Mother Denim Shopping Event at DIANI

Thursday, April 25, 2013 by DIANI Boutique

Join us TODAY for our Spring 2013 Mother Denim shopping event. Browse new denim styles in colors and prints available for a limited time only! Even better? Receive a FREE GIFT with your Mother Denim purchase. And, meet Mother's own Lissa Batson-Gunn from 11AM - 3PM. Offer only valid on day of event.

Can't make it in? You can still shop Mother Denim here or online to receive your free gift!

Mother Denim The Looker in Shag - $220.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim The Looker in Icebreaker - $200.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim High Waisted Looker in Backstage Pass - $200.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim The Dropout in Tequila Truce - $210.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim High Waisted Looker in Backstage Pass - $200.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim The Looker in Icebreaker - $200.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim The Looker in Shag - $220.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim Outsider Bootcut in Deja Vu - $200.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim Rascal Cuff in Just Peachy - $185.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Mother Denim The Looker in Destroyed Ride - $220.00
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

DIANI Insta-Update

Saturday, April 6, 2013 by DIANI Boutique

Follow the DIANI girls on Instagram here

Online Manager, Whitney, is loving this new rag & bone Trail Shirt in Tie Dye ($255)
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

These candy-colored Repettos are at the top of our Spring must-have list!

Left to right:
Cendrillon Glazed Leather Flat in Zest - $295.00
Cendrillon Leather Flat in Stylo - $275.00
Cendrillon Glazed Leather Flat in Gres - $295.00
Cendrillon Metallic Flat in Kaolin - $295.00

SHOP: DIANI Shoes or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

The always stylish Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific was spotted rocking the Anya Hindmarch Marano Clutch ($750)

Web Assistant, Sarah, is crushing hard on this new HELMUT Washed Moto Jacket ($335)
SHOP: DIANI Boutique or 1.877.342.6474/customercare@dianiboutique.com

Assistant Buyer, Victoria, looking cute and polished in a Gryphon New York blazer, MiH Jeans blouse, Pura López heels and Oliver Peoples Eyewear frames

Gryphon Cut-Off Pea Coat in Navy - $485.00

Our AMAZING friend & customer, Cheri, baked these mini chocolate pudding cakes for us. Cheri, we love you!

We're utterly obsessed with pastels -- read more HERE

10 Fun Facts About DIANI

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 by DIANI Boutique

In honor of DIANI's tenth anniversary we asked Owner & Buyer, Caroline, to share ten fun facts you may not know about DIANI. Scroll down for the inside scoop!

DIANI Owner & Buyer, Caroline Diani

DIANI Boutique lifestyle inspiration

1. Tell us a little about the lifestyle/inspiration board above. It was the "launch point" for what I imagined the DIANI brand to be. To this day it continues to be a source of inspiration. I also created several other boards you can view here and here!

2. How did you feel the first day you opened, were you scared/excited/etc? I remember feeling really exited but frustrated because I didn't have all the inventory I wanted. I was still in the process of ordering from designers I liked and because I opened in the middle of a season, I was scrambling to find merchandise. I wasn't expecting to find the perfect space as quickly as I did!

3. What was the first item you sold, or your first customer? I don't remember exactly, but one of my first sales was a Nicole Farhi cape cardigan that I sold to a dear customer, Robin Bartling. She's still a dear customer and still has that piece, I think.

4. Is there a designer we've carried here since day one? Nicole Farhi

5. Do you remember the first publication you advertised in? Santa Barbara Magazine. The magazine really helped get our name out into the community.

6. What made you realize, or when did you realized you wanted to expand into online retail? It happened pretty soon after opening, but, as with everything, it took time to design and build the site. We were getting a lot of out-of-town customers who wanted that convenience, but also convinced us that there were so many people in other states who didn't have access to boutiques like DIANI. I also have quite a following in England since I'm from there. It's amazing how much the site has grown and how many countries we ship to now. I'm exited to launch our new and improved site this month. A double celebration!

