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Bringing Back the 90's!

2011-06-05T09:46:00.000-07:00

Crop tops!!! We have seen them before and they are back! but are they here to stay? I hope so!

We all remember the famous Kelly Kopowski from "Saved by the Bell" who rocked the crop top at all times. This 90's heart throb would dress up the look with high waisted floral pants and dress it down when she was working at the show's local restaurant hangout, 'The Max'. Kelly wasn't the only celeb of the 90's that was in to the crop top either. Cher and her girls in the movie "Clueless" also made this look thrive. From gym class to nights out with their friends the girls made the crop top popular. "Clueless" also introduced high waisted plaid skirts as well, and I can't lie, I'm not too mad that those haven't made a come back yet.

Now in the year 2011 crop tops are making a come back! All the celebs, such as Lindsay Lohan, along with Audrina and Whitney from MTV's "The Hills" are wearing them. We have also seen them appear on the runway as well. Not unlike the 90's the crop top of today can also be dressy or casual! I personally love the fringe crop top that we got in the store just this week. The customers have been asking for crop tops non stop and they are going quickly! This look is easy to pull off with the right accessories and bottoms! I like to wear them with with high-waisted shorts or jeans.

Love it or hate it the crop top is back! Although this may be something we look back and say "what were we thinking?" I plan on following Kelly Kopowski and rocking the look just about everywhere I go while I can!

Looking for the Perfect Summer Dress?

2011-05-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

We think we've found it. This summer, Niche introduces Judith March to Indiana.

Judith March is a vintage inspired clothing line that specializes in casual dresses and tailored shorts. Designed for the modern woman, Judith March dresses are built around a classic pattern, but always contrasted with a bold accent. Whether that accent be blue bird patterned fabric, inverted ruffles, or over-sized bows, a Judith March dress is sure to unveil your free spirit.

Niche is the only boutique in Indiana to carry Judith March. Four dresses from the line will be featured in Niche this season.

1. Turquoise Tease T-Collared Dress

A basic brown dress is jazzed up with a detailed, textured turquoise collar.

2. He Loves Me Not Navy Dress

A large coral flower is sure to catch eyes this summer.

3. Birds Suddenly Appear Navy Dress

This blue bird covered dress is given an edge with a cut out back and over-sized tie.

4. Lakohta Embroidered Dress

An embroidered black dress captures a mysterious look.

Influenced by generations ranging from 1950s- 1970s, the line holds a classic innocence. The vintage ambiance is twisted into upcoming trends. All of these dresses can be carried into fall, paired with boots and a cardigan.

Judith march's collection will be trickling into Niche beginning in late June. Prices start at $70.

3-in-1 Satchel

2011-05-16T12:03:00.000-07:00

Backpack

Handbag

Over-the-Shoulder Satchel

This multi-functional bag is perfect for every adventure, day or night. Switching from the practicality of a backpack, to the simplicity of a handbag, and finally to a classic shoulder satchel, makes this bag a jack of all trades. Our saddle bag is featured in both black and brown, and is accented with a tassel and a gold zipper. With three functional pockets this bag can hold every odd and in. Made of vegan leather. $50.00

What to Pair it With

Purdue Fashion Show

2011-05-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

I am a lucky girl!
I got the opportunity to be an intern for the summer at niche, my name is Chelsea and I am a proud Purdue Apparel Design Student!!Every year Purdue University holds a fashion show where the Apparel Design and Technology students are able to show off garments that they have designed and produced. A lot of work goes into this show and some of the looks turn out to be absolutely fabulous.
Everything that goes into the show from the clothes to the staging and ticketing is all done by the students. Throughout the spring semester we have a class that divides us up into teams where we are able to handle models management, models presentation, finance, venue, music, art gallery, design and dressers, publications, etc. We hold model call outs, hire people to do hair and make up, set up the stage and get real experience on working a fashion show, and if i must say so myself it always turns out well.The way it works is that freshman produce one look, sophmores produce two and juniors produce 3. Seniors are able to produce an entire collection! These collection rage from 6 tp as many garments they want. This year the highest number was 12!!

Anyway pictures are worth a thousand words...so here are some of the looks!!--

The two looks that i produced as a sophmore

Model (left) and SENIOR Emily Stuckwisch who was a former intern at niche! (right)

Steve Sweat SENIOR Collection
Photo by Brian Powell

Junior Emily Knott's Design

Sophmore Ally Zimmerman's design

The Smoking Gun

2011-03-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

Bad day? Need a pick me up? Try www.thesmokinggun.com. You will feel much better. Trust me!

With 24 categories including tramp stamp and grills, thesmokinggun.com has proven to be my newest guilty little pleasure. Click through hundreds of mug shots from the average joe to celebrities and wannabes. Check below for a few of my faves!

The Sham-Wow guy!

Vanilla Ice! Haha.

Vanilla Ice again!

Awww snookie!!

Celebrity mug shots as well as a constant feed of civilian photos should keep you on your toes....So stay out of trouble or we will be seeing you on the smoking gun!

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

2011-03-09T14:47:00.000-08:00

Since my recently engaged younger sister has begun to plan her wedding, I am all of the sudden completely and insanely obsessed with everything old, new, borrowed and blue. I have been googling, stalking and crashing weddings, purely for inspiration of course, but could not have even dreamed up something as adorable as the story below. From ruffleblog.com, I present to you, the story of Abby and Dan......

From the bride, Abbey: Dan decided early on in the planning process that top hats were high on his list of “must haves.” A nod to his British heritage, this started the ball rolling. Having both grown up in theater (with mothers who are both costumers) we knew that drama (and DIY) would play a big part. More than aesthetics, however, we knew we wanted a wedding that was a uniquely “us” and so we set out to incorporate meaning into every detail so nothing was included unless it spoke to our lives, our families and our love.

We rented a 1936 white touring coach from The Ambassador’s Rolls. The coach, which seated 14, was originally designed and used for touring national parks like Zion and Yosemite. My dad’s side of the family was heavily involved in the founding of national parks in the southwest, so we felt that this was an appropriate choice.

Your wedding style? Whimsical, theatrical, traditional (with a twist).

I could not commit to a tight color palette, so I opted instead to keep most of our details black and white allowing our flowers to be a total explosion of color.

Almost everything about our wedding was DIY, from the 10 page booklet style invitations to the website designed with help from my new brother-in-law (http://www.abbeyanddan.com/) to the clay mustaches in our photobooth that we set up with crepe paper streamers, lighting kit, tripod and remote shutter release. We used the same remote shutter release to take our own engagement pictures in DC and had so much fun with it, we knew our guests would too.

