Cocoa Boutique has moved, so now they have even more space for beautiful clothes

Cocoa Boutique and Styling in Kingsbridge has moved up the hill to a bigger location, giving them even more space to stock luxury fashion. 

Owned by Dani Steer since 2024, Cocoa has moved to 61 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, where not only can you pick up some beautiful clothes, but you can also get some great creative advice on your wardrobe, with Cocoa styling and colour analysis.

As a former science teacher and sports therapist, it might seem like Dani took a bit of a roundabout way to owning a boutique, but ever since she was younger she said she's be working behind a till in her 50s. 

"It was like manifestation", Dani explained, "I always knew I'd be working in a shop eventually."

Dani started her Cocoa journey as a customer. "I always shopped here when Wendy owned it, and she always said that she'd retire one day and that I should take it over. 

"Then one day it all fell into place, I'd been left a small inheritance and work as a teacher and sports therapist was becoming more tiring. Then the first text I got on New Year's Day 2024 was from Wendy asking whether I was still interested in taking on the shop. It just felt right, and I haven't regretted it for a second."

Dani prides herself on creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the shop. One where her "customers have become friends" and she often welcomes people in for a cup of tea and a chat. 

"I feel very privileged to be where I am today", Dani said. Although the current success of the business is all down to her, she's had to learn to wear lots of different hats, not just owner and shop keeper, colour analyst and stylist, but accountant, website designer and SEO specialist, and has built an online shop that people can visit too, if they can't make it into Kingsbridge. 

Dani is also a passionate supporter of the high street and a real lover of Kingsbridge. Last year she succeeded in getting all of her Christmas presents from high street shops - something that, if lots more people did the same thing, would give a huge boost to the centre of our towns. 

"We have a little bit of everything too, to suit every budget", Dani explained, we have accessories and trinkets and our socks are only £6.95!"

Dani and Cocoa moved into their new location, between Motherborn and Fonehouse on the right hand side of Fore Street, on Tuesday, 27 October, and the shop is beautifully decorated and presented - go and have a sneaky peak and see what they can do for you, or someone you know. 

Cocoa Boutique is an independent women's fashion boutique in the heart of Kingsbridge. They handpick beautiful, wearable clothing and accessories from brands they love, with friendly, personal service at the heart of everything they do. 

Find out more about Cocoa here: www.southhams.com/directory/cocoa-boutique