Happy February!  The groundhog says we’re going to have another six weeks of winter and given the balmy winter we’ve had, we are ecstatic about the forecast.  Which means a sneak peek of Magpie’s spring collection is in order!  New merchandise is arriving weekly so make sure you come by or find us on facebook for updates.  Enjoy!

These are great transitional dresses from late winter to early spring! 

Fun printed tanks and linen jackets are a nice welcome to spring!  Navy and other blue hues are a big hit this season.  Looks great with citrusy yellows, corals, and whites! 

Easy breezy tops in bright rich colors are a fun way to update a spring wardrobe.  You can add a beaded belt or necklace to give it a finished yet relaxed look.   

Jersey knits made of bamboo just arrived at Magpie.  You can’t go wrong with figure flattering styles made from such a soft and fluid material!  Come soon before they are all gone!

***Valentine’s Day Specials for your Sweetie!***

We’ve noticed there are a few days of the year where Magpie and Cozy (our sister store) are filled with men searching for that special gift for their sweetheart.  We have officially declared those days as “Dude Days” and  have embraced the dudes who have demonstrated such good behavior.  Good behavior should be encouraged and rewarded so we are having a pre-Valentine’s Day sale on February 11 to help the dudes with their shopping!  

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a dude to take advantage of this event.  Just mention this email and you or your sweetie will receive a 10% discount off your Valentine’s Day purchase, receive complimentary gift packaging and chocolates! 

Time’s a wasting so forward this email to your sweetie so they can get a head start.

We’ve included some gift ideas for Valentine’s Day!  We also keep a customer wish list so come by and fill yours up. 

Have a wonderful February and we look forward to your visit!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com

We are participating in the Sustain-a-Bull Shop Independent Durham event offering the following specials from Saturday, November 26 through Sunday, December 4.

Saturday and Sunday, November 26 and 27 – 10% off scarves and bags

Monday, November 28 – 10% off sweaters

Tuesday, November 29 – 10% off jewelry

Wednesday, November 30 – 10% off denim

Thursday, December 1 – 10% off tops

Friday, December 2 – 20% off dresses

Saturday, December 3 – 10% off entire purchase

Sunday, December 4 – 10% off scarves and bags

For details of about other local businesses participating in Sustain-a-Bull, please go to www.sustainbull.net

                               ****SAVE THE DATE****

 Magpie Boutique’s 2nd Anniversary Party On December 3rd!

We’re excited  to let you know about another special event that coincides with Sustain-a-Bull Shop Independent Durham, Magpie Boutique’s 2nd  anniversary! 

We will be celebrating with an anniversary party on Saturday December 3rd. 

There will be gift certificate raffles and a 10% discount on your entire purchase.  We will be serving Parlour ice-cream from 12 to 4 and sparkly refreshments at 4:30 – please come celebrate with us! 

We look forward to seeing you this week!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com

Happy November!  It’s that time of the year when leaves change into their fall colors, chilly days are here to stay and families and friends feast together.  There are lots of things to be thankful for and we are especially thankful for your support and the relationships we have built over the past 2 years.  We look forward to a great holiday season with you! 

We have lots of wonderful fall treats to share and hope you will enjoy them.  Be sure to check out the “Save the Date” section…you don’t want to miss our anniversary party!

Whether you’re hosting or attending a party, we can help you find a unique dress and jewelry that speaks to your personal style!

Check out Darling’s holiday collection!  They are great separates – these tops can be worn with jeans for a more casual look!

Want something a little more casual?  Check out our new fall clothing line “Dagg & Stacey”!  They are young designers from Canada and their collection is playful yet sophisticated.

So elegant and sophisticated!  Perfect for weddings, parties, and of course, date night!

And for our Grand Finale we present our much-anticipated collection from James Coviello.  James Coviello is a designer from NYC and his clothing and accessories are made in his lower east side workshop.  The feathered accessories add a bit of drama to the dresses…if you’re not feeling dramatic, you can detach the feathered accessories and really see the clean lines on these pieces.  The craftsmanship and the fabric are superb and definitely create a classic statement for years to come!  

