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Audrey K has been Selected "Best Women's Boutique" on TheBestLA.com!  http://losangeles.thebestcities.com/audrey-k "Burbank, I love you. I have to tell you that some of the nicest people work in these retail shops. The kind girl at Pinup told me to stop by Audrey*K because she has a similar aesthetic. I was so thrilled that I did. Audrey is the owner of the shop and just an absolutely delightful person. She is the designer behind most of the clothing in her store. Most of her dresses are vintage inspired but created with modern fabrics. Which means you can breathe and bend and not worry about hearing that horrifying riiiip of a vintage seam. What Audrey doesn't create herself, she buys from local designers." Cassie Stephens. Audrey K's Holiday Gift Guide
http://stealmagnoliablvd.blogspot.com/  BEST Women's Boutique  Exciting news! audrey * k has been nominated again this year for Best Boutique in LA. Please help us reach our goal and become #1. Thank you for your vote!  Audrey K Receives 2012 Best of Burbank Award Burbank Award Program Honors the Achievement BURBANK October 26, 2012 -- Audrey K has been selected for the 2012 Best of Burbank Award in the Women's Clothing category by the Burbank Award Program. Each year, the Burbank Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Burbank area a great place to live, work and play. Audrey *K Boutique in BurbankBy Irene Manjarrez February 27, 2012 · 2:45 pm Last week I was in Burbank for lunch and came across Audrey*k’s boutique on Magnolia.There are so many vintage inspired items – perfect for your vanity and wardrobe closet. If you ever visit you must check out the clothes designed by Audrey and local designers.
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Taste of west coast fashion
While I was in the Los Angeles area earlier this month, I had the privilege of taking in some sights in the downtown Burbank area. I was supposed to be looking for Star Wars costumes for my nephews, but ended up running into two delightful clothing boutiques. Lucky for us they have websites where they also showcase their merchandise.
The first boutique is called Audrey*k. When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Audrey herself! Her clothing and accessories are really adorable with a definite retro, and Modcloth feel, featuring designs of her own and local designers, “fusing modern and vintage styles in a fashion forward way”. She has everything available in women’s apparel, accessories and gifts. You can check out her website to see items available in the store, purchase gift certificates, sales items, and dresses from the Audrey*k couture collection, where each dress is individually made in small quantities. For example, this Julianne dress in black, an Audrey*k design, is a pretty and funky cocktail dress with cap sleeves, and a mesh like fabric, achieving a simple yet classic and overall sleek look, on sale for $99. Pair this dress with a yellow sunflower hair piece for $25 and definitely make a stylish impression!
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There is a trend on this year's runways dating back to the 50's, from Louis Vuiton to Austrian designer Lena Hoschek. Maybe it’s the perfect time to have a Quince Rockabilly party… but first: What are the keys to catch up with the trends? What is important to include in your wardrobe? Can you have a Rockabilly-themed Quince dress? Fashion designer and 50’s fashionista, Audrey Robles, is here to help you find out what is in and out about the girly era. “I've always been drawn to the styles from the 50's era because they embrace a woman's femininity. There's something spectacular about seeing a woman put the time to look her best and possess a sense of glamour,” says Audrey Robles, who owns a boutique in Magnolia Blvd., at the very heart of the Burbank movie district. The movie stars of Old Hollywood such as Marilyn Monroe, Sofia Loren, and Bettie Page, oozed glam. Unfortunately, most women today have shied away from wearing dresses, and it's my desire to reintroduce them to our closets. As a wardrobe stylist, I work personally with each of my clients in order to show them that there are dress styles that can be flattering for every body shape and you don't need an occasion to wear a dress. We have casual styles that fit most women's daily activities and lifestyles. Exchanging the dreaded pant suit with a flattering dress can bring the joy and sophistication that can make a woman feel good about herself.
Audrey quickly added some tips to catch up with the trends and avoid looking like an old picture. “The Retro Pinup scene has never lost it's flair from the 50's. It's been more of an under spoken lifestyle, but this look is slowly starting to bubble up into high fashion. And like most fashion trends, once it gets more popular it eventually ends up on runways. Unfortunately, the essence of the style sometimes gets lost in this translation. We are trying to preserve the 40's and 50's vintage styles by keeping the original vintage look.” A 50's themed party When it comes to your court, the romantic rockabilly era offers tons of ideas and possibilities. “The attire for the guys can include retro and vintage-style clothing like saddle or converse shoes and blue jeans rolled up at the cuffs. Slick back their hair... clean cut, that was the style. Your damas can wear those girly dresses too, and the pictures will be one-of-a-kind. The girls have lots of choices, like wearing their hair in a pony tail or up with pin curls. They can also wear a slick pencil skirt or dress or a flair skirt or dress combined with some pinup heels or flats... just add a flower in the hair and you got the look!”, concludes the wardrobe expert. QUOTE |
Today, the appetite for the fifties is gaining momentum. There is a trend on this year's runways dating back to the 50's, from high-end designers like Louis Vuiton, to up-and-coming designers like Lena Hoschek, to prêt-a-porter retail store brand designers like Marc Jacob.
