I have walked past this store a thousand times and never went in until the other day, to pick up an…read moreitem I had eyed at a street fair the night before. It's a cute little place, especially good for accessories and gift items, and there is a good range of prices. I felt comfortable browsing without pressure, even though I was the only shopper for the first little while I was in there. I got a great tote bag on sale, and a really cute birthday card for a friend that was so perfect, I bought it almost a year in advance. Definitely check it out!

Cute little boutique clothing store on Jersey Avenue. I had been eyeing this blouse online that…read morewas sold out for a while and Vivi Girl Shop had it and in my size!! The shop owner is really sweet and she told me that they have new items every week. They carry very girly items, with a little bit of korean/japanese influence. I also saw some Orla Kiely, Tocca, Ark & Co. Definitely check it out if you like blouses, dresses, and scarves.

PERFECT GIFTS for Every Need! I literally cannot with how…read moreamazing this store is and how awesome their staff is! I had to quickly grab a housewarming gift for a first visit to a dear friends new house (while my grumbly husband waiting in the car). I knew the perfectly curated store ALWAYS has an impressive array of custom scented candles on their back wall (replete in an artful gift box with box of matches = PERFECT!) So I selected a delicious Olive Blossom & Hyacinth, Amazing! And on the way to the register, passed the "guys" table and found a perfect space-themed puzzle for their young son. I asked the staff if I could get individual gift bags and in a blur of ribbons and smiles, they removed gift prices & I was handed two BEAUTIFUL gifts bags, and informed "The puzzle's in the larger bag." This whole process, I kid you not, took under 5 minutes & the dumbstruck look on my husbands face when I returned to the car in 5 minutes w two perfect gift bags was MY gift! LOL ... Thank You Kanibal & Co.! #Lifesavers

I'm living temporarily in Jersey city and needed to get some birthday gifts for two very different…read morepeople. I stopped in here and found so many good finds for both of them and price range was decent for both a "nicer" gift and some stocking stuffer type gifts. From candles, candy, socks, self-care goodies, mini treasures, jewelry, clothes... there's definitely something for everyone. The employee also wrapped up my gifts in individual bags (which I bought there, so cute) for me and added tissue paper, tied a little bow to them as well which took a load off my shoulder as I rushed home that day.

I'm a shopping addict. There, I said it. Now that we've gotten that out of the way…read more.. TIA'S PLACE IS UNREAL! I'll admit, I was nervous to leave NYC's shopping scene behind when I made the move to JC. I was considering living in Hoboken for a while, and Washington St has a ton of really great boutiques. Jersey City? Not so much. There are bars and restaurants as far as the eye can see, but when a gal needs some new clothes a new tapas joint popping up every week just aint gunna cut it. Tia's place is everything that it needs to be. Price points are very reasonable, think similar to Forever 21 or H&M. The clothing selection is stylish and trendy, and if I buy a shirt that goes out of style next season but I get a few good wears out of it I won't feel that bad. They are all stocked up for summer and there was a bountiful selection of maxi dresses and light and flowy chiffon tops when I was in the other day. Tons of cute costume jewelry and tote bags as well. I was hoping that they would have jean shorts but to my dismay there were none. I didn't have my wallet on me but I'll be in again ASAP to buy some cute summer staples.

Champagne Thursdays!…read more Very cute, two story boutique on Grove Street. Tia's Place has a very girly feel about it, the way you would think a girl's walk in closet should be. Necklaces are hanging on tree stands, lingerie is draped on pink chaises, and it just feels like a huge 2 story closet filled with Tory Burch, Rampage, Max and Cleo, Hale Bob, and lots of other designers.

Noellery saves the day, yet again. I was going on a date. Had an outfit, but needed the bling…read more Headed to Noellery and seriously got so much more than I needed. There are so many, GOOD selections. You have super cute and dainty pieces as well as more risqué ones. My favorite thing about Noellery is the quality of their sterling silver jewelry. I am horribly allergic to nickel, copper, or other "cheap metals." But I picked up these super cute minimalist sterling hoops, and have had absolutely NO reaction yet. I've been wearing them for almost a month.

I love this jewelry shop, very affordable. However, I wish they would update their store hours. I…read moretried to get an emergency gift and saw that it was open until 9 PM but clearly they are closed and it is 7:45 PM. If they are not open until nine, please update your store hours so that people like me won't be disappointed

If you read my initial review, it will come as no shock that when my boyfriend (at the time) and I…read morestarted discussing our future plans for marriage, there was only one place that I would want my future ring from...you guessed it, from Kerry at Love Locked. I already knew Kerry had beautiful pieces and great style, so I was very excited to work with her. Before we got started, I had some normal nerves and worries about the process and in one session with Kerry, they were all gone. I felt like she knew exactly what I wanted, even if I didn't even know how to verbalize it. She listened, was accommodating, sensitive to our needs, and found beautiful pieces to show us at our appts. I was involved in the initial stages of planning however my (now ) fiancé and Kerry finalized the design together so the final result was still a surprise to me. I truly couldn't have picked something better if I had picked it myself. I spend an embarrassing amount of time staring at it because I love it so much. I'm forever grateful for Kerry and my/our experience at Love Locked, having her involved in this milestone of our lives is something that we will never forget. If you're in the market for unique and timeless jewelry, want to find some great products from local businesses, and/or overall just want to have your day brightened, I highly recommend you check out Love Locked. You will NOT regret it!