We folded cootie catchers, designed and printed signs, made programs that doubled as fans and attractive mustaches and spent a year collecting the vintage globes, books, scrabble tiles, bells (to ring for a kiss), snow globes (from places we’d visited), sugars and creamers and random treasures that decorated the tables. We made arrangements out of wholesale flowers, created a dozen different guest books and assembled photos of every member of our extended family on their wedding day. Even my shoes were a DIY achievement, but more on that to come.

Dan and I both grew up in Colorado, so deciding to host the wedding extravaganza in Denver was a no-brainer.

We were married in Our Lady of Loretto Chapel on the campus of Colorado Heights University (which most Denver-ites remeber as Loretto Heights). The church celebrates its 100th birthday this year. The art history geek in me loved the catholic church trappings, carved canopy over the altar, statues of Mary and Jesus and plenty of stained glass. The non-traditionalist in me loved that there was no resident congregation, and so we were free to choose the readings, music and officiant we wanted.

Our dear friend and Boulder Fire Chief, Andrew Moschetti was ordained for the occasion and did us the honor of officiating. Friends gave readings that ranged from Madeline L’Engle to dinosaur stories.

We chose Mile High Station for our reception because we loved the industrial feel that was so reminiscent of our old warehouse loft that we lived in in Denver before moving to DC. From the polished concrete floors to the incredible chandeliers, the space is fantastic and requires no additional decoration.

We designed, printed and assembled our 10-page booklet-style wedding invitations ourselves. The labels on the front were from Envelopper, Inc. The paper including linen cover stock, velvet interior stock and vellum were all from The Paper Mill Store. The kraft paper outer and RSVP envelopes were from Paper Presentation, and the booklets were bound with black and white twine from Divine Twine.

My dress was custom-made for me by my college costume design professor, and incredibly talented friend, Ted Stark. It was exactly the ruffled-cream confection of my dreams and was all the more special in that it was made just for me.

My mom made my birdcage veil decorated with an antique rhinestone necklace from her mom.

My shoes were a near disaster – and one of my favorite DIY moments. After deliberating for weeks over which pair of shoes to buy (but knowing I wanted blue) I selected a white dye-able pair and brought them to the cobbler so I could choose the perfect hue. Just days before the wedding I received a nervous call; the shoes were somewhat tie-dyed, blotchy and runny, not at all what I had hoped for. My two teenage cousins and junior bridesmaids swung into action with a trip to the craft store, a handful of blue fabric markers and hundreds of clear crystals. Everyone took a shift at the kitchen counter affixing sparkles and the final product was made with so much love, they surpassed anything I could have purchased. They may have dyed my feet blue, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Another very talented friend, Jessica, coiffed my hair along with most of the bridal party’s. I did my makeup myself.

Our moms entered to Simple Gifts; The bridal party to Trumpet Voluntary, and I walked down the aisle to the classic Bridal Chorus all played on the 100-year-old pipe organ.

As soon as we were pronounced husband and wife, a 20 person choir made up of musical friends from across the country erupted in Can’t Help Falling in Love of Elvis fame from the church’s balcony.

Dan and I danced to Ben Fold’s The Luckiest performed by on of our multi-talented groomsmen, Jordan Kenning and we twirled around the floor with my dad and his mom to La Vie en Rose – which it certainly was.

The bridesmaids’ bouquets, boutonnière for groom, groomsmen, ring bearer and dads, and corsages for our moms and grandmas were made by Megan at Happy Canyon Flowers. She did a fabulous job of incorporating all of my different ideas. My bouquet included favorite flowers for the women on my mom’s side of the family. The groomsmen wore craspedia, the dad’s; bachelor buttons and Dan; an incredible fuchsia dahlia. Our mom & grandma’s wrist corsages included vintage 50′s pins that said “Mom” and “Grandma” and our ring-bearer’s boutonnière, a lego man; his favorite.

The groom and groomsmen all wore full morning suits (in keeping with our British styling). Dan’s was purchased and tailored just for him while the rest of the guys rented from Men’s Warehouse. We bought the vests online separately to avoid the shiny backless options at Men’s Warehouse and get something a little more authentic. Each groomsmen wore a different black and white cravat and a set of Chicago U token cuff-links – a gift from Dan to commemorate his bachelor weekend there. Dan finished his look with a purple cravat and grey and purple argyle socks. Our littlest bridal party member, ring-bearer Brandon opted for black Converse instead of dress shoes. The hats that set the whole party in motion were also ordered online.

Catering by Design worked with me to create the family style feast we envisioned. A traditional British meat and potatoes meal featured roast beef and mashed potatoes with spicy mustard and basil mayo with plenty of roasted veggies on the side. Appetizers during cocktail hour focused on our different backgrounds with mini rellenos representing my southwestern roots.

Any advice for brides planning their weddings? Have fun, enjoy the ride, take time to incorporate meaning and let your personalities shine through and find meaningful ways to incorporate your family and friends into building your big day.

My favorite memories of the wedding were of the week before with all of my family huddled around the table, sculpting mustaches, bedazzling shoes and arranging flowers. By the time we got to the reception, they had as much ownership of the event as I did! It was their party too, and I loved that.

ADORE!!!

Sassy Sunglasses To Hide Even The Worst Hangover

2011-03-08T10:47:00.000-08:00

Now that the snow is melting, the temperature is warming and the sun periodically peeks out from behind the clouds we can wear sunglasses with out looking a fool.

Below are some of the most prevalent trends from the spring 2011 runways.

Cat Eye Sunglasses

Best for oval shaped faces, the cat eye has been reincarnated. The modern version, although very similar to the the style our Grandmothers wore, is updated in funky bright colors. (Personally, I think I'll pass on this trend...sorry!)

(photo via glamcheck.com)

(photo via glamcheck.com)

Round sunglasses

Channel John Lenon and rock out in round frames if your face is square.

(photo via glamcheck.com)

Huge Edgy Sunglasses

Be bold! Since this style is available in a million shapes, sizes and colors anyone who dares to wear this style surely can....Myself included! LOVE!

(photo via glamcheck.com)

(photo via becomegeorgous.com)

(photo via becomegeorgous.com)

Retro sunglasses

Great for sun protection, hangovers and most face shapes. Retro has been revived this spring!