Audrey K Boutique - Vintage-Inspired Modern Clothes by Local Designers
"The store has been a passion of mine. I've been in retail my entire life and I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to focus on designers that were local, not mass-produced, or all over the mall."—Audrey Robles, Owner of Audrey K Boutique
Audrey Robles is the owner of Audrey K Boutique located in Glendale, California. Uniquely, she is a trained wardrobe stylist who helps out her clients individually, lending a friendly, caring atmosphere to those who shop at this vintage-inspired boutique. Audrey K has been featured in several publications, blogs, and the points of interest in "Walking in LA." She has an extensive celebrity clientele, and her fashions and accessories have been seen on popular television shows. Audrey K is a boutique that fuses vintage and modern and vintage styles in a very fashion-forward, sophisticated, and affordable way. The boutique offers styles that you won't see anywhere else. How does this boutique accomplish that? By supporting local designers with something unique and are high fashion with an edge.
I love your stuff. It reminds me of vintage even though it's not. The 30s, 40s, 50s . . . How did you come up with such a niche-specific store?
How do you decide what goes into your store?
You're also a designer?
You said that 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s retro . . . all those eras had their bad picks as well. I noticed in your shop your stuff seems to be the cream of the crop of those styles. Can you tell me where that keen eye of fashion comes from within you?
The women of my family were fashion icons. My great grandmother owned Where do you see Audrey K in 5 years?
Interviewed by Kaylene Peoples
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| Glendale business owner Audrey Robles uses the web as a tool to retain customers during the recession, building loyalty and creating buzz for her vintage-style clothing. (Roger Wilson/News-Press) |
One of my pleasures when walking at Kenneth Village is checking out the window display at Audrey K. It is always fun and interesting to see what new outfit, handbag, or pair of shoes is being put on view. This is a boutique catering to trendy teens and young adults, modern, career- minded young women, and on-the-go moms who are seeking something fashionable for themselves or for gifts. Men, looking for something special to give to someone special, will find a peaceful environment with many choices at reasonable prices and a friendly, helpful staff -- and if they cannot make a decision, they can purchase gift cards. Owner Audrey Robles will mark her two year anniversary in Kenneth Village in July 2008. Why did she come here? “I love the quaint atmosphere in Kenneth Village and that all the stores are individually owned, plus it is close to my home,” she replied.
Modern to Retro
Her clothing styles range from modern to retro. “My customers are your everyday women who know what they like and don’t want to pay a fortune for it. My focus is to fuse modern and vintage styles from the ‘40s and ‘50s in a very fashion-forward, sophisticated and affordable way,” she explained. Audrey also makes every effort to support local designers so she offers unique styles. “It’s the little twists on the trends that make the difference that creates individuality and separates you from the pack,” she said. So what will you find at Audrey K besides ladies apparel, shoes and a fabulous assortment of handbags? There’s a nice selection of lingerie, scarves, hats, sunglasses and added to this delightful mix is a variety of handmade jewelry from local artists, body pampering products, and items for the hair, such as hair clips and hair bands. She also has candles, retro greeting cards and tchotchkes to display in the home or office.
Audrey is a Wardrobe Stylist
Audrey is a wardrobe stylist so she can assist clients in discovering their personal looks by teaching them the fundamentals in how to shop and giving tips on how to gain confidence in dressing.“The trick to looking fashionable is learning how to put outfits together and wearing pieces that enhance,” she explained. This is accomplished by finding what works for each individual taking into account personality, body shape, occupation and lifestyle. Audrey and her staff of two place a lot of attention on good customer service.“We treat each client with respect and focus on meeting their fashion needs. We never let a customer walk out with a purchase unless she looks and feels fabulous in it or with it,” she said. “There are no pressure sales here, just honesty and sincere feedback. I adore my customers and make every effort to please them,” she explained and, as a result, many of them have become friends.
Monthly $25 Gift Certificate Drawing
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Hours are: Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online, her website is www.audreyk.com. All purses in the store are available for purchase online, as well as some items of clothing. Within the next few months, she hopes to have her entire inventory available online. Audrey and her business partner/husband, Rodrigo Robles, hope to make the Kenneth Village shop their flagship store and to expand to other locations. They have a 13-year old son, Christian. For those wondering what the “K” stands for, it is Audrey’s middle name, Kay.
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