I have only been in this store once, but I noticed that it was not on Yelp, so I want to make sure…read morepeople know about this new store. It's in downtown Bloomington, by the Coffee Hound and Reality Bites and in every way, this place looks like a fancy shmancy women's clothing botique. There isn't a very large selection or much inventory, but my wife liked most of the items in the store. Guys - the reason that you should care: the prices are very reasonable. I bought my wife a birthday gift of a pair of boots for $38. I don't think that there were any boots over $45. Most of the clothes that I saw on the rack or folded on tables were between $30-50. One thing to know is that all sales are final, so you might want to make sure that you know your girl's size if you plan to pick something up.

Gigi Bottega is hands-down my favorite place to shop in Bloomington-Normal, and it would be one of…read moremy faves almost anyplace. Just down the street from some great coffee shops and restaurants, they have a well-curated selection of very reasonably priced on-trend clothing. I'm in my 30s and find really great casual/creative professional work clothes there that I always getting compliments on (not suits or really structured pieces, I am talking great tops and jackets). Clothes for evenings out (bars, clubbing), and some cute wedding-guest appropriate dresses are also available. They have a great selection of fun statement jewelry. I can't walk out without something semi-ridiculous (today it was a panther bracelet). The employees are a mix of students, mostly design and merchandising students, from area colleges. They usually are very helpful if you ask.

I was so surprised when I walked in! The store is huge with many vendors. It was Christmas time and…read morethe store definitely puts you in the holiday spirit. I thought the prices are reasonable. It is so nice to see and be able to shop small unique business owners. I didn't eat at the cafe but I would like to try it. Very friendly service. When I am in the area again, I'll definitely go back!

I just returned home from another great day at The Gathering!! I try to go as often as I can…read more.. it's about 50 miles from me....but it is always worth the trip. It is a special day that I really look forward to. What adds to my day is The Front Porch is right there with great food. I love to shop and I love to eat so thumbs up to all the ladies. They are always so kind.....I shop then I go eat and then I shop again because there is so much to see you have to make several trips around the store. Christmas is beautiful there but every season is a treat at The Gathering and The Front Porch. Thank you ladies.

A recent addition to faith-based thrift stores in the Bloomington area. The focus is on providing…read moreclothes, toys, shoes, housewares etc to local families on a budget. Service is friendly and helpful and the prices are low. Selection can be limited but the big surprise is their games section, a floor to ceiling knockout selection of puzzles and games.

HUGE location with warehouse full of items for sale. Store employs handicap individuals in…read moreconjunction w/ DeWitt County Human Resource Center. Great deals..you just have to look! When encore opened a couple years ago I found 2 pair of authentic Juicy Couture Jeans that would have retailed for $150 each brand new! Update: January 17, 2012. Purchased a nearly new BUNN Coffee maker for $5.99 plus 20% off today!!! Note taped on machine said "this item not fully tested" I took my chances since the item looked so new. Brought the unit home ran cleaner through a few times and wiped everything down. Brewed my first pot in about 3 minutes & just enjoyed the best cup of coffee I have drank at home in years! Same exact BUNN for sale at Clinton Walmart for $99. I love a good deal....thanks Encore!

I live in Los Angeles but have family in Morris and we come here a couple of times every year. In…read morethe past, I have shopped at a large chain clothing store here in town, but I heard there is a new store so I decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a store that primarily catered to young women. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it carries not just clothing for all ages, but also clothing for many sizes. There's a sign when you walk in that they carry sizes XS-3X. I ended up buying several items, including some one-size-fits-all leggings that are so soft and comfy - I think for $13. They have shoes and accessories too. One of my favorite things about the store is that the owners have great fashion sense and helped me put together outfits that look really good. They took me out of my comfort zone with some of the outfits but I have gotten so many compliments! I'm sure I will visit again next time I am in town!

