For Kelly Andreoli, Twinkle Resale Boutique is a life-long dream come true. Her grandfather ran a men’s clothing store and, even with decades worth of marketing background — 20 years in television ad sales — Andreoli always wanted to have her own boutique.
Twinkle is the newest addition to the shops in Olde Ridge Village. It’s located between Mathnasium and GiggyBites. Andreoli fell into a good situation when the owner of another consignment shop, Sophisticated Lady, retired and sold her inventory.
The shopkeeper said the business name comes from a Marilyn Monroe quote, which is on the wall behind the register.
“We are all of us stars and we deserve to twinkle.”
Andreoli said she takes that to heart in her own personal mission statement.
“I want everyone who comes in here, no matter if they’re a size 4 or 24, to feel respected and that we feel you’re beautiful. And when you leave here after buying something, you know you’re beautiful,” she said.
The shop also has an image consultant, Melody Owen, who said she’ll help customers find the right garment or accessory for the special occasion.
Twinkle is currently open Tuesday through Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sunday hours will begin Sept. 13. Those hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Andreoli added that Thursday night is “Thirsty Thursday.” She provides the wine, she said.
(Photo: Image consultant Melody Owen, left, and store owner Kelly Andreoli, center, help a customer with a purchase. Andreoli said the idea behind Twinkle is to make women know they are beautiful.)
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
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