NEWS
Jenia offers star style in online boutique
By Helen Jardine
Bermuda Sun – Friday June 19th 2009
Talented young designer Jenia Thompson believes every woman should be praised for her style.
The 27-year-old reckons we should regularly be asked questions such as: "I love that necklace, it's very you. Where did you get it?"
Admiring reactions like this are guaranteed if you are wearing one of the stunning creations available from Jenia's new online store.
She has just launched Lovit Boutique, which offers must-have jewellery and clothing from brands worn by celebrities like Beyoncé.
Jenia said: "Chic, elegant, exclusive, fashionable yet timeless - these words describe the foundation of Lovit Boutique.
Handbags
"Lovit Boutique concentrates on supplying trendy yet classic apparel along with a collection of accessories that will make you say 'wow'."
Jenia plans to "start off small" by selling jewellery, handbags, leggings, tanks and t-shirts online but will expand if business booms.
She hopes to one day open her own store in Bermuda.
Her handbags are mostly made of Italian leather and boast bright colours and bold prints.
She said: "I've always had a bit of a flair for fashion and I always wanted to own something myself.
"I've recently seen these other little boutiques spring up so it put the idea into my head that it was possible.
"Phantasya jewellery was the line I found out about first a year ago.
"It sells one-of-a-kind pieces - the kind you wear and say 'I love it!'
"I want all females to have that experience, where your friends ask 'where did you get that?'."
Jenia has done a lot of research into the different items she wants her boutique to sell.
She said: "A lot of the lines I found by going through celebrity fashion magazines to see what they're wearing.
"LNA is worn by Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
"The tanks are really soft, great quality, with fantastic colours."
After you order online, you can pick up your purchase from studio G-135 in King Street, Hamilton, just 24 hours later, provided the item is in stock.
If it is out of stock, a special order will be placed and it will take between a week and two weeks to reach Bermuda.
Classy
If clothes do not fit, you can send them back.
Jenia only orders one or two of any design, so you are unlikely to see someone else wearing your "special piece of jewellery.
She said: "There is a definite need for a place in Bermuda where successful ladies of any age who simply have a flair for fashion can shop.
"This boutique will feature designers from across the globe aiming to supply what you as consumers want - a classy work wardrobe, a chic evening collection and one of a kind casual pieces."
For more information or to start shopping, log on to www.lovitboutique.com