I wish that a fashion portal would open when I open my closet each morning. It'd be like Narnia,…read morewithout the lion or the witch... just the wardrobe. I'd just pop in to some awesome store, play dress up and then come back through my wardrobe like the Pevensie children. Anyway, Parc Boutique would definitely be one of my fashion portal stops. I follow the owner Thao on Twitter and Pinterest because she has amazing taste, so I should've known how much I'd like this store. It had been a while since my first visit to Parc (when I was young and broke), so my visit last week felt like the maiden voyage. There's a balance of affordability and higher-fashion style here, which I appreciate because that is a balance I try to find on a daily basis. There's a great selection of dresses, tops, jewelry, denim and more---all priced and curated well. The bauble table was where I had the most trouble saying goodbye. I saw the most interesting geometric pendant priced at about $75 (as usual, my eye wanders to one of the most expensive things on the table). Though I couldn't bring myself to drop the cash, I was compelled to put it on my Christmas list eight months in advance.

Parc boutique is hands down the cutest, most-Instagram-worthy, women-run shop in the twin cities…read more They clothing and shoes they have in stock are trendy but won't go out of style, and are constantly updated. All of the brands they carry are women owned businesses and either local or from around the country. The staff is beyond friendly is they're always happy to help with any questions you may have. As well as clothing, they also carry the cutest natural skin care lines, especially Herbivore Botanicals. If you're in Minneapolis and have a shopping day, I highly recommend you stop in to their shop.

Bumbershute is now my go-to place to find amazing fashion! After staying at home to raise my…read morechildren, I'm back at work and needed to find work clothes that weren't 15-20 years old. Bumbershute has saved me and I'm looking forward to my next shopping spree! All of the staff have been incredibly helpful and have boosted my fashion sense to what is current. I love that the clothing changes with the season and there are many different styles for different body shapes. It is possible to find stylist jeans, even for us middle aged gals! Kathryn is a godsend. Thanks, Bumbershute!

If you have a lot of money to burn, Bumbershute would be a stylish place to light that fire…read more I saw a few things that I liked in the accessories area, but I found the selection limited (like Lisa J. also commented). I felt as if most of the clothing probably looked better on the runway than it would on a live person, which can be a problem with designer clothing in general. Bumbershute sells extremely high-end fashion, for extremely high-end prices. It's really not my thing, if only because I'd have to sell my soul to buy anything there (I estimate my soul costs around $500). If you are in the market for Prada sunglasses though, you can find them here at 50th and France.

My favorite MInneapolis boutique! Equation is my go to when I want something unique. They are…read morehigh end yet also carry local brands! I absolutely love Equation!

Checked out Equation Boutique at 50th and France. The clothes are trendy, high quality and high…read morepriced. Currently the trend is prairie style and that was the dominant fashion at this shop.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret that I keep close to my heart. I (mostly) hate…read moreshopping. La Rue Marche is one of the few exceptions to the rule where I could wander around a store for hours. And in this case, I have over the years. Their clothes are adorable and inspire me to step outside of my fashion comfort zone, comfortably. They have many vintage pieces also have a collection of items that all flow very well together. In my mind I would like to copy and paste everything on hangers into my own closet. I'd be a very happy girl. But it doesn't stop there! They have really unique jewelry, accessories, home goods and novelty items too. I've bought a pendant, hair bows and a candle here to show the range of what's offered. They've recently remodeled which led me to believe that this was a new store with new ownership, but I was pleased to see that it was the same, just re-vamped and freshened up. If you ever find yourself in Hudson and want to get lost in a dreamy world of gorgeous clothes, accessories, shoes and things for your home, come here and wander until your heart's content.

This is such a cute boutique store just brimming with very unique clothing and accessory finds…read more The price point is a bit on the higher side and the clothing is similar to free people and anthropologie in the styling. They do have some vintage around the store and a ton of very fun and one of a kind jewelry items. You literally could spend a great deal of time in here as so much to take in. I believe they often host special events to coordinate with the community and season.

My first visit to Scarborough Fair was a treat! I met the owner, Kat, who kindly welcomed every…read moreperson that walked through the door. The store has a ton of beautiful finds, from hair pieces to scarves and clothing to jewelry, furniture, art and more. Kat helped me find a great hair piece to compliment an outfit I was wearing to an event the next night. She worked with my budget and wasn't pushy, simply helpful! Great place for gifts or to treat yourself to something pretty and unique AND support a local business! - A West 7th Resident

Lovely shop with plenty of bling. Plus size selection available. Original design jewelry and…read moreclothing with a funky eclectic vibe. Street parking and easy access.

Gypsy Moon is a neighborhood gem. Staff is always friendly and helpful and they have such a unique…read moreand cool blend of merchandise. I can always find something cute to wear or pick up the perfect gift there.

This my new favorite shop! From the outside it looks small but there are SO many good finds, for…read moreimpressively reasonable prices!

Fabulous resale shop. Chic for cheap ish. Nice customer service too! I always find fashion…read moretreasures here.

I've consigned quite a few things here recently and many items have been "lost in the basement" for…read moreweeks, not inventoried properly and paid late. The girls that work there are super nice and have great taste but this place is very poorly managed. Great product in store and very highly priced. Disappointing and unprofessional.

Very sweet staff and so many great pieces throughout the store! Love the variety of price points…read moretoo. I always find something in here and love supporting a local store.

It's a fun little boutique located near favorite spots like Spoon and stable and fairgrounds coffee…read moreshops. It has a collection of items that aren't from a same designer and quite high in quality and price but very good looking items. On my first random stop by, I found my new favorite two gloves, which match my outerwear perfectly and they're warm, look and feel amazing. I also got a fancy jacket here. Prices are high here but the quality is good. For my personal taste, some items are targeted for much older women, but you can find something here. The reason I gave 3 stars is cause of the stuck-up service. She was slow, checking you out top to bottom, super slow to ring me up and takes forever to just wrap and put in the bag. And there were people waiting behind me. If they up theirs service quality, it could really be a favorite spot for many people.