By Lauren Saltzman

I don’t know about you, but I am constantly searching for a new and interesting clothing boutique.  A store where I can always walk in and find something stylish, fun, and reasonably priced to wear to the dinner or party I forgot I had that evening.  The biggest stumbling block, with the over-saturation of chain stores in our marketplace these days, is finding something that the girl sitting next to me isn’t wearing as well—even if she does have it in a different color. I don’t care. I want fun! I want flirty! And want to be the only one wearing it without having to take out a second mortgage. Too much to ask?

No more. I have found Soixante Neuf, an effortlessly charming small boutique hidden down a few stairs on a small West Village street. This store is my new obsession. After spending three days in every major department store looking for a bikini cover-up to take on a trip to Mexico, I found the perfect one in two seconds at Soixante Neuf.  Great color, style, and imported from Ibiza; I felt at moments as though I was channeling Jackie O with the oversized crochet sleeves.  And only spending $78 gave me enough money for that extra margarita.

Owner Joie Jager also designs her own jewelry, equally as distinguished.  Feminine, delicate and trend driven, yet classic; I particularly love her butterflies.

Now’s the time to hit Soixante Neuf to take advantage of a 50 percent off summer sale on select jewelry and all sandals though the end of August.

Soixante Neuf Boutique
225 W 10th street
212-627-4790
www.69jewels.com