Boutique La Passerelle

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People often ask if I’ve always dreamed of owning a boutique. While my discernible answer is no, reflection on my life may reveal a more serendipitous path to yes. My mom worked in a department store the majority of her career, and I was basically reared in racks of clothing. While she enjoyed putting together cute outfits for me, I mostly remember calculating the cost minus her employee discount and any coupons. Fast forward to my career in Corporate America managing f...inancial projects when I came upon my favorite boutique for sale (8 years ago this year!). My path crossed with Cidalia’s at the exact moment we were both ready for a change. We shook hands and each took a leap into the unknown...or maybe the not so unknown for me. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Save 25% on New Arrivals with code NEWYEAR25 Get free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Candles by Ashley owner Ashley looks stunning in the studded liquid leather jacket and ponte ankle pants from CLARA SUNWOO. Save 25% on the jacket with code NEWYEAR25 (New Arrivals tab only). Only one pair of the pants remain (S/8/10) so they are HALF OFF on the Fall/Winter tab.... Get free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com

Christmas 1972: ice skates, bike, tennis racket, disc sled and messy hair. About sums it up. Merry Christmas!

Holly is pretty excited about her new Christmas sweater from BLP. If you got a gift from BLP that’s not necessarily your style or doesn’t quite fit, then no worries! You can return it for in-store credit or exchange by January 31, 2021. Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

If you waited until the last minute to get your shopping done, then I've got your back. BLP is open today (Christmas Eve) 11-5. Stop by the shoppe to browse, or shop online at shop-blp.com and drive by for pick up (select Pick Up at BLP at checkout). Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

BLP is closed on Monday, but shop-blp.com is open 24/7. Save 25% on the New Arrivals tab with code NEWYEAR25. Get free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE.... Hope to see you soon!

Still have some holiday shopping to do? Don't stress, shop Downtown! Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list while also shopping small. Plus, enjoy $3 parking at select garages all through December. https://downtownpittsburghholidays.com//last-minute-shoppi

A very sincere THANK YOU to everyone who came to BLP for your gift-giving needs this holiday season. I’ll be at the shoppe today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Xmas Eve) from 11 to 5 in case you forgot anyone on your list. But don’t worry, I won’t tell. Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

The girls are ready to start their New Year’s Resolutions - they intend to stop standing around so much and get moving! Open Sunday 11-3 Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

I came in today and found the girls still dressed in their NYE attire...must have been a really good party. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Life is short so mix the prints! Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

It’s (faux) leather weather. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

In order to prep for a new year of social media posts, I checked out BLP's TOP NINE Instagram posts from 2020 to see what attracted the most attention. Turns out it's not always about the merchandise - sometimes it was the story, sometimes it was the photo and one time it took a small biz group giveaway to get the most attention. And what to do for 2021? I say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. So here's to another year of fabulous fashion photos and stories from a small bu...siness on Wood Street. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

2020 word of the year: SUPPORT Support from Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation... Support from Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership...... Support from vendors... Support from clients... Support from friends... Support from fellow business owners... Support came from ALL directions and kept BLP afloat. There are no words that fully capture how grateful I am for all of the support. Happy New Year

It’s a hand-on-my-hip and best-foot-forward kind of Monday. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

The girls believe that no matter what team you cheer for, it should always be done with love. Open Sunday 11-3. Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders See more

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Walking in to 2021 like... Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

I am here for you You are here for me We are here for each other Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

I put on my python yoga pants yesterday and did my first class since November at a new studio...my own studio apartment via zoom. I’ve resisted the at-home-alone yoga practice because for me it’s a communal experience. I love the energy of everyone in the room breathing and moving together in unison. But with the change of weather came a change of mind and I signed up - a tough choice because I had to pick one of my many teachers to support. So if you’re looking for a new way... to practice, here’s a shout out to a few of the local teachers I’ve had along the way: Linda Meacci Yoga Lynn Rescigno Inhale Yoga Together aither yoga BLP is closed on Mondays, but shop-blp.com is open 24/7. Get free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE. Hope to see you soon!

