I love the Gatorbug! I have been to their Midtown East location a few times and was excited to…read morecheck out their Fenton spot. Their Fenton location is bright, airy, and colorful! I love the selection of clothing that the owners curate here. It's one of those spots that only has a few pieces in every size so if it's gone, it's gone. The shop is overall a bit higher end, but they do have a solid range of prices, and they often have sales or a promotion going on. The easiest way to find out about them is through their Instagram. This is the only store I dragged by four year old to on Black Friday and it was well worth placating him with donuts and repeatedly saying please don't touch anything, to take advantage of those sales! I often get compliments on the pieces I've picked up from here. I think because they are pretty unique it's not the same stuff you'll see at every other boutique around town. I like their Kut Jeans, so many beautiful dresses from Buddy Love, they also have a lot of pieces from the Spanx line. I also like that they are size inclusive ehre, you'll see a variety of models showing off the awesome pieces on Instagram. A great place to support a local women owned business!

I was shopping for mother's day at Fenton in Cary and I happened to walk past a pretty boutique…read morecalled Gatorbug. From the moment I stepped in, Caroline, the sweetest sales clerk, greeted me with a beautiful smile and helped me right away with suggestions for my mom. Caroline was highly attentive of my needs and I was able to leave happily with a gorgeous gift. The store itself had uniquely sourced items that will have you coming back for more. The array of style is impeccable and the store itself is just so clean and pretty! I loved this store. Highly recommend.

Whenever I come to downtown Raleigh I like to stop by the store. The store partners with women in…read moreAfghanistan and Ethiopia and all over the world for a fair trade. I really like their clothes because they are modern and affordable however well-made. When I walked into the store yesterday they had free apple cider that you can sip on while walking around and shopping. Besides clothing they also have jewelry and candles and cards and little knickknacks. There is a kids section with kids toys and books about how to be inclusive. I love their vibe and it's a very nice store which also has Instagram stories weekly so you can kind of see what they have in stock before you go there. It is a small business so it's nice to shop small.

I had the most wonderful time "shopping with a purpose" at The Flourish Market's new…read morelocation..downtown Raleigh..at 307 W. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27601. It is a block up from Cam Museum and one block from Morgan Street food hall. *****PARKING TIP: Street parking is free after 5pm, and if those spots aren't available, there are several paid parking lots around the corner. The Flourish Market is a unique boutique that sells sustainable fashions, gifts,accessories and more from artisians! It is a space owned by a woman who is a champion for all women. There is so much positive energy in that store, that you can't help but to keep coming back for more! The staff will welcome you and serve you a rasberry mimosa or La Croix for you to enjoy while shopping. This new and larger location also offers: * a coworking space called The Locality, for Triangle-based female entrepreneurs * a new coffee lounge * more dressing rooms * a larger selection of gift items * the addition of baby and children's clothing * more home decor items *a space for the expansion of the store's online business ***SHOPPING TIP: Stop by The Florish Market in Downtown Raleigh,NC until August 1st to pick out a new favorite find. Use code SHOPWITHMEANING in-store or online for 20% OFF your 1st purchase! * What I purchased : I got some metal straws, which my daughter has been asking for to help save the turtles..They were $3 each. I treated myself to a floral print,summer dress for $42! It has pockets and I just love how it flows and feels on my skin!

Made a serendipitous stop at Gail and Grace Boutique while awaiting an appointment. The gorgeous…read morewindow dressings drew me in while on my way to wet my whistle at Mission Market. Unique and brightly colored apparel and gifts "graced" the large front window displays. I was greeted warmly by Lisa. She knew her inventory well and made several suggestions for me; I tried on multiple items including a ruffled dress with metallic thread detail. She educated me about the unique brands behind Queen of Sparkle and Shu Shop sneakers. They carry stretchy Risen jeans, too. You can find lovely pieces to bring a unique look to your everyday wardrobe or for a special occasion. They also offer pretty accessories. Need a gift? You can find it there. I'll be back to see what Gail and Grace will offer for fall as my summer wardrobe is overflowing. Also, I'll be back for holiday gift shopping. Worth a visit! And, why not? It's lovely to be in Apex!

