Kristi Boutique in Aspinwall, founded in 2012, announces closing sale

Upscale women’s and children’s clothing boutique, Kristi Boutique, in Aspinwall is closing its doors at the end of May.

The shop will close at the conclusion of a Going Out of Business Sale that begins April 3, owner Kristi West said.

Founded in 2012, West’s shop at 339 First St. specializes in casual clothing for women and children “of all ages.” Her women’s collection runs in sizes 0-10 and includes a boys and girls newborn and toddler collection. West began carrying baby items in 2017 while she was expecting her first child.

“It’s been an incredible run but, now, with young children and new adventures to find time for, my priorities are changing,” West said in a personal letter mailed to clients. “The time has come to turn the page and begin a new chapter. I don’t want this to be a sad farewell. It will be a retail celebration. I have been feeling the tug that it is time to move on for quite some time now, and I am just going to enjoy these last few months with my amazing staff and clients.”

During her time running the shop, West offered private appointments, shopping parties, advance fitting room reservations, styling advice and free at-home drop off within a 5-mile radius.

West predicted the sale will start about a six-week-long inventory liquidation before the shop is officially closed. The sale will offer the shop’s stock of denim, dresses, T-shirts, sweaters, blouses, shorts, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses and baby and kids merchandise. Reductions will run 20% to 60% off.

“This is a positive decision on my part,” West wrote in an email to TribLive. “I’m just ready for the next chapter of life.”