The Ready Pretty Blog

Meet the Boutique: Gigi Bottega

In this week's Meet the Boutique, meet Gigi Bottega, the fresh and fun women's boutique in Evanston, Illinois. They've been with us from the very beginning and continue to keep us stocked with the coolest finds that you guys love. Read on to learn more about their founder Gina Vericella Crevi and how this incredible woman not only juggles two boutique but an amazing bra line that just landed at Nordstrom!

Introducing RP BS - Solutions for Local, Independent Boutiques and Brands

Boutique owners, this one’s for you! If you’ve been following along with us for a little while, then you know Ready Pretty was created out of my love for shopping at small boutiques. Some of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe are from local shops in my city or from my travels around the country, around the world even!

A Q&A With Ready Pretty Founder Jeannine

Jeannine here - we're so pumped to see so many new faces popping up on our social media channels and folks hitting our site these days! So I figured it might be time to answer a few of the questions we seem to be getting from all of you lately.

Ever wondered a bit about Ready Pretty - what we do, what we offer, how we work? Please take a minute to read a bit about this little idea that turned into a reality for me. We’re growing, excited about what 2019 will bring are eager to bring you along for the ride.

MEET THE BOUTIQUE: MILK HANDMADE

In our latest 'meet the boutique' series, meet Hallie Borden, the woman behind Milk Handmade - the long-standing boutique in Chicago's fun and hip Andersonville neighborhood. With a focus on stocking mostly female-run, emerging brands, we can always count on Milk for unique pieces you can't find any where else.

THE READY PRETTY GIFT GUIDE: OUR FAVORITE PICKS FOR EVERY WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE

With November coming to end, that can only mean one thing. Gift-giving season is right around the corner! Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle! Another gift guide you say? I know, I know. Around this time of year, the Internet is flooded with different types of gift guides. The Ready Pretty gift guide makes shopping for the holidays seriously easy! Because the RP Shoppes curate the best pieces from some of the chicest boutiques across the country, you can shop for every gal on your holiday gift list knowing that some other gal is super pumped you chose special pieces from her boutique - it's a win-win! Whether you are shopping for the home décor enthusiast, the homebody, or that always stylish BFF, our gift guide will break it down for you in the simplest way possible! So sit back, relax (and grab the biggest cup of cocoa), and get ready to shop, RP style!

OUR FIRST EVER HOLIDAY HOME LINE JUST DROPPED - SEE THE ENTIRE COLLECTION

This time of year, I love decorating my home and hosting family and friends to celebrate the holidays. I get it from my mom. She's an incredible cook and loved having her family in her home during this time of year. I have the best memories being in the kitchen with her for hours, cooking and mostly laughing and enjoying the time we spent together. Setting the table was always my job and I took a lot of are in trying to create a beautiful table.

EASY STATEMENT OUTFITS TO UP YOUR WARDROBE

Ready to make a statement? A lot of the time, statement pieces can seem difficult to make versatile, but our stylists are showing you ways to incorporate some major statement-makers into your wardrobe, one outfit at a time.

Check out how some of our favorite bloggers are wearing these trends and be sure to shop our favorites from the RP Shoppes!

WELCOME TO THE RP SHOPPES

Welp, after a whole lot of hard work, late nights and immeasurable amounts of coffee, we’re so excited to officially launch The Ready Pretty Shoppes! This labor of love is was built around the idea that some of the best fashion is right in our own backyard and not always in the big box stores.