I received an email on July 3rd for a holiday sale and 20% off everything in the store. I made a…read morepurchase and it gave me a pick up time of 1:45 - 6pm on the same day. I arrived at 4:15 pm and the store was closed. Not only had I wasted a trip, I couldn't give the gift I purchased because the recipient was going out of town on Saturday. When I went in today I was told they were closed for the holiday and I said I came in Friday, which she then told me they were closed Friday. That's actually impossible because the receipt says July 3, 2026 and pick up 1:45. They're happy to take your money but don't stay true to their hours. There was no mention of closing early, no sign on the window/door. Just be careful because the only refund they offer is a store credit! Had they contacted me, I might have been able to make it up there by 2pm. Unfortunately this is just BAD customer service.

I have found so many cute pieces here! I love this store so much. The owner is sweet as can be and…read moreI just love how unique everything is. I love that they have staples and closet basics, as well are some more eccentric pieces and accessories. They even have a reward program! This is definitely my favorite clothing boutique in the area.

The moment I walked in, I found myself giggling and smiling from ear to ear! I laughed so hard that…read morea customer stopped me to ask what treasure I had found- they had to see what I was laughing over. ;D The Doodling Bug is the cutest little boutique filled with locally-made items. They had everything from t-shirts to pillows, hair pins to home decor. I walked away with the best smelling glycerine soap and body cream made with Honey and Sweet Tea! Definitely plan on being back the next time I visit North Carolina!

Doodling is what I do when I'm in a boring meeting. Others doodle to pay attention. In both…read morecases, some of those doodles are more creative than other doodles. I guess that's where the name "The Doodling Bug" makes sense. The Doodling Bug is a tiny shop of creative, tangible doodles by NC locals. The home decor things like hand painted signs are equal parts funny and serious; the t-shirts celebrate NC; the hand-knit hats, scarves, slippers and baby sweaters, are cute and soft. There's a limited selection of jewelry, a nice change of pace from other like stores; and the body lotions and scrubs are in not-so-common scents. The chalkboard, which I didn't see right away buried as it was amongst all the other wall art, is a nice gift for celebrating doodling -- classic style. The Doodling Bug is a good stop if finding a gift from local creative people is a gift preference for you.

What can I say, I waited absolutely till the last minute having thought what I had might cut it for…read morean important event. Not so much and a last ditch effort saw me being helped into a remarkable suit, well priced and fitted thru a custom seamstress where they took the suit to get hemmed to her house so I could leave with the suit in less then the time it took for me to have lunch at a nearby Mexican spot. Top notch service and I'm a customer for life!!

The service is superior. I bought a Marx suit and they were so helpful. Every time I came back to…read morethe store they were very nice and extremely helpful. They have excellent quality clothing which I was pleasantly surprised. This is now my favorite store in all of Raleigh!

Found a HandPicked here! Woohoo! For a tomboy, I love this girly store -- very cute pieces of…read morejewelry at excellent prices. There's lots of silver, which makes this allergic-to-gold chick quite happy. Most of the pieces, though, are colorful in all sorts of stones, textures and designs, and many have matching earrings. Some pieces are small and elegant while others can be on the big and bold side. I'm okay with moderately-chunky, but brash and over-the-top-chunky is not my style. HandPicked does gift certificates -- great idea if you need a gift for a girlfriend but aren't sure which piece to choose (if you are a guy, that piece of advice is NOT for you! Buy something you think she'll like, but hang onto the receipt just in case). They also do monogramming. I wish this location was bigger and had more inventory.

Really LOVED this store. Not sure why I just found out about it!…read more They have cute stuff for you, friends, and moms! And I loved their service and felt very comfortable...I am not a fan of Charlotte's because I feel like they judge me when I walk in. Jewelry, bags, and fun home decor.

Apex is such a lovely town to spend a Sunday afternoon with. We walked around and came across this…read moreenchanting shop. My daughter made her own bracelet, which got help from a wonderful lady who knows her craft. There is so much to see and so much to gift. We loved the jewelry and the section of beads and creating your own jewelry piece. We recommend stopping by and experiencing the many crafts they have for everyone. Thank you.

I came with a couple girlfriends on a Saturday afternoon to do their metal stamping workshop, and…read morewe had a blast! The two instructors were so kind and patient with us, and showed us with a practice piece how to get the hang of metal stamping. We then could pick out a bigger piece to be our "real" piece, and we were allowed to take our time and make our ornaments with various fonts and symbols. They have a ton of options in terms of different metal pieces we can make as well as an almost endless supply of stamping characters, and it's so fun to be able to make something like this for loved ones! They're perfectly imperfect. Value wise, the class is incredibly affordable and I'm sure I'll be back in the future to make more pieces. The store itself is really cute and has a lot of fun trinkets!