Aesop is a nice outdoor shopping mall in Oak Brook, IL…read more The layout is similar to pleasant prairie mall in Wisconsin, and Deer Park shopping outlet in Illinois. There are multiple levels to this mall and a mix of higher end stores and regular mall stores (but no bath and body works surprisingly). The parking garage can also be a bit confusing so be careful and read the signs in there. There's a handful of dine in restaurants, a small food court, a AMC Theatre and multiple game venues for entertainment, so there's more than just shopping. I'd recommend coming to this shopping mall in the spring or summer, but definitely not the winter considering it's a lot of walking outside.

Wow this is my favorite places to go shopping. It has everything I can imagine and what I love the…read moremost Of this center taxes are way lower. I like the Apple store, nordstroms store, sacks fifth ave. Tiffany, The newly renovated Louis Vouiton store and the Hugh amonunt of restaurant with in the same shopping center. Everything is already decorated for Christmas. They also have a Cinema to watch your favorite movie and a LA fitness so basically you can spend the entire day and you will never get bored. Love this place

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I honestly really like going to Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, it doesn't feel like your typical…read moremall at all. It's actually a nice place to just walk around, especially when the weather's good. The whole area is clean, well-kept. There's a really good mix of stores too. You've got higher-end spots like Louis Vuitton and Gucci, but also everyday places like Apple and Zara, so it doesn't feel too exclusive or overwhelming. I've had good experiences at The Cheesecake Factory, and there are plenty of other options depending on what you're in the mood for. It's easy to spend a few hours here just shopping, grabbing a meal, and hanging out. I'd definitely recommend it if you want something a little more enjoyable than the average mall.

Still a darling shop that is my first choice when looking for that special gift or just a little…read moresomething to brighten my day! Love the one of a kind finds! And the service is always helpful and super friendly.

ADORABLE. For a tiny store, they pack a punch. I will start with the jewelry...they always have the…read morecutest earrings for reasonable prices. I get compliments on them all the time. Every time I go they have a bunch of new styles. They have cute bags- I bought 2 adorable, durable beach bags. Identical, but in 2 different sizes. One for travel, one for use here. I even got my bridesmaids gifts here to ask them to be in my wedding. Gorgeous little mirrored jewelry boxes with a different, hand selected pair of earrings in each. When we went to Mexico I got them gorgeous silk make up bags with their initial on them, all different colors. I stuck an adorable little ball of sunscreen lip balm in them. They even have Juliska dinnerware. Love it.

Beware. They have a very unreasonable return policy for the holidays. I shopped there on two…read moreoccasions right before Christmas and bought several items each time. I brought back 2 items today (January 14th) and was told that all items had to be returned by January 10th. No exceptions. And what really shocked me was that they wouldn't even give store credit. And the items were not seasonal- they were earrings and a neutral purse. I will definitely avoid shopping in this store again.

Outstanding customer service! Their stylists help me put outfits together! Beautiful clothing at…read morereasonable prices. I buy all my gifts here too- huge selection & beautiful FREE gift wrap. I buy all my clothes & gifts at Vintage Charm; 1 stop shopping w/ Little Charm, children's shop & Four Sons Mercantile, mens shop, on the same block!

Cute boutique with high end merchandise but yikes is it expensive. More importantly 10 day return…read morepolicy with store credit only. Since they have relatively limited merchandise and are often out of varying sizes you are forced to just pick something if you need to return an item. I received gifts from SO and my options for exchange were minimal. I normally wouldn't have purchased the items I selected for the exchange. There is a big push to shop local small businesses but the return policy is a big turn off.

Do not enter the store if you are not of Caucasian decent!!!…read more My eyes caught some sneakers that are displayed in the front window so I went with my daughter and husband. There was another customer in there who just got out of the dressing area receiving positive and cheerful comments. Both sales associates were very pleasant to her. Since I carried my daughter who was about to fall asleep I asked my husband if he could inquire if they had the sneaker in a size EU 36. Oh boy that demeanor of the heavier set sales associate changed! Cold and rude she snapped saying that this is a size 6, which I confirmed to my husband. He added, kindly what the return policy is since he already knew that I wouldn't be able to try them on in the store, given I carried my half asleep daughter. In a condescending tone we were told that we can only return via store credit. Check out was cold and unpleasant. Amusing that the heavier set sales associate seemed so pleasant to the Caucasian appearing customer but not to us. I always felt that the Hinsdale community is rather diverse in respect to suburban communities but it was evident that some of the quiet parts are still very loud and obvious. Will not set another foot in this store. All of this commotion and absurd behavior over some cheap Sneakers.

