Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we whole heartedly believe that everyone should treat themselves to something special to celebrate! We were lucky enough to chat with Laura Hunt, the owner of Arabella in Ridgeland, Missisippi about how Arabella can help you celebrate and more!
{Why did you open Arabella in Ridgeland?}
I had grown tired of having to order my lingerie and swimwear online. I moved here from Oxford in 2008, where there had been a lovely lingerie shop on The Square that I enjoyed having access to while I was in school there. There was one year in particular where I had several friends getting married and I had the hardest time finding quality and tasteful lingerie shower gifts for them locally. I worked retail on and off for several years and heard talk of people opening a high-end lingerie store but it never happened. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit so when I was 28 I finally decided to go for it.
{What does Valentine's Day mean to you?}
For me, Valentine’s Day is about love and celebrating that love. It’s not just a couple’s thing! Most people celebrate with their significant other, but for me, it’s also about celebrating with my friends and family.
{What kind of products can you find at Arabella?}
We offer a carefully curated selection of high-quality sleepwear, chemises, bras and underwear from designers like Cosabella, Natori, OnGossamer and Chantelle. We have some specialty European designers including Edge o’ Beyond and Fleur of England. PJ Harlow is a favorite for sleepwear. Eberjey has an exceptional selection of loungewear that is as comfortable and practical as it is beautiful. We have a special area of the store that is devoted exclusively to bridal lingerie. We offer maternity bras, shapewear and wardrobe solutions to help women feel their best under outfits that require something other than a traditional bra and underwear set. Melissa Odabash is my personal favorite of our swimwear and resort wear lines. The quality and fit of their suits is hard to beat. We also have a gift section that features candles, perfume and luxurious bath & body products.
 loungewear by Eberjey |  lingerie by Cosabella |
{Why did you choose to carry these brands?}
A woman’s lingerie drawer can typically be divided into two piles: the everyday and the special occasion. We have found products that help to bridge the cotton and lace divide with a simple mission: to make you feel good in all of your underwear, all of the time. Having sleepwear and loungewear that you look forward to putting on at the end of a long day is such a nice everyday luxury that I think all women should have. As far as swimwear goes, we can’t stress enough the importance of having a quality suit with an impeccable fit. Swimsuit shopping can be a daunting experience, especially if you don’t know what to look for. There are countless styles to choose from but it’s important to know which style will suit your body shape.
A woman’s lingerie drawer can typically be divided into two piles: the everyday and the special occasion. We have found products that help to bridge the cotton and lace divide with a simple mission: to make you feel good in all of your underwear, all of the time. Having sleepwear and loungewear that you look forward to putting on at the end of a long day is such a nice everyday luxury that I think all women should have. As far as swimwear goes, we can’t stress enough the importance of having a quality suit with an impeccable fit. Swimsuit shopping can be a daunting experience, especially if you don’t know what to look for. There are countless styles to choose from but it’s important to know which style will suit your body shape.
loungewear by Eberjey
!{How is Arabella celebrating Valentine's Day?}
No matter what you do, whether it’s a romantic date or a girls’ night out, you should get ready for the evening by wearing nice lingerie. It makes you feel good about yourself and sets the tone for the rest of the day. Arabella will be serving champagne, rosé and gourmet pastries the week of Valentine’s Day. We will also be offering a free gift with purchase to all Valentine’s Day shoppers.
{What's coming up at Arabella?}
Spring Break is just around the corner so we are gearing up for swimsuit season, which is always so much fun. We’re currently planning a large trunk show in March that will be held in Oxford. We will announce the details for that once everything is finalized. We will be introducing some new lines in the coming season that our customers will be very excited to see, including an activewear line based out of Beverly Hills that we can’t wait to share with everyone. Stay tuned!
Follow Arabella on Instagram {@shop_arabella} and check out their Facebook page!
No matter what you do, whether it’s a romantic date or a girls’ night out, you should get ready for the evening by wearing nice lingerie. It makes you feel good about yourself and sets the tone for the rest of the day. Arabella will be serving champagne, rosé and gourmet pastries the week of Valentine’s Day. We will also be offering a free gift with purchase to all Valentine’s Day shoppers.
{What's coming up at Arabella?}
Spring Break is just around the corner so we are gearing up for swimsuit season, which is always so much fun. We’re currently planning a large trunk show in March that will be held in Oxford. We will announce the details for that once everything is finalized. We will be introducing some new lines in the coming season that our customers will be very excited to see, including an activewear line based out of Beverly Hills that we can’t wait to share with everyone. Stay tuned!
Follow Arabella on Instagram {@shop_arabella} and check out their Facebook page!
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