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brag Shopping Guide | women above Ashley Cothren is wearing Funky Monkey: Chaser Bones Love T-shirt $54 Pleated maxi skirt $46 right Ashley Curtis is wearing Blush: Fun 2 Fun high-low dress $44.95


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Each day, more consumers across the nation are opting to shop local. The surge in shopping local is growing as shoppers are realizing the benefits of keeping their dollars close to home rather than pumping money into national chains.

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o help local shoppers find exactly what they’re looking for, enter Shopcrawlr. Established by Allison Barta Bailey, Shopcrawlr is the resource for consumers wanting to shop local. Bailey, an avid local shopper herself, visits shops and writes about her experiences as well as what shoppers can expect to find at each shop. She posts the information on Shopcrawlr, which then allows shoppers to select a specific item and their location to receive a list of shops that sell that product. The unique concept came to fruition soon after Bailey graduated from Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business. While working in the oil and gas field, Bailey was constantly developing relationships with local shop owners outside of working hours. After a few years of working during the day and networking off the clock, she acted on her affinity for shopping local and ventured out on her own. A decision she’s happy with. “I’ve always enjoyed the flavor that local shops brought to my shopping experience,” she says. “In 2006, I started blogging about my favorite Oklahoma City shops, which eventually turned into Shopcrawlr.com. That experience, combined with my passion for thoughtful marketing led me to consulting.” Throughout her quest of highlighting local businesses, Bailey has learned some tips that can potentially help any local shop. In order to keep customers coming back, she suggests shop owners and their employees to be genuine with shoppers. She advises that eye contact and a smile can set a positive mood for a customer’s shopping experience. If there is one thing Bailey could change about local consumers, she


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would want their perception of local shops’ assumed higher prices to change. “Shoppers tend to think that the products they buy from large, big box stores aren’t available at a local shop or, if they are available, that the product is more expensive,” she says. “That’s not always the case. And actually, the time and energy saved from shopping at a local shop will leave customers feeling better about their shopping

experience.” A better experience isn’t the only perk of shopping local. Bailey explains that there are many upsides to stopping into a locally-owned shop such as getting an expert opinion on products or even tips on a tasty local restaurant nearby. To give the local shopper a onestop shop for local retailers, Bailey recently hosted the Holiday Pop-Up

Shops shopping event at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The four-session event was an opportunity for her to showcase some of her favorite holiday shopping destinations under one roof. Participating local business included Blue Seven, Pencil Shavings Studio, A Date with Iris & Urbane, Full Circle Bookstore and Sara Kate Studios. The event was such a hit Bailey says to not be surprised if the Pop-Up Shops event happens again – possibly even bragBOOK Magazine.com

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outside of the bustling holiday season.

expand in Oklahoma City — rather than placing national chain expansion As for the future of Oklahoma City, as a higher priority.” Bailey hopes shoppers will change their routine of celebrating the opening It’s that Oklahoma City character of a national chain to relying more on that Bailey most looks forward to local businesses. each day and it’s the expanding local shopping scene that makes living here “I fear that this focus on recruiting a privilege. national chains takes away from promoting our Oklahoma City-owned “I love the excitement and pride that businesses that have given Oklahoma business owners and citizens have City its character,” she says. “I hope for Oklahoma City,” she says. “For that we can pivot our focus and energy many people my age, we could live more toward our loyal local shops — anywhere and we choose to live in supporting them and helping them Oklahoma City.”

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owners and employees that love their city can be a navigator to other interesting items in the city, such as favorite eateries, exciting events, local tips and tricks, and more.

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Needing advice or an expert opinion? Local shop owners are extremely knowledgeable on the products they sell and have day-to-day experience with those products. They are great sources to find that perfect gift for someone special. Need shopping help? Visit Shopcrawlr.com!

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left page left to right Josslyn is wearing Tulip Tree: Laura Dare floral silk dress $34.95 Kinslie is wearing Tulip Tree: Purrfect sunny side up sundress $57.95 Rylan is wearing Tulip Tree Purrfect white lace dress $59.95

Kingston is wearing Tulip Tree: Mayoral plaid collared shirt $27.95 Mayoral jean shorts $26.95

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brag Shopping Guide | toddlers Rylan is wearing Tulip Tree: Deux Nar Deux teal sequin dress with bows $53.95


Madden is wearing Funky Monkey: Mayoral denim shirt $26 Mayoral striped chino short $22

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Kinslie is wearing Tulip Tree: Mayoral ruffle shirt with jean shorts and braided belt $69.95


Kingston is wearing Marissa's Room: Le Top nautical shorts and shirt set $40 Paxton is wearing Marissa's Room: Rabbit Moon navy stripe elephant shirt $26 Rabbit Moon waffle weave shorts $26

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left to right Madden is wearing Funky Monkey: Mayoral cool lion t-shirt $26 Appaman railroad board shorts $36

Rylan is wearing Marissa's Room: Le Top Love Always dot circle dress $34 Wee Ones large bow $10

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Paxton is wearing Marissa's Room: Rabbit Moon woven check shirt $30 Rabbit Moon waffle weave shorts $26 Knuckleheads straw fedora $28

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Brooklyn is wearing Marissa's Room: Le Top Swirly Girly flower sundress $36 Wee Ones large bow $10

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Malae is wearing Funky Monkey: Little Mass Jo Jo smile tank $38 Flowers by Zoe tie-dye studded shorts $48

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brag Shopping Guide | kids Brooklyn is wearing Marissa's Room: Giggle Moon Starlight drop waist dress $70 Wee Ones large bow $10

Preston is wearing Funky Monkey: Mayoral basic linen white shirt $24 Mayoral striped chino shorts $26 Creed is wearing Funky Monkey: Appaman race-car argyle club tee $36 Appaman plaid shorts $40 Gabriel is wearing Funky Monkey: Mayoral chino trousers with belt $28 Mayoral plaid shirt with hood $38


Kennedy is wearing Marissa's Room: Le Top Nautical striped top & dot short $46 Wee Ones large bow $10

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Preston is wearing Funky Monkey: Mayoral stripe polo $34 Appaman plaid shorts $40


Malae is wearing Marissa's Room: Le Top Love Always heart dress $38 Wee Ones large bow $10 Brooklyn is wearing Marissa's Room: Le Top Swirly Girly flower sundress $36 Wee Ones large bow $10

Kennedy is wearing Funky Monkey: Flowers by Zoe tie-dye shorts $52 Flowers by Zoe palm tree tank $39

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brag Shopping Guide | teen left to right Carson is wearing Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique: Ellison dress $58 Isabella is wearing Blush: Lush dress $59.95 Kaily is wearing Blush: Lush dress $39.95


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