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Paloma Bleu

One weekend, after running some errands, my husband & I decided to stop off at Albert Park to peruse the boutique-lined strip that is Bridport Street. We came across a quaint boutique called Paloma Bleu. Paloma Bleu is a boutique which specialises in unique designer garments that fill in the gaps which some other retailers leave out. 




Boutique owner, Laura Williamson, friendly down-to-earth, and approachable demeanor put me at ease immediately. This retail space has a wonderful ambiance about it. With a six year background in customer retail, working in London for Paul & Jo and in Melbourne at Bettina Liano's Chapel street boutique, is it any wonder that Laura knows a thing or two about style & customer service. Laura is passionate about meeting her clients wants and needs and sources her garments accordingly.

I noticed lots of candy coloured cashmere sweaters on the left of me as I entered the boutique. They were by none other than Australian designer label Banjo & Matilda, owned & run by Belynda Macpherson.

Paloma Bleu stocks over 20 labels, both locally and internationally. Such labels include Australian and New Zealand labels Karen Walker, Josh Goot, Ellery and international labels such as Lem Lem and Demylee (New York).

With a style icon like Alexa Chung (see this post) as Paloma Bleu's ideal customer, I'd say they Bleu are onto something big. Watch this space! 

So, when you're next headed out the door for that special shopping experience, in search of a unique garment you won't find everyone wearing, head into Paloma Bleu. You won't be disappointed! I'm sure you will find something you'll love. Now, for saving up my pennies!!

Yours in style,

Suzi x 

Paloma Bleu is located at 176 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria, Australia. Open every day: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10-5pm Sun 11-4pm. Images courtesy of Laura Williamson.

 


Comments

  1. STYLE MARMALADE11 April 2012 at 21:43

    The shop looks amazing! LOve the face on the wall.x

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  2. Elena11 April 2012 at 23:02

    Really nice blog, like it so much! interesting post :)

    Let's see on my blog the initiative of H&M..You can partecipate personally!
    Kisses, Elly

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  3. Andrea12 April 2012 at 06:44

    What a cute shop! Xx- Art a la Rue

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  4. Clara Turbay12 April 2012 at 13:27

    Great ideas and good taste!

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  5. Celebrity Owned12 April 2012 at 15:02

    Such a cool looking store! We are having a giveaway on our blog! Check it out and enter to win! http://bit.ly/H6zWJ4

    xx Julie xx
    www.celebrityowned.com

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  6. Suzi Maynard12 April 2012 at 16:53

    Thanks Francesca! I really appreciate it. Welcome to my blog!
    Suzi x

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  7. Alexandra13 April 2012 at 04:14

    I love finding great new spaces, this place looks amazing! I wish I could visit Aus soon, so much great fashion there!

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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    1. Suzi Maynard13 April 2012 at 18:57

      Me too! Wish you could come here to Australia! We have so many wonderful boutiques & wonderful designers.
      Suzi x

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  8. Unknown13 April 2012 at 05:45

    Cute little shop!

    www.stylemapblog.com

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