High Fashions Always A Stylish Gift

New York may be the center of style, but since CoCo Pari took up residence in Red Bank a few years ago, women's high fashion is available closer to home. The store, over 5,000 square feet spread over two floors of a townhouse, has all of the trendy top brands that will delight the fashion-conscious woman."We're showing Chloé, Blumarine, Plein Sud, and one of the newest designers to hit the fashion scene, Yigal Azrouel," says CoCo Pari's owner Kimberly. The store also has a second location in Deal.

You'll find sizes 0-12, and enough interesting fashions to make a visit to the store a day-trip destination. "What's different about us is that we don't just carry the main lines of the major designers but their complete lines, including their defusion (bridge) lines, so there are price points to fit most budgets," says Kimberly. "It's one-stop shopping because we can outfit a woman literally from from head to toe including 'must-have' sexy little nothings that go underneath."

Since Kimberly enjoys dressing the fashion-forward woman whose personality may be described as funky, sexy, always fun, and certainly never boring, she's included an interesting selection of furs. "We've searched the markets to find the best quality and best stylesin furs at the right price," explains Kimberly. "The value and designs are truly amazing. You won't see minks like your grandma used to wear, that's for sure." What you will see are funky Furs in pink and baby blue, and gorgeous denim jackets beautifully lined in rabbit, for example.

In the shoe department, designer brands include Jimmy Choo, Sergio Rossi, Guiseppe Zanotti, Casadei, and Stephane Kelian, to name a few. You're bound to walk out with a pair that will either have you dancing all night or walking in style. "Our buyer thinks in outfits," explains Kimberly. By that she means that you'll find shoes that match CoCo Pari's gowns perfectly, or a day time casual outfit that you've put together from one of its racks. Since the store also shares space with Wisteria, a cosmetic and accessories boutique, a visit to CoCo Pari is a full fashion experience.

But by far, the best part is that you can wander without being accosted by a pushy salesperson. "Only when you ask for assistance will you receive it," she adds. For even more of an idea of what an in-person visit will bring you in holiday fashion finds, log on to its website at www.cocopari.com. And if you're one of those people who shops at all hours, remember that the store is often open until midnight during the holiday season.

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