Wink’s adorable black, white and teal space with vintage chandeliers in the Avondale triangle of West Ashley is sweet as sugar – and it’s not only because the space used to be a bakery. The prices are INSANELY affordable, the lines are among some of my favorites (Kersh, LuluVia, Glam), and the owner is absolutely fabulous.
As we wrote about earlier, Wink is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary this Thursday (yay, Wink!). The past year has been good to the boutique, which has some of the cutest merchandise in West Ashley. On top of apparel (mostly casual, but a few great cocktail numbers), Wink gives its customers hats, purses, scarves, and the always-needed fashion tape. A one-shop-stop for your entire outfit! They also have some of the best jewelry in Charleston – big, chunky, elegant and all under $32 (!!!), I wanted to buy all of it. And perhaps I will on Thursday at their event…
The first look (above) I can’t actually take credit for – owner Errica had already put it on the mannequin, and I just fell in love with it! We all know one-sleeve dresses and tops are very now, but this Veronicam version is the first full-length one-sleeve I truly liked. The black jersey with a matching wrap belt (make it wider for the most flattering silhouette) is simultaneously sexy and demure; add the chunky jeweled necklace and you have a fashion-forward look appropriate for almost any occasion. (PS that necklace? $32.)
Our second look (above) is a great example of taking pattern and color into cooler weather. The pattern is a fun paisley in colors that are bright but in the fall family: maize yellows, ruby reds, hunter greens… The sheer sleeves also give it a touch of sophistication! And just because the dress isn’t form fitted doesn’t mean you have to wear it with a belt. I love the cinched-in look, but sometimes it’s better to let a fabric skim over your body. Much more flattering – we can tell you’re still rockin’ a bod under there!
The last look epitomizes casual-but-put-together – I won’t get off this kick until all of you listen! Wink is perfect for this kind of style…sweaters, tanks and cardigans galore. By choosing a cardigan with shape and interest, like this one by Be Cool, you add something fresh to your ensemble. Add a bright colored tank, fun earrings and some well-fitted jeans, and this is the perfect comfortable, errand-running outfit.
I know that now you obviously are dying to go shop at Wink, so be sure to come to their event on Thursday from 6:30-9! Again, all profits go to charity, and there will be food and bevs…a perfect Thursday night.
Wink is located at 829A Savannah Highway in West Ashley. 843.270.1408.
