I am in the process of shopping for a Mother of the Groom gown and dropped by Annabell's to check…read moreit out. I was greeted with with a smile and warm welcome. I had just had an unfavourable experience moments before at another local bridal shop, so this greeting really made an impression on me. The shop is super clean, plenty of styles and sizes of dresses to choose from and although I was called away to work unexpectedly I did return the following day to continue my search. The sales ladies were lovely...not pushy, not overbearing, and they even allowed me to take photos of the dresses to show my husband, they really were just great! I would absolutely suggest you visit!

My daughter had the day off school, so we had the full attention of the owner which was fantastic…read more The dresses were beautiful and competitively priced. My daughter had a great time at this store (unlike her experience at another one across the bridge). She can't wait to wear her gorgeous dress from Annabell's in June!

Like Darling Miss Laura P., I quite adore Club Monaco's classically elegant pieces. Quality threads…read moreabound while well tailored waist lines and scooping shoulder silhouettes make a babe out of any old gal. I don't really indulge mush in Monaco's offerings; the prices are on the high side, but fairly so for the lush quality. Can we please talk about cashmere? I've been having an affair with this material ever since my mother found me a Max Mara oatmeal toned cardigan of the cashmere persuasion at Value Village. My heart goes va-va-voom for this sensual, seriously aphrodisiacal material. So you'll imagine my libido revving when I discovered a $100 cashmere scarf slash large blanket shrug at Club Monaco a season or two ago. I didn't make the purchase, but I do wish to this day that I owned such a treasure. The employees at this location are ever so helpful; bringing you sizes, offering options, and simply being attentive and professional. And heyo, they give a student discount if you show your ID, which is a huge bonus if you're buying expensive items! So have at it, my friends. Go and buy a black mini with a sassy cardigan, and head to Europe on your private jet plane. Okay, not necessarily feasible - but sure sounds like a sexy time, don't it?

This is a store that leaves me lusting. Club Monaco oozes luxury with its fine fabrics, minimalist…read moredesigns and understated elegance. And while the prices are enough to leave you high and dry, sometimes its just worth it. I noticed a few changes in the store's layout since my last visit. The infamous sale room has been transformed into a brooding mens selection. Disappointing for me, as I always enjoyed having this specific little room to browse discounted goods. Sigh. Alas, sales have been moved to the back corner on the opposite end and still offer some token steals. I found a gorgeous periwinkle colored chiffon blouse for $29 (Regular $68) with just the right amount of sparkle. Charming-- it was love at first sight. Another top with a super soft touch and scoop neck-back had me at hello. (Also $29) Check please! The store's spring/ summer selection was drool inducing-- svelte trenches, willowing summer tops and dresses to class up the best of us. Club Monaco never disappoints when the warm months roll around. I decided upon the two shirts-- they were steals after all. And to further add to my excitement, I received an extra 20% off my purchase because I had my student card. Shwing! It was the ultimate icing on the cake. Students must get 20% sale prices, and I applaud Club Monaco on this. All in all, CM is usually stocked in high class. Prices aren't always friendly, but the quality is great, and shoppers can find some true deals if they hit at the right time. My most recent visit renewed a past love, and I'm looking forward to sporting my new discounted threads. Whew!

Pretty similar to Winners, just a bit cheaper. Winners has become very expensive so it's nice to…read morehave Marshall's where you can still get good deals. The store doesn't feel as clean and well organized as the competition but still gets the job done. I like their food stuff and home wares a lot.

My visit to this Marshalls was an added surprise, lol. My husband and I were in our way to Fredie's…read moreFantastic Fish House for some lobster rolls when I spotted this Marahalls. If I'm on vacation and I spot a Winners or a Marshalls, I'm going in, haha. I have to say, I was pretty disappointed. I saw several items that were selling for more than they were in Ottawa (where I'm living now). Selection was also not great. Things looked like they had been picked over. I walked away empty handed. If I find myself back in the area, I'll still stop in, but definitely would not go out of my way to return to this location. There's lots of free parking in the plaza.

After leaving Moores (completely defeated) in Bayers Lake I was greeted so nicely at your store…read more Very helpful young lady who went above and beyond. I wish I had asked for her name. I was there May 21st just after lunch time.

I believe I am at the lower range of client size, but I just find they have more choice for me here…read morethan most clothing outlets. I simply save time shopping for clothes! They are associated with Tip Top so you can sometimes get them to iridescent match on sales. They are helpful and courteous. Bayers Lake seems to be the only store!

