Atlanta - March 06, 2007

Settle Down Now

Jenn Ripley’s Luxe Opens

When it comes to fashion, you can’t commit. Shirt? Dress? Shirtdress? You’d rather go naked.

Put your clothes back on and solicit help from sample-sale queen Jenn Ripley, who just settled into a permanent storefront in West Midtown.

The airy shop arranges pieces by color rather than designer, so Dallin Chase sundresses, glitzy Missoni frocks, and prim Rebecca Taylor jackets hang side by side. The estate jewelry collection — courtesy of Ripley’s partner and 4Bags founder Leslie Fram — showcases mint-condition ruby-, emerald-, and pearl-studded rings at prices even penny-pinchers will love.

Ripley’s constant coast-hopping will ensure the stock stays fresh. For now, look for limited-run Sylvie Celine handbags and Prada sandals.

You might be tempted to go all out.

But that’s a choice you’ll have to make on your own.

Luxe, 1000 Marietta Street, suite 102, West Midtown (404-815-7470 or luxeatlanta.com).