I walked into the store today with intent to purchase some sunglasses I saw online (and maybe a clutch or pair of earrings). Both the women who were working did not acknowledge me but quickly said 'hello' to two women who entered the store a few minutes after I did. They also asked those women if they were finding everything okay but NOTHING to me. Congratulations. you lost my business not only for today but for the future. read more

This is one of my favorite shops that exists. It's the best place to get jewelry but they also have gorgeous bags and all kinds of little treats. The owner is so wonderful and changed my life by going out of her way to accommodate my need for gold ear wires. Forever grateful to her! read more

Stopped in today as I was walking in the neighborhood. Had a ton of rings, necklaces and earrings. Purses and candles too. Great place for gift ideas. I wanted 1 of everything I saw:) Prices vary. Some things pretty expensive but others more moderately priced. Was told it was fair trade and many women owned businesses contribute to the stock. Will def return! read more

A bit overpriced (imo) for the quality but they're mostly made by local and independent artists. Love the vibe and the owner.

The best part about Embellish is its staff. They are amazing at being exactly as involved as you desire. If you just want to browse, they leave you alone. If you want something specific, they are totally involved experts. I saw a necklace there that I kinda-sorta liked, but didn't love. My husband went back to Embellish, described what I liked and didn't like, and was shown the perfect alternate piece that I now wear all the time. When I wanted an extra-large winter hat, the woman behind the counter gathered every hat she could find to help me out. What wonderful people! I can't quite give five stars because I feel the item quality heavily varies. My necklace was super-nice and perfectly-priced. An opal ring I purchased at Embellish, however, was tarnished beyond recognition within a week. It was so sad to see such a beautiful thing deteriorate like kids' play jewelry. I also wish they had a wider selection of non-jewelry accessories, like clutches and sunglasses. I still highly recommend Embellish, especially to people looking for local artists and to significant others on the hunt for romantic jewelry gifts! read more

A fabulous new addition to the neighborhood for the following reasons EXCELLENT MERCHANDISE - There's much more here for women than for men (with a few exceptions in the back), but the selection was collected with a good eye for taste. Some pieces seem pieces of art than jewelery... not an easy thing to pull off in our modern world of mass production SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS - Plenty of fair trade items to be had, right along side goods created from recycled materials. THE OWNER'S TOUCH - You aren't buying from an employee, you're buying from the owner. Its so obvious from the shopping experience that she's been over every detail with a fine tooth comb. She knows everything about each of her pieces, right down to the personalities of the designers and fabricators. APPROACHABLE - Much like their friends across the street at Stellar26, you can easily be on a first name basis with the owner in just one visit. In summary, Embellish has that all too rare mix of excellent socially conscious merchandise sold by "someone you know" in an atmosphere of impeccable taste. read more

The accessories here are super pretty, feminine and mostly delicate-looking pieces. The girl behind the counter was very sweet. While I was browsing, she asked me, "is it okay if I make a phone call?" I was so caught offguard, of course it is okay! It was a business-related call, but I still thought it was super classy of her to ask me. I tried on a pretty sterling silver ring, with a very "artisan crafted" look hammered into flower petals. At $62, I wasn't quite ready to splurge on the ring. These are not cheap, mass produced accessories that you would find at Charming Charlie's. There is a unique artistry to everything. Embellish is definitely a spot to buy that one indulgence item for yourself or a special gift for a mom, sister, or friend. I will definitely come back when my pocketbook is a bit more padded! read more

It's not that I like the shop any less now. I am a loyal and frequent customer of Embellish. As such, I receive their rare email. One came recently announcing the One Year Anniversary of the shop. Congrats!! The email stated that they were having a gathering on Saturday with bubbly, snacks, and a 15% discount on all purchases. I get a ton of emails, so of course I forgot. I came in the day before the event with my mother. (I bring in all my friends and family members.) We browsed the store for quite some time. When we went to checkout, no mention of the next day's event. It makes me sad because I am such a supporter of their business and a friendly neighbor to bout! I should think they would mention the opportunity to save some money by waiting one day to make my purchase. WE WOULD HAVE WAITED. (And enjoyed the bubbly!) I will be back despite this disappointing experience. read more

