UnLaced Boutique: Why I Started—And Why I Show Up, Messy Hair and All

Let’s get real: life doesn’t come with a filter. Some days, I’m the woman in the school drop-off line with mascara barely on and hair in a messy knot, sweatpants and a jacket thrown over my favorite tee—just showing up, doing my best, and daring the world to see me as I am. And you know what? That’s exactly why I started UnLaced Boutique.

UnLaced wasn’t born on Alberta backroads—it was born from a vision I had in my 20s, when my first marriage fell apart and I became a mom of two amazing kids. Suddenly, I was navigating life as a single mom, facing challenges I never saw coming. In those hardest moments, I discovered a support system I didn’t even know existed. Women—moms, daughters, granddaughters, friends, wives, sisters—showed up for me, sharing their own stories, laughter, and real-life expectations. They showed me how to keep going, how to find joy in the chaos, and how to say “I got this” even when it felt impossible.

If it wasn’t for those ladies—you know who you are—I wouldn’t be the person I am today. You gave me the courage to live my dream and follow my heart, and UnLaced Boutique is as much yours as it is mine. I see you, and I thank you for your never-ending kindness. Every single person who has stood by my side, from family to friends, has blessed me along this journey. For those who stuck it out through the thick and the thin, you are truly special, and I can never repay the love and kindness you’ve shown.

But here’s what I know: women are the backbone of the world, and we deserve to show up for ourselves, not just for everyone else. My journey—through divorce, co-parenting, building a blended family, and fighting for my own happiness—taught me that self-care isn’t always bubble baths and spa days. Sometimes, it’s putting on that jacket you love, even when you feel like hiding. Sometimes, it’s saying, “I’m here, world, and I’m not shrinking just because today is hard.”

UnLaced is more than a boutique—it’s a community and a movement. A place where women can gather, connect, and remember that being the main character in your own story isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

I don’t believe in dressing for trends just to keep up. I believe in finding your vibe, your mood, your truth—and wearing it, unapologetically. Whether you’re rocking a killer pair of jeans or just surviving in your comfiest sweats, you deserve to be seen. You deserve to love yourself, even on the messy days. Especially on the messy days.

I see you—the strong, independent woman, the tired mom, the daughter holding her family together, the friend who always shows up, the partner who keeps loving through the chaos. I see your struggles and your triumphs. I’m here to help you navigate personal style that’s about more than clothes—it’s about claiming your space, your mood, your story.

UnLaced isn’t just a mobile boutique. It’s a gathering place for women who are tired of shrinking, tired of pretending, tired of playing small. It’s a home for every woman who’s ready to stand out, stand up, and show the world what real strength looks like—inside and out.

And if you’re reading this in a season of fear, I want you to know: I get it. I know how scary it is to feel alone, to wonder if you’ll ever find your tribe or feel at home in your own skin. But there is hope. Your people are out there, and sometimes you find them in the smallest, most unexpected places. Don’t give up. I see you, and I am in the mud with you. It’s okay to sit there for a while, but don’t stay too long—because the world needs you, just as you are.

So here’s my invitation to you:
Don’t just show up—bring your whole self, the highs and the lows, the messy hair and the mascara, the days when you’re thriving and the days when you’re just surviving. UnLaced Boutique isn’t just a place to shop; it’s a home for women who are ready to be seen, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are. I want to hear your story. I want you to find the courage to share it, to find friends and community here, to know that you are never alone in navigating this wild, beautiful, chaotic life.

If you’re having one of those days where retail therapy is the only thing keeping you afloat—come on in. Swipe the card, grab something that makes you feel just a little bit more like yourself, and know that I see you. I promise: every woman who shares her story with me gets a reply, because I’ve been in the mud too. Sometimes, all it takes is someone saying, “I get it. I’m right there with you.” And while it’s okay to sit in the mud for a while, don’t stay there too long—there’s a whole world out there that needs you, just as you are.

Let’s make UnLaced more than a boutique. Let’s make it a movement—a gathering place for real women, real stories, and real style.
Show up. Be seen. Take up space. And remember, you are the main character in your story, and you deserve to be celebrated every single day.