(photo via glamcheck.com)

(photo via glamcheck.com)

And a few personal favorites from the Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

Oversized and retro. Two trends in one. Fabulous.

Kiss my Sass!

Hats. Love 'em or hate 'em they are here to stay

2011-03-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

Like it or not...and I say LOVE it....hats are here and on trend for Spring 2011. From the runways of Marc Jacobs, Dsquared 2 and Yohji Mamamoto to your local Woman's clothing store, hats are here to stay.

(picture via the glamourouslife.com)

Look Below to see the top trends everyone who is anyone will be wearing this season!

Brim Hats

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(picture via glamcheck.com)

Straw Hats

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(picture via glamcheck.com)

Fedoras

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Cowboy Hats

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Trilby Hats

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Floppy Hats

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The Dress Stole The Show

2011-02-28T10:33:00.000-08:00

As usual the 2011 Oscars were pretty boring. But luckily, we don't watch them for the excitement. We watch for the fashion! Anne Hathaway, love her, kept me on the edge of my seat with her numerous wardrobe changes....One better than the next! Here are her smashing looks from start to finish!

On the red carpet wearing a strapless red Valentino dress.

Opening the show in a vanilla-colored bustier Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown, and accessorized with a Tiffany diamond ring and earrings, a diamond bracelet from the Tiffany Archives and Brian Atwood peep-toes. She was styled by celebrity stylist and fashion guru Rachel Zoe. So Old Hollywood Glam!

During the shows only musical number Anne sported a menswear-inspired look — a custom tux by Lanvin and paired it with feminine accessories like Tiffany jewels and custom Brian Atwood heels decked out in Swarovski crystals.

Her third ensemble was Vivienne Westwood corseted Couture gown with embroidered lace and sequins. She sparkled in a diamond and amethyst necklace from the Tiffany Archives as well as a Tiffany yellow sapphire and diamond ring and Jimmy Choo platforms.

Next, my favorite look! A silver beaded tassel dress by Oscar de la Renta, Tiffany jewels and gold Jimmy Choo peep-toes. Love!

This color is stunning! A burgundy silk chiffon gown by Atelier Versace with Tiffany jewels and Casadei pumps.

Here she is in a sapphire Giorgio Armani Privé custom satin dress with Armani Privé platform heels, tanzanite and diamond earrings, a black onyx and diamond bracelet, and a diamond and blue sapphire ring, all by Tiffany.

To close the big night, Hathaway wore Tiffany jewels with a lace and crystal dress and sandals by designer Tom Ford.

Amaze! Gorge! Love!

Mila Is Lovely In Lavender, Scarlett Is Red Hot (sort of) And A Teenager Actually Looks Her Age

2011-02-28T09:35:00.000-08:00

While Mila Kunis is getting flack for her revealing lavender Oscar number, I for one am giving the girl 2 thumbs up. I am in LA-LA-LA-LOVE with this Elie Saab dress! My favorite of the 2011 Oscars hands down.

She sure has come a long way from That 70's Show......

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab (Getty) Neil Lane jewelry and a Bottega Veneta clutch

Other favorites include.....
Scarlett Johansson, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana frock (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa (Getty). So age appropriate and gorgeous!!!

Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott and $1,350,000 of Cartier diamond jewelry(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images). This color is GORGE!

Halle Berry in a Marchesa gown and 10-carat diamond Neil Lane earrings (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images).

Michelle Williams in Haute Couture Chanel Harry Winston diamond earrings and Jimmy Choo pumps (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images).

Gwyneth Paltrow in a Calvin Klein dress (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images).

Lauren Conrad Is All Grown Up

2011-02-24T13:01:00.000-08:00

Since the demise of MTV'S The Hills, My Tuesday nights have been quick lackluster. So you can imagine how elated I was to learn about a new little show in the works starring Lauren Conrad. Although the rumor was promising, it was never fulfilled. And in my depressed state, I was forced to google all things "LC'. Memories.

On a more serious note, this fabulous little lady just debut her new contemporary line Paper Crown in NYC. Filled with muted separates, on trend basics and flowing chiffon dresses, Lauren had a hand in each piece. Pricepoints range from $69 for jersey tops to $400 for dresses. Take a look at her look book courtesy of fashionista.com.

LOOOOOVE!!!

Niche Hearts Ms. Teen Indiana Jessica Michelle Buch And You Should Too

2011-02-23T11:10:00.000-08:00

Check out reigning Ms. Teen Indiana Jessica Michelle Buch wearing a fabulous frock from yours truly! Niche of course! Sorry the pics are so small. Ugh! But don't fret. She will in store on March 17th for an exclusive photoshoot for our website www.shopnicheboutique.com! So stop in and say hello, get your pose on or an autograph perhaps. Details will be on our facebook page as the time nears!

And Ladies, this dress will be back in stock by the big event so you too, can look like a beauty queen!

This IS Why You're Fat

2011-02-22T13:58:00.000-08:00

Now that spring is slowly approaching......(did I mention it was SLOWLY approaching?) it is time to get back into a presentable form. Otherwise there will be no bikini on this body. And that would just be depressing. SO today I downloaded Jackie Warner's new book This is why You're fat onto my i pad kindle app. So far I have only made it through the first chapter and it is showing clear signs of promise. Here is the summary of the book that sold me.....(thanks google prouducts!)

By Jackie Warner - Grand Central Publishing (2010) - Hardback - 320 pages

"Being fat isn't your fault; staying fat is." That's what Jackie Warner, America's favorite no-nonsense celebrity fitness trainer tells her own clients, and that's why no one delivers better results than Jackie does. Now for the first time, Jackie shares her revolutionary program, showing readers the best ways to drop pounds and inches fast, "without "grueling workouts or deprivation, and keep them off for good! Her two-tiered approach provides a complete nutritional makeover and a failure-proof condensed workout routine PLUS all the emotional support and encouragement you need to get to the finish line and beyond. With Jackie's core principles, you'll discover once and for all which behaviors are making you fat, and which can finally make you thin forever-and some may surprise you: - ADD""TO LOSE: In Jackie's 2-week jump start, no food is off-limits. You'll actually "add" food to your diet in order to lose weight. - CHEATING IS ALLOWED: Eat clean for 5 days, and then indulge in whatever you want over the weekend! - FAT IS NOT THE ENEMY: Fat doesn't make you fat; sugar does! Nothing you eat should contain over 9 grams of sugar - SKIP THE CRUNCHES: They just build muscle under the fat. Discover the fastest way to burn calories, tone muscle, and spark your metabolism for rapid fat loss - LESS (EXERCISE) IS MORE: Workouts shouldn't take over your day-give Jackie 20-minutes and you'll see results. Find out today why THIS IS WHY YOUR FAT (AND HOW TO GET THIN FOREVER) is your first and last stop on the way to the new fit and healthy you!
(via googleprouducts.com)

Does it work? Only time will tell. Better get back to reading. Maybe I should have purchased the book on tape.....hmmmm.

