Back to School Shopping in Style Woodstock Boutiques Bring the Latest Fashion Home By Cyndi Braun Whether its back-to-school shopping or updating a fall wardrobe, Branches, Brooklynns and Madisonn Ave. provide great shopping choices for girls and women of all ages. The shops are conveniently located in downtown Woodstock. When customers come to our stores, they get the experience of shopping at a boutique, complete with the latest, coolest styles at affordable prices, says Jodi Tiberio, the business owner. Located behind Pure Taqueria, Brooklynns appeals to all women, especially younger ladies and teens. Brooklynns is a fun gathering place for our customers. Its like a fashion show by the fitting rooms, says Tiberio. We have a very loyal following because we carry the trendiest fashions that everyone wants to wear. This summer, Brooklynns is moving one door down from its previous location, effectively doubling its size. We had to expand to make shopping a better experience for our customers, says Tiberio, adding that the store was often packed to capacity. We changed the design to be brighter and more open, and we gave our guests more space to move around, linger, and be comfortable. When pre-teens are interested in styles offered at Brooklynns, they are directed to Madisonn Ave., a boutique for girls and tweens. Currently located near the Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill, the shop will soon move to Brooklynns old location. This move will put all three shops in the same block in Woodstock. The new location will offer a large area with trendy clothes similar to Brooklynns in sizes for tweens, and a separate section with a selection of classic southern styles for younger girls, including smocks and traditional toddler and little girl dresses. Of the three stores, Branches is most like a true boutique. Employees actively assist customers in finding sizes and outfits to fit their taste. The color palette is more neutral, and styles range from bohemian to conservative. If youre more interested in unique styles than trendy styles, Branches is the store for you, says Tiberio. In addition to the three stores in downtown Woodstock, Tiberio has a second Branches location in Towne Lake and a second Brooklynns location in Town Center Mall. The stores are open seven days a week. Teens, college students, moms, grandmothers and girls our fashions appeal to everyone, and we strive to make everyone feel comfortable with the personal attention they deserve, says Tiberio. Not only are Brooklynns, Branches and Madisonn Ave. great places to shop, theyre also great places to work. Raychale Dukeman, marketing manager, started working for the company right after graduating from the University of Georgia. I was interested in a job that had more of a family feeling instead of working for a big corporation. I knew Id prefer working locally, for a community business, with people who would help me develop in my field, says Dukeman. Full-time employees receive a benefits package, and all associates receive generous discounts while working in a fun environment. Upcoming Specials and Discounts Just in time for back-to-school, shoppers can take advantage of a spectacular deal during tax-free weekend at all the stores. From 9:00 am-noon on Saturday, July 30, customers who spend $100 will receive a $50 gift card for later use. -Shops will offer other specials in July, including free Brooklynns and Madisonn Ave. t-shirts with a minimum purchase of $50, and discounts on t-shirt dresses for fall, the newest plaid shirts and Piko shirts and much more. -From now through the end of August, Brooklynns customers making any purchase on Saturdays from 1:00-6:00 pm will receive a free Sans Souci bracelet (French for no worries). Store associates create the personalized bracelets, using hand-dyed silk ribbon, in the colors the customer chooses. Pictured models are wearing the bracelets. -A great way to find out about upcoming specials is by checking the Facebook and Instagram pages for each of the stores. The best way to make sure you dont miss out on discounts is to sign up for store texts. Text subscribers are also offered pre-sale announcements that arent posted on social media. Sign up for the Brooklynns Friends and Family (BFF) Program by texting BFFSTYLE to 51660 then follow the prompts. Sign up for the Branches VIP Program by texting BranchVIP to 51660 then follow the prompts. Brooklynn's480 Chambers Street, Downtown Woodstock & Town Center Mall, Kennesaw770-485-0744www.brooklynns.comInstagram.com/_brooklynns_/Facebook.com/shopthreads/ Branches Boutique370 Chambers Street, Downtown Woodstock2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock678-540-5483Instagram.com/branchesboutique/Facebook.com/branchesboutique/ Madisonn AveBoutique for Girls102 Fowler Street, Downtown Woodstock770-575-9481Instagram.com/madi_ave/Facebook.com/madisonnavekids/
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