The Salamander is one of my favorite places to shop every time I come to Wisconsin. I love their…read morestyle of clothing and accessories and the staff are amazingly helpful and kind. Don't miss this shop if you're in Wauwatosa!

Just make sure to at you like before you buy! They are difficult about returns. I have shopped here…read morequite a few times. The last time I was there I overheard a conversation about a return of a Christmas gift, that was not able to be returned or store credited. On that trip I bought a necklace and it doesn't fit, I went to return it with the receipt within the time frame and was then told jewelry is not eligible to be returned....just seems like a pattern....

This is my favorite boutique in Milwaukee. I have since moved away, but I have very, very fond…read morememories of shopping here, especially when Tracey was around. Tracey truly provided some of the best retail service I have ever received. Talking to her was like talking to a best friend, and she always helped me find exactly what I needed (including things I didn't know I needed yet ;)). All the workers here are very friendly, the clothes are beautiful, and the store smells amazing thanks to the wonderful Votivo red currant candles they use in the store (and sell!).

I really hesitated to write this review, but I decided it may end up being helpful. I adore Lela -…read moreI've shopped there frequently in the last several years and always had a top-notch experience with service and merchandise - used and new. However, my most recent experience was not good and hopefully it was a one-off. I stopped in to browse on a Saturday. I did not recognize any of the women working there (4 ladies), which is unusual because there's usually someone I'm familiar with. Anyhow, I was in the store for probably 15-20 minutes and no one greeted me, no one asked if I needed any help (even though one staff person was right beside me a few times putting clothes back on the rack). At first I was surprised and thought that I should say something to them, like "hey how are you doing" etc. However, they never stopped talking amongst the 4 of them - so much so that if I had said anything I would have felt like I was interrupting them! It was very disappointing and unusual - they didn't even take time to say have a good day or anything when I left. There was a Desigual t-shirt that I wanted to try on and purchase but I decided I wasn't going to give them my business since I had felt unwelcome and ignored. I went home and ordered online. Like I said, hopefully this was a one-off and they were all just having an off day.

This store was so cute! There was a good mix of staples like tank tops and jeans as well as…read moreseasonal items like the cutest sweaters. They also have gift items like candles and jewelry. The store was organized really well and had cute items throughout. One nice thing I noticed is they had plenty of the items displayed in the windows- it's always a bummer when you fall in love with something and then there are only a couple in the store. That's not the case here. There are dressing rooms in the back and the staff were helpful and friendly. They also were playing Taylor Swift which I appreciated.

This started out as a very nice boutique like store with fun clothes and accessories for working…read morewomen or women who didn't work but liked to meet friend out for lunch etc. Cashiers appeared to be owners or co-owners who invested in the business and seemed to have a sense of current fashion. Prices were on the high end but the products unusual so splurge-worthy. I went in there the other day and it looked like the buyers are now about 17 years old. Clothes you would find at the mall perhaps. The cashier was about 17 or 18 years old chatting with a group of her high school friends admiring torn jeans and tank tops. The vibe has changed somewhat and maybe that was their intention. I just think with Mayfair close by we have enough, Hot Topic and Ragstock's that it's not necessary to bring a satellite of those stores to the Wauwatosa Village.

I love this store. Jeannette is so friendly and professional and knows how to treat her customers…read more She is helpful and informative, but is not pushy in the least. Whenever I walk in this store, I feel very comfortable and relaxed. Oh, and did I say the clothes were fantastic. Well they are. I have two dresses in my collection that I just love. A great store. Stop on by, you'll be glad you did.

What an awesome, locally-owned, new business that recently opened its doors in the Historic Third…read moreWard. Mainstream Boutique is the perfect complement to its sister store Bangles & Bags, just a few doors down. Featuring unique, well-made women's clothing that are one-of-a-kind pieces, it's delightful to browse and explore on a shopping trip with the girls or as a treat on a lunch break in the hip and trendy Third Ward. Go for the selection, stay for the personal service. You will look and feel fabulous!

Ladies, Ladies, Get…read moreyour act together. Ugh...I usually love going into your boutique! I think one of the owners has the most adorable little dog and I always look forward to her. Today, like the last few times I have been to your store, the same bratty little sales associate has been there. Today, July 30, the young lady with brunette hair tucked up in a bun was a nightmare. Now, I am not a stickler for customer service, but for the love, child, say hello to your patrons. I had my hands full of merchandise and not once did she ask if she could start me a dressing room. I had to run out during my "try-on" session and still nothing. She didn't check on me once and I was so annoyed by the end of trying things on, the pieces I liked I chose not to purchase. All she had to do was acknowledge me. I guess my $400.00 just wasn't welcomed. I'm not sure that I will visit any more after my last few experiences. There are plenty of other boutiques in the Third Ward and around Milwaukee who are much more accommodating and welcoming to their customers.

