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This building at 14 Ridge St. in Glens Falls will soon be home to Shine Style Boutique. It will be owned and operated by Jen Dennis, who plans to bring a personal touch to the shop.
Photo by Jesse Winters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Jennifer Farhsworth<\/p>\n

An architect, a mom, and now an entrepreneur, Jen Dennis, has followed her heart and instincts, leading her to the brink of owning her own business. This mother of two said she needed to find how she could do what she loved, while not compromising her priorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew I wanted to be able to be present with my young children, but I also always had this dream of owning my own boutique,\u201d said Dennis.<\/p>\n

The former Poblano\u2019s Authentic Mexican Food at 14 Ridge St. in Glens Falls will soon be home to Shine Style Boutique. Denis is hoping to officially open sometime between mid-February and early March. After spending some time working with LuLaRoe, designer and seller of women\u2019s clothing, Dennis gained experience and a client base, all while finding her niche in the industry.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI really liked what I was doing and felt like I was pretty successful at it, and I knew I wanted more,\u201d said Dennis.<\/p>\n

Dennis has a degree in architecture and worked at JMZ Architects and Planners, but said she had always had a dream of owning a boutique.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I have more on my plate now than I ever have before, but I love what I am doing and it feels worth it. It is a different type of stress,\u201d said Dennis.<\/p>\n

Dennis plans to make the boutique feel like a place where people can come in and have an experience. With her personalization and attention to detail, she hopes Shine Style will set itself apart from other boutiques. She plans to have a personal styling lounge where she can offer advice to clients while they have coffee and snacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want the space to have a community-lounge type feel, where women come and feel comfortable,\u201d said Dennis.<\/p>\n

Dennis said she initially began the process in November, and signed the lease in December.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything happened so fast, but I had an amazing business planner who helped me and everything just fell into place, including the space, \u201csaid Dennis.<\/p>\n

The 1,100-square-foot property only needed cosmetic changes and the addition of a few dressing rooms. In addition to apparel, the store will offer accessories such as jewelry.<\/p>\n

Dennis said she is excited to have control over prints, styles and personalized options for her clients. She will also offer 12-piece collections that are tailored to client\u2019s specific style and size.<\/p>\n

Denis will conduct live online personal style sessions for long-distance customers. The back of the building will contain a space where kids can be kept busy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always knew that visually, downtown Glens Falls was the perfect place to do this. I love the atmosphere. It is the up-and-coming place to be. There are so many things happening here,\u201d said Dennis.<\/p>\n

She said her best advice to anyone looking to follow their dream is to do their homework, and have a plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cResearch, research, and research. And don\u2019t\u2019 be afraid to ask for help. It can be very overwhelming. Consider the help of a business transition coach,\u201d said Dennis.<\/p>\n

The Shine Style Boutique website, www.shinestyleboutique.com, is currently under construction,.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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