Outstanding Women
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ELAINE FELAG
Owner & President
Feminine Fancies
For over forty-three years , Elaine Felag has helped women feel confident , stylish and empowered as the president and owner of FEMININE FANCIES in Barrington . Her love for fashion took root in high school while working at Cherry & Webb in the lingerie and women ’ s clothing department . After earning a degree from Providence College and spending years as a social worker , she followed her passion and opened Feminine Fancies — a boutique designed to feel like a fashionable getaway . “ I want every woman to feel at home , comfortable and confident ,” she says . “ And most of all , to have fun while shopping !” Customers rely on her styling expertise , often insisting they “ need her ” to complete their look . Her keen eye has earned multiple Best of Rhode Island awards , and she takes pride in curating outfits that bring endless compliments . Even after rebuilding from a devastating fire , she remains devoted to the customers she considers family . Beyond fashion , Elaine thrives as a swing dance enthusiast , exercise advocate and spray paint artist . “ We ’ re always dancing at Feminine Fancies ,” she says . “ Come join us !”
femininefancies . com • 401-247-1087 Instagram : @ femininefanciesri 290 Country Rd ., Barrington , RI 02806
SHERRI FERRETTI
Owner
The Best Answering Service New England In Touch
ALLISON L . FLEET , ESQ .
Partner
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Allison L . Fleet is a real estate and commercial finance lawyer representing sponsors , owners , operators and investors , as well as small and mid-sized businesses across New England .
She guides clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions , handling acquisitions , dispositions , financing , contracting and leasing . In corporate finance , Allie negotiates transactions for lenders and borrowers , including asset-based lending , mortgage lending , lines of credit and equipment loans .
Active in the Rhode Island charitable community , Allison serves on the board of In-Sight , a nonprofit supporting the visually impaired . She was also recently elected to the board of Farm Fresh Rhode Island , a community organization which aims to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh , local foods .
401-861-8245 • afleet @ psh . com psh . com • psh . com / team / afleet
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