In the ashes of Hemline, a new Em & Lee has sprung up. Hemline is still about, it's just moved…read more I really like Em & Lee. If you're looking for a last minute dress, top, shoes, or scarf for your night out, avoid University Drive and just head here. The clothes are affordable, but aren't genera-hip (ie bland) like some other, cheaper shops a block over. You're not really going to run into someone else with the exact same dress. And you're not going to be wearing much polyester. The cotton to poly-fiber ratio is about 5:5 here which is saying something, especially since the clothes are relatively inexpensive and relatively well-made. Again, this sounds mildly negative, but last minute is last minute and I wouldn't want you to waste your time either paying too much or getting a sub par outfit somewhere else. In fact, the last time I was here, I almost got a really cute, yet edgy strapless dress. Creamy white with a graphic silver, gold, and bronze pattern, and a fullish, layered skirt. Super cute, but I'm not certain how chilly or blazing hot New Years is going to be. Hmm. There are now five Em & Lee shops in town. Of the ones I've been to, including West Grey, I like this one the best. It's the warm wood interior. I'm not certain if that's left over from Hemline, but well, it's more inviting. Also, there were no sixteen year old River Oaks prima donna wannabes flitting about.

I have 13 weddings to attend this year and there's only so many times you can recycle a dress,…read moreespecially with the same circle of friends attending the same weddings. A girl's gotta maintain her image and her checkbook. Em & Lee was a great solution for cute cocktail dresses at a reasonable price. I came here upon the recommendation of Allie N. and I'm glad I listened! I had previously spent a bit of time browsing the sales racks of various stores (both department and independent retail shops) and couldn't find anything under $100 and wasn't skankified. I purchased a pale pink/nude-toned dress that was a poly-chiffon. It had a rouched top with a pleated skirt. It was $76 (regular price!) and an appropriate length. They also have a variety of cute tops and casual dresses. It's trendy but not too much. Although, the sizing is more like junior sizing so you may find yourself in between sizes. I appreciate the coupons they have on their website and facebook page. I got $10 off of my purchase because of that.

I am so ashamed that I haven't set foot inside this store before. The things I have been missing!…read more Diane Von Furstenberg pieces nestle cozily with Free People, Nicole Miller, and, one of my personal faves, Matty M in this Rice Village shop. Bags, shoes, more shoes, and tempting jewels are tucked into corners, waiting to help you complete the perfect look. Eveningwear on one side, casual/business on the other. Heaven! The pieces in this store definitely effect a more elegant/stylish/sophisticated vibe than a trendy one. You know, cutting-edge in a good way, in a way that means you might even get a few seasons out of your purchase. Prices seemed to range from $40ish to $200 on most of the casual-ish things, but I didn't venture into the fancier stuff for fear that I'd soon find myself in the dressing room. Hemline also stocks the things that you need to make your clothes behave, like fashion tape and...well, ladies, you know. I almost had to stock up! I will definitely be back here once my budget caves in to my heart's longings.

Came here from about 40 minutes away and paid for parking. Was about to walk in at 5:40 to find out…read morethey were closed. Online and on the door it says they close at 6 on Mondays. Was quite the disappointment.

Altar'd State is one of my absolute favorite stores to shop at. They always have the cutest…read moredresses, tops, and seasonal pieces, and it's hard to walk out without finding something I love. One of the best parts of shopping here is the clearance section. There's always a huge selection, and I've found so many cute dresses for under $30. It feels like a hidden treasure hunt every time I visit. The staff is consistently sweet, friendly, and helpful. And somehow the store always smells amazing the moment you walk in.

Great place with a blue and white section to the right and the green and white section to the left!…read more I found some great white dresses for my daughter! Smooth and easy return process.

Love! Great staff, and wonderful collection of unique items!! I got a sweater and get so many…read morecompliments.

Best place to Shop hands down. They make it easy and you…read moreleave with tips and tricks for your body type. Jen, the Founder, has a contagious energy and the clothes are great of course

Stopped by during their moving sale. Picked up a cute beaded bag with a beaded strap. Should I keep…read moreit or gift it??

Lily Rain is an awesome shop in Rice Village! Manager was so helpful! Looking forward to shopping…read morefor a winter outfit!

GREAT selection of fun tops, dresses, clutches and more. The clutches are really well priced and so…read morefun!! The store is so convenient with easy free parking. The store is spacious and no pushy sales people. I'll be back again and again!

Just another boutique that doesn't operate like an actual business and seems to just be some hobby…read moreproject. They close whenever they want-- very unprofessional! I placed an online order and arrived at the store around 5:40 (they supposedly close at 6) and they already closed up shop. If you are going to go as far as setting up a real website with functional online ordering and collect customer payment, at least abide by your posted hours! Very frustrating when you think you can swing by a store to pick up your order (a gift for someone) on the way to a birthday party then have to scramble to go buy an alternative gift at another store. Totally ridiculous and who knows if I'll even get my money back since this is barely a real establishment apparently. Thanks for making me late to a birthday party without a proper gift

Looking for a women's boutique in Houston found this and decided to visit this. Very spacious and…read morechic from inside, it has variety of clothes selection and accessories for women. The boutique was smelling so nice inside, many of the oil fragrances were there throughout the store. Most of the stuff here was different and unique but was way pricier compared to other boutiques. This was my first visit to this place. The colors were mostly sober and selection was mostly casual with some trendy items, liked few things but generally were not to my liking. Staff were very friendly and were smiling and ready to help.

Adorable, carefully-selected, classy-trendy clothes in a friendly, low-key boutique. Definitely…read morecheck out their website to get a feel for the store. I saw many, many dresses and tops that wanted badly to come home with me. All the pieces here are unique, which means a. different and b. possibly pricey, depending on your budget (think $40 t-shirts and $200 jeans). Not everything falls in that range, though, so stop by and have a look even if you think that's out of your range. They also offer great jewelry and other accessories. This is another great store to find something for a special occasion or to fill in that nondescript hole in your wardrobe.

For this month : Buy a full price Blue Elephant piece and get a free OPI nail polish!read more

I went in after seeing the Indie Ella dress in the window. I am looking for a vacation wardrobe and…read morethis shop looked like it would have some promising pieces. There were definitely other items I would have wanted and that included items from the bath and body brands. They have lovely brands like Tokyo Milk and it's sister line Lollia. Unfortunately, as I walked in the door one of the two sales girls looked right at me and quickly away. I browsed the beauty items for a few moments and saw the second sales girl who also ignored me. Since I think shop assistants should greet their clients and I was willfully ignored, no sale, no recommendations. Next!