Being a personal stylist is dangerous because it's easy to find yourself doing double takes and head turners while driving to check out... boutiques. Yeah... It's so bad we know! But how can a shopaholic resist when stores pop up on your driving route just asking to get checked out? Embellish has been a head turner for us on Lincoln for a few months now but we didn't get a chance to step in until just the other day! The service and product information given by the store owner, Barb, was stellar. It was tough to just pick 5 but we did it so there it is, our top 5 picks from embellish below: (Click to see the pictures of the top 5 listed below: http://tristinstyling.com/archives/688) 1. Hagar Satat - designs jewelry using a mix of leather & metal 2. Jillery by Jill Faglin - recycled mixed metal jewelry 3. Jon Wye - graphic leather belts 4. Geo Art by Cynthia Gale - oversized ring and one of a kind bangles 5. Adorable and affordable fold over clutches read more

Every loved one in my life wants one thing from me. One thing, and one thing only - a gift from Embellish. Hard to believe it has been two years since I first visited this store and fell in love. Yes, two years have passed with many beautiful & unique gifts purchased = happy me, happy partner, happy friends. Needless to say, when I have visiting guests, we make a beeline for Embellish. Store Owner Barb has exquisite taste in jewelry and handbags and has a keen eye for what will sell and who her audience is. Barb is also supportive of local Chicago artists and designers who use recycled, reclaimed and repurposed materials. Her price points are perfect. While some items are pricier than others, Embellish is the ideal place to pick up a unique last-minute gift that won't kill your budget. Why, just within the last 10 days, a-gorgeous-spoiled-rotten-redhead-who-shall-remain-unnamed-with-whom-I-have-spent-the-last-20-years has been the recipient of: - a rich charcoal gray clutch by Mosey - a gray purse/backpack by Mosey - a modern eco-resin ring featuring blades of real grass by dconstruct Suffice it to say my own closet is a treasure trove of Embellish delights as my life's philosophy in gift-giving is simple: "one for them, one for me." If ever there was a reason to "shop local," this is it. read more

Every time I walk into this store I buy something. Great for my jewelry selection, bad for my bank account. I heart this place for a few reasons: 1. It feeds my addiction to handmade, unique jewelry. Not only does Embellish offer jewelry from up-and-coming jewelry makers, but they are always high quality products. 2. The set-up of the store is cozy and fun - even though the place is small, you could walk around for hours and continue to discover something you didn't notice before. 3. There is a range of prices here, so if you're looking for a somewhat inexpensive gift for an acquaintance or a more elaborate purchase, you'll find it at Embellish. This is local business at it's best. Barb, the owner, is phenomenal and extraordinarily helpful in finding what you're looking for. It's also easily accessible from the brown line - so there's really no reason not to check this place out. You'll likely walk out with a bag in hand, but that's definitely not a bad thing. read more

In search of a purse for my best friend, Yelp led me to Embellish. Barb, the fabulous shop owner, was just the right kind of helpful and talkative. I never felt pushed or sold to. She was genuinely interested in helping me find the best fit for what I was looking for and knows the ins and outs of every piece she carries. Enough about the awesomeness that is Barb. Everything here is beautiful and reasonably priced. I'd looked around Macy's and Loehmann's and Target for a cute handbag but everything was overpriced and just not right. At Embellish, I didn't have to settle on a bag, but decide between a couple of great fits. Though I'm fairly broke and not shopping for myself right now, the jewelry was unusual and gorgeous and I called dibs on a wallet for when my current one fails me. It's nice to find a boutique-like shop that has a really fantastic personality (thanks to Barb's great taste and friendliness) and isn't pretentious or overpriced. Walking out of the shop, after oohing and aahing for at least twenty minutes, I felt like it was one of the most positive shopping experiences I'd ever had. Keep up the good work, Barb. You'll be seeing me after my wallet's recovered from the holidays. read more

