Amazing selection of trinkets and fashion, the vibe was truly excellent as well. Love the owner,…read moreyou're doing great man!

I always have to make a stop here when I visit Edmonton. We stopped in randomly a few years back…read moreand I found a unicorn dress that is the ultimate conversation piece. This stop I walked out with an incredible cat sweatshirt and long sleeve dress that looks like an adult version of my catholic uniform in grade school. The winter jackets they had in were so vintage awesome. I love that this store is so unique and different from everything else.

If you are WEM-phoebic, there's plenty of fantastic clothes shopping outside of our big, bad…read moremega-mall! I love how the 124 St. district is shaping up into a coffee, art, boutique and restaurant mini-mecca. Shades of grey is located just around the Jasper/124 St. bend, near Matahari, Yo Mamma and a handful of other trendy shops and eateries. If you like to wear more unique brands, this store carries lines from New York and L.A., including Line & Dot, Anlo and Yumi Kim. The quality is fantastic - luscious, cozy, elegant fabrics and designs - sexy & sophisticated, inspired by more than a hint of Paris, and most of the pricing is reasonable, although there are a few higher-end price tags about the store. The next time I need a little retail therapy, I'm there - no shades of grey about it.

When I am in town with family, I go to yoga nearby and always stop in to buy something. Every time…read morenever fails, I find something wonderful.

Southgate isn't the kind of place I recommend visiting in December, but then again I don't…read morerecommend visiting any mall in December (not if you can help it). That being said if I'm gonna go to a traditional indoor shopping mall then Southgate is my top pick. It's mostly a convenience factor (I like Kingsway too, but I live closer to the south side). The mall is older, I think 25 or 30 years old, but they've don't a lot of renovations in the past 5 years so everything looks new and bright. Southgate has a nice amount of stores, not too many, and I can usually find what I'm looking for when I come here. There are some higher end stores like Michael Kors, and the Apple Store (well high end depending on what you by) to your run-of-the-mill Canadian mall standards like The Bay and Sears. There are also a few stores here that are great to go to because for me it means avoiding a trip to WEM or going downtown (I love downtown, but I don't love driving/parking downtown). So yes it's great I can buy my makeup at Sephora here instead of going to WEM or going to Evoolution (delicious artisan olive oils and vinegars) instead of having to go downtown or to St. Albert. One of my favourite things about Southgate is the food court. It's open, and can be a bit loud, but it's got a decent fast food selection from Koryo (Korean) to Opa (Greek). I also love how environmentally friendly Southgate is...they've got bins for recycling, trash, and they even have drains so you can pour out your beverage down the drain instead of dumping it in the trash. There's even a separate spot to put the utensils. The other high point of Southgate, as strange as it might seem are the washrooms by the food court (well the ladies at least, can't speak for the men's). Why? Because the washroom stalls are huge (seriously you could probably get 4 people in there), they have a heavy wooden door, and when the door is locked it goes from a green vacant to a red occupied. I wish all public bathrooms did that, instead of playing the knock-to-check-and-see-if-someone-is-in-the-bathroom-stall game. The bathroom stalls also have a a big purse ledge for you put your purse/bags on. And when you go to use the sinks after you're done there is a automatic paper towel dispenser in front of every sink. No waiting in line to dry your hands. Score. Regarding parking it can get busy here, but I usually find the parking lot is pretty decent, particularly if you go to the upper level there's usually always spots there (maybe not right before Christmas). Southgate is also on the LRT line (right after Century Park) so it's convenient if you take transit. Just know Southgate isn't park and ride, so if you park here and take the lrt you could get a ticket (yeah they check that). One thing that is a little weird about Southgate is the layout. It's a mall that was just designed a bit weird, but it's not a big mall and easy to figure out. It can get busy, but it doesn't have the insane crowds that WEM does. Southgate is definitely my go to mall in Edmonton.

There's absolutely nothing in this mall for me anymore…read more There's only two stores in the mall that offer plus size clothing - Reitman's and The Bay - neither of which have much of a collection. The only unique option in the food court is Koryo, but it was shut down this weekend for a massive cockroach infestation :( Even though I used to go there quite often when I lived on the southside, I still find it incredibly difficult to navigate. It's such a strange layout.

What an AWESOME place !! SUPER nice clothes that are just my style !! Very reasonable prices too…read more Reminds me of stores I shop at in LA. Formal wear GREAT selection - you won't see yourself walking around thats for sure. The selection is phenomenal. VERY nice staff in there as well. No wonder I am a regular !! Do check this place out you won't be disappointed !

If you're looking for some completely random giftware or souvenirs from a trip to Edmonton's Whyte…read moreAve, visiting this institution of a store filled with kitschy items of all types is a must. While other similar stores haven't survived until today this one was a great visit when we wandered Whyte Avenue with some visitors from out of the country and they picked up some unique souvenirs. The store is so filled with items that there's always something new to spot when visiting. It is perhaps hard to find what you're looking for if you only want to find something very specific but if you're open to finding new things this is a great option! The floor creaks when you walk in some spots and the decor and store itself is old but this adds to the charm. It can be overwhelming to visit (but sometimes this saves me some money).

Friendly Staff. Superb selection. With ample of options to choose from, the lady is always greeting…read morewith the smile on her face. The value for money is also good.

