Akron Life May 2022

BEAUTY GUIDE

by London Green and photos provided by White Tree Boutique

Love Yourself Today Look and feel good with help from White Tree Boutique.

Barb enjoys working around her house and gardening — and comfy clothes. But the White Tree Boutique customer recently retired and didn’t know what her style was beyond work and hanging out at home. She turned to the Akron boutique for a styling session and tips on how to put together fun outfits.

White Tree Boutique models Heather Simms, Erika Fisher, Samantha Pettry, Faith Shropshire and Casandra Chenevey

A stylist helped Barb put together a new, more youthful wardrobe that included a few pairs of distressed jeans, leggings and a really cute jean jacket. Finding a new look that flattered her body and fit her new life stage made a big impact on Barb. “She lit up — just beaming,” says owner Lindsay Shuman. “She looked like a whole different woman. And it’s because she’s learned how to dress herself.” It helps that the clothing at White Tree is inclusive of all body types, from women who are skinnier to women who

possess a little more curve, with sizes from small to 3X and pants sizes from 1 to 24. Shuman, who is also a pastor at Relentless Church in Akron, has built a space where women can feel empowered, encouraged, comforted and safe, with clothing for all women. “Today you need to feel beautiful. Today you need to feel powerful. Today you need to feel like you can own a room when you walk into it,” she says. “A lot of women don’t know how to do that.”

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