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What's in Store For You At Aine's Boutique
Aine's on Main Street in Reading is a chic boutique housing women's clothing and accessories.
Need a new outfit, some jewelry or other accessories? Stop by at 622 Main Street in Reading for the newest trends in clothing, handmade accessories and even lotion and cards.
The chic boutique originally opened on Haven Street three and a half years ago. They moved to their expanded location on Main Street last June. Owner Julie Centrella has been a Reading resident for 10 years, and has always had a soft spot for fashion. After graduating from Johnson and Wales with a degree in fashion merchandising she worked as a buyer.
"I've always been in fashion," Centrella said.
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Before she opened Aine's, she held house parties where she would sell clothes and accessories. According to Centrella, once she knew the demand was there, she opened Aine's Boutique.
"It's fun to have someone come in and leave feeling good about themselves," she said. "There's a lot of retail therapy going on in here."
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The name Aine (An-ya), Gaelic for beauty, is the name of Centrella's mother and daughter. A black and white photo of her mother sits on top of the cash register.
What lines can you find at Aine's? Be Adorable, JoJo, Alex and Ani, Chocolate Handbags, Mystree, Angie and more. Stop by the boutique today for a fresh new look or just a few accessories to revamp your wardrobe. The prices range from $10 all the way to $150 dollars. The most expensive item in the store: a starfish necklace made with Swarovski Crystals.
Want to shop and support local elementary schools at the same time? Centrella holds private shopping events at Aine's where 20 percent of the profit goes to an elementary school in town. This Thursday, shop at Aine's between 7 and 9 p.m. and mention the . Shop Thursday, April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. to support the .
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