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Interview: Mi Vida Boutique

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Interview: Mi Vida Boutique

This is part of a series of interviews conducted by students from Occidental College for the Full Dollar project.

Previously located in South Pasadena, Mi Vida recently moved to Highland Park, where owners (and cousins) Noelle Reyes and Danell Hughes sell vintage apparel, hand-crafted art, books and accessories. Their colorful boutique reflects a passion for Latino and Chicano creativity and social justice.

Noelle Reyes and Danell Hughes at Mi Vida
Noelle Reyes and Danell Hughes at Mi Vida

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