Emily Balins – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:51:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Emily Balins – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 Style File: La Chic Boutique https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/styleshopping/style-file-la-chic-boutique/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=30735 Continued]]> With hanging chandeliers, clothing racks organized perfectly, and tulle decorated table tops, La Chic Boutique in Mt. Washington isn’t your typical consignment store. A licensed esthetician, Mary Anne Baker provides waxing and massage services in a relaxing room in the back of the store. For the past six years, Baker has made it her mission to bring high end, unique products to her customers. From Gap to Christian Louboutin, there are brands for every price point. We sat down with Baker to learn more.

Why did you decide to open the store?
MB: My daughter and I always had a dream to own a boutique. With today’s economy, consignment is important. In my shop, a lot of customers think it’s new clothing. Everything needs to be clean in good condition.

Describe your store in one sentence.
MB: Luxury women’s consignment, accessories, and new gifts. My motto is “you don’t have to spend a fortune to look like a millionaire.”

Which item is a best seller for you?
MB: High-end designer bags. It doesn’t always matter if it’s a Chanel or a Louis, it matters more if the style is current.

What is your current favorite trend? Least favorite trend?
MB: It’s really hard to say!I love so many trends. Anything that’s classic and timeless. My least favorite is definitely the 80’s.

What is the last thing you read?
MB: InStyle magazine.

Guilty pleasure?
MB: Easy. Handbags.

Our top three picks:


(Left to right: Star of David necklace $36, Hunter boots $160, Burberry purse $800)

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]]> Style File: Angel Park https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/styleshopping/style-file-angel-park-fells-point/ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:22:18 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=30902 Continued]]> It is hard to deny the energy you feel when stepping into Angel Park for the first time. Right in the heart of Fells Point, this menswear shop is the perfect place for the stylish, well-put together guy.

The store is all about bringing the community together and giving exposure to other Baltimore-based companies, with most of the pieces in the store created or designed locally. Customers are even given a shot of whiskey at checkout to welcome them into the Angel Park family. We met up with owner Justin James to discus the ins and outs of owning a menswear boutique.

What’s it like being one of the few stores in Baltimore that solely sells men’s wear?
JJ: I like it. With the experience that we have, I’m able to go out and find unique pieces to bring to Baltimore that are more unique than what you see in a typical store.

How would you describe your store?
JJ: Fun, creative, full of energy, and very personable.

How did you get the name for your store?
JJ: I was coming home from a trip from Los Angeles, the City of Angels. I wanted to bring all of the inspiration I felt from that trip to the shop. I like having the California vibe brought to the store.

Who is your style inspiration?
JJ: I don’t really have a person as inspiration. My inspiration is that with fashion, you can use clothing as an extension of your character. It’s another way to express who you are and your mood that day.

Current favorite trend?
JJ: I’m really big on accessories for men. I like adding little bells and whistles to make an outfit not so typical.

What’s your guilty pleasure?
JJ: Netflix for sure.

No outfit is complete without . . . ?
JJ: A splash of color and your own personality.

Our top three picks:


(From left to right: Esemplare Coat, $329; Mr. Turk Pineapple Trousers, $268, Tailor Vintage Trunks, $78)

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