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Traci Houghton

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Ankeny Retailers to Host Special Shopping Event for the Ladies

Thursday night's "Ladies Night Out" is a cooperative effort between more than a dozen Ankeny retailers and will feature special events and lots of prizes.

Ladies, Thursday night in Ankeny is your night. Several Ankeny retailers have come together to plan the first Ladies Night Out passport event, which will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at more than a dozen stores. The event is the culmination of a verbal commitment made by Traci Houghton, owner of Barefoot Chic Boutique in Ankeny. “During (my store’s) grand opening, I said I wanted to bring a fun, unique event here for people in the community,” Houghton said. During the event, each participating business will have various specials going on at its location. For example, Houghton said, the owner of Treasure House Gifts will celebrate her birthday with her customers. Barefoot Chic will feature a "runway show" atmosphere, during which, Houghton said…

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Barefoot Chic Brings Trendy to Ankeny

Owner of Ankeny's Barefoot Chic Boutique said the store carries a little something for everyone.

When Ankeny resident and Barefoot Chic Boutique owner Traci Houghton wanted to open her own business in town, she was torn between two of her passions.   "I've always loved fashion,” Houghton said, “but I also have an interest in fitness and nutrition.   Ultimately, Houghton decided to go the fashion route – and Barefoot Chic Boutique was born. Barefoot Chic, located at 110 NW 9th St. Ste. 5 in Ankeny, opened on May 17. The store carries women's clothing and some men's clothing, although Houghton said she plans on adding more men’s clothing and accessories later this fall. Houghton made the decision to open Barefoot Chic, she said, because she knew she would have the support of the community, since many of her friends "often complain about…

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