As soon as the thought of ‘Goa’ pops in your head, it is followed by a quick glance at your wardrobe, isn’t it?! Well, this may be because Goa has been a creative hub for fashion designers and boutiques, which have wrapped the state in a colourful and oh-so boho fashion vibe! One such modiste is Katja Grew, who has set up a vibrant shop near Anjuna Beach by the name of Mermaid’s Boutique, where you can treat yourself to a shopping session as you enjoy their delicacies. So even if you cannot find clothes that vibe with the Goan aura before you step into the state, once you are here, this boutique will not let you leave empty-handed.
Give your wardrobe a Boho-chic colour fix
A shop by a Danish designer, Grew’s Mermaid’s Boutique is the place where you can find an array of clothing items and accessories inspired by tropical colours and their vibrancy. Apart from hosting her own brand- DADAblui, the explosion of colours available at this boutique includes several other brands, such as Stardust and Yasemin Bibin’s Imagine. A pattern mix of Rajasthani mirror work on unique fabric pieces turned into jackets, dresses, tasselled bags and much more can be found here.
After you are done with your shopping sesh, you can shush your cravings with their cookies coupled with lemonade but if you’re looking to eat a hearty meal, check out the Lebanese food cart parked here, open from 5 PM till midnight.
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This place is indeed a paradise for all foodies who are also looking to jazz up their wardrobe, whether a tourist or a townie. The vivid colours from this shop will make you feel instantly happy and what’s the point of being in Goa, if your life doesn’t take an upbeat turn, right?! So take a break from breezy brews and sandy beaches to explore this flamboyant and eye-catching shop, whenever in this locale.
Opening Hours: 11 AM to 8 PM
Days: Monday to Saturday
Location: Our Lady of Health Complex
