Mannequins make wonderful pets because they quietly flaunt the latest fashions and don't need bones to love you unconditionally. Earn their ardor with today's Groupon: for $20, you get $50 worth of apparel and accessories at Coquette, a chic boutique in the heart of Garden City.

Coquette's selection of seasonal fashions is as carefully chosen as a child's bowl of skittles, but less sticky when worn in the summer heat. In addition to stocking women's fashions from popular brands, the boutique carries distinctive pieces from new designers, vintage accessories, and handcrafted jewelry. Pair a floral rosebud tank ($40) with a flower cuff bracelet ($20) to attract pollen-hungry bumblebugs and make honey, or toss on a white, short-sleeve cotton dress ($46) to accentuate your skin’s sun-kissedness after a long day at the beach.

Feminine furniture, a friendly staff, and the delicate twinkle of chandelier light fill Coquette's chic interior, making it a happy place to shop. Instead of wading through a sea of grimy thrift-store blazers with rumpled tissues lodged in the pockets, you'll get a wardrobe that smells fresher than a 16-year-old's bow-adorned first car parked on a driveway made of air fresheners. Browse the boutique's inventory online to see what’s in stock, but note that you must use this Groupon in the store.

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Coquette has more than 525 Facebook fans, and its merchandise has been featured in Good Housekeeping.