Melanie Williams opened The Black Market boutique in 2001. She has a created a friendly environment providing more than just a shopping experience for customers. A quaint shop, located on East High Street, she sells clothes, shoes, jewelry, and fun knick knacks. Melanie sells quality products at the perfect budget for college students. From cute game day outfits to date party outfits, she provides us with outfits for just about any occasion. Not only, does she carry women’s cloths, but a few men’s pieces also add to the store. This boutique has excellent customer service, great prices, and the perfect vintage feel to keep customers coming back for more.
Melanie has told us what she believes to be in style this season. That style includes layered costume jewelry and cocktail rings that sparkle up those dreary winter days. Coats that are being used to accessorize an outfit, rather than provide warmth, are essential for this season. And boots with a rounded toe and chunky heel or mixed media fabrics in shoes also top off any outfit. All of these items can be found at The Black Market Boutique. A stop in this boutique should be added to your to do list for this weekend. Not only will you find great items at great prices, but you will truly have a fascinating shopping experience.
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This is the first time I have heard of this boutique in Lexington! The pictures and description made me really interested to stop by and see what the Black Market has to offer. Also, I think it's great that the prices offered are affordable to college students!
I love the Black Market! It offers such a unique style of clothing that you can't find at the mall. Once you purchase something from this store, you will be sure to know that not many people will have the same thing that you do. The only thing I do not like about this store is where it is located. There is hardly ever any parking spaces. That sometimes keep me from shopping here.
I'm from Ohio, so this is the first time i have heard of the black market! It seems like it has alot to offer at a really great price. I love little boutiques like this, so i think i will definately have to go in and check it out!
I have never heard of or been to the Black Market. I am constantly passing boutiques when i drive through Lexington, so this is one I'll be sure to check out. Boutiques like this with reasonable prices are always so much fun to shop in and offer a much more memorable experience than going to a mall.
I have not been in the Black Market. Now knowing that it offers very cute things at reasonable prices makes me want to stop in. With the location being close to UK, I think the price point catering to college students is a wise decision. Can't wait to shop!
Brooke Stone
What I like about the Black Market as opposed to other stores is the affordability of it. Some of the other boutiques around campus are quite pricey, which keeps most college students from coming back. I enjoyed seeing the pictures in your blog because it gives people who have never been there before and idea of what to expect when entering. Good job!
-Elena Jones
I've never been to The Black Market, but I'm definitely going to stop by now. I love boutiques because you can find unique, fashion forward things that not everyone else has. A boutique also makes your shopping experience much more personal, and who doesn't like that? Great job!
-Lauren Brickey
I have personally never been to The Black Market, but i definitely want to go sometime. The clothes and accessories that they sell there are totally in right now. Vintage is back and its good to have a store that sells all that stuff for men and women. And plus it's not like any other clothing store, it's different and stands out. Pretty soon i'm going to have to make a trip there myself and check it out.
-Adria Hearn
I recently read about The Black Market online and have been extremely interested. After seeing the pictures you posted I definitely want to go. It looks like they have some super cute items and like we said in class, they would be great for gifts! I was afraid that the items would be super expensive but from what everyone has said they seem to be reasonable.
The Black Market is a great boutique in Lexington. I love this store, because it has very unique and cute clothing, accessories, and shoes. Another great factor about the Black Market is that everything is very reasonably priced. Other great boutiques, that are within walking distance from the Black Market include Calypso and Helens. Both of those places are really great stores to shop at too.
-Julie Sutton
I've actually never heard of the Black Market Boutique, but after reading this article I'm very itrigued to go and check it out. The pictures posted are great because it allows people like me who have never been there to get a sneak peek. I'm sure I will find many things I like there.
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I have never been to this boutique but y'all have definitely sold me on making a trip over to check it out. I love little boutiques like this one with a great atmosphere and items that are unique to the store.
---Raegan Kuchar
I have never been here. But from the pictures i love how they displayed the shoes! I enjoy going to boutiques lately more than stores i find in a mall because of the personal felling and the unique merchandise mix.
-Katie Fisher
I am from Frankfort and in all the years of visiting/living in Lexington I have never heard of or seen the Black Market. But, now that it has been brought to my attention through this post I am extremely interested in visiting! I love little boutiques ... it offers the opportunity to get unique items rather than items at the mall where hundreds of other people could have the same thing. Boutiques always seem to be so quaint as well.
I can't wait to visit :)
I have actually been here with some of my friends before, and they all found items that they really liked, at an affordable price. Melanie Williams seems to have done a great job putting together this little boutique, adding a bit of style to the East High street area. I'll definitely have to make sure to tell my friends to visit the boutique sometime soon!
