Start the new year off right with a new ’fit, spa treatment and more via these local picks.
After revolving locations, you can now find consignment boutique Revolver in a new spot next to the original DTR Char-Grill Downtown. Just keep your eyes peeled for the waving mannequin seated outside the shop—and stop in for some sweet secondhand designer goods. 610 Hillsborough St., Ste. 101
For a one-stop shopping experience, head to MODE, a designer consignment boutique (we’re talking high-end brands like Kate Spade, Coach, Louis Vuitton and more!) that recently moved to a new location in the Village District. 510 Daniels St.
How’s this for joyful news? Joy Worthy Co.officially opened its first storefront (!), offering regular classes and events in partnership with local businesses and creators. And, well, joy is guaranteed. 131 S. Wilmington St.
*Cue tiny violin.* Renowned violin dealer, maker and restoration shop Montgomery Violins—founded by veteran instrument maker and restorer John Montgomery—made a move from Hillsborough Street to Morson Street in Oakwood. … And that’s music to our ears! 410 Morson St.
Spread #GirlPower in style via The Women’s Social Club’s new online store feat. cozy apparel, tumblers and stickers emblazoned with empowering messages like “Votes for Women” and “Women Supporting Women.” doveandoliveraleigh.com
Spa, la la! Woodhouse Day Spa made its debut at North Hills in November—and with its indulgent spa services (think massages, facials, waxing and body treatments), the new spot is sure to have you feeling perfectly pampered. 4204 Six Forks Road, Ste. 102
Small business owner-slash-single mom Baily Rich ensures style is never stationary with her mobile retail shop.
“We stop, you shop.” So goes the saying for Baily’s Rolling Boutique, the cute, creative full-service boutique on wheels that’s always ready to roll with the punches—and the latest fashion.
A retail veteran, namesake owner Baily Rich first got the itch to do her own thing during the pandemic following a five-year stint as GM at a Raleigh boutique. Then, switching hats, if you will, she purchased a beat-up 1987 Chevy Stepvan on Craigslist in 2021 and worked with her boyfriend for seven months to transform it into a beautiful rolling shop, complete with skylight, heating and cooling capabilities, and a fitting room.
“I had a vision of what I wanted it to look like,” says Rich. “I wanted it to look like an upscale boutique, not a truck. We really just figured it out as we went.”
Bringing the goods straight to shoppers’ homes, neighborhoods and jobs, Baily’s Boutique offers a curated collection of clothing that you won’t find elsewhere in Raleigh, stemming from Rich’s vision to provide fashionable fits for women that strive to look stylish yet stay comfortable.
Aside from curating apparel, Rich’s favorite part of owning a mobile boutique is just that—it’s mobile. “It’s been really neat to get out in the community in a way that I would not have been able to if I didn’t have my mobile boutique,” she says. Mobility also means flexibility, which helps Rich balance both being a small business owner and a mom to a 10-year-old boy.
As she keeps on trucking, Rich has goals to partner with more small business owners and rack up miles beyond Raleigh. “I would love to do another truck with extended sizes,” says Rich. “It would also be cool to do men’s and kids’ [clothing].”
In true mobile fashion, Baily’s Boutique also pops up at markets around the Triangle, and Rich’s clothing can be found at Painted Tree Boutique in Cary and White Street Boutique in Wake Forest. You can even book the truck (for free!) for your next girls’ night, private party or event. Talk about fast-rolling fashion! shopbailys.com
Retail therapy found. Pop into pOpshelf—think if Target met Five Below (short pause for finding the Promise Land)—which just popped on the scene in Pleasant Valley. If you need us we’ll be “pOpshelf run and done…” 6129 Glenwood Ave.
You glow, girl. Luxe clean beauty boutique AILLEA is helping you clean up your skincare act with Indie Lee’s nature-meets-science products—aka this super-clean high-performance cream serving up the benefits of retinol (Hey, firmness! Bye, wrinkles and fine lines!) sans the drawbacks. Better still: Catch owner Indie Lee in person May 19 to “Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine” (think DIY facials and sip and shop with Lee herself). Space is limited—grab your spot. 2032 Cameron St.
Not to be corny but we’re pretty pumped new independent film theater Lotus Cinemashas popped on the scene—featuring niche films by up-and-coming and award-winning foreign and domestic cinematographers via an unrivaled 360-degree sensory experience, plus concessions, natch. Um, pass the popcorn! 1140 Parkside Main St., Cary
We know. Mosquitos suck. But no need to get incensed about them… just get incense—and support local via Murphy’s Naturals natural, safe and DEET-free mosquito-repellent incense sticks. 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Ste. 115
Local is the new black. So swap Walmart for small-mart with eclectic-cool Keel & Company, where midcentury and postmodern design collide across a mix of art, heirloom furniture, decor and other unique finds. 111 Old Williamson Road
Who run the world?! … Woman-owned and family-operated Kenda Kist Jewelry artfully handforges the finest responsibly sourced gemstones and precious metals for a beautiful line that blends trending and timeless—and takes you from boardroom to bar without missing a beat. 901 N. West St.