Hidden Gems

2011-02-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

Thanks again to www.racked.com for posting fabulous store finds. This one happens to be in NYC. Soho to be exact. Melet Mercantile. Check it out.

Image via Secret Forts via www.racked.com

"....Melet Mercantile, a vintage showroom on Wooster Street in Soho. There were specific hard-to-find relevant pieces everywhere, clearly curated to current trends. There were awesome letterman jackets in every color (and I mean every color), as well as carefully organized vintage sweatshirts, t-shirts, and Converse. It also has an amazing book selection that even included vintage copies (in perfect condition) of publications such as Interview magazine. The entire book selection is great for finding a unique gift. It's a lofted space within a Soho building, so you get to avoid all the busyness of the streets below. It's a by-appointment-only space, and once you get there, you will completely understand why, as it's very overwhelming, yet perfectly organized and well-kept."—Yale Breslin

(story via http://ny.racked.com/)

Looks Amaze! Check it out if you are in the area. I know I surely will.

Local Celebrity Comes To Niche This Spring

2011-02-21T11:36:00.000-08:00

Wanna feel like a Celeb? Or at least a Local Celebrity? Me too. And it just got easier. Local Celebrity, the super funny, ultra silly tee shirt line arrives at Niche this week!

Who is this Local Celebrity you say? Check out the about us blurb on www.localcelebrity.com......

We got the idea for Local Celebrity back in 2003 while we were at a music festival in rural Illinois – Cornerstore. We were rocking out in the middle of a corn field when inspiration struck us like heavy metal thunder, “Let’s ditch our jobs and start a t-shirt company!” Pretty much just like that we packed up our bags and headed to San Diego to move into our grandma’s ranch. After a long road-trip, a few brainstorming sessions, and a couple dozen high-fives, we came up with our first set of designs. We maxed out our credit cards, bought a screen-printing machine, and taught ourselves how to make t-shirts, and that’s what started it all.

It wasn’t long before Grandma's ranch couldn’t handle the abundance of freshness we were churning out, so we packed up again, and moved to a very glamorous part of downtown Los Angeles known as Skid Row. We’ve been laying our magical mac down here ever since.

All the products that we sell are produced 100% from scratch by us right here in LA. We do not buy other mid-grade t-shirts like American Apparel or Hanes and print designs on them, and try to call ourselves a brand. We buy our own ultra-premium fabrics, then cut & sew our own custom t-shirts, creating the perfect canvas for our designs! You'll notice the difference as soon as you see and feel them, if you haven't already...and you'll especially notice the difference when you're getting "snapped" all over town…. “Oh snap!! Where’d you get that shirt!?”

You can find Local Celebrity in the finest retail stores all over the world and right here at LocalCelebrity.com, where you can also collect limited-edition shirts that are not available in stores or anywhere else on the web.

We’re family owned and operated, and absolutely love what we do! We truly appreciate all our loyal customers and fans. We add new content to the site every day, and new designs every week, so be sure to visit us often!

Woot woot,

Local Celebrity

Total Dopeness. Check out a few of the styles that we found amusing.

I don't kiss and tell flutter dress

Happy Go Luck V neck

Here comes trouble flutter dress

Maybe Partying will help tank dress

Get UR nerd on scoop neck

Drugs are my life scoop neck

You can check them out in store after March 1st or on line at www.shopnicheboutique.com. High Five.

Good Bye Mac, Nortsrom and Saks.....Hello CVS!

2011-02-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

Drugstore makeup at fashion week? And the Grammy's? Say what?

Maybelline New York back stage at Cynthia Rowley.

Photos by Anna Fischer for Racked.com

Selena Gomez and cover girl cosmetics. Gorgeous!!

Photo credit: Getty Images (racked.com)

Selena Gomez's look was created ENTIRELY with CoverGirl products. Shocking. And beautiful. But Shocking.

Here is how makeup artist Karen Mitchell achieved such perfection.....(thanks to racked.com)

"I stared with Selena's eyes," Mitchell says. "I first lined her upper and lower lashline with CoverGirl LiquilineBlast eyeliner ($8) in Brown Blaze. I love how the liquid-like pencil blends so easily and that you can easily control its intensity."

Next, using a medium brush, "I blended the light shade from the CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast ($9) in Bronze Fire on the entire eyelid up to the eyebrow," Mitchell says. "I then took step two, the darker shade, and with a smaller eyeshadow brush, I blended the color above and below the eye as well as into the crease of the eyelid. I then used the CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow ($3.50) in Brown Smolder on the outside corners of her upper eyelids to create more dimension and drew a thin line with a slight wing to the outer edges on the upper lash line using CoverGirl LineExact Liquid liner ($7) in Very Black. I finished her eyes with two coats of CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara ($7.50) in Black."

"For her skin, I used CoverGirl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation ($12) to give her a flawless finish," Mitchell says. "To highlight the t-zone and highlight under the eyes I used the CoverGirl CG Smoothers Concealer ($6) in medium. To set the base I used CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder ($8) in #2 Translucent Light with a soft brush. I then applied to the apples of the cheeks Cheekers Blush ($4) in Pretty Peach."

"I finished her look with CoverGirl LipPerfection lipcolor ($7.50) in the bright gorgeous shade of Siren."

Let's do the math....$66.50. Good bye Mac, Hello CVS!

They Do Exist!!!!

2011-02-17T08:16:00.000-08:00

This is classic. I love it. In the middle of the desert, an abandoned gas station turned ultra cool clothing store.

Secret Service, Palm Sprigs, CA

Photos by Lizz Wasserman Image via Racked LA (www.rackedla.com)

Why Splurge When You Can STEAL?

2011-02-16T13:46:00.000-08:00

Cut out open toe booties are all the rage for spring. But don't worry. Niche has you covered. Check out these fab designer shoes.....and then check out ours!

Nicholas Kirkwood for Pollini $765

$445 - Maje

YSL $895

And our Versions......

$42

$39.50

Say What!?!

