Katie is literally the best! If you're wondering if you need new clothes given COVID, I would say…read morenow is a better time than ever since wearing the same comfy-but-not-cute outfits that have become a staple these past few months is starting to get depressing. How I got to Katie: After hearing me complain about not having the right clothes for the right occasions for years, my husband surprised me with a virtual introduction to Katie for our 5 year anniversary. He was a little nervous I would be insulted, but I agreed a wardrobe refresh was MUCH needed! I didn't realize exactly how badly I needed Katie until she came and did the closet clean out (wearing a mask of course). I already got rid of bags of clothes a few months prior, but she ended up getting rid of even more bags! Some things were over 10 years old and really had to go... And the whole thing was so fast I didn't have much time to lament over each item, which was a good thing. While this sounds scary I can say I don't miss anything I got rid of! Katie eagerly and deligently listened to what I was struggling with and looking for, and even sent me a few texts of things I requested (eg a tailor, storage solutions) minutes after leaving! The next phase was shopping! I was hesitant not to do this in the stores - it is an option to shop in-person with Katie, but she recommends bringing to you and thar customers love it. I'm SO glad I went this route. With the amount I had Katie get, it would've taken days if we did it together. I never had such a pampering, fun experience as trying on clothes brought to my home, hand picked for me, for hours with Katie! I had to even take a break to eat a bite at one point, but Katie kept going taking pictures of everything for the look book and laying everything out. She's a machine! Katie truly knows, lives and breathes fashion - and is super kind and customer focus. She was extremely responsive to both me and my husband throughout the process, and clearly cared about my happiness and satisfaction with the outcome. The look book is great because it pairs pieces I never would've thought too, which is exactly what I needed! I also can't believe as I scroll through that all this is now MY clothes Highly recommend!

Listen, if you're thinking about working with Katie... do it RIGHT now. She's literally as good as…read moreit gets. Katie will help you find great clothes, but what she really will give you is CONFIDENCE.... the kind of confidence where everything else in your life (money, relationships, career, etc) starts improving because you FEEL like a boss. I was first referred to Katie from a friend. My friend and I decided to both work with Katie to help us boost our self-esteem & get ready for the next chapter of our lives. Since then, I've hired Katie 4 times... that's how much I love working with her. The first 2 times were to redesign my wardrobe. I travel a lot and I only wanted clothes I LOVED in my suitcase. The outfits she put together were so good that I ended up doing photo shoots in them lol. Katie gave me vocabulary to explain my personal style and now that I'm clear on it, I get non-stop compliments on how I look. The 3rd time was to help my boyfriend (a musician and high school teacher) redesign his look. Working with Katie has impacted him so profoundly. I see him making bold moves at work that he was fearful of before... all because he feels more confident. I just emailed Katie again to ask her to help me for a 4th time. I'm speaking at a conference next week, so I'll be working with her again to find my stage outfit! Anyway, if you're on the fence about working with Katie, jump over the fence immediately. Working with her is an amazing investment in yourself! - Tara Reed (tech entrepreneur)

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.

They were very professional and fair. They took the time to evaluate the collections that I sold to…read morethem.

I've bought and sold to CCC. Honest place, good prices, staff willing to take time to chat.read more

They do not offer any refunds store credit only! shop small but maybe somewhere that respects the…read morecustomer as well.

No refund policy!! Only store credit. My purchase was less than a week old. I love supporting small…read morebut not when they offer no refunds.

I am a new cigar smoke, walked into their shop and was treated like I had been a customer for…read moreyears. They answered all my questions and spent a solid 20 min with me. I do not live in the neighborhood, but will drive the extra 20 min to get there

Great place to grab gifts for my cigar smoking friends! Always a fun and educational time when we…read moreattend events!

Cute place, turnover of gifts to keep it fresh. A little pricey but unique items so it is worth the…read moretrip. It does not have an overwhelming amount of stock of items but that is okay. It what makes it unique. Enjoyed the experience.

