theconnectionsnj.com HOLIDAY CHEER PAGE 28 By Jason Chupick You’re Not in Kansas Anymore to focus on curation and personal styling this Holiday season! Upon entering You’re Not In Kansas Anymore boutique this fall, shoppers will be greeted with a revamped showroom and an explosion of color and fun. Merchandising at this Chester mainstay is done so one sees the cohesiveness in collections that encourages the choice of an entire outfit – for perfect extra color. You could categorize the boutique’s collection as edgy while also being accessible, approachable, and not ephemerally trendy. A number of factors are adding up to the renewed buzz for “Kansas” lately: perhaps the change of seasons, the anticipation for a Holiday season with the cautious return to gatherings, parties, and the office. Talk to regular customers and you’ll find women seeking unique pieces–You’re Not In Kansas Anymore is one of those places that comes to mind when people say “where did you get that?” It is so important to have style - not trends in clothing and accessories - that will stand the test of time. Owner Barbara Chupick helps women style their outfits in the most flattering styles and colors for all occasions. A lot of the store’s stock is sourced from small design houses, generally from new young designers. “I have a special place in my heart for emerging designers. I helped so many students put together their portfolios when I was a teacher, and many of them went on to design careers after attending schools like FIT, Parsons, and Pratt.” As covered by an earlier edition of Bernards-Ridge Connection, You’re Not in Kansas Anymore reacted and adapted to the fashion industry’s disruption during COVID-19, and continues to run on a more nimble model – working with designers on shorter runs which makes for exclusive displays and staying in touch with clients via its email newsletter (the store’s favored mode of communication). Containing first looks, snippets about trends and pop culture, and invitations, Chupick boasts of an extensive list of loyal readers to her weekly note. Clearly, people want clothing and jewelry that make their lives the way they wish they were. Store hours: Thursday - Saturday, 11:00 am -5:30 pm. Sundays, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm. To receive the newsletter, text your name and email to 973-945- 9133. 35 Perry Street, Chester 973-945-9133 Facebook.com/KansasinNJ It is so important to have style - not trends in clothing and accessories - that will stand the test of time. Owner Barbara Chupick helps women style their outfits in the most flattering styles and colors for all occasions. COMMENDS CONNECTION You Will “Love The Soup!” We make our small batch soups weekly using fresh local ingredients. Our menu is posted weekly featuring year-round favorites and seasonal specialties. For questions call or text 908-210-8826 Our Farmer's Markets Are In Full Swing! Loads of Seasonal Soups @lovethesoup Duke Farms - Sundays 10am-2pm Morristown - Sundays 8:30am-1pm Summit - Sundays 8am-1pm Morris - Winter - Sundays 9:30am-1:00pm (beginning Dec 4, 2022) Bedminster - Saturdays 9am-1pm Bernardsville - Saturdays 9am-1pm Scotch Plains - Saturdays 8am-1pm NYC - Morningside Park - Saturdays 9am-2pm Find us at the following Farmers' Markets through December 2022: See our website for more details: www.lovethesoup.com since 2000 A luxury boutique featuring Elegantly casual Effortlessly stylish (with an edge of course) Crazily affordable clothing, jewelry and accessories Jewelry by Alexis Bittar, Sorrelli, AnneMarie-Chagnon, Zenzi, KMO, Pono and many more Clothing by AnRen, Luna luz, Liverpool, Petit Pois, Snowskins, Gracia, Adore …to name a few and “that impossible gift” 35 Perry Street, Chester, NJ 07930 kansasinchester@gmail.com 973-945-9133 • 908-879-8007 Open Thursday-Sunday Est. 2000 Amazing gifts for everyone on your list!
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