The Blue Horse is a beautiful, independently owned children's boutique. They sell the loveliest…read morelittle embroidered dresses and sweaters. Their sizes range from newborns to older kids. They have special occasion dresses for a baptism or first communion. Their casual dresses and outfits are adorable, however the cost is a bit high considering these are for the growing child. Personally, I think a $75 casual summer dress for a five year old, isn't the most consumer friendly purchase. Maybe your child's special birthday dress, could come from The Blue Horse. Additionally they also sell children's books and licensed stuffed animals. The Blue Horse is located in Downtown Mystic.

A wonderful shop filled with unique items, many of them handmade. The items are a little pricier…read morethan what you would find at a chain retail store. But then again, if you want a high-quality dress, sweater, outfit, etc., you get what you pay for. We bought a lovely dress that we can use for a family photo session, and maybe a celebratory dinner or event. They also have christening items, stuffed animals, and items like umbrellas and books. Definitely stop in for personal service and unique children's items.

Love the warm feeling when you walk in with plenty of things to look at with good prices. The lady…read moreringing me out was absolutely sweet and nice to talk to and will help you out if needed . They sell clothing, jewelry and more . I found the most adorable anklets here . I had to buy a few I just couldn't choose just one. Trinkets for a nice gift or buy something for yourself.

A beautiful store in downtown Mystic that has women's and a selection of children's clothes. Love…read morethe shop window s and alway happy with my purchases!

Traffic and the trek from Massachusetts was pretty easy... pretty much 95 south to exit 98, a right…read moreoff the ramp and it brings you right into village. Stores galore, and a bonus was this Saturday there was an art fair. A lot of nice ceramics and paintings. The stores... well boutique and interesting. Something for everyone too. Worth a go. Lots of good parking. Decent food and snacks. Up the road you can visit the downtown shopping.

I love it here. After a handful of times being here my thoughts about it have never changed- I grow…read moreto enjoy it more and more. It's in a plaza right next to Mystic Aquarium- the parking lot is a nice size but can get packed in the front so go around back and there's TONS of parking. There's shopping for everyone here. From random items, to themed items, treats, snacks, food, Knick knacks, jewelry, sunglasses, home items and so much more. It gives me hippie vibes and I love that. All the employees in the shops are just so sweet- never ran into a bad one. I enjoy walking around here every single store front has something in it, it's not a dead area with random shops closed. It's pretty much always busy, but doesn't get so crowded you have anxiety. I have brought my mom here a few times and she also enjoys it. We spend half a day here and grab something to eat as well. You might want to plan to spend at least 3/4 hours here. Take it all in. The prices can be on the more pricier side for stuff- but that's location. Have fun!

This is one of my favorite stores. It has an eclectic mix of new and some old beautifully arranged…read more One can find everything from great clothes to housewares and decor. The perfect place to come to find a gift for someone (or treat yourself). I have found the staff to always be helpful when asked and go the extra mile to help you find the perfect selection. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and uniqueness of the items.

Super fun store with so much to choose from - home decor galore - loved the lamps but had no way to…read moreget them to NC - bought some great fall clothing pieces. My only negative is the young girl behind the counter did not leave behind the counter and would not leave behind the counter. We questions, looking for a second purse in the same color, etc... and she would not come help us find anything. Her comment was - "What we have is what is out!"

Still a nice clothing store licated in the Cdystal Mall area. Always neat and organozed. Although…read moreour last shopping trip there ended abruptly. After looking in the store for about 39 minutes we had a couple items of clothing we were going to purchase. Before we could get to the front, a harrowing ringing, buzzing alarm began. Guess that was the mall fire alarm. Kudos to the staff that directed us out, but would have been nice if they said put your items over here as you leave so you can come back and purchase them. We put the items on a counter as we left but the alarm reset took too long and we had to go to other stores. So we had a nice window shopping trip.

