Glam Soldier

Chartreuse linen jacket ($72)<br /> Chartreuse linen pant ($69)<br /> Hand-beaded bustier ($69)<br /> Vintage sterling silver bangles ($29 each)<br /> Sterling butterfly ring ($100)<br /> White patent booties by DSW
Chartreuse linen jacket ($72)
Chartreuse linen pant ($69)
Hand-beaded bustier ($69)
Vintage sterling silver bangles ($29 each)
Sterling butterfly ring ($100)
White patent booties by DSW
Alisha Ramsey, Founder<br /> Green star jacket shirt ($49)<br /> Black stretchy flares ($68)<br /> Red suede vintage cuffs ($100 each)
Alisha Ramsey, Founder
Green star jacket shirt ($49)
Black stretchy flares ($68)
Red suede vintage cuffs ($100 each)
Indigo denim stretchy jumpsuit ($78)<br /> Vintage gold and silver stretch belt ($58)<br /> Vintage large statement earring ($48)
Indigo denim stretchy jumpsuit ($78)
Vintage gold and silver stretch belt ($58)
Vintage large statement earring ($48)
Flying Tiger jumpsuit with chain mesh ($198)<br /> Brown leather wrap belt ($72)<br /> White thunderbolt earrings ($18)<br /> Leather heeled strap booties by Freebird
Flying Tiger jumpsuit with chain mesh ($198)
Brown leather wrap belt ($72)
White thunderbolt earrings ($18)
Leather heeled strap booties by Freebird
Dark wash denim ($68)<br /> Pink rhinestone fringe jacket ($64)<br /> Keyhole tank ($28)<br /> Vintage rhinestone buckle ($45)<br /> Sterling pearl ring ($112)<br /> Rhinestone booties ($199)
Dark wash denim ($68)
Pink rhinestone fringe jacket ($64)
Keyhole tank ($28)
Vintage rhinestone buckle ($45)
Sterling pearl ring ($112)
Rhinestone booties ($199)
Lace & tulle dress ($72)<br /> Vintage upcycled designer leather cuff ($125)<br /> White patent studded pumps by DSW
Lace & tulle dress ($72)
Vintage upcycled designer leather cuff ($125)
White patent studded pumps by DSW
Black & white stretchy flare ($48)<br /> Black fringe crochet top ($49)<br /> Black rhinestone booties ($199)<br /> Black motorcycle jacket ($72)
Black & white stretchy flare ($48)
Black fringe crochet top ($49)
Black rhinestone booties ($199)
Black motorcycle jacket ($72)

Located in an upstairs spot in downtown Apex, climb up the “25 steps to happiness” and find yourself in Glam Soldier — a veteran- and women-owned boho-Americana boutique, specializing in one-of-a-kind finds and upcycled military clothing.

Founder Alisha Ramsey, who served for 10 years in the US Army (leaving as a captain after two tours in Iraq and one in Bosnia), “kind of threw a dart and landed here 17 years ago,” she said. “I fell in love with Apex, and when I found the opportunity to rent in downtown, I wanted to create a sanctuary where women can feel strong, empowered, and beautiful.”

Ramsey started by selling a container of consignment clothes online during the pandemic, and then decided to make and sell her own — like their jackets and leather handbags. Sales from Glam Solder-branded merchandise go to charity: Advocates 4 Vets, a local nonprofit that helps and houses veterans.

The shopping experience is like a fun adult treasure hunt, complete with beer or wine if you so choose, a comfy couch, and getting to pick out your own album to shop to. “We have people who drive two hours to get here,” said Ramsay.

One of their most popular items is their Glam Soldier Wings of Glory jacket. “It reminds women that they are rockstars in their life and you’re always surrounded by angels,” said Ramsay.

Check out some of their amazing items in these looks, which Glam Soldier graciously took the time to put together for us! Enjoy … then get shopping!

glamsoldier.com

Hair by Alyssa Addison @lyssblairehair; Salon Revive in Holly Springs
Makeup by Alaynaa Breneman

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