It’s been a while since the girls have been together, but they still like to keep a little distance between them. Open Sunday 11-3 Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

It's beginning to look a lot (well, kinda) like Christmas. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIPFORFREE

There’s still time to shop online at shop-blp.com and have it for the big day thanks to US Postal Service Express Mail. The US Postal Service has been keeping me in business my entire life. My dad was a mailman (and apparently Kevin’s favorite) whose job kept us safe and sound even after he died at the young age of 56. And for the past nine months postal workers kept my business going. Between Cephas at the Fourth Avenue branch helping me learn the most efficient shipping ...method, to Shelly, Peggy and Tony picking up your packages, and George answering all of my text messages all of the time. I’ve never heard one complaint from a client about a purchase getting lost or being late. That’s an impressive track record! If you don’t want to shop online, BLP will be open every day through Chrtistmas Eve 11-5. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Beth, owner of Fresh Nostalgia Boutique, and I did a little shopping yesterday morning. We met at Gasoline Street Coffee Company and sat outside on the steps for coffee before making our way to Steel City and 306 Forbes Boutique & Brow Bar. We would have done way more damage but had to open our own shoppes at 11! That’s the beauty of shopping Downtown - it’s like an outdoor mall of locally-owned small businesses. So put on your masks and walking shoes and c’mon down. Stree...t parking is free on Sundays! Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

It’s not too late to cast your vote in the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Holiday Window Competition! With voting extended through December 23, it's the perfect weekend to see 13 artist-designed windows and vote for your favorite, with the winner receiving a $2,000 donation to the charity of their choice. BLP was paired with artist Sarah Jacobs to create the Love Locks window and chose The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh as the charity. So c’mon down, take a walk ar...ound town and get in your last-minute holiday shopping at all of the small businesses along the way. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

I had a new client yesterday who was introduced to BLP by a friend at a fellow Downtown business. She’s been following along online but wanted to come in and FEEL the clothing. That hit me hard because it’s the exact reason I travel to buy in person - to feel the fabric and guarantee it has good hand as they say in the biz. If it doesn’t pass the touch test, it doesn’t make it to BLP. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

From coats to scarves to Candles by Ashley, BLP has your gift giving covered this holiday season. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

FOR OUR DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT BRETHREN Thanks to the support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the City of Pittsburgh, and an anonymous donor, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership partnered with 412 Food Rescue for the Downtown Community Takeout to provide over 50,000 meals over the next six months to those struggling with food insecurity. How the program works:... The PDP partners with participating Downtown restaurants to purchase meals Restaurants remain open to prepare meals 412 Food Rescue delivers meals to those in need You can help by donating at the link below, spreading the word (sharing is caring), or volunteering for 412 Food Rescue. https://downtownpittsburgh.com/donate/

The selection of half-off-the-last-one sale items gets bigger each day in the New Arrivals tab of shop-blp.com. So if you’re a size L (12), then this faux-leather look can be yours for half the price. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

This time of year can be rough without a pandemic, so I just want you to know that I’m here if you need me. I’ll be waiting for you. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

The holiday shopping season isn’t complete until the Riviere family shows up at BLP. It makes my heart so happy when they walk in the door all dressed up and I see how much the kids have grown in the past year. The sisters scout for things they like and then their brother secretly makes purchases as they move on to the next shoppe. They remind me of the trips to town with my mom back in the day to visit the department stores and see all of the windows. I’m thankful the tr...adition continues in a new way with all of the small, locally-owned businesses. (Have you voted for your fave window yet?) BLP is closed on Mondays, but shop-blp.com is open 24/7. Hope to see you soon!

BLP will open at NOON today because a client booked a private appointment from 11-12. If online shopping isn’t your thing and you want BLP all to yourself, then just let me know and we’ll make it work. Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

I know there’s been a lot of focus on restaurants, but I’d like to give a shout out to my fellow Downtown retailers. There are a lot of us (despite people thinking there are not), and we’ve all made it this far thanks to our loyal clients. We’re not shut down, we’re operating at 50% capacity - not a huge deal because we are mostly focused on individual client service anyway. What is a huge deal is decreased demand among our loyal clients. So I have a favor...I know you lik...e to keep BLP all to yourself so no one knows the secret to how you look so good, but now is the time to share BLP with those you love by sending a gift or simply sharing this message. And while you’re at it, here are just a few of my Downtown neighbors who are also fighting the good fight: 306 Forbes Boutique & Brow Bar Amazing Books & Records Brooks Diamonds Broff's Diamond & Loan Co. Fresh Nostalgia Boutique HeidiOptics Eyewear Heinz Healey's Inkwell Joseph Orlando Inc Larrimor's love, Pittsburgh Moop Shop Nettleton Shop Peter Lawrence Shop PGandH Social Status Steel City Downtown If I forgot a shoppe you love, then tag them if you share this message. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Mother Nature is granting us a 60 degree day in December! Sounds like a good day to mask up, take a walk around Downtown and then vote for your favorite holiday window. The girls will be looking out for you. Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

