wrong wearing camel or grey, as they are the dominant colors this season.

Accessories are an essential part of any seasonal outfit. What pieces or styles do you have your eye on this season? 

We carry a wide selection of belts from Leatherock and Joe's Jeans. We have beautiful silk scarves from Johnny Was and fun animal print scarves from Subtle Luxury. We're also carrying a beautiful hand-crafted cowboy boot from Old Gringo.

Owning a boutique, you have the opportunity to choose the looks you would like to sell. Do you find yourself buying similar looks to past years, or do you try to bring in the latest looks? 

Of course, we're always on the look-out for fresh looks and new ideas.

Do you find that many of your customers embrace the new fall looks? Or do you find yourself encouraging them to try the latest styles? 

We always encourage our customers to try new things but it has to be right for the person. Everyone should be comfortable in their own skin.

I'm sure that you have many customers that wander into your store unsure of what they're looking for. How do you help them make fitting purchases for their particular style? 

Being in this industry, we're always conscious of what styles are flattering to specific body types.

What would you say is the easiest fall look for anyone to throw on while running out of the house? 

A great-fitting pair of jeans and sweaters are always a perfect fall look.

Some fall looks are classics, and have yet to go out of style over the years. What is your favorite cool-weather look that you've kept in your closet throughout the years? 

I always look forward to the time I can wear my leopard coat that I've treasured for years. I wear it with jeans and a great blouse. It's a classic look.

Once selling exclusively estate and antique jewelry, we have broadened our assortment. We now carry a lot of contemporary jewelry; bold pieces with a sense of humor. Of course, we still house a great selection of beautiful, timeless pieces that have been passed down over the years and are especially remarkable.

Who does your store accommodate to? Do your pieces work for everyone, or do you find there is a select taste?

We cater to a wide variety of customers. Most of the time, our customers are older and we frequently have generations of families coming in to buy either a gift, or a nice piece for themselves.
 
As a jewelry professional, what is your favorite jewelry look?

I love good design, I don’t care where it emanates from in terms of time period. I adore estate jewelry, especially those from the 20’s and 30‘s. While I love antique jewelry, I’m also very excited about new contemporary pieces that give great alternatives to the way things look. 

Is there anything new being added to your stores selection?

We are beginning to sell local artist’s pieces. I think it’s great to have an increasing amount of local artists as I strongly believe in supporting the artists within our area.

The fall trends are warmer colors, such as rose gold and pink or red gold. They have been popular colors throughout the summer and transition very well into fall colors. We carry numerous pieces that incorporate the rose tone, with or without diamonds, and mixed with white gold, stainless steal, and sterling silver. Rebecca is a popular brand that utilizing the rose tone in their jewelry, and the color works well with all skin tones this season. 

What do you find are your stores most popular styles in fashion jewelry?

Within our collection of fashion jewelry, our most popular styles are those that incorporate colorful gemstones. Turquoise and amethyst are both big sellers and work well for any season.

What is it about your store that sets it apart from other sizable jewelry stores?

One of the things that sets us apart from other jewelry companies is that we do not sell exclusively to any demographic or price range. We offer a wide range of jewelry, from traditional to the trendy. We are also a full service jeweler; one of a dying breed. We do all of our own repairs, custom designs, diamond setting and mounting, and engraving in house and at affordable prices.

Boots....boots...boots! 

What can you find at Lola? 

Anything one of a kind and beautifully crafted!  Specializing in flirty, feminine dresses from casual to formal. Handbags,  Shoes, Boots and eclectic jewelry.  I like to think of it as a huge closet w/ lot's of eye candy.

Where can you get the look?

Lola 120 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903 401-383-0021

With the arrival of fall, what do you anticipate will be popular colors and shades?

I love to carry  the poppy colors of warmer months , (such as tangerines and yellows) straight through the colder months to brighten up the deep tones of winter.

Are there any popular fall trends that you favor as a boutique owner? 

I love to layer!  This is great if you need your wardrobe to accommodate your work to play lifestyle.  Ex:  A sexy fitted dress under a tailored jacket for work!

With the coming of the cool Rhode Island weather, are there any items that you recommend for keeping warm?