Five Hearts is a great addition to the Third Ward! The store itself is absolutely gorgeous. They…read morecarry some standard brands (Kensie, Citizens of Humanity, Three Dots), but they also have some great brands that you can't get at every store, like Tracy Reese. The pricing structure was more reasonable than most boutiques in the area. I got one sweater and a sweater dress for about $80 each. The owners were knowledgeable and very sweet. Definitely worth checking out for unique pieces as well as every day staples.

I have not been to the remnants of The Avenue since I was a kid. It is nice to see that a section…read moreof it is hanging on as a TJ Maxx location. The street (metered) parking was easy to find when we arrived. Architecture of the ex-Mall was still lovely to see and there was a tour group there talking about the history of the location. If you go to one TJ Maxx in Wisconsin make it this one.

We walked to this TJ Maxx from our hotel while visiting Milwaukee. None of us had any specific…read moreneeds, but we were happy to find some gems at a nice price. We started in the beauty section and I immediately found clearance hair clips/claws that were cute and a great deal. My friends were having a great time looking for items and when one of them decided to try some things on I decided to look a bit harder and found two pairs of jeans- that is not something that normally happens! Not only did the jeans fit great but they were $20 and $24 which in my mind is a great price especially considering they'd be $70-100 regularly. We also browsed the shoes and I happened to find the perfect pair for a wedding I had coming up, so of course I grabbed them. On top of the other finds I also found a small toy for my dog. I ended up with two sets of hair claws/clips, two pairs of jeans, a pair of heels and a dog toy for under $100. While we only interacted with the staff at the register they were also nice and my friends and I all ended up finding a few items here.

I brought in a bridesmaid dress that needed to be altered and had such a wonderful experience!…read moreDespite not giving them much notice, this tailor was able to meet my deadline and it was relatively inexpensive. I will be bringing many more pieces back to be tailored they are also some very cute clothing items for sale in the front!

Excellent little tailor with a store front full of cute items. I went for the sole purpose of…read morehaving my daughter's dress altered for a wedding. It needed to be taken in in the bust and also hemmed shorter. items can be dropped off by walk-in only with a two week turnaround time. I told her no rush as I did not need it until September And it was still done in roughly 2 weeks. My only complaint is that it seemed a little pricey as I paid $100. With that said, the work is flawless.

If you're coming in here, set aside some time. Everything in here is so cute. It's trendy yet…read moreclassic pieces could definitely leave you spending a small fortune, worth it to try on and find your perfect size first. The sales reps make you feel memorable in this small boutique. I found some inconsistency in the jewelry that I purchased, but was able to hassle-sly exchange the next day in a matter of seconds. The re-usable bags are so cute and so practical and definitely a bonus.

I stopped in to buy a single wedding card and declined to sign up for the store's email rewards…read moreprogram. The manager insisted I couldn't complete my purchase without signing up because, according to her, "it's the law" that customers must leave with a receipt. That is simply false....there is no law requiring customers to accept or receive a receipt. After I questioned her, she reluctantly completed the sale but was rude throughout the interaction. The entire experience was unnecessarily confrontational, and I won't be returning.

I stopped in earlier today to for some gifts. The employees are always helpful as soon as I go…read moreinside. I usually just speed walk through the store and around the employees, so sometimes they don't get the opportunity to say hello. And I don't mean to be rude or anything. It's just how I walk HAHA. And usually when I step inside Anthropologie and I'm alone, I usually just take a quick glance of the clothes, fabric and styles just to see what's popular these days. Then I make my way over to my favorite section in Anthropologie, The CANDLES section! They have GREAT smelling candles! And outside from that, They have a good selection of stuff for the ladies. The clothes and accessories, make great gifts for your sisters, cousins, wife, girlfriend, etc! you know, I don't know if they have a men's line, But they should! Would be cool for us guys to have a large variety of clothes and accessories to choose from as well!

So airy and fresh, I could really feel like spring was finally here in Milwaukee! Lovely decor,…read morelovely products, friendly staff! It was fun to just browse through, though of course, buying would have been even more fun. Next time, hoping to find something to bring home!

Stopped by while in town on my way to the airport. I love checking out thrift and vintage stores…read morewhen I travel. I found some really cute items. A gorgeous mint maxi dress and cap sleeve blouse and few other items that I left behind, which I was kicking myself when sitting on the plane. Definitely spend some time looking through their racks and tables. Prices were a bit on the higher side for some things and reasonable for others. Will stop by again when I'm back in town.

I love Alive and Fine! Met the owner, Ashely, at an end of summer rummage at her home. She is…read moreradiant and has a bitchin eye for vintage attire. Made a visit to the shop and can't wait to go back! Spent a good hour diggin through incredible pieces of past lives and absolutely loved the creative atmosphere.