Ever since she was a little girl, friends and family have sought out Dee Kimbrel for her sage fashion advice.
Nowadays, she's putting her eye for artistic flair to business. Kimbrel recently opened She Says So Boutique at 884 E. Ridge Road Irondequoit, moving it from 1733 Norton St. in Rochester.
The new spacious boutique near Hudson Avenue offers more than clothes. There is a large collection of jewelry as well as accessories such as purses. Kimbrel offers personal styling advice and can help you select that special occasion outfit or a dress for the beach. Unlike many boutiques, She Says So offers an array of plus-sized items. Sizing on the clothing at the shop ranges from size zero, which fits my tiny teen daughter, to myriad plus sizes. There is a consignment area that is new. Kimbrel also hosts ladies night events at her shop, with makeovers, food and the company of women.
Of course, I had to pick up something new while checking out the new shop and selected a black fringe dress that's getting a lot of compliments this summer. With a coupon from her Facebook page, the dress was less than $30.
Dee Kimbrel of She Says So boutique (Photo: Mary Chao)
Wigz by Bangz
For many women, their hair is part of their identity. When they undergo hair loss, be it from medical or genetic reasons, the experience can be traumatizing. A new wig shop in Penfield is trying to make that journey easier, providing women with information and options when it comes to hair loss.
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Wigz by Bangz Salon recently opened at 1801 Penfield Road in Penfield. Co-owners Tammy Allen and Beth D’Angelo are licensed cosmetologists with nearly 50 years of hair care and styling experience between them. Tammy is the owner of Bangz Salon, which she relocated to 2105 Five Mile Line Road, around the corner from the Penfield Road address, to make room for Wigz. Allen was inspired to start Wigz after experiencing firsthand the complicated and confusing wig-buying process during her mom's battle with cancer.
"We couldn't get information or a proper fitting. And, unfortunately, by the time we did finally get my mom's wig, she had lost her battle," she said. This shop is a tribute to her, Allen added
D'Angelo has always had a passion for wigs and a desire to help women going through the trauma of losing their hair.
The shop is currently open by appointment only by calling (585) 248-WIGZ.
Tea for two
The Mad Hatter Restaurant and Bakery has opened at 176 S. Goodman St., across from Parkleigh. It serves an array of baked goods, delicious-looking breakfast and loose leaf teas. I'm looking forward to trying the new tea restaurant as there hasn't been a tea room in the Park Avenue area since La-Tea- Da.
Speaking of La-Tea-Da, it is celebrating its first anniversary at its new location at 211 W. Commercial St.after a devastating fire destroyed its original business on Alexander Street in Rochester. The East Rochester locale retains its Victorian charm with different themed rooms and hats and dress up clothes for the young and young at heart.
Bargain of Week
Mary Chao with Eye Opener glasses and Paula Deen. (Photo: Provided)
I have a thing for accessories. And eye glasses are jewelry for me as it frames my face. So I have several different pairs of prescription glasses to match different outfits.
Fashionable prescription eyewear can be expensive. Which is why I wait until August of each year for the annual garage sale at Eye Openers, 2929 Monroe Ave. in Brighton. Each year from August 1 to 31, owner Rich Levy puts out a collection of designer frames for a garage sale price this year of $79. (Prescription lenses are extra.) These are high-end designer brands normally costing $400 and up for the frames. I've been able to grab funky frames for a fraction of retail, including a pair of Judith Leiber Swarovski crystal studded frames that had retailed for about $800.
The line is long on the first day and you have to dig, but you will reap rewards. There is a sale on the lenses as well with the price varying depending on prescription. I've been able to keep the cost low due to my single-vision prescription but now as I'm moving into bifocal phases, I may not be able to afford as many frames as accessories.
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