Smile Boutique blossoms with clothing and accessories to fit any “sistah’s” style, taste and fit. Crowned with glorious dreadlocks and outfitted with a smile, proprietor, Enkunish Hailu, brings fabulous fashion to Flatbush Avenue this spring. The window display boasts of dresses textured with ruffles and zippers for a unique look this season.
As early as the 16th century, tradition has it that new clothes be worn at Easter symbolizing the budding of springtime and the renewal of hope. Irvin Berlin’s 1933 song, “Easter Parade” popularized the Easter Bonnet – embellished luxury hats worn by the ladies of New York City’s elite. Smile Boutique revives the distinguished tradition in this year’s collection of fine millinery.
The shop’s owner, affectionately called, Enku has selected a menagerie of hats festooned with feathers and adorned with ribbons to suit all the beautiful faces that she sees every day. Wide brimmed hats textured in straw and colored in vibrant hues of fuchsia and turquoise have matching pocketbooks, equally extravagant. For the more conservative, “sistah,” there are hats in neutral and blush tones with smaller brims for understated elegance. The modern woman can find trendy funky fascinators in bubble gum pink, lipstick red or classic black to rock with jeans and a simple top. Go over the top, and wear hair ornaments attached with a comb, headband or clip with a formal dress. White and ivory fascinators embellished with crystals and beads make a beautiful bridal alternative to a veil.
So, “sistahs,” for spring’s hottest headpieces for Easter, prom, weddings and everything in between go to Smile Boutique. 581 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 (718)856-0170