We are very fortunate to be the first and only boutique to carry James Coviello in North Carolina.

       It’s the season for cozy sweaters!             We love cozy sweaters with interest!

Forgot your gloves?  No worries!  This butterscotch sweater has built in fingerless gloves.  A great everyday cardigan and so snuggly with the infinity scarf.

Looking for the perfect sweater coat?  This cashmere blend sweater coat has a beautiful drape to keep your shoulders extra warm!

Nothing can be cozier than an oversized cashmere sweater!  This light weight charcoal sweater will keep you toasty warm without the bulk.  Add a little pop of color with a bright scarf or a vibrant Mill & Bird tote bag!

This is a great sweater to wear with jeans and leggings!  Wear it casual with jeans or dress it up with black leggings and booties!

This is our favorite travel ensemble!  You can take her anywhere and look stylish while staying comfortable.

Need a “go to” accessory?  This is our favorite!  The colors and patterns are so fun!

Tights are back and with such fun colors and patterns! Besides the fact that they keep your legs warm throughout the chilly months of winter, they also are an inexpensive way to spice up any skirt or dress!

                Our pashminas from Italy are back!  They are so soft and so warm.

            We’re now carrying Hobo bags and wallets!  Bags made by women for women.  You will love all the compartments to keep you organized!  Not to mention, the wonderful assortment of colors to choose from!

If you’re only going to purchase one statement piece of jewelry this season, make it a Jan Michaels piece!

We’re totally swooning over these pieces!  The colors and shapes are quite exquisite.  You don’t want to miss out on the jewelry from Zia and David Aubrey!

Everyone needs a piece of Italian resin jewelry.  Light in weight, vibrant in color, and so easy on the wallet!

                             ***Save The Date****

November 19th & 20th 

Magpie is a sponsor in the Durham Art Walk and will be featuring Durham City Goods.  Meet the founder, Marika Wendelken, and be the first to purchase a Durham hoodie and other limited edition holiday specials!

In addition, we will be hosting a trunk show featuring Kate Kane’s monogram jewelry!

To make it extra sweet, you will receive a free treat from Parlour ice-cream truck when you make a purchase!

November 26 thru December 4

Magpie is a participant in Sustain a Bull.  Watch for our daily specials that week!

December 2nd & 3rd

Come and celebrate Magpie’s 2nd anniversary!  There will be friends and family specials, gift certificate raffles, and refreshments!

***Special Events In Durham***

Our long time friend and supporter of Downtown Durham, Hamilton Hill, is celebrating their ten year anniversary.  They are hosting several trunk shows and have wonderful anniversary specials that you don’t want to miss out on! 

November 11th & 12th is their first trunk show featuring Gellner Pearls and Boaz Kashi.  For more details check out www.hamiltonhilljewelry.com

             ***Services To Assist With Holiday Shopping***  

As the holiday season approaches, we want to let you know we can make shopping easy for you with these servcies:

• We maintain a customer wish list
• Complimentary gift packaging
• Special order on items (if available)
• Over the phone purchases and shipping
• Gift certificates
• Arrangements for shopping appointments during non-business hours (based on availability)
• Holiday cheer

We wanted to let you know that we are on facebook and we would love for you to become a fan!  We post new items weekly and you will be first to know about promotions and sales.  To make it easy for you, our facebook line is provided below so that you can become a fan right away.

www.facebook.com/magpienc

Have a lovely November and we’ll see you soon!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com

Happy October!  We hope everyone has had an opportunity to enjoy this wonderful weather.  The dry warm days and cool evenings have inspired us to create a lookbook of our fall clothing and jewelry collection.  Enjoy!

