Unique Accessories is a little store with some interesting items. They sell mainly hats,…read morefascinators, and costume jewelry. Their hats are cool, but I wouldn't say all that unique. The styles and quality are similar to Parkhurst hats. The fascinators are pretty but honestly, I've purchased the exact same fascinators on eBay for a quarter of the price. However, at the store you get them right away, while on eBay you have to wait for shipping. I never need a last minute fascinator, so I'm cool with paying less and waiting for shipping. I'm not a huge fan of costume jewelry, but if you are, you might find some statement pieces here. They do have some quirky handbags, like one shaped like a teapot or a car. However, the prices are really high for what I feel is not that great quality. They have scarves, broaches, and other accessories too. The store is a bit on the small side but it's full of merchandise, so it does look a little crowded. A nice place to poke around. I've only ever made purchases here during their sales. I find the regular prices too high for the quality.

I really love this store - if fact, it really is the entire reason I ever go to Carlingwood. There…read moreare so few stores that have hats and fascinators in stock, this place is a real gem to have in Ottawa. I am very much a hat person and Must try things on before buying them - shape and size are a big part of it. While I am all over a good deal, I am also a big believer in "you get what you pay for" and if it's something you want to keep longterm, make it an investment. That said, I don't find the prices in this store unreasonable. My whole family is from the UK (I'm the Only Canadian) so hats come with the territory. Whenever we would cross the pond, picking up a good hat was always part of the trip, and let me tell you, they are Expensive! Unique Accessories offers fun hats and fascinators for a relatively decent price, and they are quite good quality - everything I have so far has stood up to the elements and become permanent pieces in my closet. The only other real hat store I have found is a tiny boutique in an office building in the market, where the Milliner makes everything from scratch and is therefor quite pricey (but again, you really get what you pay for - they are stunning) - I believe Mrs. Trudeau shops there too. As for the rest of the glitter and bling, it's quite fun and very colourful, but I must admit, I have only ever purchased headpieces. I will certainly be back, and I'm looking for an event to showcase my most recent acquisition!

Being follicly challenged and a hat connoisseur, when I saw LIDS for the first time, I was like a…read morekid in a candy store. Being a Kangol devotee, when the sales person offered me a selection of Kangols 504s in variant colours and styles - it was like taking candy from a baby. For a regular humdrum franchise, this is my favourite LIDS in the Nation's Capital. That being said, their Kangol has been reduced to slim pickings, with the majority being characterless ballcaps with the Kangol logo and/or wordmark. Still being the hat enthusiast, I have a hard time saying no to clearance $6 - $18 Kangol hats of any kind. You'll find this mall offering in the south western corner of the mall, near the Bay on the ground floor. It's pretty much the standard LIDS store. Decent standard selection of hats and I appreciate the rack of kids sized hats. I've had bad experiences at most LIDS in the nation's capital, but I don't really have any complaints about this location. I have found the staff to be pleasant and helpful, seeking to provide clients with a pleasing shopping experience. I guess you always remember your first.

I placed my order for an embroidery job sized 8.5x11. A full month later and 3 messages to the…read morestore manager, Tara, I am still waiting for my two copies to be done with no communication. I called earlier today and was treated extremely poorly and given the excuse for the lack of communication that Tara is 'uncomfortable leaving voice messages' and that my job may or may not get done promptly 20 days after the file got back to them from head office and I submitted my materials. The phone was then abruptly hung up on me. I work in the printing industry and I would have been fired on the spot if I treated anyone this way.

I got my Ottawa Redblacks jersey done here and the guy running it was extremely nice and the…read morequality was good and it was done fast.

From the owner: Our business specialized in custom embroidery, custom retail apparel, including hoodies, caps,…read moretoques and jackets. We also have 30 years experience in jersey numbering, team and corporate orders.

I love the store! Sandy is quite the character and provides amazing service. There's always…read moreinteresting and unique items in the store along with what you were typically see you in a western style store. Highly recommend it!