I love Authentique! It is such an elegant yet warm boutique filled with a wide array of lovely…read moregifts. Everything is on display beautifully but still easily accessible. The young man and woman that were there, we super friendly and helpful. They were so personable and took time to explain the background of many items. I especially appreciated the vast array of Kenosha or Wisconsin specific items since I grew up in Kenosha but live out of town. This is the perfect shop for a special gift. I also bought something for myself. I will certainly keep Authentique in mind for any gift giving occasion or if I want something cute for my home!

I love to shop and have to admit that I'm pretty good at it...especially just throwing down my…read morecredit card in some of my favorite boutiques around town. But when it comes to vintage shopping and finding good deals sometimes I need some help and I didn't realize just how much help I needed until I met the oh so fashionable Tristin M (http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=VwNovCZaYKaiKIMiUcFl4A). When I first met Tristin a few weeks ago I found myself admiring her adorable vintage dress and cool accessories...where could I find an outfit like that? And before I knew it Tristin was in my closet and joining me on shopping trips. Tristin is a wardrobe stylist (I believe that's the proper term for it) and based on her AMAZING sense of style she couldn't have a job more perfect for her! I believe her prices vary with what you hire for, but it seems to be about $60 an hour...and boy is she worth it! Tristin started off in my closet last week helping me organize a bit...I was ready to donate the old stuff I don't wear anymore, but half of the stuff I was about to put into the trash bag Tristin would pair it with a cute tunic in my closet or something else that I would never dream of and all of a sudden I had all these new outfits! She even pulled out the scissors and started cutting shirts (with my approval of course) to turn them into something cool and trendy again. I love this girl! After deciding what I needed for fall (actually I really don't need anything...more like WANT for fall) Tristin and I made our way to a bunch of thrift shops on Milwaukee. I typically stay away from thrift stores because I don't even know where to start, but that's just because I've never had Tristin at my side. She found the cutest things on those racks and at the BEST prices...seriously, I brought home a marc jacobs jacket for $40! I had given Tristin a budget ahead of time and she really did a great job of staying within it...I was about to grab a cute camisole for $50 at one of our non thrift store shops, Free People, but she quickly reminded me that I didn't need it and we could find a comparable camisole for much less...and here I was thinking it was a great deal! Who knew that paying a wardrobe stylist would actually save money??? I walked away with some great clothes today for my fall wardrobe and can't wait to go shopping with Tristin again! Tristin's web site is currently in the works, but if you want some wardrobe tips of your own email her here: christine@tristinstyling.com

A week ago, I've heard rumblings of Gucci doing 50% off sale. Being a sucker for good deals, I…read moretried to find out when the private sale is going to start. I called all the local Gucci boutiques here in Southern California, but the sales associate won't divulge any information. I was getting frustrated because I know shoppers from the east coast are able to get their orders in. I contacted Christine asking if she knows whether her local Gucci has started the sale. Christine responded quickly telling me that she will find out. Note that this was after 9pm pacific, so it was really late for her, but she responded anyways! The next day, she texted me confirming that the sale has started, so I sent her pics of items I want. Christine did not waste any time, she went to the store and got the items I was dying to get! Thank you so much for getting the items that I wanted! If you are looking for a remote personal shopper - Christine is your gal! She is fast, efficient, and communicates effectively! I have nothing but praises for the quality of service she provided. 5 stars!!!

Jill at Joseph's Events was amazing to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and very…read moreaccommodating. We had a few different décor needs for my daughter's wedding and even though some of our needs changed during the planning process, Jill was always very patient and gave us exactly what we hoped for. Even the morning of the event after the set-up, we emailed her to ask her if her crew could come back to add something to the ceiling greenery and without hesitation, she had them come back out. I wouldn't hesitate to use Joseph's again in the future or to recommend them to anyone looking for décor needs. We didn't use them for florals, but we would definitely do so in the future! They were great!!!

Jill designed the most spectacular arrangements and bouquets for my daughter's wedding this past…read moreFriday. We gave her a few photos for inspiration, and she far exceeded our expectations. The quality of the flowers was amazing -- they still look great today, 3 days later. Elegant garden wedding dream achieved!! Thank you Joe's Events!!!