I love this store. Let's get a few things straight: I'm not generally a "talk to the owner of the neighborhood store" type person nor am I a "tons of accessories" type person, but this store is challenging everything I believed about myself. First of all, the owner is phenomenal. She's super stylish, but not in a way that makes me feel uncomfortable when I walk in sweaty from a workout and rocking my running shorts that feature a safety pin stealthy hiding a strategically placed rip. She's also incredibly sweet and nice, but not in a way that feels like it's about making the sale. She even helped me find an awesome, totally out of character necklace that I wore to a wedding and got about a million compliments on. The necklace is now officially my new favorite thing. Second, the store is pretty reasonably priced. I know it's hard to believe, but in the scheme of Chicago boutique-y type places, I find that I can go in here and browse without having a mild heart attack every time I look at a price tag. The selection is fantastic, and there is unique, beautiful jewelry at every price point. Go here! read more

This past weekend- I wandered into this cozy boutique and loved every bit of it. From the WELCOME to the ENJOY YOUR DAY. It just feels right- Budget accordingly because you will not leave empty handed. I purchased a gift for my sister n' law here. She already has everything and I had pounded the pavement trying to figure out just what to purchase for her. Then, Bravo- Done. I could go into full detail on all of the items but you just need to visit yourself and see why everyone else loves this Boutique. read more

LOVE this place!! All the accessories are adorable - reasonably priced - great quality - trendy - eclectic - and most are locally made!! My friends and i stumbled in this place while on vacation. The owner was very friendly - not pushy at all - didn't talk us into anything - but answered questions when asked - and shared fun tid-bits about the items (like who makes it and how, etc.) Great selections - great prices - great service!! read more

I absolutely love this local jewelry store! I haven't been back in a while since my tendency is to go in and buy tons of jewelry at a time. I've been resisting the temptation to go overboard. Why? Because Embellish has a great selection of unique jewelry from yet-to-be-discovered jewelry makers - the selection is varied, well-edited, and displayed beautifully. Barb is the owner and is so friendly, knowledgeable, and humble. We've chatted many a time about the jewelry lines, how she discovered them, backgrounds about the jewelry makers, etc. Many a time I've found pieces marked cheaper here than at other boutiques. Barb is one of those rare boutique owners who have a conscious and avoids ridiculous mark-ups (unlike some boutiques in Lincoln Park). Barb has a good sense of her customers. If you are feeling chatty, she is extremely friendly. If you are just browsing, she will leave you to peruse and check in every once in a while. Her husband is often stopping by, and he's is a hoot to talk to - very friendly as well. I was in there one summer, and her nephew was visiting - again, such a friendly teen. Must run in the family. If something is out of stock, she will look into ordering another piece. Some of the collections require a minimum order, so this may not be possible for some pieces, but most of the time, she can get another one for you. For some collections, you can even get things custom-made. Barb took down my color specifications, and my stained glass bracelet was made in about a week! I have not found customer service like this in any small, locally-owned jewelry store in the City. It is truly a gem. read more

Perfect for the woman who already has everything! Went there looking for a smart new hat for fall travel. Had exhausted my search on Michigan Ave and in the Loop and online (Eugenia Kim). Ended up finding 5 hats I've never seen anywhere (all under $100!) and all so perfectly fashionable for oversees travel. Selected one that was perfection. I left delighted. read more

I cannot get enough of this wonderful gem of a shop. Three things happen every time I wander in there, usually to purchase a gift. 1) The minute I walk in the door Barb (the fantastic shop owner) remembers me, 2) Barb asks about my dog, and 3) I not only find the perfect gift, I always find something for myself. I could rave all day about Embellish... the jewelry is unique, beautiful, often handmade, often locally made, and simply cool. Whenever I wear a piece I got at Embellish I always get complements on it. It will continue to be my go to place. Thanks to Barb. read more

My Saturday (gym - bf's house) routine always involves a wander into Embellish. I've been drooling over wallets here for weeks and finally took the plunge today! My new, soft, buttery tan genuine leather wallet has purple flowered lining and is fifty million times better than (and half the price of) my last wallet from Nordstrom. Embellish has a great jewelry selection and is a perfect way to shop local for gifts, especially jewelry sporting an initial or two! I was tempted to buy "K" and "B" charms but I think I will wait until next Saturday. Leather wallets and initial charms... Embellish yourself this Spring! read more