Now playing @ Niche......

2011-02-16T10:33:00.001-08:00

Check out our new Rhapsody playlist! Any additional suggestions?

Filthy/GorgeousScissor Sisters

Everything Is EverythingLauryn Hill

AlejandroLady Gaga

23Jimmy Eat World

Dance Floor AnthemGood Charlotte

Cupid (Deluxe Edition Version)Amy Winehouse

We Started NothingThe Ting Tings

Be GoodTokyo Police Club

Push & PullNikka Costa

Cosmic LoveFlorence & The Machine

Breathe MeSia

Long Way To HappyPink

Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall

Tears Dry On Their OwnAmy Winehouse

UnbelievableKaci Brown

Boom Boom PowThe Black Eyed Peas

VegasSara Bareilles

Face Down (Live) (Single)The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

First Love (al Etto's Mix)First Love

Where Is The LoveThe Black Eyed Peas

First LoveFirst Love

LintwalkThe Blakes

Lovers Who UncoverThe Little Ones

Secret HeartFeist

Heads Will RollYeah Yeah Yeahs

Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas

Telephone featuring BeyonceLady Gaga

RunawayYeah Yeah Yeahs

Fallin'Alicia Keys

Viva La White GirlGym Class Heroes

Newport LivingCute Is What We Aim For

Between The LinesSara Bareilles

JealousyParis Hilton

Build God, Then We'll TalkPanic at the Disco

The Carpal Tunnel Of LoveFall Out Boy

FencesParamore

Girlfight (Clean Radio Edit)Brooke Valentine

Insurance?The Higher

Born For ThisParamore

Damn You Look Good And I'm Drunk [Scan...Cobra Starship

I'm Not Okay (I Promise)My Chemical Romance Tribute Band

Drama QueenFamily Force 5

Laughing At YouHead Automatica

London Beckoned Songs About Money Wri...Panic at the Disco

Boys Will Be BoysThe Ordinary Boys

But It's Better If You Do [Live In Chicago]Panic at the Disco

Great DJThe Ting Tings

The King Of Wishful ThinkingNew Found Glory

One And OnlyTimbaland

Black MambaThe Academy Is. . .

Calm Before The StormFall Out Boy

PromiscuousNelly Furtado

7 Minutes In HeavenFall Out Boy Piano Tribute

Hey BrittanyForever the Sickest Kids

Take Your MamaScissor Sisters

Somewhere In Brooklyn (EP Version)Bruno Mars

I Don't Feel Like Dancin' (Album version)Scissor Sisters

JuicyBetter Than Ezra

Love LockdownKanye West

That's Not My NameThe Ting Tings

GrenadeBruno Mars

Back To BlackAmy Winehouse

The Lovely PeopleSabrosa Purr

Pumping On Your StereoSupergrass

Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have With...Panic at the Disco

The (After) Life Of The PartyFall Out Boy

Can't Get the Girl (Without the Good Stuff B...The Handcuffs

A Beautiful LifeLindsay Lohan

I Kissed A GirlKaty Perry

7 Things (Single Version)Miley Cyrus

Next LifetimeErykah Badu

SuperstarLupe Fiasco

Better OffAshlee Simpson

Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?Fall Out Boy

Keep Your HeadThe Ting Tings

Need You NowLady Antebellum

TyroneErykah Badu

Doo Wop (That Thing)Lauryn Hill

HaloBeyonce

Sex-O-Matic Venus FreakMacy Gray

MercyDuffy

I'm Like A BirdNelly Furtado

Shut Up And Let Me GoThe Ting Tings

This Modern LoveBloc Party

Round & RoundSelena Gomez

Money HoneyLady Gaga

ForcaNelly Furtado

PERSONAL (BIG GIRLS REMIX FEATURING SEA...Fergie

If I were A BoyBeyonce

Keep Your HeadThe Ting Tings

SoberPink

State Of Our AffairsMt. Desolation

Nine In The AfternoonPanic at the Disco

DaughtersJohn Mayer

In The EndThe Like

A Year Without RainSelena Gomez

Beverly HillsWeezer

Great DJThe Ting Tings

ZeroYeah Yeah Yeahs

Take It Or Leave ItThe Strokes

Paris Is BurningLadyhawke

He's Not A BoyThe Like

You and Your HeartJack Johnson

Let's Stay TogetherLemar

Love Don't Live HereLadyhawke

Love Don't Live HereLady Antebellum

Can't Get You Out of My HeadKylie Minogue

Waiting On The World To ChangeJohn Mayer

Better TogetherJack Johnson

Be OkIngrid Michaelson

More Than A WomanAngie Stone

Tears Dry On Their OwnAmy Winehouse

Shut Up And Let Me GoThe Ting Tings

WhoaElise Estrada

You're So HollywoodElise Estrada

StutteringFefe Dobson

Fire In Your New Shoes (feat. Dragonette)Kaskade

Grammy Goof Ups, Lady Gaga and Fashion From Another Planet

2011-02-15T10:30:00.000-08:00

While the Grammy red carpet typically brings out the more 'interesting' fashions of award season, last Sunday night was no exception. From the freakishly weird to the hideously ugly, here are a few celebrities who are seriously desperate for attention.

Paramore's Hayley Williams

John Mayer
Karma.

Esperanza Spalding

Miley Cyrus

Nicki Minaj

Lady Gaga

Ricky Martin
No comment.

Katie Perry
Didn't get the memo....This is the Grammys, not the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Oh well. There is always next year!

Shop at Niche or Pay MORE!!!

2011-02-14T10:14:00.000-08:00

These triple wrap bracelets are a huge trend right now! However, don't be taken in by the price!
The above bracelet (without crystals) retails Dillon Rogers for $95.00. We offer the bracelets below for $34.50! Available in silver, black, natural, white, teal, plum and pink.

Be your own kind of Beautiful!

Live today, Cherish tomorrow, Dream tomorrow, Cherish yesterday

Give thanks to the lord, for he is good, His love endures forever!
(other quotes available)

These celebrities are looking fabulous on the streets of L.A. wearing J.J. Winters fringed bags that retail for $409.00. You can also have this same great look for $42.00. Available in the rust brown or black.

Vegan leather for easier upkeep and wear.

How cute is this?!

2011-02-14T08:14:00.000-08:00

We've Said It Before And We Will Say It Again....

2010-10-19T13:50:00.000-07:00

New arrivals available in store or at www.shopnicheboutique.com.

Do You Know These Theives Stealing In Broad Ripple?

