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Photo by Renee Roberson
Below left: Glam couture at PJ ABODE Luxe Boutique in Jetton Village Shoppes. Right: Graphic tees and hat from Nina’s Boutique in Birkdale Village.
Eco-conscious fashion, boho rock and roll vibes and mouth-watering pie
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Retail Therapy Compiled by Renee Roberson
PJ ABODE Luxe Boutique
After 30 years of climbing the corporate ladder to serving as a Chief Communications Officer, Denise Heringslake transferred her skills to open PJ ABODE Luxe Boutique in Cornelius, a new to like-new sustainable fashion business that covers the 3 Pillars of Sustainability: Economic, Environmental and Social. The platform not only allows PJ ABODE to offer what Heringslake calls “Designer Fashion without the Price Tag,” it offers a favorable impact to the inherent greenhouse effect and carbon footprint fashion has on our environment. The boutique works with proprietary vendors, who work directly with some of the largest brands, retailers and fashion houses in the world, to purchase clothing that would have otherwise been incinerated or disposed of in a landfill. By doing thus, they offer customers an upscale resale shopping experience — boasting a collection of timeless, classic designer women’s apparel — all at up to 75 percent and more off MSRP. The Social Sustainability Pillar incorporates community engagement and giving back, as the business platform duals as a charity platform for Breast Cancer Awareness, fundraising, and sponsorship for charities. They team up with special charities to donate a portion of sales, gift certificates, and/or goods and services. PJ ABODE Luxe Boutique, Jetton Village Shoppes, 19826-E North Cove Road, Cornelius, www.pjabodeluxeboutique.com
Nina’s Boutique
After working in the jewelry industry for several years, Elizabeth Laven began to evolve her business to include fashion apparel and accessories. Laven opened the original Nina’s (named after her daughter, Caterina) in Nashville in 2012 and now has a sec24
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ond location in Birkdale Village. She describes the boutique’s style as “boho with rock and roll mixed in” (check out their extensive collection of band t-shirts) and they do their best to offer apparel that three different generations can enjoy, from pre-teen and up. They support other local artisans as well. Expect personalized service when you walk in and a generally fun shopping experience. Nina’s Boutique, 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy., Huntersville, www.ninasboutique.net.
Buttermilk Sky Pie
If you happened to stroll through Birkdale Village during the holidays, you may have picked up a pie from the pop-up shop in front of Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop. Gabby Sillyman and her sister Savannah are bringing this franchise to Huntersville with a storefront opening early this month. Expect daily flavors of southern-inspired pies (even gluten-free options), such as Granny’s Apple, Chewy Chocolate Chip, Key Lime, Peanut Butter Cream, and much more. Pies are available in 9-inch, 4-inch, 2-inch, pie stacks, and there are also thumbprint cookies and a pie a la mode in a jar. Buttermilk Sky Pie, 16836 Birkdale Commons Pkwy., Unit 64, Huntersville, www.facebook.com/ ButtermilkSkyPieHuntersville
Luna’s Lifestyle
Christine Rinkert of Luna’s at the Lake is now located downstairs at Home Heart & Soul and offers curated apparel, one-of-a-kind offerings, closet refresh services, wardrobe styling, travel and lifestyle expertise, fitness inspiration and bi-coastal pop-ups. Luna’s Lifestyle, Luna’s Lifestyle, 20901 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, 704.677.2335.
