Luna Boutique – Mary Beth O’Bryan
Mary Beth O’Bryan
Business Savvy, Adventurous, Fashionable and Serious Hautemomma!
Luna Boutique
www.lunaboutique.net
1310 Bardstown Road – Louisville, KY 40204
Since 2003 Luna Boutique has provided Louisville with a comfortable and cozy yet very vibrant boutique atmosphere. Luna carries stylish hats for Derby, or that special occasion, casual wear, jewelry, ‘that perfect gift’, baby items, home accessories, spa products and much more! Vist the Luna’s website to view hats designed specificly for Derby!
Read on to find out more about Mary Beth, what she considers Haute during Derby season and of course what she loves best about Louisville!
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Favorite Louisville restaurant?
Avalon , right next to the Luna Boutique, on Bardstown Road. The outside patio and bar are especially great!
I usually do not go to bars unless they are associated with a restaurant. So, in addition to Avalon, I would say Porcini has my pick.
Favorite Louisville hotel?
The Brown hotel is a lovely and charming hotel in Louisville. For a more contemporary scene, 21c is a great place.
Cocktail of choice?
I do not drink alcohol, so I am constantly in search of an unusual drink when dining out. My choice is a virgin Mohito. I like the mint to be freshly muddled and I prefer only a bit of sour mix.
Favorite pre-Derby event?
Going out to the backside of the track, usually on Wednesday of Derby week, around 7am, with a group of my girlfriends. We eat breakfast out there and visit with some of the Derby horses and their trainers. The mood is fantastic with the horses walking around and the news media buzzing. A great way to get excited about the Derby. Since we have a catering business at the Kentucky Derby Museum, I usually attend the party given at the Museum and then make my way over to the track for a few races.
Going to Derby / Oaks 2008?
Yes
Who / what will you be wearing?
My friend has a clothing business, Juliana, and I usually select from her collection.
Where to find the perfect hat for Derby?
The perfect hat can be found at the Luna Boutique! Christine Moore comes in April 17-19 and then again Derby week, April 27-May 2nd. We rent a sewing machine and she can design a beautiful custom hat for any outfit. Christine has her studio in the fashion district of New York and has been coming to Luna Boutique for 4 years,. It is a lot of fun. I love seeing what everyone is wearing to the Derby and helping them to finish off their outfit (or in some cases, begin to put together their outfit) with a great hat.
Favorite designer?
Stella McCartney- I love the fact that she has great style and that she is focusing her work on sustainable fabrics and materials.
Style icon?
Angelina Jolie- I like her simple but classic and elegant style as well as the fact that she can be a little edgy.
Top of your fashion wish list
Since I travel a lot, I am looking for a large black classic leather carry-all.
On defining style
Style is a creative reflection of an individual personality. I think that people should wear what they want to wear without relying on the trend of the moment.
What is in your beauty bag?
I love Chanel and I have their cream foundation and most of their other beauty products. I also love Chantecaille and on a recent trip to Barney’s in Chicago, aquired their bronzer, compressed powder, lipsticks, foundation and under-eye concealor. My favorite is the bronzer in the tube.
What do you love best about owning a boutique?
Luna Boutique is a lifestyle accessories store. I sell a few clothing designers, mostly eco-friendly and casual, such as Eco-Ganik and Sworn Virgins. I carry mostly jewelry, hats, handbags and gift items. I love to find new items when I travel. Right now , I am in Patagonia in Argentina and I find it interesting to learn about other countries and the local designers that live and work in these areas. I also love going to Market in the States. I tend to mostly buy in Los Angeles.
Any advice to those wanting to create or start their own venture?
If someone wanted to open a shop, I would say the number one requirement would be for them to differentiate themselves as much as possible. It is a very competitive market and everyone needs to find their niche.
