I visited Traverse City from New Jersey this past summer and happened upon the Haystacks store. I…read morepurchased two pairs of black pants - a pair of sweatpants and a more formal pair. The pants are wonderful - I wear the sweatpants all the time - and the other pair routinely for special occasions. I ordered and just received a pair of white sweatpants - tried them on and said (to myself) - "I love these pants!!" They are beautifully made - I am 5'2 1/2" so the cropped pants are perfect for me - will not be the last pair I buy!!!

This is my favorite store and always has been. They have the best selection of unique items. Some…read moremade right here in Traverse City # very unique and an awesome selection of merchandise!!

Great shop! I love the fact they do what they can to be ethical in their business. We chatted with…read moreone of the owners and felt good about purchasing from them. The fabrics are soft and they have an interesting array of colors. I opted for a clearance rack wrap around skirt. It's cute and comfortable! The prices are higher but once you understand their business practice you feel like you are actually helping the seamstresses, designers and whoever else is in their chain of production. Check them out the next time you are in Traverse City.

I bought an amazing skirt from them at an art fair in Chicago recently, so when I realized that I…read morewould have access to the store while vacationing in TC, I had to check it out! Yana Dee sells a neat variety of wrap skirts and dresses. And while I saw assorted nice styles at the shop I didn't like anything better than the skirt I had already bought! These items are on the pricey side but made from quality fabric. Check it out if you're looking for an outfit with some unusual flair!

Lovely clothes and jewelry at super reasonable prices. I've found some really unique interesting…read morepieces that would go for twice the price at a shop like Anthropologie (it's that style of clothes). Great news for my closet and my wallet! The jewelry is unique and a lot are made by local artisans which is also very cool. I The store is fairly small but the pieces are really nicely curated. There's also a small sale section in the back where you can get an even better bargain. The focus is obviously cotton but overall you'll find a variety of textiles and materials. Upstairs there is a home store which is pricier but the goods are fantastic. Amazing decor pieces like beautiful glass orbs/vases, metal straws, gorgeous edison bulb lighting fixtures, lots of chalkboard, tin and reclaimed wood. Minimalist and rustic. It's hard to really buy a lot here if you're on a budget but if you're looking for a nice statement piece for your home this place can provide. It's a shame it's a few hundred miles away from my house, otherwise I'd shop here all the time! But whenever I'm in TC I go out of my way to visit.

Cali's saved my Christmas…read more As ever, I left my list to the very last moment -- I think I was darkening the doors of Cali's the afternoon of the 23rd or something absurd. It was the very last shop on our loop around Front Street before hitting the car at the parking deck, so I was getting a bit anxious. Never should I have feared -- within 30 minutes I had beautiful gifts for my mother-in-law (scarf), step-mother (sweater) and mother (earrings/necklace). All the moms, done and dusted! It's a 2-part store: downstairs women's fashion and accessories and upstairs homewares and other fun oddities. They host a gorgeous selection on each. It's a true joy to shop here, a real boutique that has been on Front Street before it was cool to be there! I used to think it was very expensive (when I was 18) but now I realize that it's really great quality and thus commands a higher price. Even having said that there is a range where you can find very reasonable items all the way to pretty pricey. Depends what you are after. Though I didn't scope anything for myself on this trip (I was very focused) I'll definitely return for a bit of indulgence. This place (like Boutique a la Vie) is all muted, understated elegance and style and I am surely picking up what they are putting down. Well done, Cali's! And thank you from all of my mothers :)

The new collections in the store are outstanding! love love love it!…read moreThey have some really amazing staff that are really knowledgeable in fashion and what looks good and doesn't. Always get help from the gal named Jessica she so friendly and really knows her stuff when it comes to fashion.

My all time favorite place to shop. Anyone whos knows me, knows i love Charlotte Russe. Cheap cheap…read moreshoes and there is always a sale on clothes in the back. YES! I'm a bargain shopper! I'll admit it! This place is like heaven! Even my husband says with the amount if clothes i buy from here, i could open my own charlotte russe! YIKES!

Decent selection in regards to toys, children's clothing, athletic clothing, lotions and potions…read moreetc etc. Shoes, purses also available for your browsing pleasure. Prices ok, not earth-shattering. Overall, a good addition to Traverse City.

From the owner: Head to Burlington, the hot spot for summer deals! Summer is here and the hottest savings start…read morenow. Stay on trend this season when shopping for swim, ladies, juniors, plus, kids, and mens. Finish off any look with name-brand beauty, accessories, handbags, or shoes so that you're in style from head-to-toe! Also, don't forget to browse our home section where you can save BIG on décor, outdoor, luggage, and more! Head to store to find deals you can't miss now!

