Haliburton entrepreneur Chrissy Moore said it’s a Younique experience for shoppers anytime they step through the doors of her new Highland Street business.
Her women’s clothing boutique, Younique You, moved into 160 Highland St. in June, taking over the space that one housed Handmade Heaven and, before that, The Source.
It’s a second location for the brand, after Moore launched her first store in her hometown of Midland in 2022. She closed that spot in January, a month before relocating to the Highlands to be closer to her partner, who works at Haliburton Chrysler.
She said her business is a true boutique – everything she carries is one-of-a-kind.
“It’s different than a typical clothing store, where you see multiples of the same thing. If I’m getting a shirt or a sweater to bring in, I just get the one. People that shop in boutiques like the fact that not everybody in town is going to have the same outfit,” she said.
That means people have to be quick if they see something they like. One customer recently had their eye on an item but decided against buying it. After reconsidering, they returned the next day only to learn it had been sold.
“I make a point of telling people about that now. Once something is gone, it’s gone,” Moore said.
She carries clothing for women of all ages – Moore said her youngest customer this summer was eight years old, while her oldest was 97.
It’s been a “weird summer” the business owner said – some weeks it’s felt like she’s been busy from open to close, while others she’s lucky if she sees more than a couple people. Now that she’s a bit more established, Moore said she’s noticing a lot more repeat customers walking through her doors.
“I’m seeing a lot of locals, people who live here year-round. They’re stoked to have another clothing store in town,” she said.
Moore carries brands from all over the world – Kut from the Kloth denim from the U.S., wares from Danish companies Saint Tropez, b.young, Ichi and Fransa, and even some made-in-Haliburton options courtesy of Artistic Threads. She updates her stock monthly, with a new fall line coming in September.
She also sells accessories like sunglasses, hats, mitts and scarves and also carries natural skincare products.
As the sole employee, Moore said she’s always around if anyone wants to stop by to talk fashion or ask about clothing options. She orders from an agency in Toronto, so can bring certain lines or products in if she knows there’s interest.
Despite hearing horror stories from other business owners about how slow things are through winter, Moore said she’ll be open year-round. The store is open six days a week, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“I may reduce hours a bit if things get really quiet… but I’m here for the long haul. I’m not really looking to expand or do anything differently, just looking forward to building a clientele and giving people in Haliburton another choice when it comes to fashion,” she said.
