“ I ask a lot of questions to elicit responses I can use to figure out what they ’ re looking for .... There ’ s a broad spectrum in every genre ,” Roberge says of the fiction , nonfiction and poetry sections within the bookstore . Oddly enough , however , “ People ask for more recommendations at the bar than at the bookstore .”
When selecting books for someone else , think of the interests you share , then take the time to scour the shelves at Riffraff . The bookstore / bar is all about embracing the eccentricity of Providence , and Roberge
and Ramadan enhance this by featuring selections that you won ’ t find elsewhere . HOURS : Tues .– Thurs . noon – 10 p . m ., Fri .– Sat . noon – midnight , Sun . noon – 8 p . m . Riffraff Bookstore and Bar , 60 Valley St ., Suite 107A , Providence , 421-4371 , riffraffpvd . com
SOUTH Elle G : For the Fashionistas HISTORY : Lauren Young , owner of Elle G boutique in Wakefield , grew up in a household centered on fashion . Her father , E . K . Greif , worked as a sales rep for shoe and hat companies , so she was constantly surrounded by fabric samples and conversations about trade shows . After graduating from URI in 2010 with a degree in textiles , fashion merchandising and design , she worked her way up to her dream of opening a store in 2012 .
Young ’ s fashion sense followed her from Marblehead , Massachusetts , to the Ocean State to provide residents with a little bit of everything within Elle G , which is a play off her first name and maiden name , Greif .
It takes a special eye to suggest the right item to a shopper who walks through her
boutique doors . “ Most of the time , I can tell just by looking at someone what direction they ’ re going to land in ,” says Young .
Most of her customers are loyal returners who trust that she can pick out what they need because she ’ s already familiar with their style . “ Service is what we strive for here ,” says Young . “ We like to go above and beyond for our customers , and they appreciate it because not a lot of places do that .” RECOMMENDATION : If you ’ re already in tune with a friend or family member ’ s clothing style , shopping for the holidays is a breeze . However , it ’ s always safe to get a second opinion , especially when there are plenty of options to choose from . It can be tricky to find something special for a customer who ’ s not familiar with their gift recipient ’ s style , but Young says she ’ s nearly perfected the process .
After walking through the store , she asks the customer several questions while picking out specific clothing to see if they find it too basic , outgoing or conservative , and if they want something more fitted or
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