-Rob Stromquist
I've been to the Black Market a few times now. I really like the merchandise in the store and think it is a very cute set up. The item prices aren't too bad for a boutique shop. Other boutiques in Lexington that I enjoy shopping at are Worlds Apart and Bella Rose.
-Olivia Rink
I've never been to this boutique and after reading this blog I definitely need to go check it out. The merchandise looks very cute and the prices are affordable. If I ever need a specific outfit, I'd much rather go to a close-by boutique then travel all the way to the mall. It's more convenient and the prices are reasonable!
-Paige Hofmann
Meredith Gross
This place looks just like the Francesca's in louisville that I love! I will definitely have to go there and its the kind of store that is right up my alley. However, I do wish there would have another boutique in the blog as well because I know there is more in lexington besides this cute place!
I am glad this post spotlighted the Black Market. I have never been there before but will be sure to stop by soon, especially with the mention of affordable prices. Usually when I hear the word boutique I automatically think unreasonable prices. For a location that is great on campus it does not help the store that it has a terrible parking situation. Also, boutiques have to be great at marketing in tough economic times or they may find themselves out of business like Helen's just around the corner from Black Market.
Nicole Benz
The Black Market is one of my favorite boutiques in Lexington, I have bough many things there, my latest purchuse was an old locked trunk without a key! Its pretty neat, I am not going to lie. I think that The Black Market does a great job of prediction whats comming in for the season, it will be interesting to see if they hit this season right on the target!
-Jillian Dunaway
I've never been to The Black Market, but i definitely will check it out. the shopping in lexington doesn't seem to have much but the smaller boutiques are very cute. I recently went to Helens and Mod boutique. They were both very cute but a little too expensive. I will make a trip over to The Black Market very soon!
I had never even heard of The Black Market until reading this article! I will definitely have to make a trip over to check it out. Boutiques are so great because you know there are not 100 other people out there wearing the same sweater or same pair of earrings. Usually you have to pay a little bit more in these retailers, so it's great to hear that she has such affordable items.
I've never heard of this boutique before but this post has raised some interest for me. One of the cool things about smaller, locally owned stores is the opportunity to get some unique items that not many other people have. I plan on stopping by this place if I'm in the area.
-Kasey Paterson
I love the black market! Its one of my favorite stores in lexington. They have such cute stuff for a good price, you can really find anything there. I also like how its a small store, with a vingate feel with a warm happy feeling when you walk in.
-Amanda Birch
I have never been to The Black Market, although I have been to another boutique downtown. They had many cute, affordable earings, jewelry, and art pieces. Many of these locally owned store have the freedom to sell interesting items that are not in malls, such as button earing and seat belt purses.
-Kayla Sienkowski
This boutique is adorable! I am new to this area and had no clue it was there. This post really makes me want to go and check out this boutique. It's really important that there is a cute store with reasonable prices for college students.
-paige krall
This is different from any store I've seen before. Probably because its a boutique and it has a vintage store layout. I like the fact that it has good customer service as you claimed, thats always a plus.
I had never heard of this boutique. From the merchandise i have seen in the pictures and the low prices, I would definatly go here looking for brithday presents or something for a certain occasion.
Black Market is one of my absolute FAVORITE boutiques here in Lexington. It has such a great vintage vibe that compliments my personal style perfectly. I have such respect for the employees seeing that they have worked hard to market a refreshingly unique sense of style to a seemingly not-so-unique crowd here in Lexington.
This post was so well written and helpful! I've never been there, but Black Market is definitely a store I will be exploring in the future! From the pictures, it seems like a store that has a welcoming, unique layout, which I’m sure helps to draw customers in. Their products seem very distinctive selection of products but yet a variety of merchandise.
The Black Market seems like a great place for college students to shop. Although I haven't been to the store, I am surely going to have to take a stop by. Finding a store with affordable fashion besides the mall is great. I normally don't have time to go to store to store looking for a outfit. But this boutique has a wide variety of items I can purchase.
I haven't been to the Black Market, but i really want to go now! It looks like a really cute store that has really cute clothes and accessories. It is great to have it so close, and not have to drive to the mall. I am glad to hear that it has good prices too.
Maggie Camp
I LOVE going to the black market! That place is the first thing girls in my sorority told me to go and i've already been there multiple times! They have the cutest clothes at very reasonable prices! It's not like forever 21 but in reference to the type of clothes they are selling, its very affordable! Also, people back home will have never seen anything it!
_Danielle Custer
I NEED the address. Ive heard of The Black Market, but ive never checking it out for myself. It looks really cute and just my style. I bet i would spend way, way too much money there. I always like finding new places to shop in Lexington since im not from Kentucky, and the shopping is not the best to experience here.
