If you're looking for stunning jewelry that doesn't cost an arm and a leg (whereas if you were to…read morepurchase the exact same thing in a retail store it would!) you should check out Gee N Gee Importers. My fiance bought my engagement ring here and I can't even count the amount of compliments I've received. They were able to design the exact ring I wanted and the actual value of the ring is no where near what my fiancé paid. Great customer service and fantastic pricing from a company that really knows their stuff.

Thank you Gill for an amazing ring so fast! My wife was so happy! Great fast service with amazing…read morediamonds!

This little shoppe makes me happy, because every time I wear my little dress, I get compliments…read more And when I'm cold I bundle up in my shawl. Compliments galore. What can I say, I like being stylish :) and supporting local artists. Adhesif has a very distinctive style that I appreciate both on an aesthetic and on a good-for-the-environment level, as all of the pieces are made out of other items of clothing. You might also find some cute buttons/broaches and hair pieces here. The prices are for handmade, so they may be higher than you're going to find elsewhere, but you can also wait for "Nifty for Fifty" which is a sale that the owner hosts every spring. It features lots of independent designers, including Adhesif, and everything is under $50. The only downside to this store is that it's very specific. Luckily, Forysa is next door so you can get in more shopping and browsing than if you were to make a trip specifically for Adhesif.

** I had been 'stuck in black' for many years because it was 'safe' and I feared going out in…read morecolour because I just didn't know how to put colours together well. Then I found Adhesif Clothing and Melissa and my wardrobe and views of fashion and fear of colour have completely changed - and only for the best. Melissa - the owner - has an amazing eye for style and brings unique and colourful pieces of fabrics together - mostly from salvaged, vintage clothing that she has creatively reworked into awesome, colourful and one of a kind pieces. Her enthusiasm and willingness to share her knowledge of fashion and style and her brilliant pieces have transformed my once boring wardrobe into one that is exciting and vibrant. Even my husband comments on my new-found style and each morning my mother must see what 'Adhesif' piece I may be wearing. She says I have such beautiful clothes and I agree. I am thrilled with every 'Adhesif' piece I own! I find that I rarely leave the house without at least one 'Adhesif' item. Each of the pieces I have collected builds on the other and the colour palette and style allows me to mix and match items to help create a selection for all occasions. See, I've learned so much. I'm just an ordinary person who has extraordinary taste thanks to Melissa. Except for the basics - it's a one-stop-shop for me. I am constantly getting stopped and complimented on my outfits - thriii-llinggg. :) Melissa, thanks for the education and my amazing wardrobe.

The store carries products by independent artisans and I just love their selection! From jewelry…read moreto stickers, from snacks to soaps, and all by local manufacturers in the community! This is the first place I check out when shopping for gifts (and tbh, when I just need something cute to get me through the day). Staff is great and prices are amazingly affordable, considering the merchandise is hand made.

Such a wonderful store full of gorgeous things! It is clean and well organized, with good quality…read moreitems. You can find something for yourself or a gift, from jewelry to candles, clothes, teas, even wall art! I purchased a small purple elephant to add to my collection. The owner and other staff were sweet and knowledgeable about the products. It is definitely worth the visit!

Love their accessories, had unique and handmade items for sale i.e., (backpacks, jewelry, purse,…read moreshirts, cups). This place is great if you are looking for gifts that are made with good quality at affordable prices. I am eyeing a backpack for my every day to the office travel. The leather just felt like butter when you touch it and a cool hip design with 2 straps. I will be ordering soon for Xmas gifts!

Definitely one of my favourite Gastown clothing stores! I stopped in literally minutes before a…read moreshow to see if I could pick up a long skirt to wear at the semi-formal function. I got lost in the racks of gorgeous items - and ended up purchasing TWO incredible pieces. One a longer than floor length high waisted pleated a-line style skirt and a jersey style comfortable skirt with a high slit in the front. These two pieces were on sale and an absolutely steal! So classy and elegant. This store is awesome and filled to the brim with unique pieces made for a lady with an adventurous soul! So pleased I stopped in!!

One of my new favorite stores! I mainly came here because one of my favorite indie jewelry designer…read moresells her stuff through this boutique. Upon entering, I was amazed at the talent of the local designers' work. There are some beautifully tailored pieces made with high quality material/fabrics throughout the shop. I can't really afford much of the clothing right now because I am a student. However, I will be coming back again and again because of the jewelry. I am in love with the vintage reworks by the various local designers. Lots of the jewelry are one-of-a-kind and handmade. I bought 2 necklaces: one for $32 (on sale, regular $40), and one for $38. I'd say these prices are fair. The owner is awesome. She's extremely knowledgeable, talkative and friendly with everyone that comes in. She isn't pushy and you can tell that local fashion is her passion. If you are unable to attend the city's local craft markets, then this is the place to be! I plan on taking a peak at Little Dream on Granville Island very soon! I have a feeling Dream is just a taste of the one-of-a-kind stuff. There must be more at the other location!

What a great little store! They have a lovely curated section of beautiful linen tops, dresses and…read morepants. There are both dressy and casual styles. The store is decorated well, making you want to stay - and the selection of clothes, gifts and jewelry makes it hard to leave without buying something! The owner is so helpful and really seems to love her clients. The prices were out of my budget, but you could see that you get what you pay for! But I will definitely return and hoped be able to afford one of her beautiful dresses!

You might think this is one of those hippy-incense-granola types of places, full of textiles, woven…read morebaskets and candles, but if you look past all that you'll discover two key areas: Hats and jewelry. Well, at least that's what I found. The wide array of hats... in different shapes and colours than I've seen elsewhere with many from Delux who keeps their stock rotating reasonable priced. And fun, funky jewelry at, you guessed it, reasonable prices. I've been sporting a big leather rose ring and while it can't get wet and I bonk it into everything, I've received more compliments on it than some of the more expensive pieces I own ($10 thank you very much). Ah, the things we do for fashion!

Colorful kid's clothing. LOTS of product in a relatively small store…read more A decent alternative to Gymboree, Old Navy or Gap Kids. Your kids will probably not look like every other kid in their class if you shop here. And, prices aren't too expensive either. They carry accessories and other necessities for back go school as well.

Unique and beautiful items. If you want to support a local, family owned business, you should check…read morethis place out.

Fashion; reasonably-priced…read more A satisfying selection of unique and modern pieces for both men and women. Awesome shoes and booties, hats, socks, bags, sunglasses (Karen Walkers!) and especially jewellery. They also carry some nice little gifts/home items, such as candles, The Laundress products, and perfumes. The ladies behind the counter are always lovely and they run great sales and promotions (of special interest was their "12 Days of Christmas" in which they ran a different promotion on each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas - very cool). Great little boutique for the unique and fashion-forward.

Not that I need yet another reason to love Strathcona, but this clothing store is just the best…read more I went here recently to get some new wardrobe pieces for 2012, and I was not disappointed. In my opinion, all of the clothing at Charlie & Lee is beautiful -- stylish and casual without being overly hipstery. There seems to be an emphasis on unique and flattering cuts that have a timeless edge -- like the ruched skirt, black blazer and die-cut oxfords I came away with the last time I went here. One of the things that often frustrates me with clothing shopping is the lack of really good service. I've experienced pushy salespeople who follow me around, and snobby salespeople who completely ignore me, but rarely do I encounter intellioent salespeople like the ones at Charlie and Lee. The girls who work here actually ask me what I'm looking for, choose pieces for me to try on, and then give their HONEST opinion when I step out of the changeroom. What a relief!