My [then] boyfriend, [now] fiancé was looking for a local jeweler to make a custom engagement ring…read morefor me. I specifically wanted a place that offered moissanite, and he found this incredible gem of a store! Kerry is just lovely and so patient with me throughout the entire process. She was completely transparent about the cost and also very responsive over text, which I really appreciated. The whole experience was wonderful, and my ring is literally PERFECT! I highly recommend Love Locked if you're looking to have a custom ring made. Kerry will meet, if not EXCEED your expectations! Thank you so much to Kerry and her team! I'll be telling all my friends and family to come here for their rings :)

One of the best spots in NYC for unique gifts or just to cheer yourself up. Pearl River Mart is…read morebasically a curated treasure chest of Asian-inspired trinkets, home goods, and "I didn't know I needed this" objects all in one place. You'll find the classics: chopsticks, ceramics, Lucky Cat statues, loose leaf teas alongside nostalgic snacks, fans, patterned paper, clothes/ qi paos, purses, and other beautifully designed everyday items. Everything is just so well curated, this is one of the best places to find a gift for someone when you don't know what you're looking for. Some of my favorite things to pick up here: Tiger Balm, lanterns, fans, incense sticks, tea sets, slippers. It's also still family owned and has been in operation for 55 years now (since 1971!). They also have a small location in Chelsea market but the SoHo location has a significantly larger footprint.

If you are looking for asian nicknacks, come over to Broadway Located in Soho. They have origami,…read more Keychain, water fountain, oriental statues, clothing, kitchenware, snacks. All items are decently priced. Workers are friendly, attentive. Store is organized and clean.

I was not expecting this market to be this big!! Super well organized and so many options to look…read morethrough - kitchenware, food, snacks, drinks, stationery, beauty products - anything you could want in a Japanese market, they likely had it available! Try to bring cash because there's a 3% surcharge with credit cards!

I needed a quick bite to eat and this was located on my way to my destination, so I stopped by to…read moregrab an onigiri (rice ball). They have a $10 minimum for credit cards though and I didn't have enough cash on me so I had to also buy a snack and a drink to meet the $10 minimum. Prices were average for Manhattan. The onigiri tasted fresh but was very bland.

I recently visited this vintage shop for the first time and purchased several items. When I got…read morehome and tried everything on, I realized one pair of shorts still had the security tag attached. The shorts also didn't fit, so I drove back to the store hoping to exchange them for a different size. I completely understand that stores have policies, and I respect the no-exchange policy. However, I paid in cash and wasn't informed of that policy at checkout, which made the situation a little confusing. What disappointed me most was the way the situation was handled. Instead of trying to help or understand the issue, the employee I spoke with seemed to assume I wasn't being truthful about where or when I purchased the item. I was told that I may have bought it at another location, even though this was my first time ever visiting the store and I had purchased multiple items that day. The shorts still had the original tag and security device attached, showing they had never been worn. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable--just hoping to exchange them for a size that fit after having to make an extra trip because the security tag had been left on. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. What left a negative impression was feeling talked down to rather than treated like a valued customer. A little understanding and customer service would have gone a long way.

Such a fun store. Mix of vintage and contemporary clothing. Store has a nice edge to it great…read moreselection of unique pieces. Good prices

It is really scary how much time I can spend in this store and always find one thing. I had the…read morepleasure of working with Avery who was extremely patient as I was running loose like a kid in the candy store. Looking at everything and then I found a wallet that I've been on the hunt for a very long time. He shipped it out for me so don't live in New York any more which helped with the sales tax. I will be back again when I am in town to just take a peek!

RealReal seems best to shop online. Every time I come into a physical location everyone just stares…read moreat me. I came in mid afternoon on a weekday and not one person would say hi, a few people were helping others but looked at me as if me walking in was bothersome. I decided to still venture in and made my way to a back counter and saw a Chanel wallet that was a gorgeous green and I wanted to verify it was the specific shade I was looking for. The person behind the counter looked at me while I was looking at the wallet in the case and it was probably so awkward that they felt forced to ask me if I wanted to see it because I wouldn't leave. I had asked them if there was any indication of the specific color or year/season it was. They pulled something up and looked at a code and just said "it just says green". I took that as a sign to just go. But on the bright side I did buy a cute bag on their website!

Found this place thru IG and what a cute little shop. Walking in my eyes got a twinkle looking at…read moreall the things from jewelry, bags, clothes-everything a girl loves. I was there mainly to create my own customized tote with their patches. We got there an hour before they closed and there was a couple of people but they were on the jewelry side (which you can customized) Prices were what I expected and I chose about 5 patches for my tote. They had lots of varieties to choose from- NY style patches, animals, letters etc. My boys ended up finding some patches they liked and added it to a hat (also available). It was a fun experience - for all of us. Glad we got a chance to come here- The young lady helping us was very friendly and helpful.

Little Market NYC, near SoHo, is such a cute spot for a fun and personalized experience. The…read moreservice there is so nice! I went with my friend who was visiting from out of state, and we made charm bracelets together. The bracelets start at $35, with additional costs for each charm. They had a huge selection to choose from, and after picking our favorites, they put everything together and sized it to our wrists. They also sell permanent bracelets and have a bunch of other adorable jewelry. I'll definitely be back soon!