MOMPRENEUR-OF-THE-MONTH: 2 CHIX

2 chix is a celeb-favorite maternity company that just opened their first retail store in Santa Monica.   The growing maternity line, known for its unique & stylish designs, is owned by two west LA mamas, Natasha Koudsi & Amy Bright, who are beating the odds in a down economy.  The girls, who started their fashion-forward business in 2004 out of the spare bedroom of Bright’s 2 bedroom condo, have had so much success with their on-line business that they just opened their first store. The boutique is simple & sleek with a zen-like ambience. Combined with well-placed, minimalist displays & an inviting atmosphere the “chix” provide a calm shopping experience for their bump-endowed customers.  “Our aim is to take maternity & baby-gifting out of the realm of the conventional & create an environment for the fashionista-turned-“mamanista,” says Koudsi. “From the fresh orchid at the checkout counter, to the complimentary bottled water to the friendly & helpful sales associates our environment is appealing, soothing & convenient for new moms, moms-to-be or even friends shopping for shower gifts.” 

Between their business & families these mamma have no time to spare!  Natasha just gave birth to her 3rd child with a 3-year-old & 18-month-old at home.  The other business mamma, Amy, has a 3-year-old & balances work & motherhood by coming in while her daughter is in preschool as well as working at night every chance she gets.  The two of them design & manufacture the 2 chix maternity line & work very hard to make sure the styles are comfortable & fashionable.  Now that the 2 chix maternity line has expanded, the work load has increased but the girls find ways to work from home in between ballet classes, preschool, diaper changes & naps!
 
For more information please visit 2chix.com.