From working at the Gift Gallery in Biloxi to interning at Saks Inc., Rebeca Strickland Cowart has never stopped pursuing her love of fashion.
“It has always been in my blood,” she says, “so it was really no real surprise when I decided to move back home and open up Panache in 2006.”
Her Gulfport boutique, a 3,100-square-foot showroom filled with on-trend clothing, shoes, jewelry, candles, bath balms, handbags and more, caters to all ages and stocks sizes up to 3XL. Not all women are the same, Cowart says, “and we want to have something for everyone.”
The store is constantly receiving new shipments, she adds, so customers can always shop at Panache for the latest, greatest trends.
“We have been very blessed over the last 17 years, and we are focused on growing our clientele and making sure we keep our brick-and-mortar going,” Cowart says. “We believe in helping our customers via social media and in the store, so we hope to keep reaching new customers near and far.”
Panache’s accessible layout and exceptional customer service make the boutique stand out from the competition, according to Cowart. She adds that the store’s team is dedicated to helping customers find pieces that make them feel and look good.
“All of us who work at Panache love shopping,” Cowart says, “so we want everyone to have a very special shopping experience that will keep them coming back.”
WHAT’S TRENDING?
Panache is known for its jewelry selection, Cowart says, and Budha Girl Bangles are one of the shop’s biggest sellers (sets vary in color and price, $100 and up).
“They are lightweight and waterproof,” she adds, so women can wear them all the time ….”
HER TOP THREE TREND TIPS:
- When choosing and stacking bracelets, be mindful of where and how you’ll wear them. A benefit of Budha Girl bracelets, Cowart says, is that they can be worn every day and even while swimming.
- Panache sells bracelets in an array of colors — pink, purple, turquoise, emerald, red, black, white and more. Cowart says it’s a popular trend to wear a color even if that color isn’t in your outfit. For example, wear turquoise bangles and gold jewelry with a hot pink top and shorts for a pop of color.
- Panache’s gold and silver sets come in a set of nine, and Cowart suggests wearing them all at once on vacation and while traveling because you can go in the ocean with them or wear them through airport security. “And they dress up your outfit no matter how dressy or casual you are,” Cowart says.
WANT TO GO?
9364 Three Rivers Rd Gulfport
(228) 822-0120
Hours: Monday -Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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