It’s the season for a cozy poncho (with pockets)!  This navy poncho is great for travel or just sitting around outside with friends drinking wine.  Recognize the bag?  Yep, it’s a Mill & Bird special.  

New separates are arriving everyday!  Come by and see our selection of blouses, skirts, sweaters, and pants.  We would love to help you with your wardrobe paralysis…it’s our specialty!

This is our favorite sweater of the week.  It’s a silk and alpaca blend sweater with a graceful drape.  It’s flattering on all body shapes.  The coral necklace is from the Jan Michaels fall collection and there are many great pieces in this collection! 

Need a dress for a wedding or a special date?  Take a look at these lovely dresses.  The colors and patterns are fun and vibrant!  The styles are flattering and can be worn with or without a belt.  Best of all, these dresses are under $100! 

This is the perfect dress for the office!  It looks great with boots and tights.  Plus, it’s a steal at $88! 

We love the versatility of these gorgeous dresses.  They can worn as tunics (with the help of a pair of leggings) or over a pencil skirt.  We can help you select the perfect statement piece of jewelry to complete the look. 

Bellisima Italian acetate cuffs and earrings are back!  We got some new styles with added texture and interesting designs.  The prices are just right…starting at $23.

Like a treasure from grandma’s jewelry box, Jan Michaels fall collection has something for everyone.  Add a statement necklace, chunky cuff, or a locket ring (adjustable too!) to your own jewelry box this fall! 

Need a new piece of everyday jewelry that is delicate and sparkly?  Robindira Unsworth has those pieces just for you.  Her pieces are made from sterling silver and gold vermeil with crystals and pearls.  They are lovely on their own and easy to layer with other pieces. 

Stayed tuned because we have more treats to share this fall! 

Have a wonderful October!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com

Happy July!  We decided the best way to start July is with a summer sale!  Remember all those great summer pieces you have been coveting since spring?  Well, there is no reason not to take them home now.  Come by and enjoy discounts up to 60%.  You won’t want to miss out on this spectacular sale! 

Make sure you take advantage of our great promotions this week during the Sustain a Bull Shop Independent Durham Week!

Sustain a Bull Shop Independent Durham Week Specials! 

July 5 – Buy a pair of shoes and receive 25% off the second pair.

July 6 – Buy a top and receive 20% off a pair of shorts, skirt, or pants.

July 7 – Receive 10% off of your entire purchase.

July 8 – Receive 10% off of your entire purchase.

July 9 – Buy a dress and receive 25% off a pair of shoes.

July 10 – A drawing for a shopping event at Magpie Boutique and one hour free wardrobe consultation will be raffled off to all the shoppers during the week.

Happy shopping!  We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Don’t forget to check out our facebook page.  We post pictures of new items weekly! 

http://www.facebook.com/magpienc

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

www.magpienc.com

(919) 683-1981

Happy June!  It’s that time of the year when we say “Bye Bye” to spring and “Hello” to summer.  Want to know what Magpie is saying “hello” to this summer?  Versatile and affordable dresses, colorful tops, and cute shorts!

This darling cotton dress from Covet with an open back (perfect for those hot days!) is quite a charmer. You can wear it to the farmer’s market or to a brunch date. 

Going to the farmer’s market?  Toss on a floppy hat, a pair of flip flops, and you’re ready to make the best selections.  Going on a brunch date?   Just throw on a few bangles, add a scarf, slip on a pair of wedges, and waltz out the door to meet your special someone.  

You know we couldn’t start the summer without Eva Franco!  We fell in love with Eva Franco’s poppy print top and had to bring it to Durham.  The fit of this top is extremely flattering with the ruching and pleats.  It accentuates all the good parts and looks so cute with a pair of denim shorts.  These are great travel pieces.  You can add a pencil skirt to the top and step it up a notch or wear a tank top with the denim shorts and go for the casual cool look. 

