There are plenty of reasons women gather their best friends for a weekend escape to Lake Geneva—lake views, cocktails, brunch spots, boat rides, spas. But recently, a new must-stop destination has joined the list, and it's not a bar, a shoreline, or a restaurant.
It’s a boutique.
More specifically, it’s Bonded by Gigi, the experiential, wildly aesthetic, joy-drenched boutique that has unofficially become the first activity on every Midwest girls trip itinerary.
Because let’s be honest: a getaway with your besties isn’t about what you do. It’s about the memories you create—and this is where they start.
Girls trips used to mean shopping or activities. Bonded by Gigi said, “Why not both?” and designed a space where fashion and fun collide. It’s not merely a store; it's the anchor point of your entire weekend.
Start with permanent jewelry that seals the trip with a spark—literally. These welded bracelets, anklets, and necklaces are the modern version of a pinky promise. They’re beautiful, they’re sentimental, and every time you look at them afterward, you’ll remember exactly who you were with and how it felt.
Then there’s the DIY trucker hat bar, where inside jokes turn into wearable souvenirs. One bestie brings the chaos, one brings the drama, and someone always walks out with a hat that makes strangers laugh in the best way.
But the real plot twist? A boutique with a 9D VR ride tucked inside it. Yes, you read that correctly. While other stores ask you to browse, Bonded by Gigi asks you to buckle up. Two at a time, you and your partner in crime get thrown into a virtual world full of adrenaline, shrieks, laughter, and the kind of video footage you’ll watch again and again.
Add clothing that looks like it was curated for the main character energy every girls trip unlocks, aesthetic photo ops you can’t resist, stickers and souvenirs that scream personality, and a vibe that feels like the inside of a group chat come to life—and suddenly, the question isn’t:
“Should we go?”
It's:
“How fast can we get there?”
Girls from Illinois, Minnesota, and all across Wisconsin are planning trips around this boutique—not just adding it as a stop. It has become a right of passage, a badge of honor, and the place where friendships go from “We should catch up soon” to “We need to do this again.”
And that’s the secret.
Bonded by Gigi isn’t just selling clothes or jewelry. It’s selling the moment that becomes the memory. It’s the first laugh, the shared photo, the matching bracelets, the hat with the inside joke, the VR shriek, the group selfie where everyone looks happy to be exactly where they are.
There are boutiques, and then there are destinations.
Bonded by Gigi is both.
If you’re planning a Midwest girls trip and your itinerary doesn’t start here, you’re doing it wrong.
See why everyone’s adding it to their must-visit list
https://www.bondedbygigi.com