Coastal Consignment Boutique Opens Its Doors

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Grand Opening of New Women-Owned Retail Destination

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:09pm

A stylized, isometric 3D digital illustration depicting the interior of Coastal Consignment Boutique, featuring displays of sustainable women's fashion, refinished and upcycled furniture, and natural lighting, all set against a soft pastel background.The new Coastal Consignment Boutique in Kill Devil Hills blends sustainable fashion, upcycled design, and community-focused values to create a unique shopping destination on the Outer Banks.Kill Devil Hills Today

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Coastal Consignment Boutique, a new women-owned retail destination now open in Kill Devil Hills. Founded by long-time Outer Banks locals and best friends Karyl Rhodes and Mary Phelan Toohey, the boutique specializes in sustainable women's fashion and elevated consignment, offering a thoughtfully curated shopping experience.

Why it matters

The opening of Coastal Consignment Boutique represents the growth of small, women-owned businesses in the Outer Banks region, which relies heavily on tourism and local entrepreneurship. The boutique's focus on sustainable fashion and community partnerships aligns with the region's values and provides a unique shopping destination for both locals and visitors.

The details

Coastal Consignment Boutique is the natural evolution of more than a year of pop-up events, markets, and curated sales across the Outer Banks region. The new space also features a collaboration with Fresh Design Co., owned by OBX stylist and interior designer Kallie Winter, whose signature take on refinished and upcycled furniture, curated home decor, lighting, and custom pieces share the floor with the boutique's fashion offerings.

  • Coastal Consignment Boutique opened its doors in April 2026.
  • The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening.

The players

Coastal Consignment Boutique

A new women-owned retail destination in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina that specializes in sustainable women's fashion and elevated consignment.

Karyl Rhodes and Mary Phelan Toohey

The long-time Outer Banks locals and best friends who founded Coastal Consignment Boutique.

Kallie Winter

The OBX stylist and interior designer whose company, Fresh Design Co., is collaborating with Coastal Consignment Boutique.

Melissa Harrison

The Chamber Board Chair and Peak Resources Administrator who spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce

The organization that hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Coastal Consignment Boutique.

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What they’re saying

“This is a business with a great origin story. Karyl Rhodes and Mary Phelan Toohey are long-time Outer Banks locals and best friends who have spent the past year building something truly special. Through pop-up events, markets, and curated sales across our community, they've proven there is a real appetite for what they offer: sustainable women's fashion and elevated consignment that speaks to both the locals who love it here and the visitors who can't get enough of our special region.”

— Melissa Harrison, Chamber Board Chair and Peak Resources Administrator

“Coastal Consignment Boutique was built on a simple idea — that style, sustainability, and community can come together to create something truly special. This new space is a reflection of the incredible support we've felt from our community, our partners, and our friends and family. We're so grateful to grow here in Kill Devil Hills and to continue building something meaningful alongside so many people who believe in what we're doing.”

— Mary Phelan Toohey, Co-founder, Coastal Consignment Boutique

What’s next

Coastal Consignment Boutique will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with expanded days during peak season. The boutique plans to continue supporting local nonprofits through donations and fundraising partnerships, with plans to expand those efforts through events, pop-ups, and collaborations in their new permanent home.

The takeaway

The opening of Coastal Consignment Boutique represents the growth of small, women-owned businesses in the Outer Banks region, which relies heavily on tourism and local entrepreneurship. The boutique's focus on sustainable fashion and community partnerships aligns with the region's values and provides a unique shopping destination that celebrates the local community.