Probably one of the largest TJ Maxx/Home goods combo store that I have been to…read more Positives- they have a lot of inventory Negatives- store felt cramped and unorganized.

I went into tj maxx today and this is my favorite location because they typically have a lot of…read morestuff. The staff is always so nice at the checkout or if I have questions! We even buy some of our fav furniture pieces from here which we are so happy to have bought! I think prices for certain items can be a little bit lower, but I don't mind hunting for clearance items.

Elizabeth was amazing and helped me find exactly what I was looking for she gave me great customer…read moreservice OK.

I had an excellent experience at Nordstrom Rack in Oakbrook. I wear an AFO and had recently gotten…read moreout of a cast, so finding comfortable shoes that fit properly was a challenge. Natalie in the shoe department went above and beyond to help me. She was incredibly kind, patient, and took the time to help me try on shoes, even helping me get one on when I was struggling. Thanks to her, I found a pair of shoes that I absolutely love in the right size. The customer service was outstanding, the shoe selection for on clouds was excellent, and the prices offered great value for the quality. Natalie made what could have been a frustrating shopping trip into a wonderful experience. If you're ever shopping in the Oakbrook shoe department, I highly recommend asking for Natalie. She truly cares about her customers and provides exceptional service.

Beautiful store with an amazing staff They have such pretty accessories and jewelry tooread more

If you are looking for some trendy and hip clothing and accessories in the western burbs, search no…read morefurther. Located in downtown Hinsdale, Alixandra Collections (there is also a sister store in Western Springs called Alixandra Blue specializing in jeans) has a wide range of belts, bags, jewelery, shoes and clothing. Since the store is large- everything is clearly displayed. Gotta love it when shopping is simple!! I have bought several bags and accessories here and am always asked where I got them. The owner of these boutiques brings in the the most unique products and there is always something new! You know its good when it makes one of Chicago Magazine's top boutiques of 2007 and it is not even in the city!! The beauty of Hinsdale? It's only 25 minutes from the Loop and for all you city snobs- no- you don't need a passport to come out west!

A boutique that is on-trend with clothes and accessories that are to-die-for! Alixandra Blue is…read moredefinitely my favorite boutique to get clothes and accessories that impress. They carry cool, feminine clothes that can be edgy or romantic. Casual, for going out, or special occasions. Right now they have the cutest bodysuits, masks, necklaces and slides. I am always truly impressed by how much I love within the store, and how quality the items are. Sales reps are always nearby to make helpful suggestions about outfits and pairing jewelry and accessories. The vibe is upbeat, friendly and young. I can recommend it enough!

Just in this little town of Hinsdale visiting friends when I found this cute place! At first I was…read moreintimidated to go there because its like a basement being underneath another store but once I was in there I loved the 'shabby chic' feel. Some of their home goods reminded me of things you would find at Anthropologie but there's were a little more unique. I liked that they have a sister store too at Alixandra Collections. Very cute place, hope to go back.

I have been working with Kelsey and Beverly as both a consignor and shopper for just over five…read moreyears now, and there is no one better than them. I previously consigned with a larger, national brand in the city and had multiple bad experiences, the culmination of which was them literally stealing a bag from me. That would NEVER happen here. Kelsey's combines high powered expertise and reach with small business personal touch. Items I drop off are meticulously tracked, and receipts/pricing is sent for my approval usually within minutes of me leaving. I've sold many designer bags, shoes and pieces of clothing with them and have never had issues with their pricing or payouts. I'm very knowledgeable of the market myself and we always see eye to eye on pricing. You can collect your balance at the beginning of each month and they'll have a check ready and waiting for you. Despite absolutely having the knowledge and ability to resell my pieces myself, I choose to work with them because it's such a great experience from beginning to end. Their payouts are at a higher percentage than what I have seen elsewhere, but even if they weren't - I'd still choose to consign with them. Not to mention, they're super fun and just great women to know. I can't recommend them enough!

Beautifully curated! Bright and very well lit! Only the…read morecrème de la crème- you will not find gap sweatshirts here;) This is the luxury brands! Sadly I found some non-luxury pieces in their jewelry section: a Kendra Scott necklace next to a wrap bracelet is an odd pairing. Their shoe selection is STELLAR- find your size and go! The gals are always welcoming and friendly - no matter if you're having a bad hair day;) Their prices reflect the luxury pieces. This is not a "priced to move" shop. This is an upscale resale shop. Happy shopping!