Graduate in Style!

Congratulations, graduate! You have done so well in your studies. Now let us help you get an A+ in fashion! We have a great selection of graduation dresses. View the images below to see my top picks!

Buy your graduation dress before Monday, May 23rd and be entered to win a $50.00 gift card!

Here's how to enter:
In-Store: Tell us at checkout when you shop in-store.
Online: Comment "graduation dress" in the notes section at checkout.

One random (and lucky!) winner will get a $50.00 gift card from us!

XO,
Lauren Craig

Shop our favorite graduation styles online now!

When you have to get down to business, it helps to have a stylish office! Our boss lady, Lauren Craig, wanted to show off some of her favorite office styles in our first installation of Work It Wednesday! So check out the images below and click the links to get the look!

The first outfit features two different textures for a successful outfit. Pair our gold sequin pencil skirt with our black sheer chiffon blouse with tie. Loosely tuck in the top and let it drape from the sides. Wear with simple strappy black heels.

Plissé Pleated Top $55 // Gold Sequin Pencil Skirt $40

When you really want to feel fancy, throw on our stunning black peplum dress with feathers. This beauty looks classy with a touch of 1920's flair. Wear with black heels featuring a supportive ankle strap.

Cabriole Dress $92

When you want to feel cool but still be put together, add our colorful BCBGeneration blazer over our chiffon blouse with jeweled neckline. A pair of sharp black leggings and BCBGeneration Carissa heels complete the outfit.

BCBGeneration Woven High Low Jacket $118 // Rhinestone Trim Blouse $38 // BCBGeneration Carissa Heel $110

You're not boring....so don't wear boring clothes to the office! Which outfit would you wear??

Stay Stylish!

Alzheimer's changes lives. It's been such a tough disease to watch my family go through. I remember days at my grandmother's house eating ice cream, watching movies, and talking about everything. Those visits are different now; I’m lucky if my grandmother remembers my name, who I’m married to and where I live. It's sad. It’s difficult carrying a conversation with someone who doesn’t answer you back. I often wonder if my grandmother can hear or understand what I’m saying. No one can really understand what people go through, unless you have a relative like my grandma - someone with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's makes a normal person start forgetting things until they can’t remember how to talk, walk or even do such a simple thing as hug someone. You have to be really brave to visit someone who changes every time you see them because after all, you still love them like I love my grandma. It's just painful to watch them slip away. I miss the old days, the days before my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

My grandma always predicted my future (she might not remember it), but she always wanted me to open a shop beside Your Jeweler (my father-in-law's store). She was such an inspiration to me!

Have you been affected by Alzheimer's in your family? Please join us on Saturday, September 26th at Carbondale Community High School at the Frank Bleyer Field. Registration at 8:30am. Ceremony at 9:30am. Walk at 10:00am. Route Length: 3.2 miles.

To join or donate to the Eccentrics Team, click this link here: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/IL-GreaterIllinois?team_id=294804&pg=team&fr_id=7472

XO,

Lauren

We had our head in the clouds about fall fashion while flying to Vegas last week! This was my first trip to Vegas and I couldn't wait to find the very best styles the fashion industry had to offer! Here's a glimpse of our 4 days in the city that never sleeps! We got to explore the first night and see the sights! I wore my favorite while t-shirt dress knotted with fringe flats. Wear as a dress alone or with leggings! You really can't have too much fringe this season!

The highlight of our trip was hearing Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere speak! Plus we are excited to announce that Eccentrics Boutique will be the exclusive carrier of her line in our area! So start counting down until next spring...you're going to go nuts!! She has great taste that was made for Eccentrics Boutique!

It was a whirlwind and 4 days never went by so fast! We were sad to say goodbye to Vegas....but excited to get back home and get the store ready for fall! New styles are already arriving and we can't wait to make you the most fashionable woman in your town! So stop by and say hello!

XO,

Lauren

We can't be all work and no play! It was time for an Eccentrics Team girls night...minus a few ladies! The best boss in the world gave us tickets to enjoy Josh Turner at Walker's Bluff Legend's Amphitheater last night. We were so sad Lauren couldn't join us! Eccentrics Boutique sponsored Walker's Bluff featuring Josh Turner...so if you were there, you got to see our promo video play several times! We had so much fun catching up and spending time with our plus ones. Walker's Bluff is the perfect place in Southern Illinois to enjoy a great food and your favorite musician. We look forward to attending more of their events in the future! View images from the concert below!

You can't be singing the blues when you're wearing Mink Pink's gorgeous soft suede-like kimono! We're especially swooning over the delicate laser cutout and scallop trim! Taylor wants to show how to take this one beautiful overlay and give it two different vibes.

In the first outfit, Taylor has a laid-back summer approach. Mix textures like distressed denim and delicate crochet. Throw on some hard metal jewelry and colorful beaded bracelets. Don't forget some tall wedge sandals to add some height!

Mink Pink Lackawanna Blues Kimono $86 // Tank Top $43 // Shorts $37 // Roxy Rabb Necklace $33 // Brown Bracelet $22.95 // Tan/Cream Bracelet $26.95 // Wedge Sandals $37

After wearing your favorite new Mink Pink Lackawanna Blues Kimono during the day, get ready for date night! Taylor makes this soft overlay super sexy by layering on top of a basic black tank slip dress. Tie in the earthy tones with a statement necklace and layer stone jewelry. Add strappy flat sandals and get ready for dinner with the significant other!

Mink Pink Lackawanna Blues Kimono $86 // Tank Dress $25 // Roxy Rabb Necklace $75 // Mason Strap Sandals $29 // Black Bracelet $32 // Gold Rock Bracelet $30

Which style would you wear?

