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Amanda
Rosen
T ransformations occur
daily at Butterfly Women’s Consignment
Boutique – turning an outfit from drab to
dramatic or turning expensive brands into
affordable items.
On a bright Thursday morning, the
store in the Belle Hall Shopping Center bustles with activ-
ity. Owner Amanda Rosen assists
two women dropping off high-
end clothing for consignment while a friendly employee
helps other customers find the right dresses in the right siz-
es. Racks of colorful clothing, from casual items to evening
wear, fill the intimate boutique. One whole wall features an
irresistible collection of shoes, while fashionable accessories
are on display throughout the store – most notably Chanel
and Louis Vuitton handbags.
Rosen, polite and professional with a slight accent re-
vealing her British roots, has owned Butterfly Consignment
for the past seven years. She believes passionately in the
motto behind her business as a “store where every woman
matters.”
“The most rewarding part of my job is that we are, on all
levels, able to support women,” she said.
Clients get paid for consigning, customers benefit
from a huge selection of designer brands at discount
prices and even clothes that are not sold go to ECCO –
East Cooper Community Outreach – to help those in
need. Amanda emphasized the main philanthropic drive
behind her store is a focus on women and their families.
The business has supported girls in Kenya, sponsored
scholarships and is willing to work with any local com-
munity outreach groups that share the goal of educating
and empowering women.
Originally from England, Rosen has lived in Mount
Pleasant for 18 years with her pilot husband. Her daughter,
14, will be attending Wando High School in the fall, and
her son, 12, will go to the University School.
“I like that this is a small enough community that I have
access to a myriad of experiences for our family to embrace
and enjoy the area,” she said.
Rosen relies on her staff of five to help her business run
smoothly.
“The women are all fabulous. They allow me flexibility
to fully participate in my children’s lives,” she said with
gratitude.
If a woman brings in items for consignment, Rosen and
her staff will assess each garment to make sure there are no
stains or imperfections and will agree on the prices. If an
item is sold within 60 days, the money goes directly to the
client. Butterfly Consignment accepts merchandise season-
ally, without appointment, and is always seeking couture
house, designer label and top mall brand clothing in all
sizes. Designer accessories including purses, jewelry, shoes
and hats also are welcome.
While she believes in quality clothes and personal style,
Rosen admits that as a busy parent and small business
owner, her lifestyle is far from glamorous – but she prefers
it that way.
“I just try to be part of the fabric of everyday life that
makes Mount Pleasant a great place to live,” she said.
Butterfly Women’s Consignment Boutique
624-H Long Point Road
Mount Pleasant
843-884-8577
Photo by Rick Walo.
By PaMeLa BrOWnsteIn