Very VERY personalized. I could tell the staff wanted me to feel completely comfortable with my…read moreselections. I appreciated that, though they made suggestions, they were responsive to my preferences.

Outstanding fashions and styles available at an excellent value! Highly recommend a stop bye and…read morebrowse for truly no pressure shopping with service!

UPDATE MARCH 2017 Since their move south a couple blocks to…read morethe spot across the street from the newish Mickey Finn's, Serendipity seems to have really upped their game. They are a favorite place to stop on First Fridays, when I can hardly get in the door! And the stream of new and fun fashions and accessories is non-stop. Service is friendly and personal, too. Still one of my favorite stops. This is like shopping in a dear friend's great closet. Although the store is tiny, the variety always surprises me, and the service can't be beat. I find interesting items I find nowhere else, and while their prices are consistent with other stores, their sale items make them more affordable. There is even a comfortable place to sit! I have purchased tops, purses, outerwear, scarves, jewelry, and other items. Easy to miss since it is north of Casa Bonita and before the train tracks, up a couple of stairs. But with such a uniquely-vintage location and terrific items and service, it is worth the extra steps. Easy parking right in front, or in the copious parking lots around the corner on Lake Street. No I do not work for them - I am just a huge fan and want to be sure they stay in town!

The Serendipity Shop is my favorite store in Libertyville for anything clothing, jewelry, and…read moreaccessories. I love how I can stop in and get help in finding a last minute gift or a needed something to wear to an outing. Everything in the store is unique and so cute! The staff is great. I love this shop.

My daughter and I LOVE this store!!! We come all the time. The ladies are so sweet and the store…read moreis lovely. I have so much jewelry from here I lost count. Currently we are obsessed with the TAI charms and Swiftie section. Love seeing those when we come visit in the beautiful store extension :)

Very pretentious store. Overpriced stuff with very rude employees. Many other wonderful options to…read moreshop on the north shore. Not worth the trip.

I ordered a dress for my son's wedding 3 1/2 months before the wedding; 3 1/2 days before the event…read moreI still did not have a dress that fit me properly. The date the dress was promised by salesgirl Dawn came and went without hearing from the shop. I called and was told the dress would be here the next week. I had to call again the next week and the dress still wasn't in. I expressed concern that it was getting very close to the wedding and was told not to worry. The dress finally came in the next week in the wrong color and the wrong size. The staff talked to the manufacturer and told me the right dress would be in the next week. I was given a FedEx tracking number and when I used it got a message that there was no such number. Called the store and oops, sorry, they meant DHL. Dress finally came in in the right color but two sizes too big. Alterations were begun, 10 days before the wedding. I went for a fitting and found a bill attached to the dress for more than $300 in alteration charges. The shop owner, Ellen Stirling, told me she would give me 20% off of alterations because of all the aggravation I had been caused. I told her that was not acceptable because if the dress had come in in the right size I would not need all that work. She refused to take off the charges saying even if it was the right size it would need "tweaking." Went back for second round of alterations and hem and the dress finally looked good. Went back again to pick it up after the hem was done, tried it on and the bodice, which had been fine the fitting before, was puckered. The seamstress made three more attempts to fix it and still couldn't get it right. I finally had no choice but to take it as it was as the wedding was in 3 1/2 days. Dawn blew incredible smoke at me telling me it looked perfect, awesome, etc. as if I wouldn't notice the flaws if she kept throwing around insincere compliments. This dress was very expensive and I certainly expected better service than what I got. No one kept track of the original order, the staff did not realize the wrong color had come in, the owner never apologized and did not come to my final fitting to see how it turned out even while knowing how upset I was. I would never shop there again.

The Lake Forest Shop, "The Shop", has new ownership, and Lauren and Tracy are amazing. The dress…read morefitters and alteration ladies are top notch! Everything is professional and welcoming. My daughter and I have such fun finding ALL the needs we are looking for our upcoming events. They can cater to anything from casual to as elegant as you could want or need! They will customize, and can serve all ages from mature teens to any age beyond. This place is the new, newest, HOMERUN on the North Shore! Easy to find in the Market Square in Lake Forest.

Great Selection and service. buyers have wonderful taste. Particularly good for special occasions.read more

Love this place. Clothes I actually wear. Great service. Good for adult women…read more With real bodies. Not too expensive and great sales.

The ladies that work here are so nice and helpful! The collection of women's clothing and…read moreaccessories are incredibly unique and well made. They have clothing brands from different countries like Germany and Denmark that have great fabric and fit really well. The clothes at first glance look funky and trendy but they have classic designs as well. I've bought a few pieces from this store and always get compliments when I wear them out. This is a great shop to check out!

Great selection! Very interesting and wearable clothing. They really know how to put an ensemble…read moretogether! I look forward to see the n ex at collection!

Stacey was an absolute gem! My wife and I wandered into Blu Violet Boutique during spring break --…read moreand it instantly became one of those "we're-just-browsing-oh-wait-let's-buy-everything" kind of stops. Despite how busy it was, Stacey personally welcomed every guest with that kind of hospitality that makes you wonder if she's lowkey your long-lost aunt. She made the whole space feel inviting and cozy, even as she was styling, ringing up, and somehow still smiling through it all. She's the MVP of multitasking and mood-setting. Let's talk clothes -- my wife was in boutique heaven. The selection hit that magical zone of trendy and timeless, like "that dress will slay now and five years from now." She found pieces for brunch, casual Fridays, and -- no joke -- we even considered coordinating outfits for future date nights. If matching sets are the new love language, this place understood the assignment. Now for me -- the supportive husband on standby. I came fully prepared to be ignored and under-caffeinated. Instead, I got cozy seating, cold bottled water, and good vibes. I felt seen. Honestly, the only thing missing was a small men's rack so I could join in on the fashion fun. I would've gladly snagged a matching neutral-toned shacket and made it a full Instagram moment. Final verdict: Blu Violet is a vibe. It's the kind of place where your wife walks out with a glow, you feel unexpectedly refreshed, and suddenly you're googling "how to style couple outfits without looking like a prom photo." 10/10 would return -- with hopes of menswear, or at the very least a whiskey, while waiting.

I'm the excited new owner and happy to provide quality apparel, accessories and jewelry. Most…read moreimportantly, friendly service.

Karen is the best style consultant and she picks beautiful, unique items to carry in her boutique…read more Love this place!

My wife has been shopping at Charles and Minerva for several years. Not only is the merchandise…read moregreat but after getting to know Karen, the owner, she is proud to shop there. She is a kind and caring individual who loves what she does. The only problem with her shop is that it is a distance from my house....but always worth the trip.

A fabulous pair of shoes caught my eye in the window and so I decided to finally check out this…read morestore, which i have admired from the sidewalks for years. The door was locked, but the sales associate let me in and said they were getting ready to close at 6pm (it was 5pm). I've been on the hunt for a dress for my daughter's bat- mitzvah so mostly looked at their dresses. While they had many gorgeous dresses they didn't really have anything that worked for this specific event- most were too conservative or just not my style. They did have an amazing prada dress that would be perfect, but a tad bit out of my price range. The lovely sales associate did her best to try to find something that was perfect, but no such luck. The shoes were pretty fabulous though so I have a feeling I"ll be back here once I make the final decision on a dress.

Beautiful people and beautiful designs! Neapolitan…read morecollection is by appointment and the staff while small , is there to give you their full attention.

The staff was friendly and helpful in helping me pick out some clothes for gifts.read more

From the owner: TSE redefines use of cashmere & rarefied materials producing modern cashmere sweaters, cardigans,…read moreand loungewear with quality and simple luxury.