This boutique is a hidden gem!!! The clothes are so cute and are amazing quality. You do not see…read moretheir items in department stores, so they are very unique. The employees are wonderful and so very down to Earth! Sarah is the BEST!! She helps you find items that fit your body well and is so very personable. Don't walk, run to this boutique.

While visiting the charming little city of Ottawa, Illinois, my wife and I stopped into a…read morenondescript shop in the main downtown area. Little did we know we'd just stepped into the fashion capitol of Ottawa, LaynaBella's. Immediately we were greeted by the manager and asked if we needed any help. I told her we were just browsing but that we would let her know if we needed help...and like a great customer service rep, she gave us the time to take in all the trendy and stylish clothes this place has to offer. The selection of women's clothes, jewelry and accessories is pretty diverse and there seemed to be a little bit of everything for everyone, however this place did focus on trendy, stylish and amazing clothes that rival the styles of bigger chain stores such as Bebe, American Eagle, Arden B and others. Beautiful and sexy heels, dresses, shirts and shorts all around in this seasons best colors and patterns. My wife found beautiful color necklaces and shoes...at REALLY good prices. Everything seemed to be of good quality and at a decent price. No inflated pricing here. What I didn't expect to find, but was glad I did, was a men's section with stylish t-shirts, button up shirts, shorts. I ended up purchasing a great graphic print t-shirt and easily found my size with no problem. The men's selection was actually pretty impressive considering this is a town of only 18K people. I have trouble finding stylish clothes in Dallas that aren't meant for 12 yr old boys...this place carried up to 3X shirts for men and sizes XS to XL for women. Checking out was just as impressive. The store uses the Square register app for iPad. A quick swipe of my card, and my receipt was emailed to me within seconds and I was out of the store with my purchase. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Amex and of course cash taken here. In talking with the manager, I discovered the store was completely decorated and furnished by the owner Beth Hoffert who, according to her works all the time to keep the store looking trendy, stylish and just plain cool. This store is definitely the center of the fashion world in Ottawa, Illinois and is more of the type of store you'd find in downtown Chicago, Dallas or another major city. If you're in the area and are a fashionista or are just looking for a good deal, this place is a must see!

Mischevious Monkeys is one of our most favorite shops. Every item is unique, many handmade. If you…read moreare looking for a fun shopping experience and a unique gift or item for your home or yard, this shop is well worth your time. Staff is always super friendly and helpful.​

Small shop, overcrowded and overpriced. Most of what they have is from estate sales and auctions,…read morealong with other products that I saw was all made out of the country. The grumpy man running the store seemed rude. Granted there may be a lot of stuff and flowers available in shop, what I saw was not worth the price. I would not recommend the Mischievous Monkey.

If you have a long hair cat, shedding like crazy I highly recommend the pet spa. Worth every penny!read more

My stylist moved her salon to another city so I had to try something new and heard good things…read moreabout Studio 31 so I decided to give it a try. The stylist recommended was JB. She was not familiar with my hair and applied color that unfortunately turned my roots very brassy. I went back a week later thinking we could apply a toner and it would tone down the red. Instead of applying toner she applied a very dark color to just the roots and the end result was worse. Honestly I am not as upset about the bad result as I am the way I was treated by the stylist. After she applied the color she instructed her assistant to wash, condition and get me out of the salon, then paused to say "make sure she isn't dripping when she leaves." I was stunned when the assistant towel dried my long, thick, curly hair and was about to send me out without brushing my wet hair as directed by the stylist. The assistant was able to pick up on my dissatisfaction and asked me if I would like for her to brush my hair before leaving the salon. The stylist never came back and checked the color or even asked if I was satisfied with the results! I spent about $250 and my hair looks worse than it did before I walked in the first day! I would not recommend this stylist, I think she needs to do better in the way she is treating her clients!

Great local boutique located on the historic downtown Paris square. This is a wonderful option this…read moreshop local. They have cool styles for women of all ages.

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