Gift Giving for the Holidays
I am one of those people who loves giving gifts to people, but sometimes really stinks at it. I left the store the other night with shopping bags filled with goodies for three of my friends. I was beaming at the thought of mailing/giving these gifts to people I really...
How to Avoid a Bad Buy Day
Okay, so the woman on the cover of this blog does not look like she had a bad buy day, she looks extremely satisfied. But she probably spent too much money. I fall into that trap every once in a while, and especially now that it's hitting holiday season with...
How to Throw the Perfect Holiday Party
The holiday season means getting together with friends, and it also means you have the perfect excuse to throw the party everyone will be talking about. The only thing anyone needs to throw a perfect party is good company, but a few extra touches always help. Set the Scene If...
Sip & Shop at Sophie!
One of my most favorite parts of my job is helping my customers. Add a little cocktail to that and I'm the happiest girl in the world! So every year around this time I'm always happy to host private parties at the store we call a Sip and Shop. The more...
Embroidered Shoes... Nice Touch!
Nice Touch by Naughty Monkey ($99.50) is in store! I have been waiting for an embroidered pump and this shoe has been worth the wait. It’s gorgeous, and because of its multi-colored design, it goes with practically anything. Below are a few ideas on how to wear the Nice Touch...
Brand Feature - Beljoy!
It is almost impossible to know of Sophie and not know of Beljoy. Sophie dedicates a wall to Beljoy and their counter is covered in Beljoy pieces. Every girl working at Sophie probably has at least a dozen Beljoy bracelets. They're always wearing a stack. The wonderful thing about Beljoy...
Chilly? We've Got You Covered
Are you cold today? Yeah, it's a bit chillier than temperatures we've seen of late. Today, for me, is just nippy enough for my couch to call me and my blanket to magically appear on my legs. That's later, though. Until then I will be running errands and setting up...
Casual Wear/Cute Wear
Today is Friday and after writing this blog I have every intention of stripping off my work pants and polyester shirt, changing into something comfortable, and nose-diving into the couch. It's been a long day. This is my general attitude after every work day so needless to say, I own...
Musings - Fashion Quotes
Two quotes passed a Pinterest scroll today and urged an English-degree individual with access to unlimited space on a website to pursue her circular and confusing thoughts on said quotes. This is Musings with Sarah. Today's topic: fashion quotes. The first quote: "Clothes aren't going to change the world, the...
Tips for Quickly Improving Your Style
Looking in the mirror before I leave the house, I hate to have a "meh" expression because of my outfit. "Dress to Impress (Yourself)" is the ideal I like to apply to my everyday style. Needless to say, the "meh" expression does not help me to achieve that ideal. Sure,...
Must-Have Dresses for Fall
Who says fall means no more showing my knees? I am a firm believer in the dress. The dress is comfortable, it's not constraining, and it gives my legs little kisses as I move--wonderful! Dresses can find their place in the colder seasons easily, all you need are the right shoes...
Dressing for Fall When it's NOT Fall
Sure, it's "fall" season--although fall doesn't officially start until Saturday--but most places I go are decorating with tones of brown, orange, yellow, and red. At Sophie, there are sweaters on the racks and long sleeves everywhere. "Back to School" has always meant that autumn is here, no matter where you...
Employee Feature - Jordyn!
This week's feature is on Jordyn, a new(ish) employee here at Sophie! Jordyn started mid-June this year--my guess so as to either stay busy or have a little extra income for summer escapades ;)--and absolutely loves selling shoes to customers because of how involved the task is and because seeing...
Brand Feature - Dear John!
Dear John jeans are definitely a favorite around here at Sophie--they're everywhere. Being new to Sophie and boutique-jean shopping in general, I decided to try on some of the Dear John styles in the store to check comfort, fit, stretch, and style. And of course to help you, dear readers!...
Style Inspiration - Watch a Movie
Okay so it sounds a little like fake homework, and more time consuming than scrolling through Pinterest, but watching movies has by far been the most enjoyable way to find surprising style inspiration. For a while, I would fill my shopping cart with items I always considered to be staples....
Employee Feature - Jade!
We love our girls here at Sophie and we especially love to show some appreciation, and no one deserves more appreciation than our longest employed member of the Sophie Squad, Jade. Jade has been with Sophie for over five years, and for the past four years, has been the driving...
All the Bags I Want (Right Now)
Lately, I don't leave the house without a purse. I have finally left the days of coin pouch/mini wallet/key holder lanyards and moved toward bigger things (literally). Year round, Sophie has a large selection of purses and clutches that work for any occasion. Here are a few of my oh-my-goodness, I-want-these,...
The Cutest Shoes for Comfort
We've all been there. A wedding. Work. Easter with the family. A night out. 45 minutes in and your feet KILL. Sure, they look killer in the adorable pair of shoes your wearing, but I'm talking about the bone-crushing, arches-aching pain from spending too long in said killer shoes. I...
Brand Feature - Z Supply!
If you have ever walked into Sophie, you've probably seen a Z Supply item. Actually, you've probably bought a Z Supply item. My way of identifying Z Supply is by touch, those pieces are So. Freaking. Soft. When you put on this brand, you are undeniably getting comfort. The other...
The "Boutique"
Sophie is one of the many boutiques in Joplin, MO, but what exactly is a boutique? The general definition is any small store (boutique literally means "shop" in French), but a clothing boutique often sells stylish, luxury goods. Many boutiques offer hand-made items like the Beljoy brand that Sophie sells,...