Frustrated with the inconsistency of her jobs, she opened the online store in 2014. Ramos said 99 percent of her items are made in the U.S. She designs most of the store’s graphic tops and makes its embroidered hats. All of the boutique’s jewelry is made by local artists. 

The Boutique Bus caters to a range of ages, from teenagers to senior citizens. Ramos also provides sizes extending up to 3XL.

“Everything I buy has to speak to me,” she said. “There needs to be something about it. I wanted a well-rounded store where anyone could come in and find something.”

The bus parked outside of West Hall High on Tuesday, Dec. 18, welcoming eager groups of teachers and school staff. 

Like a teal beacon, women were drawn to the bus throughout the day, eyes widening as they entered its spacious quarters. 

Samantha Alverson, media clerk at the high school, said she was skeptical about the size of the bus. To her surprise, the little bus opened up into a roomy and organized store. 

“I’m so excited,” Alverson said. “It’s such a cute idea. I was wondering how it would all be set up.”

Despite its size, the shop is even equipped with a changing room. 

When Ramos parks the bus at a school or an event, she always donates a portion of her sales to the host’s selected cause. After leaving West Hall High on Tuesday, she donated 20 percent of the day’s sales to the school’s volleyball team.

Over the past two weeks, Ramos said she has raised $1,000 for schools in Hall County. 

For private parties, she gives the host a percentage back in “bus bucks,” which can be used to purchase more of the boutique’s items. 

She is currently looking for more organizations and groups to benefit with fundraisers. For those interested in reaching Ramos or hosting The Boutique Bus, they can email her at hello@shopcaliboutique.com or visit theboutiquebus.com. 



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