Two Friends Bring Business to Paramus

On Saturday, the Paramus City Council and the Great Paramus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Finishing Touches Boutique on North Fairview Avenue with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

This is thenew business t that Paramus has celebrated this week.  

Councilwoman Maureen O’Brien said she was glad to see another store in Paramus.

“The people of Paramus love to shop and this is such a great little store,” O'Brien said. “Accessories can add to a wardrobe.”

Finishing Touches Boutique was started by two friends from Union County. Alyse Foy-West and Simone Napoleon, both 22.

Foy-West graduated from college this past August and Napoleon's graduation is just months away.

“We are very proud to be here,” said Napoleon. “We began selling jewelry back in 2006 when we were selling jewelry online and would have jewelry parties.”

The two thought now was the right time to start a business.

“We were able to take advantage of the opportunity,” said Foy-West.

Napoleon said Paramus was perfect location to set the store.

“We have parties in New York and we are from Union County, and Paramus is a borderline,” said Napoleon.

The new entrepreneurs said their mission was “to keep our customers satisfied by presenting women of all ages and cultures with special pieces that would dazzle up your world.”

“We love accessories because women’s jewelry and accessories never go out of style,” said Napoleon.  

Their most popular sellers so far have been their necklaces.

“We sell a style of necklace that is considered chunky, and it is bold and important,” said Napoleon.

 “The smaller watches with leather bands have really been popular,” said Foy-West.

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