Dear Prudence

I love a good local boutique, but this place is a bit overpriced. The clothing is cute (not my style, but cute) but always feels very thin and flimsy. Not worth the prices they are asking. They share the storefront with the bead lounge and that area is a bit underwhelming and overpriced as well. It just seems like stuff I could buy at an ordinary craft store. My biggest problem though is that nobody who works there has ever seemed very friendly. They never really offer help, and half the time I barely get a hello even if I’m the only one in the store.
The cutest finds for me are the jewelry. I’ve gotten a few necklaces and pairs of earrings here and it’s nice because it’s usually not stuff you find everywhere. Still, a bit pricey though.
It’s a fine place if it’s suits your style, but I really wish the prices were a bit more reasonable.

This is such a cute store, plus the name is amazing! I have gone here for gifts for my family and friends and their jewelry never disappoints. They have trendy clothes, great accessories. And beyond awesome jewelry! You can also buy the jewelry pieces and have them build it for you, or you can take them home to build it yourself. The owner is very friendly and sweet too! This is definitely one of my favorite boutiques in Orlando

Dear Prudence was suggested to me on Instagram after I started following P is for Pie. I checked out their IG account, liked what I saw, and decided to give it a follow.
(I’m new to the area, and IG has been an amazing tool for discovering new places!).
One day I saw them post a sale, and I had the day off, so I went.
I bought a dress (which my boyfriend LOVES) and two necklaces. My second visit I bought a sweater and another necklace.
I love this shop so much, I always try to make a stop in while I am in Audubon Park!

Now I believe it’s called Dear Prudence, and it’s an awesome place to find some amazing jewelry and cute outfits. Whenever I’ve gone in, I always leave with a new necklace that’s unique and beautiful. They are active on social media and the owner (Kim?) is great about responding to requests and will custom-​make jewelry occasionally.
I’ve gotten some cool articles of clothes here, too– everything has that cute, hip-​without-​being-​overly-​hipster, quirky vibe. They also sell scarves, hats, etc.
It’s just a great little boutique and I love that they often team up for local events.

I was looking for the Dear Prudence shop and find it merged with The Bead Lounge. Doesn’t quite fit what’s inside but someone thinks it’s a good idea… So many of the beads here I can find at Michael’s. The clothing was sweet, just not my style. All in all, I guess too precious for me or maybe I just wasn’t in the mood…

Extremely overpriced. Saw a charm for $ 5 that I had just purchased for less than $ 2. Not worth the drive. Small selection. Staff was not as friendly as other bead stores in Orlando.

for years I had frequented and harked my glee over this shop. the last few times I have gone over the last couple of years, I have found that the owner is there more and more.
my feeling of welcome has diminished GREATLY. she is snooty and rude. each time I still bought things. my money contributes to her rent, employees, ins. etc… and she acts like she could care less and if she had it her way, she’d rather pick and chose her clientele.
my nieces, friends, sisters, etc have all benefitted from the unique gifts and beads I have created out of this shop.
I think this is going to have to stop and I think I will have to take my business to New York st. across from Gary salon is a VERY unique shop that supports women globally as well as ten thousand villages.
The owner should be living the example of great customer service but instead, she is making this shop one that I may have to keep driving pass.

I am absolutely in LOVE with this shop! For the past year this has been my go-​to place for affordable dresses and outfits for any occasion. I recently went there searching for a dress for my husbands graduation party and the owner was working during the day. She was the absolute sweetest lady ever! Every time I have been here, the store associates have been so sweet and more than accommodating. They have a great selection that rotates out quite often and accessories to match! I also go there when I need a gift for any of my friends (female of course).
I am sure the bead store does pretty well too, but I am not into that sort of thing. I only wish they would expand the boutique!
I HIGHLY recommend this boutique. If you are shopping elsewhere, then you are most likely wasting your time. Promise!

This is one of my favorite stores for unique jewelry gifts. I tend to go for the pre-​made jewelry displayed throughout the store, since I’m not very creative. They also offer lots of beads and charms to create your own one-​of-​a-​kind piece or have one of the skilled staff make something for you. This place is a must visit for anyone who loves jewelry!

I’m digging the Bead Lounge. I’ve been looking for a local boutique clothing store since I moved in the area. I finally checked out the store and was pleased with what I saw.
The front of the store is set up for bead making while the back has clothing. It all blends in together quite nicely. You will find jewelry and accessories scattered about.
There are a handful of racks displaying stylish shirts and dresses. It’s nice because they have small, med & large sizes. Not catering to just those with a slender figure.
The prices here are affordable for a unique boutique. I never came across any piece of clothing over $ 50. The service has always been friendly too. Offering to help if needed, and willing to answer any questions.
While they do sell attractive handmade jewelry here, they also allow you to custom make your own. Feeling a little intimidated? They offer classes on Saturday for those starting out.
Check out their FB page where you will see what just came in or what is on sale. They even offer coupons through FB as well.
I think the Bead Lounge is a funky boutique nestled amongst other unique shops along Audubon Park’s Garden District.

