Specialties
Merle Norman is a full cosmetics and beauty line carrying the best in skin care, cosmetics, lotions, fantastic facial cleansers, toners, masks, and moisturizers. Their products are made using the finest ingredients available with the most state-of-the-art technologies, and are not tested on animals. Not to mention that Merle Norman produces most of their products from their headquarters in Los Angeles.
The clothing we carry matches the trends and seasons of the California Central Coast. Our clothes are fashionable and comfortable. We offer clothing from head to toe including shoes, sandals, scarves, and even cute reading glasses. We aim to provide clothing and trends to match the lifestyles of our customers.
We also carry a number of accessories that subtly accent our fun and fashionable clothing. Our favorites? Holly Yashi earrings or Baggallini bags. We are regularly rotating through all of our products, so be sure to pop in to see what we have in the store.
We also provide professional ear piercing.
History
Established in 1974.
With over 50 shared years of experience in the fashion and cosmetic industries, co-owners Barbara Lewin and Lori Alpert are the driving forces behind The Blenders. Each takes pride in providing the best products, most current style trends, and classic tastes to women of the Central Coast. Swing by and say hello to them today!
Meet the Business Owner: Barbara L.
Mother and daughter team:
Born and raised in Templeton, CA, Barbara left her small-town home in 1963 and relocated with her late husband, Bob, in San Jose where Bob worked as a stockbroker. Business opportunities brought them back to Paso Robles in the early 1970s, and, after seeing a need and a market for a fashion boutique that catered to the tastes of the San Luis Obispo area, Barbara opened The Blenders in Paso Robles in 1974.
Daughter of Barbara, Lori may have been destined for a life in the fashion industry. After spending 25 years running her own business in wholesale apparel, she moved back to Paso Robles and partnered with her mother at The Blenders. Lori enjoys the creativity and flexibility of the job, especially when working with clients to produce a look that works for the individual. She loves that her work allows her to build relationships daily with the women of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo county.