I love this store. They are attentive and unintrusive. I love their style and selection, but what's even better than that is their customer service. I will write about two examples. 1) I asked about the different colors one of their bags came in. They didn't have any currently in stock, but they called me back a week later when they did so I could see it in person. 2) I lost one of the beautiful earrings my husband got for me and I brought it in and they were able to send it to the designer to have a replacement earring made to match exactly. The style and pricing are competitive and fair for the beautiful selections offered and the owner and staff truly care about your happiness and helping you find what you weren't sure you were looking for. I love this store. read more

This is the greatest little shop I have EVER set foot in. The inventory is absolutely fabulous and everything is so unique...you can't get this stuff at Nordstrom's! On top of the amazing products, Barb and Scoop are the friendliest store owners I have ever had the pleasure to do business with. Sometimes I like going into the store on my way home just to say hi...they are THAT awesome! I HIGHLY recommend this store for unique and beautiful jewelry and gifts, and an overall wonderful shopping experience. read more

I love this little store. Its so cute and quint. You can find something in here for every price range and its product is of great quality. I bought some earrings from here over the summer and their still beautiful! I have gotten so many compliments about them. read more

Fantastic, well-edited selection of jewelry, handbags and other accessories. Sounds like business has been so good that the selection is currently a bit thin (mid-Aug), but when I visited the store there were so many wonderful things to choose from - I can't wait to go back when there's even more! Lovely, funny owner (Barb) who really cares about her shop and her customers and the neighborhood. Perfect place for gifts (and gifts for yourself...you deserve it...yes?). Bravo, Embellish - keep up the good work. read more

I love this store. The selection is just wonderful and includes a variety of price points, which is especially nice when you are holiday shopping and might want to spend certain amounts on different family members or friends. I also appreciate the fact that they support local artists. Furthermore, the store clerk was extremely knowledgable about each of the different designers and the pieces carried in the store; she was even able to answer a couple of my more obscure, detail-oriented questions. I can't end this review without mentioning how beautiful and unique the pieces are at Embellish. It's near impossible to go gift shopping here and resist snatching up an irresistible treat for yourself. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, Embellish! read more

A seriously cute boutique filled with unique accessories. Reasonably priced and beautifully displayed! Make sure you have plenty of time to look because there is a lot to see and you won't want to miss a thing! My roomie has a wallet from here and it is gorgeous. I'm quite jealous of her actually! The best part is, it's so close...no more heading to southport or armitage! read more

Embellish may be my favorite store in Chicago - not just because of the wonderful bags and jewelry they carry, but especially because of the wonderful owner - Barb. She is always there with a helpful opinion and time to chat. She's a pleasure to work with and it makes shopping here even better. Embellish's selection is unbeatable. They have all the best brands of bags (Ellington, Mosey, others) and beautiful jewelry. Even after I move out of the neighborhood, I won't be moving away from Embellish. You must shop here. PS - Cricket is pretty awesome, too. :-) read more

Was in town from the burbs -- Stopped in here today on a whim... I ended up purchasing several gifts for friends - some Christmas gifts - and best of all, a couple things for myself. Worth the trip and will be back! Unique jewelry and knits - leather bags and a nice selection of mens gifts too. All from local/American artists. read more

This shop is amazing! Each time I go to buy a gift for someone, I come out with two for myself - at least the pricing is reasonable, or I'd be in serious trouble! Barb, the owner, is personable, helpful and interesting. I love the details she provides about each collection. She is thoughtful, remembers what you've purchased, and offers suggestions if you want them. Over the holidays, she even worked with my sister and I to host a shopping party for our friends and family...I think we seriously depleted her collections, and had a fantastic time! I highly recommend this shop for gifts, or to treat yourself! read more

This store has some amazing chicago pieces! On top of that, the customer service was great! I was not able to make it in to the store to pick up my Chicago flag ring, so I called and they shipped it out to me so quickly! It is a great local store! Thanks Carrie! I love my piece! read more