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Have you voted for your favorite holiday window yet? Beth (owner of Fresh Nostalgia Boutique) and I walked around last night and checked out all 13 of them (it is a friendly competition, after all). They are all so creative and unique, and I love the story behind each of them. We each had our favorite and had fun discussing the details of what appealed to us - sometimes it was the window and sometimes it was the charity of choice ($2,000 donation to the winner!). There are... two bonus windows at Kaufmann's Grand on Fifth that are inspired by the original department store windows from back in the day (not part of the competition, but a must-see). This socially-distanced holiday competition launched on Black Friday and will continue through December 16. https://www.wpxi.com//holiday/FDNHALZKGVAVVL47XIK7LTK6TM/

My usual buying pattern is one of each size in each piece and when it’s gone, it’s gone. But like everything else in 2020, I threw that rule out the window for this OSFA sweater poncho...now back in stock. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

I try not to to take too many things home with me (job hazard) but I had to have this blouse/tunic. It’s so soft and colorful and coordinates with my black base layer. It’s also transitional and could be worn with any other color including white. It’s worth nothing that the U.S. may be the only country with that archaic rule of wearing white in the winter and this may be the year to officially break it. Get a free coordinating mask with any Dolcezza purchase. Hope to see you ...soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE See more

I had a little fun at the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Holiday KidsPlay Selfie Garden in the Heinz Hall Courtyard after work last night. It’s important to blow off some steam once in a while and this cute space was just the right medicine. It felt good to act a little silly and spin in the kindness wheel - good messaging for kids and adults alike. BLP is closed today, but shop-blp.com is open 24/7. Hope to see you soon!

And street parking is FREE all day Sunday and after 6 weekdays...

When you want your mask to coordinate with your look, Dolcezza has you covered. Get a FREE coordinating mask with any Dolcezza Montreal purchase. Open Sunday 11-3... Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

This has been the weirdest week of sleep for me. Most of it I couldn’t keep my eyes open past 8 pm and slept hard until 4 am...and then last night I was up binge watching The Undoing until 1 am and tossed and turned all night (maybe it was all that candy I ate? ) Anywho, it’s time for me to get back on track with a normal daily routine. I’m thinking of picking up ice skating for my cardio and looking real cute in these skirted leggings and capris while I’m doing it. Hope to ...see you soon! shop-blp.com See more

Just a few reminders as we head into the weekend: All the clothes we’re wearing in this photo are HALF OFF because they’re the LAST ONE Get FREE shipping on orders over $100 at shop-blp.com with code SHIP4FREE BLP is open 11-6 Friday and Saturday and 11-3 Sunday... $3 parking options through December at select garages and FREE street parking after 6 and all day Sunday The Holiday Window Competition continues through December 16 - VOTE FOR BLP ‘Tis all (for now ) Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com

I love this hidden gem of a spot Downtown. Do you know where it is? I’ll send a code for 50% off at shop-blp.com to the first 5 people who comment on the correct location. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

I popped in to visit Ashley at her new shoppe yesterday! I bought some candles and dropped off the Wand-It she bought from our mutual friend Leslie to keep her place disinfected. It was a small business owner lovefest! We just don’t talk about supporting small businesses y’all, we walk the walk. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Have you been missing the holiday windows at Kaufmann's? Yeah, me too. But this year I'm super excited about the Holiday Window Competition created by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Partnership is the key in this new way to enjoy an old tradition. The PDP has partnered thirteen Downtown retailers with local artists to create unique window displays for your holiday viewing. BLP got paired with Sarah Jacobs (www.sarahjacobsart.com) who created the perfect window bac...kdrop for the girls. Pick up a ballot at any participating retailer or in Market Square and then walk around ‘tahn to see all of the windows and vote on your fave. The winning window gets a $2,000 donation to the retailer's charity of choice. If BLP wins, my donation will go to The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh which has always been near and dear to my heart. This socially-distanced holiday competition launched on Black Friday and will continue through December 16. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com

I never paid much attention to Cyber Monday until today. I spent seven years telling clients NOT to shop online and instead opt to come into the shoppe for a personalized experience. But during the shutdown and stay-at-home advisory, shop-blp.com became BLP’s lifeline. My clients stepped up and I shipped things to California (thanks, Jen!), Wisconsin (thanks, Lisa!) and Connecticut (thanks, Katie!). So in honor of BLP’s first Cyber Monday: Half off the last one in the New ...Arrivals tab Half off everything in the Fall/Winter tab Half off everything in the Previous Season tab 25%-50% off of most shoes in the Shoes tab Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who shopped small yesterday and enabled shop owners to pay their rent for one more month. That’s really how much it means to us. I think every day there is an opportunity to support local businesses. And not because I own one, but because I know the tremendous impact they have - from being a key part of the local economy to the way they make my Downtown neighborhood a more interesting place to visit and live. I’ll get off my soapbox now becaus...e I know you’ve been inundated with this information for months. Thanks for listening and enjoy your Small Business Sunday. BLP is open 11-3. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Today! Two of my favorite things collide into one spectacular event: SHOPOPOLY: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY EDITION New! Pass go at Key Bank Oliver Avenue branch to collect Community Chest and Chance cards for instant giveaways.... Free pair of Hotsox with a $50 purchase at BLP. Stay Safe - Wear A Mask - Social Distance - Wash Your Hands Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100

