Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Lydia Hamilton-Monnie, owner of Milwaukee’s newest women’s favorite place to shop, Boutique Larrieux. I was on a mission to visit this new hot spot and see what I could find for my clients. I was not disappointed. Lydia kindly welcomed me and spent quite a bit of time with me giving me a tour and showing me all of her wonderful clothes, which range in price from $40-$400 so there’s something for everyone. The clothes start at size 12 and go to size 24, but if you’re a smaller size, there are plenty of beautiful accessories that are worth the trip.

Her store is located at 717 N. Milwaukee St. Milwaukee, WI 53202     (414) 465-8297

Here are some of my favorite things in the store (none of the pictures do these garments justice; you need to see them in person):

Cap-sleeved striped blouse, Designer: Lundstrom, $114; Tencel faux denim pant, Designer: Lundstrom, $198

Chantilly lace waterproof coat, Designer: Lundstrom, $388

Red jersey v-neck dress/tunic, Designer: Monif C., $175

Beaded three-quarter length sleeved maxi dress, Designer: Kiyonna, $200: Black one-shoulder matte jersey dress, Designer: David Meister, $398

Cherry faux belted cotton pique dress, Designer: David Meister, $318

Royal blue one shoulder tiered ruffle dress, Designer: yystudio, $280

Black silk organza dress, Designer: Kenley Collins (yes, Project Runway; there are quite a few of her designs here); Blue purple ombre short sequin dress, Designer: Monif C., $208