Ralph Waldo Emerson fell, but then Emerson Rose again and this is dedicated to that…read more Really cute vintage store located along Westheimer which is perfect for your expensive vintage shopping needs, and Barbie likes coming in here too. Very trendy and hipster, basically what you expect considering its location. Definitely one of the better stories of its kind that we've seen lately.

It's a really cute store in Montrose. From season appropriate dresses and jumpsuits, to bougie…read morehipster candles, and finally to the woke AF feminist tees... this store has a cute selection. Sure, it's a bit overpriced ($80 for a jumpsuit, anyone?), I'd still come back to window shop and pray that I find something for me in the sale section. ;)

I didn't even know they were here!! So I'm a little behind but I finally made it to Marcel! The…read moreemployee was so sweet and helpful. She recommended a bunch of really great items. I left with a tons of snacks, lotions, candles and soap. Would highly recommend checking them out. The cutest little French boutique in Montrose collective!

Francophile alert! Fabulous French lifestyle store in…read moreMontrose Collective - parking garage or valet -on corner of Montrose and Westheimer. Manager is kind and knowledgeable and it was fun to look at the candies, jams, mustards, cookies, candles, perfumes, and gorgeous clothing. Very interesting finds - I saw an olive oil with a hint of Nice, one of my favorite places to visit. The perfumes have such interesting scents, I bought a small trial pack of essential oils to try for now. A place where you can gift yourself or give cool gifts to people you like! Great price points. Highly recommended! Can't wait to try on some clothes next time. Glad I stopped by today! As I was leaving, I saw a bottle of honey with Matcha, how cool is that!

Accompanied a buddy to sell clothes about an hour before closing. Pavement accepts up to 2 trash…read morebags of clothing to sell at a time, taking about 15 minutes to sift through. In general, they are looking for trendy, valuable clothing and reimburse at either 35% value cash or 50% value store credit. Out of our 2 full trash bags, they accepted 5 graphic tees for a reimbursement of about $23 total. Note: Remember to bring your unexpired, valid government photo ID!

Pavement provides a valuable compromise between thrift and retail stores. Everyone loves the idea…read moreof thrifting, but it's often time-consuming and requires a sharp eye to spot the hidden gems. For a markup price, but still no where near what you'd pay at a retail store, Pavement filters a lot of the boring thrift items out. That way, you're more likely to find something you like without having to look too hard. Some of the finds here are quite impressive. I've bought a couple of graphic tees over the years, never paying more than $15 each despite them looking new. One of them has even landed in my rotation about once a week. Pavement's role as a trendy semi-thrift store works well for its location; I often find myself popping in for only 20-30 minutes, either right before or after grabbing a bite with friends, because that's all the time I need to browse the already-curated merchandise. In short, this is a great place to upgrade your wardrobe without breaking the bank or combing through hundreds of pieces at a time. The chances of walking out with something in hand is still hit or miss, similarly to any conventional thrift store, but I like my odds way better when I walk in here.

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

This place is so cute and a boutique where I can actually afford to buy things…read more A great selection of clothing you can actually try on and the options rotate pretty frequently. They have the most unique jewelry and really great sales! So glad it's close to my house!

I received some wonderful gifts from my boyfriend for Valentine's Day from this store! I love the…read morequality of the jewelry pieces they helped him pick out. Thank you!

I had a great experience at the store. There is a variety of classy but sexy styles. Drika is…read morewonderful! Very patient, kind and helpful. I will be coming back for sure!

I was in town and decided to do some shopping. It was a pleasure meeting Drika and the clothes are…read moreamazing. If you are looking for something special and different you must stop in. I don't think k you would be disaapointed

I always have a great experience at the Rice village Heline location. All the girls there are so…read morefriendly. Also, I love shopping at this specific location . They have way cooler items/cliothes than the woodlands location.

Great customer service and large selection. Love coming to this location! Thank you girls for all…read moreyour help!

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.