Nu Construction oversized turtleneck
$182, Big Star stretchy jeans $88,
(holding) Allens faux fur vest $298
and English Factory netted blouse
$92, all available at Shopettes,
Ridgewood
BEST FASHION BOUTIQUE
Shopettes
ANNE-MARIE CARUSO
22 CHESTNUT ST., RIDGEWOOD, (201) 444-4141, SHOPETTES.COM
Newcomer to the fashion boutique scene is Ridgewood’s Shopettes,
owned and operated by Marilyn Temiz and Tanya Bas, who keep a
watchful eye on the style scene. With their slogan, “Unique fashion
pieces for women who like to wear their style on their sleeve,”
Shopettes’ collection is offered both in store and online.
RUNNERS-UP:
ALBA RIDGEWOOD
THE FIG LEAF MAYWOOD
LUDOVICA WESTWOOD
SUITE 201 RIDGEWOOD
Boutique faves among readers are Ridgewood’s
Alba and Suite 201, which offer carefully selected
collections of fine clothing and accessories for
women. New to the list this year are The Fig Leaf,
which offers both casual and formal wear, and
Ludovica, Bergen’s go-to destination for
boho fashions.