I requested a service from Sandy's Saddlery to repair a saddle's billets, replace tacks and find a…read moreprice on few other things. I brought them a saddle, showed her the work and asked how much it would cost. The male rep said he is not sure but would ask the leatherworker and he has to send the saddle in. I asked if $100 would cover it, and he said - most likely, it's not that expensive. I then was passed over to Sandy herself. I explained that I have $150 and I want to get a quote for replacement of billets, a cord, knee pads and to replace missing tacks. She told me, that if they don't have missing tacks leatherworker will have to replace all 8. I asked how much, and she said - not expensive, but the cord and knee pads maybe a lot. I said, ok, I want to get a quote for everything so I know, but I am just looking to get billets replaced, so I need to know the price before work is done. Sandy charged me $100 deposit. 5 days have passed, and I heard nothing. I was going to step by this Thursday (7 days) when she called me and said that saddle is back and I owe her another $125. I asked her why didn't she call, and she said that work is done and come and get a saddle since she has no room asap. I felt very pressured, and since I spent the rest of my money on this saddle I couldn't risk not getting it back. I came to get it, and they didn't replace a whole billet, but cut it down & stitched a new one on the worn leather piece. New part was nice, but I never got a call with the est and I wanted full thing redone, and if leatherworker would have called I would have explained in detail. They didn't have tacks to match, so they put 3 small ones to cover the holes of the missing 1s. They do not match. No one asked me, Iike we agreed if I wanted that. When I said - "you never called me", she said - "I misunderstood, I thought you wanted a quote for knee pads. Look they dyed the knee pads. And you can't see the tacks not matching." I never asked them to do any touch up on the knee pads. I was afraid she will not give me my saddle if I didn't pay. Awful customer service, horrible communication, I feel ripped off. Will never recommend to anyone and never coming back. I now have a saddle where repair cost me more than a saddle itself. Never ever go there!

Last minute t- shirt order. Fun, eclectic and vibrant shop.. Pleasant young blonde staff member…read morethere working alone on a Friday night. I wish I had caught her name. She handled a store full of customers seamlessly and also made the t- shirt I ordered before closing! Thank you!!! Great store concept for downtown Ottawa.

Bang On is a shop that I would have loved about four years ago, but I'm getting a bit tired of this…read more70s-90s ironic nostalgia, especially the inauthentic kind. For $30 you can get a shirt pounded with your choice of design. You can choose between logos from Nintendo, children's programming, rock icons, porn covers, etc. You can also put transfers on trucker hats, dresses or jackets. If I was ever going to wear something like this again, I'd prefer to find it in a vintage store. It's snobby to think the real deal makes a difference, but there's something phony about basically mass-producing these shirts with logos and making people think they're unique because they can choose which American Apparelesque garment they put a sticker on. I just don't think the price is worth it, especially if it's just a gag gift. They also have some 80s and 90s sunglasses.

Purchased many items there years. ago when showing horses bought a saddle I always cherished night…read morehorse equipment blankets, brushes, ev thing always great quality and lasted years

So for the longest time I never went into Apple Saddlery because I thought it just sold equestrian…read moresupplies, and I don't ride horses. Then one day one of my friends told me they also sell clothes. I said "yeah, like riding breeches that make you look like you're wearing a diaper? No thank you." She said "no, like regular clothes." Being the shopper that I am, I had to check it out. My friend was right, they do have regular clothes. Well, they are more "outdoor adventure/active lifestyle" kind of clothes. Like what you would find at Sail, Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Bushtakah. They have a huge selection of Royal Robbins and they carry my favourite brand of this kind of clothing, Toad & Co. (formerly called Horny Toad - and I'm so glad they changed the name because I used to get a lot of funny looks when I asked stores if they carry Horny Toad). Anyway, prices are on par with other stores that sell this kind of clothing. They do have a clearance section at the back of the store where items are marked down and prices can be quite low. If you need to use the fitting room and staff aren't around, there's an old school bell on the wall that you ring. It's pretty cool! I can't speak about any of their equestrian supplies because I don't know anything about such things, but there's a huge selection. Staff are always friendly and nice. The parking lot is unpaved and bumpy with potholes everywhere, so be careful!

Rideau centre Aritzia manager is rude. She has NO business being in customer service!…read more The return policy of this company is disgusting and they should be ashamed of their customer service. I would encourage everyone to avoid this company.

I want to give this place 4 stars, but there is something about it that seems a little too…read morepretentious for my liking. The boutique is designed with luxurious decor, but the luxe relaxing vibe is destroyed by ridiculously loud music. And a lot of the clients here are spoiled teen and tween girls who don't mind using mommy's and daddy's Visa card to pay for $100 tshirts, which is somewhat off-putting. (it's worth noting that the merchandise here is pricey, and not ideal for frugal folks). This said, I am a huge fan of some of their products. I've purchased a TNA bag here (yes, one if those bags that everyone seems to have nowadays...), and despite the abuse the bag has taken, it's still in immaculate shape. I also love being able to purchase Rock N Republic jeans at Aritzia- they're always a tough find, and they're the best brand in terms of fit. Bottom line: once you get past the "pretentiousness" of the store, and you are willing to fork over some serious cash, you can score some great quality clothing (and bags!)