As we all know, June is a big month for summer engagements, especially weddings and we would love to help you find the perfect dress.  Our selection is extensive and unique.  It ranges from cotton eyelet sundresses to silky sleek cocktail dresses.  So, whether the wedding is on a farm or in a bustling city, we will find the ideal dress for you and your personal style. 

Best of all, we can help you find ways to wear it again so that it doesn’t get banished to the closet after the event!

Check out one of our best sellers!  This kimono style dress from Line and Dot has been a huge hit!  The dress has a great print and a faux wrap to finish off the feminine look.   We accessorized this dress with a lavender Ada belt to bring in another texture and color.  This dress is a steal at $95. 

Come by soon before they are all gone!      

Summer is such a great time to hit the road and see loved ones.  Get to your destination with ease and style using these great travel bags.  These leather and canvas bags are functional and well crafted.  They have tons of pockets to keep your cell phone and wallet handy.  The added bonus is a cross-body strap for comfort. 

They make for a great carry-on bag or a weekend bag!

This month we are featuring one of our most coveted jewelry lines, Alkemie.  All of Alkemie’s pieces are made from 100% reclaimed metals and are handmade in California.  The burnished gold tone pieces are made from a combination of gold, silver, copper, and zinc creating a vintage feel.  The silver pieces are silver patina giving them an old world flair.  If you are looking for a piece of jewelry that makes a statement, then Alkemie is for you!

We wanted to let you all know that we are on facebook and we would love for you to become a fan!  We post new items weekly and you will be first to know about promotions and sales.  To make it easy for you, our facebook link is provided below so that you can become a fan right away.

www.facebook.com/magpienc

Also, we are members of Sustain-a-Bull so check out our specials for shop independent week! 

www.sustainabull.net/category/specials

We would love to see you this weekend so bring a friend (yes, family counts) and if you mention this newsletter, you will receive 10% discount off an item. 

Have a fantastic June and we hope to see you soon!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com

May is always such a wonderful time of the year.  Spring has finally settled in, flowers are in full bloom, strawberries are in season and it’s a month of festivities with Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day!  At Magpie, we would love to help you celebrate the month of May with our great summer collection. 

Hoss Intropia continues to amaze us with their unique designs.  Their designs offer a fresh take on seasonal classics.  These dresses are very versatile and transition from day to evening with just a change of accessories and shoes.  The fabrics, color palette, and construction are totally spot-on creating a sophisticated, minimal look for the everyday woman.  Need we say more?  What’s not to love about a well made dress that flatters your body shape?

New dresses, tops, and shorts from the Line & Dot collection are arriving at Magpie all the time and these are a “must have” for your spring wardrobe.  This line focuses on colors, textures, and patterns and infuses these elements into a line of lovely clothing with a fun twist.  These pieces are definitely for the woman who wants no-fuss clothes for everyday life. 

Not only is this line stylish and comfortable but it’s also affordable!  Tops start in the $50s and dresses start in the $90s.  These pieces are perfect for weddings, birthday parties, luncheons, and even graduation events.  You don’t want to miss out on Line and Dot! 

We brought in a new pencil skirt from Avenue Montaigne that sings praises to the bottom half.  These great fitting, pull on, knee length pencil skirts are constructed so well that they provide a clean line while holding everything in place.  You can say “Bye Bye” to Spanx when you put on one of these magic skirts. 

Check out this denim skirt we paired with a Line & Dot top along with our favorite beaded belt!

Want a summer sandal that is embellished but doesn’t scream Liberace?  Then we have the sandal for you.  The natural leather adorned with opaque stones, nestled in the glimmer of faceted jewels on the ankle band offer a look that is very eye-catching.  The t-strap flatters the foot and the back zipper makes dressing simple!  These chic sandals are a perfect match for shorts and sundresses.    

As you all know, feathers have made a huge comeback!  They have been appearing in jewelry, hair accessories and have now made their way to shoes.  We were so enthused by the design of these feathered beauties that we had to bring them to Durham.  The richness of the brown suede mixed with the natural feather detail gives this moderate heeled sandal a whimsical yet edgy personality.  These are great for dancing at summer weddings!  Sorry bride, someone is taking the spotlight for a while. 

