Peridot boutique is owned and operated by two childhood friends. An artist and microbiologist gone entreupenuer. Keep reading as I write to inform you of fashion in and around Peridot.Local and national designers. Bringing you the freshest looks in fashion for affordable prices, making sure you have fun shopping, purchasing and wearing these looks and being certin that you come back for more is what Peridot offers you.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Suzabelle


New at Peridot is a local designer with superb style, Suzabelle. Her way of calling great attention to subtle detail and accenting it with piping seems to be part of her signature style. Oh, no..by no means are we to put such an artist in any defined category. She offers variety with in her classical elements. You can find this fine lady-like fashion at Peridot for a limited time only. Sorry! We wish we could have her for a longer time. It is certainly a pleasure! For now it's temporary, so be sure not to miss it. Although what we have in the store consists mostly of Spring '07 remainders, they're still selling like the latest thang! So far, our customers are intrigued and want to know more. Perhaps, if we're nice she'll grace us with some of her future styles.

One of my personal favorites is the Andria Cardigan in warm grey or coca. Sold out on the web, still available at Peridot. Another sweet favorite is the Riviera Dress. Find out more about Suzabelle at Petaline.net Enjoy! I certainly do!

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

New Denim Arrivals!

If you don't have a pair of Level 99 denim in your closet, get some! Peridot picked up the designer denim about a year ago. They're our best selling denim. We love the variety of styles, the sure to flatter fit and price point. Our customers love them too! Two new styles have been ordered and will be for sale at the store soon. The Laguna and the Dorthy, it has a slightly higher rise and is a great going out to dinner jean..a bit dressier compared to the Laguna. The Chloe is hard to get ahold of these days but our connections will help us out if any show up in the warehouse ;) At Peridot we try to do what ever we can to bring our customers the jeans we know they love! They're not in the store this minute but like I said, they'll be arriving soon. Be sure to stop by the store in the next few weeks.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Karazi Design on the Winter Solstice




As the Winter Solstice set into the motion longer days, thank you Mother Earth and Father Moon, designer Samia Shalabi and friends gathered at Peridot where Karazi Designs decorated the belly of Peridot in silver, gold, found glass pieces from the beaches of the World Wars, Czech glass beads and precious stones from all parts of the world including belled pendents from Africa and various adornments from the Middle East. We had a fabulous time having Samia as our guest. The trunk show was successful! While the designer is now on the other side of this world scouting out more treasures to soon turn into pieces of wearable art a small collection of her current work is being housed at Peridot. Stop by the store to take a look. Some have already sold to good homes. Prices are good and this locally made jewelry is such a perfect gift for someone special...like you!

End of Year Sale!

Come and check out the store! Everything is 20% off.... including already marked down items. Everything in the store is on sale! Shoes, accessories, hand bags, tops, denim, trousers, hats, t-shirts. Between 20% and 70% off is such a steal!!!

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Happy New Year!

December was an incredible month for Peridot! As the month approached, it's true, I was a bit nervous about the series of trunk shows I lined up. Was I really going to be able to enjoy the fact that every Friday I would be at "work" from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.? If you can imagine throwing a party for 30 of your friends every Friday for three weeks in a row well, then you can imagine being me in December. I played host all month long...no joke! It turns out that it was a great role for me. As the shows came and went each one became easier to organize and coordinate and I became more relaxed. This allowed me to connect with my guests more, which is what I really love about the shows. Hell! What is more fun then hanging out with great artists and designers, drinking wine, sharing stories about our inspirations, how we all got to this place and what our next dreams (big or small) are??? Really! It was all my pleasure. In the past year I've met more incredible people! Enjoy the pictures below.

Thanks to all, Madddd love and Happy 2008!
-drea
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Liza
GoSilverBoot.com

As a small neighborhood boutique, Peridot loves Tulle! The designs are fun and sophisticated. Simple and Fresh. The price points are fantastic! Liza looks like a French school girl but not really, more womanly grown up and just cool! A great look for her that she has no problem putting together and wearing it well!

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Kim and Elizabeth


Kim is a local fashion designer who has established her self through stores like Cicada in down town Seattle. Look for her at Peridot through the month of February. We're honored and excited to have her designs for sale at the store.

www.kimmiclothes.com


Elizabeth is a fellow Midwesterner...Northern Midwest to be clear. She designs jewelry that is definitely an expression of her inner beauty. In addition she is a sculptor. Sculptor of what? Well, Bear! That's right! Bear! These little guys come in an assortment of colors. Personally, I love the white ones that glow in the dark! You can find Elizabeth Jewels at local Sunday Markets around Seattle.

www.elizabethjewels.com






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Madeleine


Madeleine is the newest addition to the team of Peridot girls. We love her! The necklace is designed and created by Elizabeth. There are much better pictures of her pieces on her website so be sure to check that out, elizabethjewels.com! The top designed by Pathways, out of LA, and necklace compliment each other and Madeleine wears it well!

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Rebecca Agiewich

Rebecca is a local writer who got her start blogging about her dating experiences. She's working on her second book now. You can meet her January 17, at the next Girl Power Hour: Where Social Circles Collide www.girlpowerhour.com. Peridot is also happy to say that Rebecca has been a long time customer. We met while she was shopping one day. Her books sold well at the store over the Summer, the perfect day at the beach read. Her book is funny and real.

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Who is this cute cook in the kitchen?!

That's right, it's me! Every once in a while I take an all right photo and I LOVE this apron designed by Christine, founder of Bella Style Boutique. It's fun and stylish! She has a ton of these flying out the door, they're so popular! The store only has a few left for sale but should be getting more in for spring. Keep an eye out! You can also check out her new bath & body product line, Rinnovi Body Spa. Only natural and organic ingredients of the highest quality are used. Stop by the store! Peridot has a large variety of butter bombs, salt scrubs and soaks. Body butters..soon to come!

www.bellastyleboutique.com