2010-08-30T15:02:00.000-07:00

Here is some security footage of some thieves shop lifting in the store. The one with the short blonde hair is the one who actually stole. Whether her friend was aware of the shoplifting is unknown. A police report has been filed and I am sure they will be back. So I will be ready for them......In the mean time, if you know or think you know who these sticky fingers belong to just email me at www.shopnicheboutique.com. Or call 317-205-9680. You can also message me on facebook under niche or erica lundeen. Don't worry. I will keep your information confidential.

If these are your friends you should probably find some new ones. I also have more pictures if any one is interested. Oh yeah....I am making posters to put all over Broad Ripple as well.

Please pass this along......Thanks! Erica

Get your cool 4 school @ niche!

2010-08-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

shop 24/7 www.shopnicheboutique.com

Retrofit Your Fall Wardrobe

2010-07-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

Retrofit Your Fall Wardrobe at Niche
New Designs From Ark&Co, Minuet, and Aryn K.
Available in Store and Online at www.shopnicheboutique.com

Aryn K. is Trickling in and We Like What We See!

2010-07-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

A few new styles from Aryn K. have arrived at niche! This first one is my absolute fave.....check out the cut out sleeves and back.....very on trend for fall. (although I don't recommend wearing an old bra with the cut outs.....can you say obviously??) And the tassels are very cute as well. They just add a little something extra...Don't you think?

Another great style....certainly isn't your Grandmothers paisley now is it?

Just log onto www.shopnicheboutique.com to purchase these new styles! Or stop in at 916 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, IN. And hurry, they never last long!

Follow Niche on Facebook.....

2010-07-21T10:18:00.000-07:00

Follow the link at www.shopnicheboutique.com and don't forget to vote for us for #1 boutique in indy!!

Vote for us at http://ctvr.us/niche!

New Arrivals @ Niche!

2010-07-15T10:11:00.000-07:00

tropical fashions

2010-07-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

Wage War......

2010-06-28T12:31:00.001-07:00

july 4th banner

2010-06-24T13:56:00.000-07:00

New arrivals yet again....

2010-06-22T11:37:00.001-07:00

www.shopnicheboutique.com

New Arrivals Now Appearing @ Niche!

2010-06-03T15:23:00.000-07:00

Available in store and on line at www.shopnicheboutique.com.

Hot looks for Summer 2010

2010-05-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

With Memorial Day just a week away, summer is here! Along with summer comes the wonderful weather and blazin hot days. Niche has all sorts of trendy looks that will help you stay cool and fashionable in the summer's heat. Shorts and tee's are okay for summer but nice and breezy dresses are a staple for this summer. Niche has a great range of dresses, from lounging around in a comfy day dress to a night out on the town, Niche has you covered!!

Here's a couple of my fave looks for day that you can find at Niche:

For a night out try these chic looks:

This summer you can't go wrong with any dress from Niche!!

New arrivals people!

2010-05-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

Available in store and on line at www.shopnicheboutique.com.

Be Comfortably Chic at the Indianapolis 500

2010-05-21T11:01:00.000-07:00

The Indianapolis 500 is right around the corner, and you might be wondering what you need to wear this year. Or for that matter what not to wear… this is not a NASCAR race. I would like to think that it’s a little classier. You don’t need to be decked out in your fave drivers gear because it’s not as much about the drivers as it is about the cars. Here are just a few examples of what not to wear I thought you would find amusing!

On the same note this is not the Kentucky derby, so no need to be dressed to the nines! Something simple and comfortable will do. Some trendy jean shorts and a nice t-shirt is the perfect look! Take a look at some of these outfits from Niche.

So remember, don’t look trashy, try to look comfortably chic!

Niche has got your back.....

2010-05-14T12:29:00.000-07:00

Get your sexy back online or in store.
www.shopnicheboutique.com
916 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317.205.9680

5 Under $50!

2010-04-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

Only at www.shopnicheboutique.com!

Come on and fan us already!

2010-04-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

Fan us on Facebook! Just follow the link on www.shopnicheboutique.com!

Welcome to the Jungle

2010-04-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

Lasso this look....only at niche!

2010-04-08T10:34:00.000-07:00

Grecian Goddess....

2010-04-01T13:10:00.000-07:00

New Arrivals! See you at Niche.

Chain Gang or Bust

2010-03-25T08:33:00.000-07:00

Check out these hot new Spring trends and more at www.shopnicheboutique.com

Tammy Malone Is My Homey....And She Should Be Yours Too.

2010-03-19T10:01:00.000-07:00

If you are a little bit country, like I am, then you need to get down with Tammy Malone. And if you are not a little bit country, well, you still need to get down with Tammy Malone. Why? Because she rocks. And Rolls. And has a kick ass guitar. Go to www.tammymalone.com/music.htm and see for yourself.

Here is here story straight from www.tammymalone.com.

Tammy’s singing career began in church performing alongside her mother. Inspired by her grandmother at only 8 years old, she wrote her first song, My Prayer and by age 13, culminated a number of guest appearances opening for national acts such as Bobby Helms, Jeannie Pruitt, and many others. (She became a well sought after talent that developed a following very quickly.) From the beginning of her career, to date, her enduring music and dynamic voice captures the very heart of an audience.

As a young adult, she performed at The Little Nashville Opry and The Gathering in Bloomington, Indiana. Throughout her career, she has collected numerous radio and television credits, which include Dream Girl USA (National), The Sammy Terry Show (Indiana), and The Jim Gerard Show (Indiana).

As well as radio and TV credits, Tammy has experience in the recording studio having recorded numerous jingles and voice-over productions. A few of her experiences include WTTV Channel 4, YMCA, Merle Norman Cosmetics, and Hardwick’s Country Store. Tammy recorded her first album, He’ll Be Back, in Nashville, Tennessee (2005). Although the intended market was Europe, to date, the album demonstrates popularity (airplay) in Australia and New Zealand.

In addition to her studio experience, Tammy has accumulated several modeling credits and personal appearances that include Chrysler Dodge, Ladies Only, The Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, and many other newsworthy events to also include, The CMA Music Festival (Fan Fair, Nashville, Tennessee) in 2008 and 2009.

Currently, her talents are centered on songwriting, recording (with producer Brien Fisher), and performing weekly with her band at the 31 Bar in Indianapolis, IN. She is an up-and-coming talent cultivating a large following of fans while attracting the attention of publishers across the nation.

