A Unique Boutique

One of my favorite stores in the states is White House/Black Market.  I loved it because shopping there was an experience - the clothes were fun to try on, the dressing rooms were fabulous, the service was great and I always received compliments on my purchases.  The store and the staff made me feel like I was trying clothes on in my BFF's home - minus the screaming kiddos, of course.  Though their clothes were not inexpensive, they did have great sales!  At my age, I just turned 40 this month, I am willing to pay more to get great fitting clothes, a few unsolicited compliments and treated like a queen!!!

I found a similarly, unique place to shop for dresses, purses and accessories here in Okinawa.  This beautiful shop, Chandelier Boutique, is a gem of a find for those of you who like to dress up or have occasion to be invited to functions that require some serious accessorizing.

Chandelier Boutique reminded me of my favorite state-side store.  Yukino Goya is the owner and she made us feel right at home the minute we walked in.  She is all about the clothes and customer service - it felt like we had just stepped into a shop that you would find in the states.  Yukino was a buyer in New York and all her inventory is from the states.  You can actually read the labels and tags - no special sizing chart needed for this shopping experience.  You can tell that she has a great sense of style and is willing to share her expertise.  As with most of my posts, I drag a friend along for moral support and to be my model.  My friend, Jenny, is featured in these pictures - the dresses are beautiful and Jenny wears them well.

Yukino helped Jenny select several dresses and picked out different types of accessories to give Jenny a really good idea of how each outfit would come together!!  This dress was Y21,000.  Her dresses run from $120. - $300. and range from size 0 - 14.  She does not carry a lot of larger sizes but I'm hoping she will start once her American clientelle grows.

This gorgeous purple number was one of Yukino's most expensive dresses at Y32,000.  You can't argue with how fabulous Jenny looks in it though.  The boutique also carries handbags, scarves and some shoes. 

This handbag is one of the reasons I wanted to check this shop out.  I still can't believe I didn't buy it - the practical bug bit me as I know all of my "necessities" would not fit inside.  The average cost for any of her purses or handbags is $42.50.  This fun purse was only Y5,400.

Yukino was great at sharing fashion tips with us.  This picture shows how holding your handbag at a certain angle gives you a slimmer look.  This is the type of pose that our favorite Sex In The City stars would strike while pausing on the red carpet.

 

This may have been my favorite dress on Jenny!  Her Marine would have no problem escorting this beauty to their next formal function!!!! 

This piece of jewelry was Jenny's favorite and it came with an equally beautiful set of earrings.  All for only $25.  This picture does not do this piece justice!! 

If you are looking for a unique shopping experience with an American feel then take the time to step into the Chandelier Boutique and allow Yukino to dress you for your next formal function!

Special Note:  This store takes Yen, American Dollars and Credit Cards.

Hours:  Tuesday - Sunday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Directions:  Leave out of Kadena Gate Two and follow to the large intersection and make a left.  You are now on 330.  Make another left at the building "Hide Away".  You are now on Chuo Park Ave. or B.C. street, as some of us use to call it.  Chandelier Boutique is on your left - almost at the end of the street.  It might be easier and faster to park at the Korinza Mall (Y100 store inside) and walk down Chuo Park Ave.  Then the boutique would be on your right.  Yukino does not have a store front sign yet but you can't miss her window display and beautiful demeanor.  If you are at all familiar with this area, her boutique is across from Charlie's Tacos. 

Comments

[Melonie K.]

WOW - such beautiful items. Good thing you had such a willing model.

I agree, your friend looks stunning in that turqouise dress - I hope she grabbed it for the next function! :-)

[Lindsay]

Love all the dresses shown. I cant wait to go check it out.

[Erica T.]

The dresses were gorgeous. If anything it may be fun to do some dress up fun and perhaps purchase one special item. I can't wait to try out the store.

[sweet]

Does anyone know where I can get my eyebrows embroidered?

[Veronica]

Thank you for this! Looking forward to going and finding a nice sexy (but classy) dress for our date nights ... THANKS!

[Eliza]

I had almost given up hope on finding a formal dress for wedding in the States in August. I can't wait to check it out! Thank you so much for the blog!!

[dasha]

Larissa, can't wait to see this place up close, I'm sure I'll add a unique purse or two to my collection!

"sweet" do you mean having your eyebrows threaded?

[dasha]

PS - Hi Jenny! You look great! :)

[Jenny]

Hello! Thanks! We had a great time, and I did go back and get that necklace. I just love it!

[YUKI Chandelier Boutique]

Hi,

This is YUKI from CHANDELIER BOUTIQUE.

I'm going to new york/paris to get merchandise.

I hope I will find a lot beautiful merchandise to make my customers happy ;)

Chandelier Boutique will be closed on

MAY 17th Sunday-MAY 22nd Friday.

closed on MAY 25th -MAY 29th

closed on JUNE 1st - JUNE 5th

"Open Saturday and Sunday!"
(MAY 23,24,30,31 are opened.) only MAY 17th Sunday is closed.

my staff will open chandelier boutique while i am gone.

she speaks fluent french, and little bit english.

If you are interested to get french-vibe shopping experience, learn french shopping word before you come and you will enjoy shopping with speaking french to her ;)

[YUKI Chandelier Boutique]

Hello,

This is YUKI from CHANDELIER BOUTIQUE.

I'm going to new york to get merchandise soon.

Chandelier Boutique will be closed on

Sep 2nd Wed- Sep 14th Monday, except Saturday and Sunday.

"Open Saturday and Sunday!"
(Sep 5,6,12,13,are opened.)

my staff will open chandelier boutique while i am gone.

Please let me know if you have any requests for sizes, colors, styles, etc... before I leave to New York.I will try to find dresses that you like ;)

Thank you.

YUKI

[Heather]

I just went to Chandelier Boutique today and found a wonderful gown for the ball. Yuki is so sweet and helpful. My favorite part was when I asked her about what color shoe I should pair with my dress and she replied..."any color is probably fine...it's not about the shoe that makes the fashion, it's about the person wearing the shoe." I would definitely recommend checking out the boutique if you're not one to order online.

[SweetP]

This is my absolute favorite little spot on the island where I have already gotten a couple dresses and tons of fabulous jewelry! Yuki is so sweet and helpful and she will definately do anything to help you find that special look you are searching for! Alot of her jewelry is very vintage-looking so you won't be bumping into another woman on this island wearing the same piece (which is nearly impossible on this island!). I have several pieces of jewelry from Chandelier and without fail, everytime I wear them somebody will ask me where I bought them! The selection is great and Yuki is very fashionable so the merchandise she has is always in style! Visiting this boutique is a MUST in my opinion! :)

[YUKI]

Hi, This is YUKI from Chandelier Boutique.
We have our 1st anniversary party on 23rd December on 2nd Flore of Chandelier Boutique.

Party starts at 8pm until midnight.

2000yen charge includes free champagne,free wines and beer..etc + free food
with live music and DJ and photo shoot with Santa!

I am looking forward to see you at the party.

YUKI

[YUKI]

Hello.

Now Chandelier Boutique has an English blog.
Please check it out :)

http://chandelierboutique.blogspot.com/

We are having a promotion until Aug,31.2010.

Thank you.