If you are WEM-phoebic, there's plenty of fantastic clothes shopping outside of our big, bad…read moremega-mall! I love how the 124 St. district is shaping up into a coffee, art, boutique and restaurant mini-mecca. Shades of grey is located just around the Jasper/124 St. bend, near Matahari, Yo Mamma and a handful of other trendy shops and eateries. If you like to wear more unique brands, this store carries lines from New York and L.A., including Line & Dot, Anlo and Yumi Kim. The quality is fantastic - luscious, cozy, elegant fabrics and designs - sexy & sophisticated, inspired by more than a hint of Paris, and most of the pricing is reasonable, although there are a few higher-end price tags about the store. The next time I need a little retail therapy, I'm there - no shades of grey about it.

When I am in town with family, I go to yoga nearby and always stop in to buy something. Every time…read morenever fails, I find something wonderful.

Floc Boutique is the newest addition to the urban shopping district on 124 Street and Jasper…read moreAvenue. They cater to the style of the urban working woman, carrying items from professional business attire to formal evening wear. Everything is exquisite and beautiful, and it's also reflected in the price. If I were the average customer there though (i.e. a more mature woman with an established career), I suppose I would be able to afford it. They also carry jewelry, shoes, bags, and accessories like belts and hosiery. You'll be able to put together a whole outfit or two for work at one shop!

Floc is a great store for urban and stylish women. There is a fair bit of wear to work clothing as…read morewell as items for that cocktail after work. They also usually have cocktail and longer dresses as well as shoes, jackets and accessories. I love this shop, I just can't afford much in it! They do have some very reasonably priced jackets though and their shoes tend to be affordable. Everything in here is beautiful, very tailored and of the moment. I really love their jeans and found a really cool black pair of skinny jeans with black shiny accents of leather on the back pockets. Now I just have to save some pennies so I can go back and get them! Thankfully they are very good about putting items on hold.

I'm torn about Aritzia. I really like some of their clothes and some of them, not so much. And…read morethe ones i do like are so overpriced! Some of their sales items are decent but I don't understand why they charge so much in the first place. $40 for a t-shirt? Really?! I could understand (but not condone) it if Aritzia was a big, prestigious brand name, but they're not. I like the way the store is set up. It's pretty practical and easy to navigate. I don't like how they make you put your stuff in lockers when you try stuff on though. I realize that it probably prevents any kind of shoplifting but it's just inconvenient and, let's be honest, weird. Aritzia is OK. It's not my favorite store but I will stop in to browse every once in awhile.

Out of all the Aritzia's in edmonton, this one is my favorite. The girls here seem to be the…read morefriendliest and most willing to help even if you only have one item in your hand. One girl in particular at this location named Hannah was an absolute angel! I pulled lots of items myself and she added some to my dressing room as well. I didn't feel that need to up-sale pressure from her, it felt like she was genuinely showing me pieces I may have missed myself or that she thought I would like. I was also grateful because she was super helpful with putting items on hold for my mom to go pick up later as my birthday gift! Sadly there was one piece I couldn't find in the store so she wrote it down and mentioned to my mom how they could special order it to the store so I could pick it up once it arrived in the store. Of course, my mom thought that was a great idea and went forward with it and stuck the receipt I needed in the gift bag along with everything else. Well later we got the email stating it had arrived and right away I drove all the way to the west end from Sherwood Park and I had forgotten the receipt I needed to pick up the shirt my mom had special ordered for me. I felt like a complete idiot but luckily the girls at the counter reassured me that if someone at home could send me a picture of it that would be totally acceptable as well. So in the end I got everything I wanted and had an excellent experience at this location. Once again I just want to say thank you to Hannah for all the help she gave me! So if you ever want to be truly spoiled by customer service in Artizia, make sure to stop into this location!

Wearhouse haha, what a play on words. I was very pleased when I learned a new location had opened…read morein West Edmonton Mall a while back. They have a lot of work clothing, especially for trades people. Lately they've been adding a section of women's clothing to, as recognition of women in the trades. That doesn't mean if you're not a trades person, this store isn't for you.... they have relly good rugged wear for outdoors. Sales people are a bit hard to come by, but I can usually manage finding something by myself. It's hard to find things in smaller sizes for people like myself, but just be patient and dig through and you'll find something. Prices are reasonable too. It's not Walmart, but it's not Hugo Boss either. Whether it's for home renovation or for work, Marks Work Wearhouse will make you look prepared, even if you have no idea what you're doing.

Mark's is no longer a place to pick up work boots and scrubs. The clothing section is large for…read moreboth women and men. In the women's section, there have expanded their line to include clothes for casual or work wear. There's also an active wear section, scrubs, and cold weather cold and accessories. Towards the back of the store is the shoes and boots section. I have seen it quite messy and there doesn't seem to be many associates on the floor to ensure things are orderly. There are about 4 change rooms and sometimes the clothes are left inside. I have bought sweaters, pjs, casual dresses, and shorts here. The sale items are usually 25% off or more off. They also have coupons for $10 off if one spends more than $50 on their flyers that are delivered to homes. When they have clearance items, they are a good price. I once bought shorts for $4.88. The associates that ring in my purchases aren't very friendly. This store is ok and I'll continue to shop there.