BEST Torrid store!!! This is a wonderful place to pick up…read moreonline orders or stop in when you need a last-minute outfit or bra. The customer service is absolutely fabulous--the staff is funny, lighthearted, and genuinely loves their store. They even match online prices from the Torrid website, which is a huge bonus! As a plus-size woman, I feel so welcome, comfortable, and truly seen every time I shop here. Highly recommend!

First off, when you enter a shop, you should never hear 2 employees gossiping and being catty about…read moreanother employee or manager. That was a huge turn off. The pettiness carried over in one of those employees answering a question we had. Left and probably won't be back.

This is my favorite boutique in Traverse City! I love everything in the shop, from their…read morehand-crafted jewelry, unique clothing (mostly for women, but do have a small selection for the fellas), shoes and home furnishings. They include a mix of antique pieces, which work perfectly with contemporary designs. I love the chandeliers they had throughout this most recent visit. As soo as you walk in, you can't help but fall in love, it mixes all items seamlessly, providing fun spaces, and one of a kind pieces. I've purchased a couple of jewelry items both visits, and while I would basically buy anything in the shop, it is rather pricey. But, if you are looking for pieces that truly are treasures that can be handed down, or unique items, as well as items that will last for years...then splurging isn't so bad!

*sigh* If you would have told me 5 years ago that I'd be giving Ella's anything less than 5 stars,…read moreI would have been shocked. Alas... I have been a faithful Ella's shopper for...oh man, a long, long time. 10 years at least. They used to be in this tiny, tiny place and while they did have some pricey, vintage and vintage-inspired clothes, they also had a substantial amount of real vintage, reasonably priced, *amazing* stuff. In particular, I recall that they always had once rack of adorable vintage blouses and none of them were over 30 bucks. I have an incredible lightweight black wool jacket from the 30s that is one of my all-time favorite pieces and I can think of at least three other items that I bought years ago and still adore. A few years ago or so they moved into a huge, beautiful space, still on Front Street. (Side note: I really wish they hadn't gotten rid of their old logo. It was beautiful and what they have now looks like something from Photoshop 101.) Like I said, the space is beautiful and they did a great job on the interior design, but....man, I can just not afford anything in there anymore. And I pretty much literally mean that. The bountiful rack of under-$30 blouses has been reduced to maybe 5 or so only "OK" items. Everything else is very expensive and a lot of it isn't vintage--just the same stuff you see in a lot of these high-end, plastic-y, tourist-trap "SoHo" boutiques that cater to women under a size 10. Don't get me wrong--a lot of the clothes are still beautiful and they do still have a formidable vintage section. Also, they sell Frye boots which I really, really love. I'm just disappointed to see the turn toward catering to tourists and townie yuppies with money. Something else--the staff is stylish and nice, but *way* too pushy. I hate when people try to sell me things when I'm just looking around. Also when they make me feel bad for not buying anything. I still have a place in my heart for Ella's and I still go in every time I visit T.C. I also do recommend checking it out--it is very beautiful and worth looking at! I just wish I could afford to do more than look.

How disgusting is it that a grown woman working in your store at the Grand Traverse Mall has the…read moreaudacity to shame a 7 year old child about her size. Do you realize how your employee's words diminished my granddaughter's self esteem? Your employee's words had my precious granddaughter in tears and she is terrified of shopping now. Please teach your employees about the sensitivity of the sizes of young children and how the words can leave a lasting negative effect.

Great Old Navy in the mall, staff was friendly and helpful. Check out the outlet exclusive dealsread more

I only frequent this store a few times a year, but each time I manage to find a few things I cannot…read morelive without! The sales staff is very helpful and always have great suggestions. I just wished I lived closer (I am sure my husband is thankful we don't!)

I love this store and always have. I've purchased jewelry and a 90.00 sweatshirt recently. Upon my…read morelast visit the owner followed me out and looked at me and my bags like I was stealing. I hope she reviewed her camera footage and discovered that I didn't steal or touch any item! Her judgement based off my looks was telling. I will never come back!

God, what a dump. Dying. Saturday afternoon at high season and nobody is here. Store is boarded up…read morevending machines broken, unhappy people. Dead as a door nail - time for the wrecking ball.

Pretty basic as far as malls go. Giant carousel inside was cool for the kids, but in order to use…read moreit you have to have $1 bills to turn into tokens. You can't pay directly. I had $20 and had to buy something in the food court to get the change then put the singles in a machine to get the tokens. Kinda ridiculous, but whatever. The kids liked their 45 second ride. Play structure in the mall was clean--my kids also enjoyed that. Not much in the way of crowds, which was nice for us.