Pseudio, this location actually has an Outlet section attached. It is a great store…read more The main store has all the brand names, Bench, Hurley, Guess, Billabong, you get the picture by now. Although these brands can be a little more, they do carry a great selection. Now on to the fact that this location is has an outlet side. Here I found a lot of summer things, really good prices though. They did have about 4 racks of jeans though and the section is fairly large. I would need more time to look at everything there, there were a few coats I wanted to look at.

Pseudio is one of my favorite places to shop. The downfall however, is I am the biggest discount…read moreshopper and love to find the best deals. I really can't bring myself to spend $60 on a shirt. This is why I love the outlet! So many things to choose from, all my fave brands at superb discount prices. I have found $200 outfits that I pay $50 ( or less) for! This is the best outlet I have been too in a long time!

If you've ever been in a situation where you want to buy a personable gift, but haven't a clue what…read moreto buy....have a peek at Things Engraved. I find them really helpful and I always leave there pleased with my purchase. They also put a rush on my requests if I ask and I find them reasonably priced. I just bought a beautiful picture frame as a wedding gift and had it engraved. The engraving is the expensive part. It is $1.00 a letter so wrining a name is rather impacting!

I have bought quite a few gifts, for a number of different occasions and people, at this store in…read morethe past, and have always found their selection of items to be unique and varied. They have a great deal to offer, such as flasks and bar sets, necklaces, jewellry boxes, pocket watches, photo frames, new baby gifts, wedding-related items (cake serving sets, champagne glasses, etc.) and interesting toys and knick-knacks (e.g., globes, stainless steel yo-yos, tic tac toe games, etc.). I have always found the staff to be very cheerful and knowledgeable as well. Most recently I purchased a gift for each of the girls in my wedding here. After hemming and hawing over all of my options, and probably driving the salesperson crazy, I decided to buy them each a very pretty compact mirror. The staff person, no surprise, was very friendly and we ended up getting into a long conversation about each of our upcoming nuptials. You don't find that level of friendliness at every store you go to, and to find it so consistently among different staff members each time a I visit makes it even more remarkable.

I am greeted by the sweetest little pup of life. Digger, a soft ball of fur and playful puppy of 5…read moremonths, is the owner's pet and boutique doorman. Learning the ways of retail, his cuteness is the perfect way to begin this endeavor. What a sweet little shop. Although its been open for about ten years, I'd only recently learned of Wildflower from an acquaintance. Its confines are currently dressed in soft, breathable garments and assuring color palates. (Periwinkle, charcoal, rose pink, nude, and flecks of colour amongst it all!) Its actually a breath of fresh air, and a different variety from other independent boutiques in the area. I was elated to discover the accumulation of Free People frocks, which is probably my favorite [semi] affordable brand of all time. The owner mentioned that they would be getting more in soon-- whoo hoo! The overall stock seems romantic, flowing, and of excellent taste. Cute tops, rich fabrics and cuts are here for the taking. I think its safe to say that Wildflower has Bohemian Romantic down. The owner of the shop offered me genuine conversation and an easy shopping experience. I was the only patron at the time, so we chatted as I browsed. There was no pressure, no facade-- just good conversation and a shop full of wonders. After much swooning and chit-chat, I know this is a boutique I can dig. Besides the clothes, there were also some pretty neat accessories. I'd say the owner of Wildflower has a great eye. Understated, funky, classic and bohemian looks are all fused into one cohesive collection. All you need is a paycheck. xo

Wildflower clothing has a pretty nice selection of trendy clothes for women. The only down side to…read morethis little boutique across from the Clyde Street NSLC is the cost! This store is pretty tiny though and they do manage to have a reasonably sized sale section. Very nice staff! Check out the hand bags! Expensive but just the right size: Big enough to carry your laptop, sweater and a few grocery items without looking as though you carry your home on your back like a snail. Mainly leather too! Really the only downside to Wildflower is the cost but check them out for their sale rack and accessories!

Aside from the clothes being beautiful, the store is super clean, everything is always neat and…read moretidy but the woman who works there during the day, I wish I knew her name, she's absolutely fabulous. She's from Newfoundland and is proud of it, but she's so friendly, and not fake friendly, she genuinely likes people and she's a perfect sales person. I guess my review isn't really for the store then, it's mostly for the wonderful staff member.