Polite, courteous, welcoming staff. I've gone in there in sweats, clearly looking like I had very little money to spend, and they still chatted me up quite a bit. Cute stuff- I wish I had more to spend on accessories because this stuff is great. I bought my mom a nice leather purse here for Christmas and she loves it. Dog friendly, which I love :) Even though I don't have a dog. I think all neighborhood storefronts should be dog friendly. read more

Such an adorable women's accessories shop! Jewelry, purses, scarves, headbands, plants (random but I love it) in all sorts of beautiful colors, almost all from companies with a higher moral association (ie giving impoverished women jobs). Some very affordable, high quality items. Also some luxury items. Owner was so kind to happily order me a purse she had in stock, but that I wanted in a different color. I'll regularly be stopping back to watch the ever-changing assortment. Beautiful store too!! read more

I stumbled upon this unique and amazing boutique one day and have fallen in love with the space and the owner! Barb has created a beautiful selection of bags, jewlery,candles,and other accessories for anyone to treat themselves or to give as a gift! The warm feeling you get from the rich dark wood that supplies space for the colorful handbags and clutches to the customer service in helping you pick out the perfect item is by far the best in the city! You will not be dissapointed when you enter into this gem in Lincoln Square read more

A great store. My wife loves their jewelry. Rachel was very helpful with a curbside pickup order for Mother's Day.

I was very excited to see this new shop in my neigbhorhood and scoured the place, admiring the shop owners taste and selections. I'm very hard to please and would rather buy nothing than buy something I don't love...I anticipate that Embellish is going to cause a bit of damage to my bank account ! whimsical leather stamped Belts, hand wood carved block printed t-shirts, gorgeous metal & leather cuffs, beautiful leather bags -- and several small area artists using sustainable / recycled materials. What's not to love ? This place is on my where to spend my money list. read more

While I was in the neighborhood, I made a point of stopping by. I absolutely had to check out this place. It was totally worth it. This little boutique is an accessory lovers heaven. Embellish has tons of necklaces from designers around the city as well as elsewhere. There were tons of lust worthy pieces and great gift ideas. Embellish is high on my list of must go to accessory and gift stores. read more

I absolutely love this place. Barb is great and everything I want to be. Her style is impeccable and her jewelry selection reflects that. I bought a Chan Luu bracelet from the shop and after a few months of daily wear and tear, the clasp came off. Since the bracelet was $200 I stopped into her store to see if she had any tools to fix it. Her husband was at the store that day and the two of them went above and beyond to remedy the situation. In the end, she suggested that I just take hers. It was practically new and she could contact Chan Luu about the damaged bracelet for her personal use. Her husband hopped on his bike to pick it up for me. Honestly, can you get better customer service? I think not. Now, I'm using one of her featured artists to custom design a ring for me. This place is a gem. Thanks, Barb!! :) read more

If youre looking for a gift for your girl and not exactly sure where to start, this place will do nicely. For a novice dude, they made finding a nice pair of non-diamond stud earrings very simple. While not the cheapest, they were unique and simple with turquoise accents. I really don't mind paying a bit more for local art or jewelry, and that's exactly what they offer. Of note, one of the earrings was slightly damaged recently and the original artist fixed them for free. It pays to shop local! I also thought the handbags looked interesting, but I also know zero about handbags, so my opinion there isn't so useful. All together, they made shopping for her easy and guy friendly. Highly reccomended read more

I don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review for such an amazing boutique. Each piece has a story behind it and they are so cognizant of the jewelers they source from. It's the perfect place to go, no matter what your price point, to get something special for someone. Plus, the customer service is amazing. read more

The service at this store is wonderful. I am not in town and wanted something specific for a xmas gift for my daughter. Jordan totally took care of ordering the item, keeping me informed about delivery, wrapping it and offering to ship it. I felt completely taken care of. This store is my daughter's favorite. Now I understand why. read more

Owner is amazing and generous and friendly. If their stuff was crap (which it's not, it's totally great and affordable) I would go just to support her business. For real. read more