This store is combined with the store Sweet (a womens clothing store that was next door).
Its cute. The bead part is very cool because they have so much to choose from to make jewerly or premade jewerly that is funky and ecletic… stuff you cant see at other places.
The back half of the store is the clothing part. I’ve been there twice since they combined the two. I liked the selection of clothes at Sweet. Not sure if it is because of the bigger space or maybe I just dont like the selection of clothes this season… maybe I’ll look in on them in the fall.
The owner of Sweet was always so nice and helpful suggesting combos and accessories.
The staff at The Bead Lounge isnt that friendly. They didnt ignore me but they arent as friendy as Sweet.

This store was confusing. It says «Prudence» something on the awning. It begins «American something» online with the subtitle of «Bead Lounge». (I note this for those like we, who drive long distances scavenging bead stores.)
It might be best described as a store within a store. The bead part makes up a corner of it and vintage clothing makes up the rest. The store was empty mid-​day and the one young clerk seemed to care less that customers were in the store. She did not look up much from her book, seated at a table. She did answer questions if we disturbed her. Had she tried harder, she would’ve made a sale. They had some nice-​looking premade jewelry in their cases, by someone who was talented. They had some unique beads and findings. No return trips planned here but locals might find the stop worthy for a snoop.

Formerly Sweet Boutique, Dear Prudence has merged with the Bead Lounge, so you not only get the same unique dresses and accessories from Sweet, you also have all the beads, pendants and chains to make your own fun jewelry, and ready-​made earrings and necklaces from the Bead Lounge all in the same store. I found another dress here today that I absolutely fell in love with — it fits like it was made for me! Love it :)

Pros– Love the idea. Had a million beads to choose from. The owner (perhaps she was the owner, she seemed to know what was going on) was very helpful. I came up with a necklace that I really enjoy. You lose track of time FAST! You can make necklaces, earrings, bracelets — whatever you want! Baldwin Park area so it is pretty. Also, its next to other interesting stores.
Cons– The hours are early. They close at four I believe.
Biggest complaint is customer service. They didnt try to help you unless you asked. I came in and they didnt say how to do anything. I just wandered up to the beads and looked. Then I found out that you pick the beads and they actually make the necklace, whatever you want, etc. It appears to be family run and the «mom» only knew what to do. The man didnt appear to be interested — I asked if my beads went together and he said «Oh, you cant really go wrong» and continued talking to whoever he was talking to when I was trying to get him to come help me. The daughter was a teenager so she had no idea how to help besides add up the cost of each bead. I remember the owner saying things like «Dont drop it» and things like that. I think they started the place and dont really like working there anymore. It probably is annoying. People kept asking «can you help me do this» every five minutes. The customer service was so bad that I googled other places and found them. I dont think I will go back. If you dont know how to work with jewlery, its important that you get help and there was only one lady who knew what she was doing out of three people.

Rude employees. Go somewhere else!

I loved this little bead/​gift shop and will be back the next time I need a gift or decide to pick up the artsy hobby of beading. It was full of creative ideas and neat items ready to be purchased.
Portal greeting cards (the ones with the photographs) were on display along with many delightful home accessories such as luggage tags, wine glass charms, car charms, candles, incense, picture frames and great scarves. Being that we live in Florida, the scarves weren’t too heavy yet very stylish and wearable. The purses and jewelry on display were my favorite items to look at though. Reasonably priced and very chic, I could have taken them all home with me in a second. The sale shelves were stocked too if you needed to stick to a budget. This is also where I noticed their collection of the ever-​popular toy, Webkinz.
As far as beading goes, they have devoted the back portion of the store entirely to this activity. Four or five tables are setup for special beading/​jewelry-​making parties or for private lessons. Women’s only gatherings along with birthday parties are held here and food and wine brought in. They will even help you create your first item without having any experience if you happened to come alone. And to promote their earrings, they do piercings for $ 15 with the earrings included.
It’s an overall adorable, cozy and quaint place chocked full of special items. I know times have been tough but you could spend under $ 20 and buy some special items for yourself or a loved one.

My Aunt recently had a birthday party at The Bead Lounge. This is a very creative and bright shop on Corrine Dr. near Bumby. Not really a place that I would frequent but I found it to be really interesting.
Rows and rows of beads of every shape, size, color, style, quality surround a floor of tables that groups of mainly women and their children work diligently on their own bead creations.
They even have classes if you want to learn how to «bead», or they will custom make jewelry which I thought was cool because my girl’s birthday is coming up and it isn’t that expensive.