An Ode to Toya's Garb Boutique \r \r
Let us tell you a story about Toya's Garb Boutique.
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Once Upon a Time... - Let us tell you a story with swagger galore: an enchanted fortress, one NOLA store. Filled with pumps and t-shirts, fierceness abounds. Once you step inside Garb, you'll see it's the best boutique in town.(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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Marvelous Magazine Street - Toya's store is located on Magazine Street. Once she saw the location, she new her search was complete. She'd fill it with dresses, shorts and jeans too, but she knew there was just one more thing she must do.\r(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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Royal Court - Toya had to find loyal employees who'd run the cash trap! Keep Garb neat and tidy, or else it'd be a rap. She trained Reginae to be a fashion diva as well. Fierceness is in her blood, anyone can tell!(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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Have Hot Clothes, and They'll Come - When Garb finally opened, NOLA residents came. We're sure Toya's fame was partly to blame. Who could stay away from these catwalk clothes? When new stock's in store, out the door they go!(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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The Garb Experience - The boutique is expansive, 2,000 square feet wide. In Toya's luxurious space, there's nowhere to hide. She wanted it bright and sunny, like shopping outside. When she opened the store, she was filled with pride.\r(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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Toya's Closet - Every fashion queen needs a private abode, so Toya's VIP Closet was built, as the story goes. The VIP area's filled with hand-picked fashion, a black velvet rope tells haters what's happenin'.(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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Budget Fashionista - True to her roots when she opened the NOLA store, she made sure to pick things people could afford. Need a freak-em dress for Saturday but you're on a budget? Toya will welcome you into her closet.(Photo: Joi Pearson/ Joi Pearson Photography)
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Fit for a Queen - What boutique would be complete without a sparkling chandelier? That's one of the pieces that Toya holds dear.(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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Wear What Reginae Rocks - Reginae rocked this "No. 1" shirt at the store's grand opening. When folks spotted it, to cop one they were hoping. Don't worry ladies, there are plenty to go around! Visit Magazine Steet, in Garb they can be found.\r(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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People's Choice - Toya picked turquoise for furniture in her store, the rich blue color could make a witch's heart soar. Looking at her unique urban designs, it's clear to see she had the people in mind.(Photo: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Photography)
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