Do Wimberley in style at
at Annie James Boutique BY ERNIE ALTGELT
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visit to Wimberley at any time is guaranteed to be a pleasurable experience. And that said, no matter what’s on your itinerary – soaking up the scenery along the river, eating amazing foods, exploring the surrounding countryside or, just chilling – while in Wimberley, you’ll definitely want to do it in style! Really, is there any other way? Well good traveler, in this warm and welcoming township you’re definitely in luck because those in the know rely on the one-and-only, eclectically-unique Annie James Boutique, where exceptional sartorial style is literally everything and, keeping the ladies (and lasses too) looking good is its sole stock and trade. So, are you game for a little (or a lot of) styling? Then, “wear” else but Annie James? Annie James Boutique grew out of the vision of its founder Kellie Duckett, a naturally-gifted “fashionista” with a love of sharing where women’s wardrobes are concerned. Although a native Texan, Kellie found herself in Wimberley some 20-plus years ago after marrying her sweetheart (a local man), settling here, having kids and basically, embracing her adopted community. But, while aside from being a devoted mom and wife, she always remained involved in the clothing biz where, as she admits, “I sold merchandise out of my car, staged private trunk shows in my spare bedroom at home and also became a regular participant at many of Wimberley’s popular vendor-driven Market Days events.” Kellie’s early efforts proved to be remarkably successful ultimately leading to her decision to open an actual “storefront.” And in 2010, that’s exactly what she did when she leased a small space in Wimberley’s Lumberyard area (just off the square), filled it with an amazing inventory of wondrous wearables then gave it all a name taken from her two children, Annie and James. She and her shop have been going and growing ever since. For Kellie personally, as well as for her many patrons, it’s definitely been a good fit. Today, having doubled the boutique’s original space, Kellie and crew oversee an amazing selection of fabulous feminine offerings (all beautifully displayed and running the gamut from casual chic to dressy, covering any occasion) including complete, must-have outfits as well as tons of charming individual dresses, colorful blouses, tees, slacks and sweaters, fun and fancy accessories including handbags, hats and jewelry, shelf-loads of super-cool jeans that emphasize that Texas look and even a lot of neat child attire that the young ladies will love too. Some of Kellie’s most popular lines include Dear John Denim, Show Me Your Muu Muu, Ivy Jane and Julio Designs handbags See ANNIE JAMES, page 21
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