7. What's the best part of having a business? Really, the best part has been creating a family of brilliantly talented and beautiful souls. I came about this thinking it was all about the clothes and honestly it's about the relationships and nurturing them.

8. Where do you get inspiration from? Customers inspire me. We have such savvy women who shop with us. I also love traveling and taking the time to sit and observe the locals. It's how I'm able to identify and predict trends.

9. What's next? That's a great question. We'll see, but I'm really loving my blog, dianiliving.com. It's such a fun creative outlet and is allowing me to catalogue my life in a really cool way.

10. If you had to pick one thing that you learned from running a business, what would that be? Patience. I've always been a hard worker, but patience has never been my forte. You have to have it in order to succeed. Sticking with the vision, even if it doesn't always go your way or happen on your schedule is key, I think.

DIANI Holiday Photo Shoot

Saturday, December 10, 2011 by DIANI Boutique
The entire DIANI team came together in October for a holiday photo shoot. We had our hair and makeup done and wore head-to-toe DIANI outfits styled by owner and buyer, Caroline. Here are the final results -- and a peek at the before images! We couldn't be more proud! Many thanks to Ashley and Christin of LunaBella Makeup and Shannon Miller of Shannon Jayne Photography!


Our Hair & Makeup Team

Our makeup and photography team from left to right: Christin (hair), Shannon (photography), Ashley (makeup)

Caroline
Caroline

Caroline Diani - Owner Buyer
Isabel Marant Mana Dress in Ecru - Sold Out
Assorted bangles available at DIANI & DIANI Shoes

Andrea

Andie

Andrea - Sales Associate
Isabel Marant Malibu Top - Price upon request
Isabel Marant Gatsy Heels - Price upon request
Gryphon Crop Sequin Pants - $435.00
Isabel Marant Etoile Urbain Jacket - Price upon request

Atoia

Atoia
Atoia - DIANI Assiant Manager 
Raquel Allegra Leather Skirt - $595.00
Similar Top: Rag & Bone Neely Blouse - $325.00
Sergio Rossi Shoes Chi Chi Red Patent Pump - $535.00
Isabel Marant Black Sweat Earring BO3 - Price upon request

Kelly
Kelly

Kelly - Sales Associate
Parker Sequin Dress - Sold Out
Sergio Rossi Shoes Barbie Bootie - $1,095.00

Lana

Lana

Lana - DIANI Shoes Manager
Raquel Allegra Patch Pocket Blouse - $247.50
Sisii Fur Vest - $460.00
Mother Denim The Velvet Looker Pant - $205.00
Chloé Shoes Amber Boot - $1,050.00
Assorted jewelry available at DIANI & DIANI Shoes

Liz

Liz

Liz - General Manager/Vice President of Sales
Rag & Bone Harlow Dress - $450.00
Alkemie Jewelry Crocodile Cuff - $240.00
Alkemie Jewelry Sea Urchin Cuff - $240.00
Alkemie Jewelry Zodiac Necklace - $210.00
Alkemie Jewelry Large Claw Necklace - $240.00


mary
Mary

Mary - Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Velvet Alva Sweater - $245.00
Sisii Fur Tippet in Grey - $230.00
House of Harlow Triple Arrow Necklace - $90.00
Shop: DIANI Shoes or 1.877.342.6474

Sarah

Sarah
Sarah - Online Sales Assistant
Isabel Marant Vic Jacket - Price upon request
Rag & Bone Twist Back Tank in Grey - $80.00
Ash Eloise Heel - $200.00
Mother Denim Rascal Crop Cord - $205.00

Shannon
Shannon

Shannon - Photographer
Doma Leather Jacket With Fur Collar - Sold Out
Isabel Marant Etoile Bambou Skirt - Price upon request
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Circle Fringe Tank - $310.00

