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.

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!

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....

I always visit Von Maur when in town from CA visiting family…read more Their shoe sale room can not be beat! Today an associate named Joyce was so helpful and happily helped me in my purchase of 3 pairs ( all from sale room) AND, they ship for free!!! Yes free shipping from WI to my home in CA. Love this store!

We have really come to appreciate the ambiance here. They have professionals playing the piano and…read moreyou can hear while walking through the various areas, as well as through the speakers in the dressing rooms. Nice touch. I've never had anyone come up to help me while shopping but I appreciate not being bothered while looking around. It can be difficult to find someone at a checkout register but you're likely to find someone by dresses or shoes. Though this place is pricier, it always reminds me of the old days and walking through a department store for various things. They have a good selection of nicer dresses for formal events and a good selection of everything else on the higher end.

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 happened to be walking down Milwaukee Street when I stumbled on the store. I LOVE,LOVE this…read morestore, Milwaukeeans this place is a gem. The store's philosophy is to promote African fashion -"Buy and Wear African." I got a chance to meet the owner who was really nice. They carry fashions both for men and women and accessories from all over the continent. I saw some really cool funky earrings I will be going back to pick up.

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!

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.

This place is awesome .Everything from shoes , hats and Wisconsin sport teams. Great prices huge…read moreselection and also have exclusive release.This is my new go too shop For game day apparel. The staff was friendly and helpful with details for the early release. .... It's definitely something for everyone in this place .....go check them out!!! You won't be disappointed

One of the best shoe stores in Milwaukee! They have a great selection and the styles rotate with…read morenew drops. They also offer great street wear, Wisconsin sports apparel, and other great wears. Prices are as you'd expect - not extremely high but also not low.

A great area to visit the shops, public market and enjoy a meal and/or drinks…read more I recommend the Cafe Benelux for rooftop breakfast or lunch - especially good f you require a GF menu. For dinner, I recommend Onesto.

This is one of Milwaukee's most vibrant mixed used gentrified neighborhoods. It's where many…read morerestaurants, unique shopping, art, galleries, performing art, theaters, salons, and spas are in a historic warehouse setting. It's now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Milwaukee's oldest center of commerce and housing. It's now home to more than 400 businesses & is a hub for artistic activity. The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Artist Resource Network, Odessa, School of Fashion, and the Broadway theater center are here. We previously explored the Milwaukee Public Market & the Riverwalk, which are considered within the Third Ward.