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live in style New Boutique Alert: Velvet Button Boutique Karen Graeve and Rhonda Dittberner of Velvet Button Boutique. By Liz Pelton The story: Behind the scenes at Velvet Button Boutique, the shop���s Co-owners, Rhonda Dittberner and Karen Graeve, have been working hard to see what they call their longtime aspiration come to life. But they bring more to the store than just lofty dreams: With Dittberner���s business know-how from 25 years working for a nonprofit and Graeve���s sharp eye for style from more than 20 years as an interior designer, the duo make a fitting team for creating a trendy clothing boutique. The store: Be warned: With a plush seating area, funky chandeliers, and tons of frilly accessories at arm���s reach, this space is so cozy you���ll be tempted to sink in a stay awhile. Velvet Button Boutique is located at 1925 Monroe St., Madison; (608) 285-5959. Looking forward to your vacation, but not your swimsuit? CoolSculpting will freeze away the extra fat so you can travel with confidence! 14 weeks post one treatment Call us to learn about this month���s specials! 18 BRAVA Magazine CoolSculpting�� is the most innovative way for men & women to lose bumps and bulges of stubborn fat non-invasively and is FDA cleared! 608.620.9050 March 2013 ��� FREEZEMYBULGE.COM Photo by Sarah Maughan The clothes: From bold statement jewelry to colorful silk tops, the style of offerings inside the newly opened Velvet Button Boutique is clear: femininity with an edge. Classic pieces are given a fresh twist (literally, in the case of the little black wrap dress���one of the store���s hottest items), and are found alongside vintage-inspired silhouettes and styles. From flirty skirts and dresses to trendy items from up-and-coming designers, it���s an eclectic inventory that begs you to try something outside of the norm.