Very Posh, Indeed

When I heard the name Posh Boutique, I had my doubts that it was the game for me. Not that I have anything against fashion, I just not very fashion-conscious. I'm more of a jeans and baseball cap kind of a guy. However, I took a deep breath and I weathered the storm, only to find a game that - despite my indifference towards its theme - is actually rather fun and kept me glued to my monitor for quite some time. Listen guys (and I do mean guys), Posh Boutique is fun, plain and simple.

I won't tell if you won't.

Best Birthday Ever

You play as Alicia and it just happens to be the lucky lady's birthday; though she won't tell you how old she is. I understand some women are a little secretive about that.

Although she received a boatload of neatly-wrapped presents, by far the most exciting moment of the day comes when she gets a phone call from her grandmother Lilly, a high profile fashion designer. Her grandmother requests to see her at her boutique right away, so Alicia promptly hops into her car and speeds down there.

After finding the perfect parking spot, Alicia is met with the surprise of her life: Lilly is giving her one of her boutiques! She'll be in charge of it all by herself! And if she does a good job, this could be just the beginning!

Style 101

The mechanics in play here aren't exactly new, but they're tried and true, so that ensures for a fantastic gaming experience. As customers wander into your shop, they'll be looking for either hats, shoes, or whole outfits. Judging by the bubble that appears above their heads, use your mouse to drag them to the appropriate station and get to work!

Some customers - alright, a lot of customers - have trouble making up their minds, so this is where you come in. Click on these customers and you'll be shown a catalog. Cycle through your available selections until you get to the item with the most dollar signs and give them that. Your customers will always be happy with the best. Customers always need help picking out hats and clothing, but oddly enough seem fully capable of picking out their own shoes.

Awards

Throughout the game, you can receive various awards based on how good you're doing. Awards always help a game's challenge, and this is no exception. Trying to win every last one is always a big endeavor.

A Real Winner

Posh Boutique has a lot of fun to offer, for both girls and guys. Although women might be magnetically attracted to its theme, I want to stress that men can have just as much fun picking out outfits and raking in a lot of cash. The game presents terrific game play, complete with gorgeous graphics and a hearty challenge. On top of that, the inclusion of awards should keep you coming back for a long time as you strive to get them all. Posh Boutique gets my highest recommendation.