Stepping into Apricot Lane Boutique is like a breath of fresh air. The bright, cheerful space is full of the latest fashions in styles for all ages. Need a breezy dress for a spring or summer wedding, graduation, or party? What about a wardrobe for a beach vacation? Perhaps you just want something fun to wear to work during warm weather?
This boutique is the place to shop. Owner Michelle Gormley says, "I love fashion and helping people. It's enjoyable to help women feel good about themselves and curate a collection that appeals to everyone. I try for a wide variety of items so that anyone can find something they love here."
Gormley opened Apricot Lane in October 2024 after two decades in corporate finance. Her last position was with Hills Pet Nutrition. When the company closed the Topeka office and moved to Overland Park, she decided it was time to make a change.
"I was ready," she says. "I wanted to do something with more meaning and purpose. This is a complete 180 from what I was doing before."
Personally, Gormley enjoys the experience of clothes shopping. She relishes the confidence she feels when finding just the right outfit and understands the frustration when a style doesn't work. This is why she's determined to understand and meet her customer's likes and needs.
She says, "I want to learn and understand what works for others. It's all about the relationships. I want to bring in pieces that work for others. It's fun to develop relationships with people rather than just conduct transactions. The aim is for people to be satisfied and appreciate what they receive."
Stylist Paris Rivas shows off a breezy Vine & Love eyelet lace maxi dress perfect for a summer event. She wears dark blue denim shorts from Another Love for Apricot Lane Boutique and a Dreamers by Debut vented long-sleeve crop top for a more casual look.
Store manager Carrie Green relaxes in a Hem & Thread open crochet multi-yarn block tank paired with Risen's high-rise ankle straight jeans. For a dressier look, she wears a Steve Madden Adalina dress.
Stylist Stephanie Curtis looks cruise-ready wearing Risen's high-rise crop straight pants topped with a NIKIBIKI ivory cami and Vine & Love floral embroidered lace cotton blouse. For the perfect casual Friday look, she's dressed in a Z Supply Elin stripe rib tank topped with a Hidden light denim jacket paired with black She + Sky barrel capri woven pants. Tan JOIA belt and crossbody/clutch purse complete the look.
Visit Apricot Lane Boutique at 2727 SW Wanamaker Road, Suite 100, in the Sherwood Crossing Shopping Center. ApricotLaneBoutique.com.