Stay Stylish!!

For a successful style, you need to start with the basics. This week, Taylor took a simple black tank top with back buttons and created two different outfits. And let us add...this tank is only $29!! For the first look, Taylor made the perfect ensemble for a day shopping with friends. Wear the black tank with your favorite destroyed rolled cuff denim, metallic strappy sandals and oversized handbag. But make sure that handbag has fringe!! Have you noticed are are loving the fringe trend?? A simple style needs layers of metallic jewelry for an edgy addition.

Black Tank Top with Back Buttons $29 // Blank NYC Denim Capri $88 // Dixin Gold Leather Sandals $80 // Fringe Handbag $140 // Bangles $8 // Giving Keys Inspire Necklace $55 // Black Bracelet $11

 In the second look, Taylor took our affordable black tank top and created a date night look with a girly touch! Tuck the tank top into our Aztec skirt for an hourglass shape. Add a statement necklace and lace up gladiator heels for the finishing touch!

Black Tank Top with Back Buttons $29 // Aztec Skirt $55 // Princess Gladiator Lace Up Heels $49 // Ring $17 // Bracelet $33

So what mood are you in: Casual Shopping Day or Girly Date Night?

Stay Stylish!

It's our first Taylor Made Tuesday post since Taylor left us for Mizzou! We're so excited to bring this series back for the summer! We challenged Taylor to put together two different looks with two different basic bottoms: a mid-calf length grey skirt and black BCBGeneration black high-waisted shorts. So let's take a look at what Taylor created...

Taylor's first outfit is simple and stylish. The neutral tones work well together to create a laid back effortless look. The bow belt and "Oh Boy" oxford flats create a nice contrast of feminine and masculine elements.

Grey Pleated Skirt with Belt $44 // Plain Jersey Tank $19 // Oh Boy Oxford Shoes $45 // Stone Bracelet $34.95 // Brown Bead Bracelet $22.95

 Transform our grey pleated skirt into a boho chic outfit. Throw on our ivory lace crop top and wear fringe high heel sandals. We love this style for a day out with friends. And how cute is this LilyWhite Designs purse designed exclusively by our in-house designer??

Grey Pleated Skirt with Belt $44 // Ivory Lace Crop Top $38 // Fringe City Sandal $64 //Bead Bangle $32 // Stone Wrap Bangle $27 // Lily White Purse $40

 For another trendy look, Taylor dressed up our BCBGeneration black high-waisted shorts. The first look is a casual approach with our adorable "In Case of Emergency Save My Shoes" graphic tee and pops of red accessories!

BCBGeneration Black Shorts with Tie $68 // In Case of Emergency Graphic Tee $43 // Red "Quotes" Pointed Flats $45

For the second style, Taylor added our adorable new black polka dot blouse and high heels with scallop back design. Add a large BCBGeneration purse and head out the door.

BCBGeneration Black Shorts with Tie $68 // Polka Dot Blouse $43 // BCBGeneration Handbag $108 // Chinese Laundry Black Sea Breeze Heels $75

Which look is your favorite? Do you prefer a more dressed-up style or fun casual touch?

Stay Stylish!

We're so excited to mark one thing off our extensive "To-Do List": Create a promo video. (Check. Double check.)  Lucas Richter of Free Cake Film Co. drove a couple of hours to work with us. We had so much fun and cannot wait to see the final product!

There might or might not have been an interview that brought tears to my eyes....

And of course we had to end with a selfie! ;)

So stay tuned for the awesome video by Free Cake Film Co...you won't want to miss it!

(Psst...if you want my look, shop the cutest Blue Tribal Print Tunic...only $37!!)

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From the moment I found out I was expecting, I just knew I was having a boy! It was time for me to give up buying high heels and start buying diapers. I'm now a girly girl who is blessed to be raising a boy! Ledger is my sweet, happy and cute little two year old man. I adore how curious and carefree he is. To be honest, I didn't know anything about boy stuff before him. I grew up in a girl family and we just didn't tackle each other (haha)! Sports were never a part of my interests...I was more concerned about what I was going to wear to the games instead!

So, for any other girly girls, here is what I've learned while raising a boy:

1. Getting dirty is a requirement. Whether it's digging in the dirt or rolling around in the grass, I use better judgment on when I wear white clothing!
2. Wrestling is not just something on television. It's a real contact sport...and little boys have to get out all of their energy!
3. Stitches and ER visits are not my favorite....but have happened more times than I want to admit.
4. Bruises and scratches become a part of the landscape while he interacts with the world.
5. Water guns and games are more thrilling than I expected!
6. Wear running shoes. All. Day. Long.
7. Our second language is "Dinosaur." Rawr!!
8. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Hot Dog Dance" is a better workout than Zumba.
9. One short day can be full of more love than I ever expected.

As a boutique owner, I love how one part of my day is full of pretty dresses and stylish shoes....but then I get to end my day digging in the dirt searching for dinosaur fossils.

XO,

Lauren

Happy Mommy Tee $32 // Polka Dot Scarf // White Tank Top with Pom Poms // Hat

What a beautiful day at Eccentrics Boutique! We celebrated our new location with chocolate covered strawberries and champagne! We can't think our supportive customers enough for making our first day in the new building so amazing. All the beautiful ladies kept us going and made the day fly by! Here are some images of the new look for Eccentrics Boutique!

Thank you to everyone who make it out on our first day....and we hope to see everyone else tomorrow for more strawberries and champagne!

XO,

Lauren