Hats are a must for me!  Not only to they protect your head they can spice up any outfit........I love hats and have over 100 hats in my own personal collection!  

Of course, accessories are a must. What fall accessories do you recommend for the season? 

Scarfs are wonderful and versatile as you can use them to enhance an outfit or shelter from the frigid cold. 

What would you say is this season's must-have item?

An item that is essential for any fall wardrobe. Again boots. Any height, length or color. From Western to vampy platforms, they look great on everyone.

How do you prepare for the incoming fall styles? Do you tend to buy what you like or what seems to be the most popular?

I'm more classic w/ a twist!  I love to mix older items w/ new for a fresh twist.  I generally don't follow trends.....I'm always adding or creating something crazy and it seems to work!  

What do you anticipate will be the best selling item for the fall season? Tights are still hot.  Some women feel they can't wear them however, they just need help pairing them w/ the correct top.

Whether a scarf, piece of jewelry, or a great bag; what simple fall accessory do you throw on to complete a look? 

It could be one or all three.  It really depends on the day outfit and my mood of course!!  I may throw on extra color if I need a little pick me up

We have a large selection of merchandise from all apparel categories.  You can find the traditional t-shirts and leather jackets plus sweaters, fleece, button-down shirts, hats, boots, and even bathrobes for fall.

While your accessories are made for practicality, they’re also trendy.  What fall accessories will be popular this season?

The Harley-Davidson® hats are always popular. For Fall, there are quite a few of the fun flat-top and biker-style caps with buckles and embroidery.  They are available in pink, brown, orange, and blue.

Do you find that Harley-Davidson® clothes are always in style or do some styles come and go?

Harley-Davidson® apparel always follows the mainstream fashion trends in styles and colors.  We also maintain a core line of clothing that remains faithful to the traditional Harley-Davidson style.

When you buy a new bike, you have to buy the gear to go with it.  What classic Harley-Davidson® apparel do you recommend to all of your customers?

We always recommend that customers have the basic items in their wardrobe that will ensure the most comfortable and safe riding experience, such as a jacket, gloves, helmet, protective eyewear, and boots. 

Fall is a great time to buy a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.  Do you find that the fall season is a busy time in your store?

The beautiful Fall foliage and cooler weather make for pleasant riding conditions here in Rhode Island.  Both locals and travelers take advantage of the season by getting as much riding in as possible and we love to be here for all of their service and apparel needs.

Besides bikes, what are your most popular fall items?

Fall riding can sometimes be chilly, so we find that more customers are purchasing items for warmth at this time of year.  Our windproof fleece, leather chaps, hoody sweatshirts, and even heated riding gear can make a brisk day into a cozy one!

We have a large selection of merchandise from all apparel categories.  You can find the traditional t-shirts and leather jackets plus sweaters, fleece, button-down shirts, hats, boots, and even bathrobes for fall.

While your accessories are made for practicality, they’re also trendy.  What fall accessories will be popular this season?

The Harley-Davidson® hats are always popular. For Fall, there are quite a few of the fun flat-top and biker-style caps with buckles and embroidery.  They are available in pink, brown, orange, and blue.

Do you find that Harley-Davidson® clothes are always in style or do some styles come and go?

Harley-Davidson® apparel always follows the mainstream fashion trends in styles and colors.  We also maintain a core line of clothing that remains faithful to the traditional Harley-Davidson style.

When you buy a new bike, you have to buy the gear to go with it.  What classic Harley-Davidson® apparel do you recommend to all of your customers?

We always recommend that customers have the basic items in their wardrobe that will ensure the most comfortable and safe riding experience, such as a jacket, gloves, helmet, protective eyewear, and boots. 

Fall is a great time to buy a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.  Do you find that the fall season is a busy time in your store?

The beautiful Fall foliage and cooler weather make for pleasant riding conditions here in Rhode Island.  Both locals and travelers take advantage of the season by getting as much riding in as possible and we love to be here for all of their service and apparel needs.

Besides bikes, what are your most popular fall items?

Fall riding can sometimes be chilly, so we find that more customers are purchasing items for warmth at this time of year.  Our windproof fleece, leather chaps, hoody sweatshirts, and even heated riding gear can make a brisk day into a cozy one!