I LOVE the black market! I lived right down the street from the store last year and went to check out the new merchandise at least twice a month!! The owner does a good job at finding quality clothes, while still being able to be offer them at a reasonable price. I like this store because the clothes and jewlery in the store you cant really find anywhere else in town!
Lauren Farinelli
I can't wait to stop by the Black Market! It looks like it has some really neat and unique items! It' so nice to finally live in town with eclectic stores. I love vintage items so I cant wait to stop by!! Stopping by is definitely on my to-do list for this weekend!!
- Elizabeth Griffith
I love the boutiques in Lexington! You're always guaranteed to find something that not many others will have.I haven't been to the Black Market much but a few of my friends always shop there and they always come out with the cutest clothes.
I have never heard of this place before. It looks really neat on the inside; a place that has a warming, welcoming feel. It's nice that their clothes are affordable because I know boutiques can be a little more expensive. It's cool that the owner gave you all some tips of what's in style right now too.
Drew McCombs
The black market boutique sounds like a great place to go. They have clothes, shoes, and small items that you might need but can't find anywhere else. From the pictures it looks like the boutique has a very unique setting, which attracts customers.
~ OJ Kimijwok
I've never been to The Black Market before, but it seems like a good place to shop at since it has affordable prices. It reminds me a lot of Dot Fox in Louisville and I love that store, so this would definitely be a store I would shop at; I'll have to go check it out soon!
-Cortney Hockenbury
I haven't been to the Black Market in a couple years, but it has always had cute styles at good prices! After this refresher of the shop, I need to revisit it for sure. Everything in there is different and you can always find something unique and fun.
-Bethany Davis
I have always wanted to go see the boutiques downtown but I never really knew where they were or what they were called. This place sounds great. I'm probably going to have to go sometime soon. I really enjoyed this blog. I'm always looking for somewhere interesting to shop.
I am not from Lexington, but when I hear the name boutique I just assume high prices are in store. So, to hear that there is one around with not only good prices but also good customer service and a nice feel and environment. That really makes me want to take time out of my day to check it out.
I love Lexington boutiques or even boutiques in general. They have such unique merchandise and are so much fun to even just look around in. I also love how there are multiple boutiques downtown in walking distance of each other! It makes for a good shopping day!
-Kyrie Cloud
I love the Black Market! They always have super cute and fasionable clothes, shoes, jelewry, and gifts. I bought a gnome candle there a couple years back. Also the owner is always very nice.
-Rebecca Ramos
I love this posting. I love the uniqueness of the store but even more how its prices remain affordable. With a lot of Greek functions coming up I'm definitely going to stop in there and check out their chic and affordable outfits as recommended!
I'm from out of state so i dont know many boutiques here at all and this post defintely taught me alot! i wanna go to the black market!
-Layla Boliha
I love love LOVE The Black Market! My dad actually showed me the boutique and I've been shopping there since it opened. Melanie does an excellent job with customer service and has a great selection of merchandise. My dad buys almost all over my mom's jewelery from there and she has very interesting pieces!
-Abby Theobald
I have never heard of this boutique before but I'm glad I know of it now! It looks like a very nice place and has very interesting unique products. I can't wait to go and check out what all they offer.
Jessica Stockdale
I'm so glad I saw this post! I would have never known about this boutique-something that I am always looking for in Lexington. I am a big fan of the vintage look as well. This combined with it's nick nack type of inventory, it sounds like a great place to buy an outfit to go- jewelry, shoes, tops and shirts, all in one spot!
Black market was probably the first boutique that I ever went into. It was popular before Mod, and all of the others. It's unique and carries different items, i'm glad someone showcased it.
I just went into this store for the first time the other day! it was so cute and very funky. I loved it
-Melissa Thompson
Such a cute boutique! I've never been there before but I've had a friend that used to work there and she loved it!! I love shopping at places where you can purchase items that everyone will not have, so I will be making a visit sometime soon!
-Jordan Jenkins
It really it such a cute boutique!! I have heard many of my friends talk about it, but I plan on going now! There is a store like this in my hometown, and i love it!
-Cara Richardson
I have never heard of this store before! I absolutely plan on going to see what they have now. I love all the store with different clothing and accessories. It looks likes such a cute boutique!
-Erin Creelman
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this blog! I love boutiques and I love to shop! ha. I am so glad they have informed me now on where to go and what I'll find at them. Being new to lexington can be hard to find all the cute little shops like these.
I do love the black market! There are some great boutiques around Lexington and its incredibly surprising to me that many students at UK from out of town do not know about many of them. Some of my favorite boutiques include Calypso, Black Market, Mod, Worlds Apart, Helens, and AJs. I'm interested to see if the trend in local stores brings more boutiques to Lexington...I HOPE!
-Anne Hart Atchison
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