Whether Tammy is performing her original music or singing a variety of cover tunes with country flair, she sings from the heart. Her combined beauty, talent, and experience deliver a performance that is powerfully entertaining leaving her audience longing for more.

Basically, she is FAB! And I am freakin Obsessed!

Look D-Lish in G-Lish

2010-03-08T09:02:00.000-08:00

G-lish has been in the forefront of the newest trends for embellished tops, dresses, and accessories. Created for the consummate fashion-insider, designer Gabrielle Hoffman draws inspiration from fashion trends to stylize what she feels will work for her customer.

At the request of editors, buyers, and stylists; Gabrielle, who has formally designed for Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, and Escada, as well as other major high-end labels, has designed her own line and branched out to create the label called G-lish. Her background in working with these companies has been focused on embellishment. They would seek her designs for inspiration to their collections.

Starting out with embellished T-shirts, G-lish was launched in 2004. Check out our G-Lish feather tank in this months Indianapolis Monthly Magazine.....And of course there are more D-lish G-Lish styles on our website.....www.shopnicheboutique.com.

Midwest Fashion Week is fast approaching......

2010-03-05T12:41:00.000-08:00

Listen up folks......Midwest Fashion Week is just around the corner. March 13th-20th to be exact. Now before you chuckle at the thought of midwesterners, specifically Hoosiers, hosting a "fashion week" remember that we are just as entitled to being fashionable as the rest of the country.

And lucky for you, niche will be hosting an in store event on March 15, 2010 from 6-8PM. Complete with Booze, Models and Food. What more could you want? I mean really. Oh yeah, and a 20% discount......including sale merchandise. Check out www.midwestfashionweek.com for details.

I want more Polyvore!

2010-03-03T14:13:00.000-08:00

Has anyone checked out Polyvore? It is my newest obsession. In fact, it is the reason I have not written any blogs this week. I am freakin out about this polyvore! So it is a little hard to explain. Basically, it is a website of really cool products from other websites. If that makes sense. I guess that was not so hard to explain after all....check it out for yourself....www.polyvore.com.

Model Mayhem

2010-02-25T13:28:00.000-08:00

Well the time has come....

The unveiling of our new web model! Everyone, this is Catrina....I was going to write a little bio about her but it just ended up sounding a bit like a personal ad. So here are 17 things you need to know about my girl Catrina.....

1. gets up at 5 am every morning to run
2. is 5'8
3. was born in the year of the sheep
4. loves riding horses
5. is in a relationship
6. has 480 friends on her facebook page
7. hates reading
8. is a Scorpio
9. is an Indiana native
10. wants Bob Barker back
11. is a tomboy
12. her closet is color coded
13. loves frozen grapes dipped in nutella
14. is on team edward
15. never drinks soda
16. gets car sick easily
17. is a daddies girl

You get the point. She is a chill gal. Check her out at www.shopnicheboutique.com.

And a special thanks to Esther Wolf Photography and Dan Crago of Snapdragon Salon!

“Jeggings” – a.k.a. jean leggings

2010-02-19T09:11:00.000-08:00

Why yes, that IS the same thing as “denim leggings”, now you mention it.

Seriously, why do denim leggings need to be referred to as “jeggings”? And while we’re on the subject, why are “jeggings” (shudder) singled out for special attention? Where will it all end?

A little about these "jeggings".......Frankie B. jeans are infamous for their super low 3" zipper rise, but you get so much more with these jeans: style, quality and originality. They're a little hippy chic, a little rock 'n roll, and very sexy. You can get your Frankie B. BFF "Jeggings" at niche, or www.shopnicheboutique.com. Who’s with us?

Look who's joining the niche family....De Lacy

2010-02-17T12:44:00.000-08:00

Bridgette De Lacy grew up loving fashion and “Dressing Up”. She developed her sense of creativity and love for design at an early age. She continued to refine her personal style while attending design school at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising against the crisp cultural backdrop of San Francisco.

After Graduation, Bridgette relocated to Los Angeles to take the fashion world head on. She started by managing and buying for some of California's top boutiques.

Currently, she is the executive director of Michelle Roy Designs. (Micheleel Roy is available at www.shopnicheboutique.com) Ms. Roy is known for her silk flowers, her wearable accessories and celebrity clientele. Designing with Michelle has been part of Bridgette’s inspiration for her new collection using her own knowledge of accessories and her understanding of how to dictate the use of fabrics to create their best forms.

De Lacy has emerged with a ready to wear collection… A line of dresses that is whimsical and wearable. De Lacy knows that all women are unique so each piece in the limited edition signature series is numbered indicating what cut the client is wearing. The spring 2010 collection has something for every mood. De Lacy has the ability to cross over from the work day to an evening of possibilities. The intricate braided ties with chain, sequin accents and silk chiffon underlay gives cotton fabric a new twist. In using classic shapes in modern fabrics with fresh details Bridgette is living her design philosophy that “Nothing should have an expiration date”.

You go girrrrrllllllll! (That was a bit cheesy but totally necessary!)

http://www.delacydressup.com/

Available soon, and only at www.shopnicheboutique.com!

Niche Boutique

2010-02-16T15:00:00.000-08:00

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New Just Arrived Don't Miss Out on these Frankie B Jeans!

2010-02-16T12:12:00.000-08:00

How much do you love these new Frankie B. Billie Jean Silver Dollar jeans! Mucho? Super soft denim with fading at the waistband and on the tush. And a great slim boot cut. Perfect for spring! Now if it would just stop snowing.....

What Goes Around Comes Around.....Again and Again and Again....

2010-02-15T13:07:00.000-08:00

No, I am not talking about karma.......

I am talking about fashion. You know, trends.....The things we wear and then die laughing when we see photos of ourselves years later? Just like acid wash jeans. Yes, they are back. And although hopefully not here to stay, there are HERE. I have to say, the second time around could be just as embarrassing as the first. And for some of us, even worse. None the less, I will proudly take part in this trend. And I hope you do too. Even if you have been there and done that. Because after all, what is fashion with out a little bit of risk? Oh, I think they call it the gap......

Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York

2010-02-12T10:56:00.000-08:00

So I am starting a book club. But not a regular book club. A picture book club. Like any book that has more pictures than words qualifies. Think of it as a coffee table book club.......Here is my first attempt to shed light on the world of coffee table books.

Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York

Now, since this is just a picture book club, I just look at the pictures. So here are some reviews from people whom are much more important than I.

