Sweet new shops: Swank and Lexie & Jane

Posted 2/25/2010 5:41:00 PM

Two boutiques have opened in Buckhead in the past week:

Lexie and Jane, located in a cozy cottage on East Paces Ferry, is all about taking you from a lounge-y Saturday afternoon to a classy Saturday night. You'll find super-soft tees and flannels as well as cocktail dresses by Shoshanna and denim by Habitual and Genetic. Owner Rebecca McWaters was raised on St. Simon's and lived in New York (Lexie & Jane is a salute to Lexington Avenue and Jane Street) and loves to surf, and her selection reflects all these things. 516 East Paces Ferry Road, 404-343-3194
Swank, which has a location is in Birmingham's tony Mountain Brook Village, is all about the hard-to-find but totally fashion-forward labels: Mara Hoffman, Rozae Nichols, Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Tam, footwear by Barbara Bui. Prices sometimes crest four figures, but owner Emily Dees Boulden, a former Saks buyer, sprinkles in affordable pieces, too (spotted a very chic boyfriend blazer for $130). Love the jewelry by House of Harlow, Nicole Richie's brand. The Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Drive, Suite 215, 404-231-4114

Also, both owners happen to be gorgeous. And great clothes? Some people have all the luck.

Look out for "Hot Shop" profiles of both stores in upcoming issues of Atlanta magazine!

Posted By: Elizabeth Westby Florio

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SHOPSwank Opens
What: The impeccably edited Birmingham import joins The Shops Around Lenox boutique crew.
Why: House of Harlow, Elizabeth and James, Barbara Bui, and the like.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3400 Around Lenox Rd., ste. 215, Buckhead (404-231-4114).

SAVE
Lexie + Jane Opens
What: UGA grad Rebecca McWaters’s new boutique stocks contemporary lines like Modern Vintage, MK2K, Jacqueline Rose, and Shoshanna.
Why: Take this e-mail for 25 percent off your first item.
When: Tues. & Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 516 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Buckhead (404-343-3194).

LEARN
Vintage Styling Seminar
What: Stylist/designer Evonya Easley teaches you how to comb through Poor Little Rich Girl’s racks (and your closet) to create new looks.
Why: Everything old is new again.
When: Sat., 3-6 p.m.
Where: 3393 Main St., College Park (404-423-9546).

SWOONThe Art of Weddings
What: Special event maestros Le Bonne Fleur, Heidi Elnora, and Carter Barnes join together for a runway show.
Why: Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
When: Fri. VIP, 6 p.m.; general admission, 7 p.m.
Where: Bill Lowe Gallery, 1555 Peachtree St. NE, ste. 100, Midtown (404-352-8114).

EAT
Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern Opens
What: Debuting tomorrow, beer and comfort food from chef Brett Ring (Stats) and the folks behind Gilbert’s Cafe and Bar.
Why: Come spring, the glass garage door opens to reveal the patio.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1551 Piedmont Ave., Midtown (404-968-2288).

SEE
Wedding Dress Trunk Show
What: Morgan Boszilkov’s ecofriendly gowns (with detachable skirts!), plus Endive catering and a boudoir photo session giveaway from Almasy.
Why: Why frocking not?
When: Sun., 2-6 p.m.
Where: Stonehurst Place, 923 Piedmont Ave., Midtown(404-881-0722). Appointments recommended to 404-387-2885 or morgan@naturalbridals.com.

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Photo: Courtesy of Swank

Locations

Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern

1551 Piedmont Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30324

404-968-2288