I picked a black feather boa up to try on. The man working there snatched it from before I could…read moretry it on and told me I was too big. In Turkish I explained it's free size. He went on to say I am fat. The item wraps around the neck and has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with my weight. And then he told us to leave. He was very rude.

i love this boutique near galata tower. it features second hand threads as well as new indie…read moredesigns for women and men. don't expect north american thrift store price tags. the neighborhood grows popular like hipster havens worldwide... it's definitely outside the box by Turkish standards. also i love the cycling lifestyle it encourages. :) diren mainstream by shopping here.

Leila Boutique was a great find after a day of shopping in the more touristy areas. I was looking…read morefor leather goods made in Turkey and Leila has them. She also sells jewelry, t-shirts and small ceramics all of which are designed and made (in some cases by hand) in Turkey. I was delighted to stumble upon this and recommend it if you are looking for something unique.

By far the most impressive vintage store I've ever seen. You need a week to sift through all the…read moremerchandise. I saw gowns, a couch piled high with leather outerwear, sections full of skates and TV's, shelves of sunglasses, leather briefcases and clutches. And don't forget to look up, for the bars above housed off-season items like fur coats, more dresses, blazers, you name it. They also have a section of costumes for rent only. Read the rest of my review of By Retro on my blog: http://tinyurl.com/A-Fashionable-Vacation