Mode Merr Pop Up Boutique in Glamorous Roslindale Square

A Very Beautiful and Bright Sunday Afternoon, To You, Dear Readers,

Where I wish I was this afternoon

I would like to report to you that I am sitting down to write this blog entry at a street side cafe, sipping a coffee and eating some fabulous pastry. As I type, I watch couples stroll by on this perfect Sunday afternoon. I am of course outfitted in a new Mode Merr outfit, with perfect hair and perfect make-up and perfect heels. I serenely sip my coffee and delicately nibble my pastry. I am inspired by what I see around me and life is wonderful.

How I looked LAST night

I would like to report this to you. Really I would. But the reality is that I have a head cold and I am sitting on the couch in my living room. I have a glass of orange juice next to me and I can barely breathe. My hair is a mess and I am wearing cozy Halloween jammies. There is nothing glamorous going on here. However, that was not the case last night. 

Bargain Bins

Last night I hosted my first ever Mode Merr Pop Up Boutique. I have been giddily looking forward to hosting this event for months. I have always enjoyed hostessing and you all know how much I love Mode Merr. It just seemed to make sense to put the two together. 

Green Leopard, that was not worn Friday night

Angela called me Friday afternoon and wanted to know if she could swing by so we could set up the Boutique that night so I could have all of Saturday to ready the house. We decided to go to dinner (which I desperately needed, as I had had a rather difficult week). Luckily we had a quick phone consult to decide on outfits. If we hadn't, I would have greeted Angela in black skinny jeans and a black and green leopard cardigan...exactly the outfit she was wearing. Phew...fashion faux paux avoided. We quickly unloaded the car and configured where we should place the clothing rack and the bargain bins for optimal shopping. We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Rattlesnake, where the Piratical Fiance is the Sous Chef. It was great to have an adult beverage and talk and laugh and find parking spots in Downtown Boston a stone's throw from the restaurant. 

The amazing Johnny Depp as Ed Wood

Saturday evening came. For awhile it was just Angela and I. It felt like we were unpopular girls at school and no one had come to our party. We were looking gorgeous and sitting around watching Ed Wood. We figured if no one showed, we were still having a great time. Slowly but surely, the ladies started showing up and the shopping and Mimosa drinking began.

The lovely Anna, digging

Everyone chatted and dug around in the bins. My dining room chairs slowly became shopping baskets for the clothes that were to be tried on. The gals went into the bathroom one-by-one to try on their selections. Outfits that were possibilities were modeled for the rest of us to see and offer opinions on. I myself, felt like a salesgirl at the Gap. I found myself repeating, "If you need a different size, just let me know!" 

Too cute Haley, modeling

It was great to see women of different ages and body types ALL find something that they liked and that fit them. (I feel like this is such a common theme in my blogs!) It was so much fun to see how great everyone looked in their new clothes. A common question was, "What would I wear this with?" The answers ranged from skinny jeans to sundresses and tube dresses. All very helpful suggestions.

More Bargain Bins

We ended the evening sitting around my living room each eating a slice of scrumptious fruit tart. Not only was the evening a great success, but it was so much fun to visit with everyone as well as help them shop. Angela and I will definitely be doing this at my house again.

I want to thank all the ladies that came out last night and made the evening such a great success. We appreciated it so much.

Until next time... <3

Mode Merr Pop Up Boutique Boston...Have Any Ideas??

Good Afternoon to You, Dear Readers,

    Since the debut of the fall line at the Boston fashion show almost 2 weeks ago, we at Mode Merr have been thinking of ways to bring our product to you. We think the best way to go about this would be for a pop up boutique, similar to what we had set up at the fashion show.

Old School Tupperware Party

    Basically, a pop up boutique would be held in the Boston area at someone's house or perhaps a local clothing store. (This would a great alternative to all the press, scheduling and general hullabaloo of a pop-up boutique at a venue.) Think of it as Tupperware party. (Are you old enough to remember Tupperware parties?) That was when ladies used to get together, without men, and go to a friend's house, have a glass of wine and shop for nifty containers and cookware. That was a long time ago. Maybe you you can relate to a sex toy party better. Ladies get together, have drinks and buy some nifty sex toys. 

She has pretty new things. Why shouldn't you?

   Our pop up boutique would go something like this: We would have a location (preferably someone's home) where you could invite your girlfriends (as well as some gals that Angela knows) and other ladies (co-workers, book club buddies, family members,etc) you might know who would like to buy some Mode Merr, experience Mode Merr or that have a special occasion to shop for. Knowing who would be on your guest list, Mode Merr could make sure to bring specific sizes as well as specific styles to fit the needs of the ladies invited. (Can you imagine, a pop-up boutique that caters to YOU!!) Angela would bring her beautiful merchandise as well as some lasagna, snacks and perhaps some champagne. The boutique would be set up in the living room or dining room, whichever is more conducive to shopping. (I am sure we could have one of those folding curtains to make a dressing room for the more modest ladies.) The ladies arrive, (remember, this is a no boys allowed event. However, maybe they could be allowed to come over and hang out after 11pm) have a nosh and a drinky-poo and start shopping and chatting. The great thing is that you can get the opinions of your girlfriends right there. If something doesn't fit you quite right, pass it on to one of the other girls. At the end of the night, you have a full tummy, a quenched thirst, some gorgeous new outfits, and have spent a quality evening with your friends. Maybe you have made some new ones as well. Everyone wins!

A lady in a varying stage of undress

   As you can already begin to imagine, it would be much more fabulous than a Tupperware party and less smutty than a sex toy party. However, I will warn you that there may be ladies in various stages of undress at any given time.

Don't make these fashion mistakes!

   Remember, the holidays are coming up. You probably need a new outfit or 2 for all those parties and family dinners. Besides, life is so hectic lately that time is precious. Shop and see your pals at the same time. If you shop at the pop-up boutique, you'd save money, since there would be no shipping charges. That extra money could certainly go to more Mode Merr clothing!


   If you would be interested in hosting a pop-up boutique (there would be something in it for you) at your home or know of a local shop that would like to, please let us know. You could let us know through the blog or you could send a message or post a comment on Facebook. What's that? You aren't friends with us on Facebook? Well, what are you waiting for? If you have not already friended us on Facebook, please do so. 

  We look forward to hearing your ideas and  suggestions about our pop-up boutique. As always, we appreciate Mode Merr fans, supporters and readers of this blog. You are all great.

Until next time. <3