Victoria

Victoria

Victoria - Vice President of Operations
Genie by Eugenia Kim Carmen Fedora - $140.00
Rag & Bone Bell Jean in Midnight - $165.00
M.O.L. Knits Felted Cape - Sold Out
Assorted Alkemie accessories available at DIANI Boutique

Whitney

Whitney
Whitney - Vice President of E-Commerce and Marketing
Isabel Marant Silo Trouser - Price upon request
MiH Jeans Tuxedo Jacket - $375.00
Alberto Fermani Shoes Over-the-Knee Elastic Gore Boot - $645.00

PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS:
Photography: Shannon Jayne Photography 
Hair & Makeup: LunaBella Make Up Art

Isabel Marant Out of Africa Bracelet in Who What Wear

Monday, April 11, 2011 by DIANI Boutique
Isabel Marant Out of Africa Bracelet in Who What Wear Isabel Marant Out of Africa Bracelet




























The fashion experts at Who What Wear have scoured the best online boutiques for their favorite 'music festival' fashion picks. Amongst their selections was designer Isabel Marant's Out of Africa Bracelet ($120.00). Paired with your favorite sunnies and denim cut-offs, this super-chic bracelet will give your outfit that laid back festival vibe. Make the Out of Africa bracelet yours by shopping our online boutique or stopping into DIANI today.

DIANI In Love With Lemlem

Friday, May 28, 2010 by DIANI Boutique
DIANI Boutique is in love with Lemlem. The clothing line from model and World Health Organization ambassador Liya Kebede creates handmade pieces from colorful fabrics woven by craftsman and local women in her native Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

"We're employing them so they can be self-sufficient, so they can send their children to school or rise from poverty," says Kebede.

Good clothes for a good cause... sounds good to me. Stop by DIANI Shoes in Arlington Plaza or shop online to see all the love over Lemlem.

More Velvet Now At DIANI

Thursday, May 20, 2010 by DIANI Boutique
New arrivals from Velvet are now at DIANI. Spring sun means easy tops and breezy dresses, like the Velvet Meadow Dress and Velvet Briara. Just two of the dozens of new Velvet colors and styles now at DIANI Boutique.

Stop into DIANI or shop online for new Velvet.

A Plethora of New Velvet Arrivals at DIANI

Monday, April 26, 2010 by DIANI Boutique
There is a ton of new arrivals from Velvet now at DIANI, and I'm not talking about just a handful of new shirts; I'm talking about a plethora of dresses, tees and tanks, in colors for everyday of the week.

The Velvet Rinna Tee and Verlinn Dress are perfect Graham & Spencer classics. Or pick up the Regina Vintage Shirt and Velvet Tryna Dress before stocking up on Velvet summer tanks like the Mariah and Roxanne. And there's more!

But 'tis better to look than click links, so stop by DIANI Boutique on State St. or shop all of DIANI's new Velvet pieces online.

Hanii Y Has Arrived At DIANI

Monday, January 25, 2010 by DIANI Boutique

Hanii Y has arrived at DIANI, and the new Spring collection is looking oh so delicious. Hanii Y's exquisite handcrafting and unexpected embellishments shine through in its Tafetta Silk Cardigan (above, right), available at DIANI in beige and navy.

The Hanii Y Short Trench Coat (above, left) is our Obsession of the Week, and the sexy blue-mini Hanii Y Strapless Jersey Dress (below, right) is super soft and will let your shoulders get some of that Santa Barbara spring sunshine. Pair it with the Pedro García Patty Wishbone Heels and you'll be starting 2010 in true DIANI style!

Stop by DIANI Boutique on State St. in the Arlington Plaza or shop online for new Hanii Y.

Oh My, More Isabel Marant!

Saturday, September 5, 2009 by DIANI Boutique


She's baaaaaaccck.

The time is now to get DIANI's first Fall 2009 shipment from fabulous French designer Isabel Marant. These must-have pieces, like the effortless and irresistible Odesa Tunic, will be out of the store as fast as you can say "Merci beaucop!"

Shop online or visit the DIANI boutiques on upper State St.