This location is small and doesn't have great stock. The denim sale is on currently, but they…read moredon't carry petite sizes. There was only 1 t-shirt on the sale rack that fit me. I could not find a plain, black sweatshirt anywhere. There was ribbed, slub, hoodies and shirred pullovers, but not want I wanted. All the tops run bigger than tagged size. Cheap, Chinese shirts. It seems the men's side of the store has more stuff. All the ladies shoes are vegan. The only thing I want from Mark's are the black leather gloves. They actually fit. I can only get them here at the store near Argyle road. The online Mark's store is a complete disaster. Good parking.

Went in to pick up shoes. Alberta has 5% tax so a bit better than paying 13% in Ontario…read more There really werent any people attending so I was on my own for shopping. I just lifted a bunch of shoes and chose the lightest pair. Signing up for the email I got 15% off. There was no restriction to on sale items. Overall great

Amazing unique clothing. Canadian designed. Alterations free with purchase. Pricing is very…read morereasonable for the quality. The designer was in-store and helped me with my purchases and adjusted the fit with free alterations. I have loved this store for years.

This locally-owned boutique is my favorite fashion boutique in Edmonton. It's situated in a small…read moreshopping plaza along with neighbors The Bothy, Bin 104 and Eddie's Menswear. Featured designers include Edmontonian Kelly Madden and Calgary-based Lux&Luster, LA brand Fluxus, Canadian brand Neon Buddha,Yoga denim, Brave Belts, and an assortment of jewelry from Ann-Marie Chagnon. I've purchased some Kelly Madden and Fluxus pieces, which I bought during one of their semi-annual sales. The owner, Leila Gumpinger, is always around. She helps me put together potential outfits out of one piece that I'd want to purchase. She's a great person with a sharp eye for styling! Prices are reasonable for what you pay for. You can buy something (shirt, scarf, leggings) for under $50, but most things are around $85 and up. However, check it out for yourself as they have some lower priced items too!! If you want something for work, this is a great place. Awear Style Co. also has casual clothing, i've bought some comfy Yoga denim here, for great price ($35 on sale)!

I came in on the recommendation of my daughter inlaw. I…read moreneeded the sleeves of my fur coat shortened. It was done quickly and expertly for $300.00. The left over fur was made into a headband/ collar. I'm extremely happy with the prompt, courteous service. They gave me lots of advice about my other furs and options if I should ever choose to sell. The fur selection is fabulous. Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, collars, blankets, purses, boots They have men's coats as well. Nice showroom. Free parking.

From the owner: In addition to our store, we offer specialty services that help to maintain and restore fur…read moregarments. This includes fur cleaning, repairs, storage, and restyling. We also have expert furriers on staff who can custom make made-to-measure fur garments.

I love this store, it's just so much fun being here! You can find great gifts here at the Plaid…read moreGiraffe. Some people might find the items generic, but I argue they are anything but. There are many items that your family and friends will most likely get a kick out of. Most of it is for the female population though (as like most stores). The Plaid Giraffe carries Nine & Co. bags from Nine West, unique scarves, jewelry (wow, do they have jewelry), and other neat gift items. As I made my way through the store recently, one guy was browsing as well and, while his girlfriend paid for her brand new bag at the counter, he was picking up one item after another and saying "How sweet is this?!?" again and again. I have to admit, it was pretty amusing. But then, so is their selection. Among their items that will make you laugh and gasp are barbed wire toilet paper (TP with a barbed wire design on it) and -- get this -- a hair-coloring kit specifically for your "hair down there". I'm dead serious! I had never seen anything like it before. I mean, who does that? Not that I'm judging or anything ... hey, it's something new! But the colors available were electric blue, pink, and orange. Whoa, now there's somethin' freaky going on there! My favorite thing about the Plaid Giraffe though, is their jewelry, which is pretty much the inner half of the shop. They have it all color-coded, so there are your blues, then purples, and black and whites, and so on. Some of it is a little pricey, but it depends on what materials it has, right? I find that most of their earrings start at $9.99 and go up from there. They've also got a wide selection of those neat purse-hanger things that have been popping up everywhere. The idea is that you basically hang part of it on the edge of a table, and it has a hook that your bag can hang from. Your bag won't be on the floor and get dirty, and has its own place. The Plaid Giraffe also carries items that make great traveler gifts, if you are shopping for a globe-trotter. They have typical items like travel pillows, but with and fun designs, so they're not as boring. Anyway, that's just a peek at what they have in store. I'm already looking forward to my next trip here!

I've heard of this store from one of my good friends who loves this place. Actually she has this…read moreleather bag that she got from The Plaid Giraffe and I love it maybe more than she does! It's a really nice bag but it's a couple of years old now and the store no longer carries one like it. They have some really nice other bags though but not like my friends so I, personally, wasn't really interested. I did like their cute wallets made from different colored leather with fun designs or patterns on them. They have a lot of accessories. Their whole back half of the store is devoted to accessories. I found some great earrings that I've been looking for at some good prices; one pair was $9.99 and the other pair (a pair of square ones; I actually don't own square shaped earrings!) for $11.99. They have a lot of really nice but not too expensive looking jewelry. Their store is really nice and net with lots of open areas so you can actually breath. The two girls that were working were really nice and super friendly. They let me look around in peace without bugging me or pressuring me to buy something; it was really nice to just to my thing.