Fashion Friday: Finders Keepers in Kirkwood

The Fashion

Upon walking into , you are greeted with some of the cutest new clothing and accessories for babies and kids, but as you make your way towards the back of the store, you are met with racks of resale clothing for boys and girls, making the boutique the best of both worlds.

For little girls, the store has a great selection of new and resale items that are sure to keep them in style through fall and winter.

For a sassy little outfit, try a pair of Posh Principessa multi-patterned patchwork pants ($50) and a long-sleeved appliqued heart tee ($30). Accessorize the outfit with a flowered polka-dot Pocket Full of Poseys headband ($15) and a pair of brown Nina flats ($16, resale).

If you want a shirt for your child that showcases his or her age, the "I'm This Many" long-sleeved applique T-shirt ($25) is just what you need. For a little girl, that shirt looks cute with a pair of turquoise Talbots corduroy pants ($10, resale), a flowered pink Pocket Full of Poseys headband ($15) and grey Converse tennis shoes ($12, resale).

Get your girl ready for fall with an adorable brown outfit. A sleeveless, multi-colored patterned Oilily dress ($25, resale) is perfect with a long-sleeved brown Gap shirt ($5, resale) underneath. Accessorize the look with a flowered brown Pocket Full of Poseys headband ($15) and a pair of brown leather Gap boots ($18.99, resale).

Raise the fun level with an adorable Halloween outfit from Finders Keepers. Start with a long-sleeved appliqued witch shoes T-shirt ($25) and a flouncy black pettiskirt ($45). Then add a pair of black patent leather Primigi boots ($24) and an absolutely adorable Pocket Full of Poseys witch hat headband ($24).

In looking ahead to Christmas, Finders Keepers has a lot of options for boys and girls. The little girl in your life will look great in a Rosalina green gingham dress ($44) with red, white and green detailing at the collar. Add a red bow ($4) in her hair and a cute pair of black patent leather Nina shoes ($16, resale) to complete the outfit.

Of course, you may not be able to find the same exact resale items at Finders Keepers, but they have a large selection of clothing and accessories so it shouldn't be too difficult to find something comparable.

Be sure to check out the photo gallery for pictures of Marin modeling these looks, in addition to other photos of clothing and accessories available at the store.

The Facts

Co-owners Melissa Ewen and Nicole Vines first opened Finders Keepers in March 2005 on West Jefferson Avenue in Kirkwood.

"We started as just resale, but we slowly started adding new stuff," Ewen said.

In the resale area, they carry for boys and girls ages 12 months to 12 years. With the new clothing, they carry sizes for infants through 12-year-olds.

Ewen and Vines are both mothers, which they feel has been key to their success.

"If we think we'd buy it, it translates nicely in our shop," Ewen said.

"We're our customer's demographic," Vines added. "Our kids have been well-clothed."

In the summer of 2010, they relocated to their current location, 112 E. Jefferson Ave.

"It's almost triple the size," Vines said.

Ewen and Vines chose Kirkwood primarily because they both live there.

"Kirkwood's been really good for our business," Vines said.

"We definitely feel like we're part of a community," Ewen added.

Up next for the boutique is an open house on October 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. that will be a "mom's night out." They'll be serving wine to customers, having special sales and unveiling some new items.

More information about Finders Keepers can be found on the store's Facebook page.