Tiger Lily Boutique joins Ladybird Lash on Hopkins Street in San Marcos

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By Marie Albiges | 1:19 PM May 27, 2018 CDT

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Locally owned Ladybird Lash, which offers services such as eyelash extensions, facials, waxing, acupuncture and massage, has teamed up with Tiger Lily Boutique, a locally owned women’s vintage clothing boutique. Tiger Lily Boutique held a grand opening in the store that shares a space with Ladybird Lash at 120 W. Hopkins St., Ste. 101, San Marcos, on May 5.
512-757-8307. www.ladybirdlash.com

By Marie Albiges

Marie Albiges was the editor for the San Marcos, Buda and Kyle edition of Community Impact Newspaper. She covered San Marcos City Council, San Marcos CISD and Hays County Commissioners Court. Marie previously reported for the Central Austin edition. Marie moved to Austin from Williamsburg, Va. in 2016 and was born in France. She has since moved on from Community Impact in May 2018.

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