We were so inspired by the hues of blue and green this spring that we sought out jewelry which incorporated these wonderful colors .  We are happy to introduce you to David Aubrey jewelry, our newest jewelry line.  David Aubrey focuses on creating jewelry with originality, quality, and elegance. 

These creations include plated brass, hand cut Indian semi-precious stones, vintage glass beads, mother of pearl, and other wonderful findings.  This collection offers something for everyone, from colorful and striking pieces to delicate and meticulously assembled pieces.  You will not only fall in love with the jewelry but with the price tag too.  Earrings start in the $30s and necklaces start in the $60s.  They make great bridesmaid gifts, mother’s day presents, and even “I need a treat for myself” presents! 

We wanted to let you all know that we are on facebook and we would love for you to become a fan!  We post new items weekly and you will be first to know about promotions and sales.  To make it easy for you, our facebook link is provided below so that you can become a fan right away.

www.facebook.com/magpienc

Have a fantastic May and we hope to see you soon!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com

Happy spring!  Magpie has lots of treasures in bloom this season and is very excited to introduce you to them.  We are carrying a new line this spring called Porto. 

Porto uses high performance stretch fabrics from France and Italy creating fun, wearable shapes, and is made in San Francisco.  Whether you are a mother chasing your little ones at the park or an executive on the go, this line of clothing will fit your everyday activities.  

We are showcasing our two favorite pieces from the Porto collection.  The purple dress has an extremely flattering body and the big collar adds the subtle drama that we all crave.  The skirt (paired with a Gentle Fawn top) is not only slimming but very versatile and can be worn ruched or unruched.  Both of these pieces are made from stretch twill which means durability and is perfect for our climate.

Magpie is carrying the Maj collection again this spring.  Julie, the designer of Maj, is a pattern maker who specializes in draping and is known for comfort in her design.   Maj dresses make you look slim while accentuating all the right places.  You will never have to say “When I lose five pounds, I will be back for the dress.”   

From the spring Maj collection, we are teasing you with this surplice green drape dress accessorized with our favorite beaded belts.  The fabric is pigment dyed (great for the environment) and so soft (great for your skin) that once you put on the dress, you won’t be able to take it off.  This urban chic and downtown cool dress transitions from day to night with ease.  You will have no problem lunching with the girls and meeting your happy hour date on the same day!

Our handmade bags from Java Island are back and are just right for warm-weather style.  The wide range of colors and styles are sassy enough to match the fun mood of spring and summer!   These bags get their laid back look from the loomed palm leaves and marled tree back and a punch of exotic attitude from the rose wood accents.  These bags will complement your easy-going style, taking your effortlessly from work to the weekend.  Best of all, these handmade bags are durable and won’t break the bank!  The prices range from $49 to $93.

Last and not least, we curated a new jewelry line from Italy that is unique and beautiful.   Zeffira is a globally conscious jewelry company whose style communicates elegance, luxury, and simplicity.   The signature mark of the Zeffira collection is natural buffalo horn.  It is a light weight and durable material that ranges beautifully in color and tone.   Swarovski crystals are handset in the jewelry to give this collection a contemporary look for the sophisticated modern woman. 

We were so enticed by these extraordinary pieces that we brought in both the grey and blonde collection.  Once you try on a piece of Zeffira, you will understand what all the fuss is about!

We wanted to let you all know that we are on facebook and we would love for you to become a fan!  We post new items weekly and you will be first to know about promotions and sales.  To make it easy for you, our facebook link is provided below so that you can become a fan right away. 

http://www.facebook.com/magpienc

Hope to see you soon!

Magpie Boutique

601 W. Main Street, Suite D

Durham, NC 27701

(919) 683-1981

www.magpienc.com