The most commonly repeated story of Black Friday is that after an entire year of operating at a loss (in the red), stores would supposedly earn a profit (go into the black) on the day after Thanksgiving because holiday shoppers spent so much money on discounted merchandise. The fact is many small businesses can’t afford the deep discounts, but we do it anyway just to get your attention. So here’s a little incentive to shop small at BLP:... Save up to 50% on select items at shop-blp.com Get free shipping when you spend $100 with code SHIP4FREE Get a free matching mask with any Dolcezza purchase (while supplies last) Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP4FREE

Even though our gatherings are smaller, may they still be filled with love and light. Hope to see you soon. Love,... Adele (Painting by Sarah Jacobs)

I feel like dancing In a huge crowd In front of a stage With live music But for now... This will do Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders (ends soon)

This is Ashley of Candles by Ashley. Her story is a beautiful example of letting the universe guide you. By stepping out of her comfort zone, she went from part-time candle making to brick-and-mortar. You’ll find a small collection of her specialty chakra candles at BLP, and her entire collection at her new space in New Kensington. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

Just sitting here waiting to wear these exquisite boots again. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

I took advantage of the mild weather and rode my bike around Downtown last night to see all of the lighted trees. This particular view of the tree at The Point made me stop and pause. I do that a lot lately...stop and pause and look at things in a way I hadn’t before. I think that’s a positive side effect of this crazy time...seeing things in a new way. Because if we don’t, they might be gone the next time we look for them. Open Sunday 11-3... Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

This photo popped up in my memories today. Four years ago Änna and I were snuggled up mask free celebrating Small Business Saturday. Today she has her own place - Urbanä Boutique - and when we get together we stand six feet apart with our masks on. Things change. This year Small Business Saturday will take the form of HOLIDAY SHOPOPOLY on Saturday, November 28 from 11-4. The current plan is to have a safe, socially-distanced shopping experience with more than 20 Downtown reta...ilers where you can win hundreds of dollars in prizes. But as we know, things change, so stay tuned for full details as they become available. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

Chin up, buttercups. We got this. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

There’s been a lot of talk about small businesses the past eight months - about how they had to pivot and borrow money to survive. BLP is no exception. I pivoted by creating an online presence and carefully borrowed money so I wouldn’t get buried in debt. But I also paid it forward. Within BLP you’ll find other small businesses - from the budding CrystalPurls who knits at home, to Wirestorm Creations who works the festival circuit, to Candles by Ashley who did both and jus...t opened her own brick-and-mortar! So in a world where you have a million choices, I hope you’ll choose to SHOP SMALL FIRST this coming holiday season. That’s the real trickle-down economy. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

Designed in Spain and made in Portugal, Mamatayoe is a BLP fave. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

Your daily dose of fashion distraction. (Also, this vest has pockets and is named Meet the Flintstones. ) Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders See more

Monday motivation courtesy of Mamatayoe. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

Sunday in the city. Free street parking. BLP is open 11-3. Hope to see you soon!... shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders See more

Urbanä Boutique turned this smallbiz logo into a sticker as a friendly visual reminder that small businesses are the heart beat of Main Street. The next time you shop small at BLP you’ll see them next to the register. Give what you can to get one and all proceeds will go to the Women’s Center and Shelter 2020 Adopt-a-Family program, their annual holiday gift card drive that gives WC&S clients the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for their children. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

TGIF (yes, I know it’s Friday the 13th in the middle of a pandemic, but I said it anyway!) Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders

We’re gearing up for cooler days ahead with hand-knitted pieces from CrystalPurls. I met Crystal at a happy hour last winter where she and her hubby (fellow Downtowners) were wearing her beautiful scarves. By the end of the evening I asked if she would make a Fall/Winter collection for BLP and she spent the summer knitting hats and scarves and mittens, oh my! Crystal writes most of the patterns herself, and a few of the hats like Leslie is wearing have changeable pom poms to ...match your mood. Hope to see you soon! shop-blp.com Free shipping on all orders