It's a pretty decent sized Old Navy. I mostly buy clothes for my 3 year old here but have to admit…read moreto buying for myself too. Once upon a time I would scoff at the notion of wearing clothes from Old Navy. I spend quite a bit of money on denim & shoes but have had trouble finding decent XL shirts that fit me right. At Old Navy an extra large is really an extra large. It doesn't hurt that their clothes are inexpensive too. I think the quality is pretty decent even compared to clothes I've purchased at Nordstrom & some boutiques. Why pay $100 for a shirt when you can get one similar at Old Navy for so much less? One drawback is that their sale stuff at this location is usually heavily picked over in the men's & children's department. And I hate their shirts that say OLD NAVY all over them. I can easily overlook this because of their wide selection & helpful employees.

Amelia does absolutely stunning work!!! She really listened to everything I had to say and made my…read morevision of the perfect dress come to life. She went above and beyond to source fabric for my wedding dress to give it that "princess feel" I was looking for. She was very communicative throughout the whole process! I would recommend her shop a million times over. She was truly wonderful to work with. Amelia is absolutely talented at what she does.

From the owner: Local shop that designs thoughtful clothes made out of natural materials for women and children…read more Think slow fashion! Also do alterations to existing wardrobe, from the finest of bridal wear to the toughest of leather jackets. Stop by just to say hello or to take a peek at the collection!

Arisu Anime is a fun store at Olde Mystic Village in Mystic, CT. The Totoro figurine outside…read moreimmediately caught my attention and when I walked in, there were life sized figurines of Naruto, Monkey D. Luffy, and Goku. There is a collection of anime, manga, origami kits, cloths, blind boxes, houseware, kitchenware, art and posters, figures, DIY kits, Funko pops, gatcha machines, and a plethora of other Japanese treasures. On the right of the store next to the outside deck with tables, there is a Japanese food market with authentic imported pre-packed Japanese foods like instant ramen, different kinds of Japanese noodles, Japanese grocery items, snacks and chips, sweets and candy and ice cream, Japanese drinks and anime theme drinks. By the registers, there are free arcade games to play. I took my time walking through the store and looking at everything. It could be overwhelming at first. I really liked looking at the Sanrio, The Studio Ghibli Collection, and Pokemon items. I learned after that Arisu means "Alice" in Japanese and it's a tribute to their first store "Alice in the Village" which is also located in Olde Mystic Village. If you're in Olde Mystic Village, definitely stop by and take a look at Arisu Anime and Alice in the Village.

If you're into anime, you've gotta check this place out. It's packed with figures, plushies, manga,…read moresnacks from Japan, and all kinds of cool collectibles. Last time I went, I grabbed some imported ramen and a cute pair of chopsticks. I'm planning to bring my kids next time since they're obsessed with anime and ramen. I thought it was cool that they have a little spot where you can make your ramen right there, and some people were even eating outside on the patio, it just adds to the whole vibe. I did notice that some stuff, like the Hello Kitty ramen I usually get at Target, was more expensive here, but honestly, the variety, the atmosphere, and how nice the staff is make it worth stopping by. We'll definitely be back, and I'll probably end up buying even more stuff next time.

This shop is the go-to for denim and cashmere! The owner/buyer has carefully selected the best…read moredesigner denim (KUT, Big Star, AG, Etienne Marcel) in a multitude of styles and stocks the largest inventory of alluring cashmere I've seen in one spot, ever. Her antique displays are filled with soft tees, leather belts, vegan handbags, artisan jewelry, tasteful baby/kid wear and so much more. She also carries a Massachusetts painter's truly inspired work - which she can't keep from selling off the walls. Keep an eye on their faceboook page for the launch of their shoppable website.

I've been meaning to post this for a while now but decided after a recent shopping visit to Hope…read moreand Stetson, it was time! Mystic has been in dire need of a store like Hope and Stetson. They sell high end denim, such as Seven, Miss Me, Hudson, True Religion, Joes, Citizens of Humanity, Paige and more. I always visit them for my jeans needs but end up finding much more. There are great dresses for summer time and amazing cashmere year round. I recently got a cute dress for a wedding and received so many compliments on it. I always go there for baby shower and children's gifts, too. It's a perfect place to pick up a gift for a friend, of any age. The accessories (artisan jewelry, scarves, vintage looking belts, and bags) is awesome. The people that work there are friendly, helpful, and I'm so happy Mystic FINALLY has such a great store!