I'm not usually a boutique girl due to reasons of personal economy and the fact that I generally hate shopping. I'm so boutique shy, I didn't consider RSVPing yes for the Yelp Elite event held here once upon a time. I knew I couldn't afford anything, and I expected I would feel sad about that, so I just avoided the situation altogether. Woe.is.me.
Somehow, nonetheless, I can't stay away from Rosegold. Here's how it started: I avoided Rosegold despite passing it a couple of times a week as I walked in to my tutoring appointments at All About Cha next door. One day, I noticed a sale inside, and not some lightweight 10% or 25% off sale; in order to make room for new seasonal pieces, items were marked down 50% and 75% (I think). There was even a $10 sales rack. Say what? And there you have it: gateway drugs to boutique shopping. I hesitated to write this review because I don't want you to steal the deal from the sale rack before I can get there, but sharing local love is what Yelp is all about, especially if we want these gems to stick around.
I recommend Rosegold for the sales, but more importantly, for the service and the style of the pieces they carry. Every single thing I've purchased has added je ne sais quoi (call it confidence, if you prefer) to my wardrobe. I've received multiple compliments on everything purchased there because the pieces are so unique and flattering. Even better, the shopping is easy because it's a small store, so you aren't swimming through racks trying to figure out what you're really looking for. Chances are good you'll pick up a good handful of shirts or pants or jackets and hang out in the dressing room talking yourself *out* of purchasing too much.
Fortunately, as you work through this inner monologue, the owner will help you along in the most supportive, friendly way. She'll help you think about how you could dress up or dress down that piece, and how best to adjust it to fit your frame. She'll do it with a smile, and make you feel you can pull it off, despite how worn down you might look or feel at the moment. Yep, shopping at Rosegold can lift me up, and suddenly I understand what retail therapy is on a personal level.
Of course, Rosegold also has accessories, many of which are locally made. Recently, I fell in love with a turquoise painted pendant on a gold necklace. You'll find necklaces and bracelets and earrings and carefully chosen books and notebooks and candles, etc. A perfect stop if you're in a pinch to grab a gift for a lady friend.
Thanks, Rosegold, for welcoming me and adding a little more grace to my wardrobe. I'll be back soon. read more