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Don't be too suspicious of this tucked-away surburban
boutique with the bold name -- it makes good on its claim with taste
to spare. Jump on Interstate 85, head north toward Discover Mills, then
turn the other way off the exit if you're seeking Taste. This men-and-women
friendly shop features screaming skull tops and hats by Ed Hardy, jeans
by Antik and Yanuk and the most bugle-bead embellished tops by Plenty
that you've ever seen.
With a location far from Midtown and Buckhead, where these names made
a name for themselves, Taste sets out to cater to a whole new crowd,
and it's clear that the owners know how to pull it off.
TASTE IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT:
Emerging label La Rok already has sent samples to the store. Featuring
short-sleeve blazers with rhinestone buttons and playful hoods on just
about everything, think Joie crossed with Marc Jacobs -- cute, hmm?
And don't be shy about trying them on; they're sure to be gone soon.
The bag selection is small but packs a punch. With silver lamé, gold
sequins, and camel leather detail, Taste's Emily bag ($355) is downright
bling-a-licious, but it's downright beautiful, too.
TASTY INFO:
Take one spin around the store, and you might notice that shop owner
Teresa Caldwell is a little obsessed with rapper Bow Wow. FYI: She's
his mom.
If you do nothing else, take the time to smell the Calypso Christiane
Celle candles at the back of the store ($38). Part of the designer's
collection, they come in scents like jasmine, mimosa and marine. The
candles were hot commodities a few years ago in the Hamptons, where
Celle has a shop. Now in-the-know boutiques along the eastern seaboard
can't seem to keep the sweet scents in stock. |
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