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Spring fashion focus: From versatile denim options to vintage dishware and floral dresses, come see what’s in style on Prospect Avenue

By Trent Modglin
March 29, 2025
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2 Sisters Boutique A&L and Brother J’s
33 S. Prospect Ave.
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What’s hot: Anything denim — from tops and dresses to skirts and jumpsuits — is all the rage right now for spring fashions, according to owner Natalie Amabile.

“We have lots of versatile denim options that you can dress up or down with the right accessories or shoes, ranging from sandals to cowboy boots,” Natalie says. “Denim makes it easy to hit anything from street festivals to dinners out.”

On the men’s side: Come check out a new batch of Johnnie O and Flag & Anthem golf shirt and short combinations made of super lightweight material. New supplies arrive on a weekly basis, and swimsuits are already out on display.

2 Sisters A&L

There are lots of versatile denim options at 2 Sisters that you can dress up or down with the right accessories or shoes, ranging from sandals to cowboy boots.

Raffia Gifts

Raffia Gifts
13 S. Prospect Avenue
RaffiaGifts.com

What’s hot: At the store’s entrance, you’ll currently find a large, colorful display of Patina Vie vintage dishware that’s inspired by European tapestries. Beautifully patterned plates, bowls and glasses would make a perfect addition to your kitchen or patio this spring.

Warmies are heatable, gently scented stuffed animals perfect for you little ones, and a new batch just arrived at Raffia.

Warm, fuzzy friends: A batch of cozy Warmies just arrived. Not familiar? Warmies are heatable, gently scented stuffed animals perfect for you little ones. Take time to check out Raffia’s children’s section full of pajamas, books, games and toys.

Sooo Cute

Sooo Cute Boutique
7 S. Prospect Ave.
SoooCuteBoutique.com

What’s hot: “It’s our favorite season for fun colors and floral designs,” says owner Vania Ignatov. Sooo Cute has plenty of colorful, light and flowy dresses that can easily be paired with a necklace and earrings from Sooo Cute’s ever-changing accessory inventory. The floral tops go great with everything from jeans and denim skirts to white shorts.

Versatile purses: Sooo Cute also has plenty of purses for all occasions, like a woven metallic clutch that caught our eye and comes with a cross body strap.

Sooo Cute has plenty of colorful, light and flowy dresses that can easily be paired with something from their ever-changing accessory inventory.

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