From The New Yorker:
New York’s storefronts constitute the city’s vernacular architecture, shaping the look and feel of the five boroughs no less than more celebrated elements of the skyline. These unfussy, elegant, and richly colored photographs of butcher shops, bakeries, fabric wholesalers, cuchifritos stands, stationery and sporting-goods stores, laundromats, groceries, and dive bars give connoisseurs of signage, folk typography, and ambient erosion much to pore over. Shops that opened in the nineteen-seventies now look as ancient as those dating back to the twenties. The tone is elegiac as much as it is celebratory; interviews with shop owners make it clear how close to extinction many of them stand, and the photographers report that nearly a third of these businesses have gone under in the time that it took to make the book.

Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York...Available at Amazon. Take a look for yourself. You won't be sorry.

The Original Gangster.....Nudie, The Rodeo Tailor

2010-02-09T09:58:00.000-08:00

Nudie.....the first man to put rhinestones on clothing. A genius in my mind. They call him the rhinestone cowyboy. My kind of man. It all began in the 1930's. Born in Russia but a cowboy at heart. Nudie decided to be a tailor. And a darn good one at that. Here is how the story goes....he started by making g-strings for exotic dancers in New York. Before long he was making clothes for Elvis and Roy Rodgers. He worn rhinestone suits and unmatched boots. He was the grand master flash of the 40's. And hence Glitz was born! So every time you see a rhinestone or embellishment, remember, it's a part of history. So look to the sky and thank Nudie, the rhinestone rodeo tailor.

Try me on; I look even better on your gorgeous bod.

2010-02-08T12:50:00.000-08:00

From the Mouth of designer Betsy of Betsy and Iya.......

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BETSY & IYA:

Where size matters – poetry counts – color rules – and Tim Burton makes the clasps.

Just kidding about the Tim Burton part.

Betsy & Iya is LARGE. Sometimes in feeling, sometimes in actuality. It’s about scale: let’s bring it up, not down. Big pieces, mixed metals, confident entrances. Clunky or intricate. Earthy or Army. But always, always, 100% handmade.

(Except for obvious pieces, like the ones made before I was even born; hence the term: vintage. Or the ones that came from the earth. Even with the dog tags, I cast them myself here in Portland…only the best.)

Thanks so much for stoppin’ in!

-Betsy

Frenchy Love AMOUR Earrings

Amour = French love.

Are there things much hotter than French love?

Yeah...that's what I thought.

-Betsy

She didn't care that she was sweating when she reached the summit.

(Morse code dashes and dots for "if")

It's true. Betsy doesn't lie.

And from my mouth......Man I love this lady!

Mr. Stud Muffin Meets Ms. Hot Lips.....

2010-02-05T10:45:00.000-08:00

So once again I have stumbled upon a fabulous website and am freaking obsessed. Clafin, Thayer and Co. Accessories and leathergoods out of Oakland, CA.......Pretty amazing stuff. All hand made, hand studded, hand everything. All by a woman, all by herself. See, we don't need no stinkin man (Where did that come from...)! Anyway, take a look below at some of her fantaboulus, if that is a word, creations.

Kel, weren't you looking for a laptop case??

Impressed? I am.

I love it all.....I want it all......You can have it all at www.claflinthayerco.bigcartel.com.

Freakin Obsessed....

2010-02-03T10:35:00.000-08:00

So yesterday I was tipped off about this website called House of Gasoline. You have got to check it out. It is seriously some of the coolest stuff I have EVER seen. No lie.

House of Gasoline sells crystallized accessories, jewelery and custom clothing. Some of this stuff is INCREDIBLE. Like seriously. Words can not describe.......So check it out for your self..... www.gasolineglamour.com.

And these shoes! Really? Freakin obsessed! Luckily, House of Gasoline sells wholesale.....Can you guess what comes next? Yep, thats right! Look for House of Gasoline, coming soon to www.shopnicheboutique.com. Kisses!

Thanks Ling! You know who you are.

Bring Your Sexy Back.....

2010-02-02T12:08:00.000-08:00

Enough with the cleavage already! Pack those girls away......and bring your sexy back! And if you don't have a sexy back, well there is still time. No pressure.

Here are some of my fave looks from the Spring 2010 runway....

Oh. And don't worry. You don't have to go to Paris or Milan or even NYC to get your sexy back. You can get it right here in America's heartland. At niche, of course. If you haven't already, check out our website at www.shopnicheboutique.com or become our facebook fan. You choose. See you at niche!

Forgive Me, Football Fans, For I Have Sinned.....

2010-02-02T11:45:00.000-08:00

Football fashion gone wrong! Ok. Here's the thing. If you are going to be a super fan, you need to focus. Pull yourself together and really make a statement. Let's just call these looks below "fashion fumbles".

To be a mega fan you must be, well, better. Your outfit really has to be planned, thought out. Like for an entire off season. Now I am no expert on football, but I know a super fan when I see one.

And this guy, my friends, is what's up. Talk about skills......accessory skills! I love him. LOVE. A bar has been set. We all have high standards to live up to this Superbowl Sunday. Don't let Indy down......I know I won't. wink wink.

Who I'm Loving Right Now......

2010-02-01T12:00:00.000-08:00

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Lauren Moshi
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So lets recap. One of a kind hand drawn designs. Limited edition quantities. Oh did I mention all Lauren Moshi garments are made in the USA? Not much of that going around these days.....

You know what they say....If you can't beat em, join em.

Forget Blue Friday....Blue Grammys Is Where It's At!

2010-02-01T11:42:00.000-08:00

Ok. Is it just me or do you think these celebs are trying to send a VERY important message??? Colts blue on the Grammy red carpet......Hello!

Big Huge Must Have Will Die With Out Spring Trends

2010-01-30T09:55:00.000-08:00

Check out Leo's Lady Model Bar Refaeli sporting a black studded bag in the current US Weekly. It looks eerily similar to niche's Lionel stud bag.......hmmmm. Pick one up for your self at www.shopnicheboutique.com where they are currently selling on pre-order. Or hop on your Harley and varoom your way down to Broad Ripple Village. Either way, don't miss out on this studly spring trend or you'll be kicking yourself in the, well you know.

Steal Her Celebrity Style......For Less!

2010-01-29T13:48:00.000-08:00

The niche girl wears it best! This flirty little one shouldered number will be available at niche in March. But don't wait till they are all gone! Reserve yours today. Just email shopnicheboutique@gmail.com with your name and phone number and we will contact you the sweet moment they arrive!