Shopping in Guthrie

Before 1997, Keely led a double life. During the day, she worked as a CPA in an accounting office, but as soon as she stepped out of her office, she transformed into a sweater designer. Each night, she mailed out patterns and knitting kits until she collapsed into bed. The day finally came when she had to choose between her two lives, and that's how Sealed With a Kiss was born.

Today, her store bustles with activity. A staff of knowledgeable, crafty ladies helps shoppers navigate the aisles, which overflow with skeins of soft, colorful yarn. Racks of ready-to-wear fashions bearing brands by Beija-Flor, E.L.I. Luxury Tees, J'Envie New York also dot the store. The staff also leads lessons, during which they teach newcomers basic stitches and instruct more advanced students on techniques such as crocheting slippers, knitting fingerless gloves, or felting whole sheep. Today, her store bustles with activity. A staff of knowledgeable, crafty ladies helps shoppers navigate the aisles, which overflow with skeins of soft, colorful yarn. Racks of ready-to-wear fashions bearing brands by Beija-Flor, E.L.I. Luxury Tees, J'Envie New York also dot the store. The staff also leads lessons, during which they teach newcomers basic stitches and instruct more advanced students on techniques such as crocheting slippers, knitting fingerless gloves, or felting whole sheep. Today, her store bustles with activity. A staff of knowledgeable, crafty ladies helps shoppers navigate the aisles, which overflow with skeins of soft, colorful yarn. They also lead lessons, during which they teach newcomers basic stitches and instruct more advanced students on techniques such as crocheting slippers, knitting fingerless gloves, or felting whole sheep.

Since Phil Clayton became the owner of TSO Optical 25 years ago, he's transitioned away from the traditional discount-eyewear model and toward a premium, boutique system that delivers higher-caliber frames. Since then, he's found that his smiling customers generally need fewer frame adjustments and less warranty work. Instead of opting for cut-rate glasses that have been blessed with a flashy label, his shop opts for quality glasses made by actual eyewear experts, housing a vibrant collection populated by frames from brands such as Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, and Tom Ford. A friendly and knowledgeable staff curates this vast selection, and an onsite optometrist provides prescriptions for both glasses and contacts. TSO Optical fills these frames with lenses made in their own laboratory, an onsite facility that cuts back on turnaround time so that clients get their glasses quickly and don’t have to extend the rental on their seeing-eye eagles.

Fashion meets function at Hip & Swanky, a boutique clothier that carries designer threads, jewelry, and accessories. KUT jeans, for example, pair with handcrafted Old Gringo Western boots that can be dressed up or down with a variety of tops and blouses. Dresses pay homage to the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and various fun wallets and jewelry accessorize outfits, much like the high heels in a football player's uniform.

Bold, black lines splice Uptown Kids’ showroom into tidy planes. Amid this minimalist backdrop, the collection of colorful kids’ clothing practically vibrates. Designed by Rand Elliott of Elliott & Associates, the showroom reflects owner Carolyn Goldman's philosophy that clothing is like artwork and deserves a space that showcases it. This unique approach to fashion earned Uptown Kids a spot on the cover of Interior Design, as well as a slew of other positive press. In keeping with her philosophy, Ms. Goldman carefully selects bold, unique pieces by designer brands such as Little Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Diesel. The store also houses a collection of designer toys and accessories by P’kolino and Popochos to keep toddlers occupied and looking sharp during upcoming job interviews.

As parents explore the showroom, children can watch movies or tinker with toys in a spacious, transparent playroom. Additionally, the store hosts various kid-friendly events such as plays, concerts, and fashion shows.

When photographer Annamarie Garcia peers through her lens, she scopes out moments that reveal her subject's personality or capture the emotion of milestone events, from weddings to pageants. In the last 10 years, Funny Face Family Photography has blossomed from a single shutterbug to a team of eight determined to artistically frame smiles and disprove the existence of bunny ears. Using whimsical backgrounds and props, professional lighting, and wardrobes, the photo team snaps families in kinetic poses and couples with love-locked eyes. In addition to dynamic in-studio work, flash poppers travel as far as Houston to shoot weddings, senior photos, or UFO sightings, and they can even set up shop at the hospital to capture images of proud new parents and their bundles of joy.

Babies grow. This simple truth inspires the selection of infant and children's clothes that line the colorful racks of Trendy Uther Muthers. By selling gently used ensembles for less than they would cost in a standard store, the shop helps parents dress their youngsters in fashionable, funky attire without lamenting their investment when the clothes are outgrown. Alongside the arsenal of play clothes, dressy apparel, and comfortable shoes, furniture and home-decor items deck out bedrooms with zebra-print accents and splashes of pink. The staffers also create custom clothes, hair accessories, and bedding in tailored sizes to help tykes stand out at school and differentiate themselves from invisible friends.