~ Blaque Barbie Boutique ~
Tara Renee Staley - Owner of Blaque Barbie Boutique
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Copa: Where are you from?
Tara: I was born in Radcliff, Kentucky, but I have lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for over the past 20 years. Copa: What schools have you attended?
Tara: Hardin Christian Academy Radcliff, Kentucky and Spencerion School of Fashion Merchandising Louisville, Kentucky. Copa: At what time did you become interested in fashion?
Tara: Since I was 10 years old and made a decision to become a fashion designer, which by the way is why I attended a fashion college upon high school graduation. Copa: When did you decide to open your boutique?
Tara: The shop was opened in 2016. |
Copa: What type of clothing and accessories do you offer to your customers?
Tara: We carry the latest fashion for young women. Such as Evening wear, Prom and Homecoming gowns, Denim wear, Specialty fun wear for Pagents, casual seasonal wear. A wide variety of jewelry, shoes, purses, sunglasses, hair jewelry, coats and jackets.
Tara: We carry the latest fashion for young women. Such as Evening wear, Prom and Homecoming gowns, Denim wear, Specialty fun wear for Pagents, casual seasonal wear. A wide variety of jewelry, shoes, purses, sunglasses, hair jewelry, coats and jackets.
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Copa: Does your boutique offer footwear as well? If so, what type?
Tara: Yes, boots, heels, athletic footwear, sandals, fur slides and Glamour evening footwear. Copa: When will your new website be completed?
Tara: We should have it ready at some point in October of 2021. Copa: Please tell us about your new model workshops and management services.
Tara: Our model workshops are created to hire and teach young women whom want to pursue a career in fashion on how they get started in this field. By way of coaching, grooming on etiquette and Runway walk which allows them to be able to participate in our seasonal local and out of state events and tours based on planned itinerary. We regularly hold model calls to recruit in and out of state all over the country. We want our models to have successful careers in this industry. Our event coordinator is Ms. Angel N. Frasier and our runway coach is Ms. Sparkle Williams. They are energetic, highly trained with a keen eye for detail. They will teach proper etiquette, speech, makeup, runway skills and modeling. Also included are photo shoots and head shots to promote our brand. |
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Copa: We also understand you will have a monthly newsletter.
Tara: Yes it will be featured monthly as part of our website.
Tara: Yes it will be featured monthly as part of our website.
Copa: How would you describe your philosophy on fashion and style?
Tara: Fashion is forever evolving and growing. It's fun fast and allows people of all walks of life to be creative with different styles and shows the personality of the wearer of the clothing or ensemble. Their look speaks volumes.
Tara: Fashion is forever evolving and growing. It's fun fast and allows people of all walks of life to be creative with different styles and shows the personality of the wearer of the clothing or ensemble. Their look speaks volumes.
Location: 1112 NW Ferris Ave, Lawton, OK