How often do you find a store inside of a mall that isn't a major chain? I think it might be one of…read morethe only ones in Southgate Mall. Sure, there's something to be said for consistency across the malls of Canada (where can't I find a Spring or an Aldo?), but it's such an awesome surprise to find something like this in a mall like that. The clothes here are gorgeous, with unique details and careful construction. The price is right, too. Even if I'm not in the market for a new garment, I can usually find a gorgeous new bag or jewelry piece. Dainty necklaces, feather earrings, you know the type. Lots of Matt and Nat stocked in here, too. Last time I was in, they were having a sale - bonus! Sales clerk was super friendly and explained the price reductions to me. Definitely coming back soon (esp. if there's another sale)!

I can't believe it's taken me so long to review Groove Stone! This is by far my favourite store in…read moreEdmonton. There honestly isn't anything that they sell that I wouldn't gladly wear. I honestly make trips to Southgate just to go to Groove Stone. I love that a local business like this is able to make it in a commercially saturated mall. It's so refreshing to see such a unique place here. First off, I'm a sucker for anything Matt & Nat and Groove Stone has an unbeatable selection. It can be tough to find high quality vegan accessories, but at least now I know where to look. I also love how they support Canadian artists and designers. On my last visit I snagged some amazing earrings from Flight Path designs and some really unique pieces that my friends and family are going to love to receive this Christmas. Not only is the merchandise amazing, the staff are all incredibly helpful and friendly. They're always quick to offer suggestions and go out of their way to search for untouched pieces in the backroom so you don't have to buy the floor model. My only complaint with Groove Stone is that they keep taking my money from me! It's impossible for me to walk out empty-handed.

They recently renovated this Ricki's location. It doesn't look that much different expect the cash…read moreregisters are now at the back of the store instead of the middle. The newer clothing is at the front and on the walls of the store and the clearance items at the back. There's always a selection of tops, bottoms, dresses, and jewelry from sizes XS to XXL. With my 25% coupon in hand, I was able to get a new fall top, camisole, and black suit jacket, all for less than $60. I was also able to purchase jewelry for 50% off since I spent more than $40. Based on this, I would rate this store 4 stars. However, there were quite a few staff and I was never acknowledged the whole time I was browsing and carrying my items. This is unusual for Ricki's as they typically ofter to start a fitting room and take your items. I will shop here again and hope the service improves.

I shop here regularly, the store is a not as hectic as some of their other locations. The staff are…read morealways nice and check in with you often. Last visit I was greeted right away then told about the 25% on new items and another sale of 40% off on regular priced section. I appreciated the information but was not told that there was even better deals in the back of the store. There was extra savings (40%) on already reduced items. The store is not very big so finding the better deals was easy. I ended up finding 6 items that came to 65$, regular price would have been $160. I over heard other customers given the same bit of info without disclosing the better deals. Maybe it is just how their corporate wants to promote? So you can find great deals here, appropriate office attire and friendly service!

Stylish and high-end fashion for men, from t-shirts to dress shirts to slacks to hats and…read moreaccessories. The styles here range from classic to contemporary and dressy to casual, and the items are very high quality - with price tags to match. I went here with a friend where he picked out a beautiful shirt and pair of dress pants, and spent a little over $300. The salespeople are very friendly and knowledgable about their stock, and pants are tailored in-house. I really enjoyed looking around at all of the clothing. If you identify as male and are looking for great quality clothing, and have the budget to pay for it, this is where you want to shop.

I have to say I'm quite pleased with this place even though I wasn't initially sold on it. They…read morehave very high quality suits that are all made in Canada which I think is excellent! The staff are extremely helpful and they have a lot of variety, including made-to-measure suits! A couple times per year they have a fantastic sale where you can pick you some great menswear for 50% off. I think this is a great place to get a good quality suit, you get what you pay for, this place has great suits. They will do quite a few alterations for you free of charge and we actually brought 2 suits back when they still needed more alterations and they were happy to do them fairly quickly for us. The tie table has to be my favourite, I love all the fun colours and prints available! If you're looking to find a dapper suit, this is the place to go to!

This place is perfect if you wish to shop local. And the quality is outstanding! I first learned of…read moreSabrina Butterfly Designs at the Butterdome Craft Sale in the spring, and visited their grand opening at their new location in the Montrose area of Edmonton and was wowed at the quality of the merchandise! I bought a second dress with pockets (this time in red) to go with my personal favourite that I purchased in the spring (the favourite one is purple). I also got a top and a business jacket/sweater which I adore from the sales rack! The quality is awesome and the style of the garments is great too -- most are machine washable and many of the dresses have pockets. The shop also stocks other local art and jewelry. The space itself is gorgeous and well designed. It is a bit off of my beaten track but it's well worth a visit.

In the heart of highlands is a great little shop that puts its soul into supporting local…read moredesigners. The owner, whose first name, unsurprisingly, is Sabrina, and whose middle name is actually "Butterfly," has sewn most of the fashions on display. She's grown big enough that she sources out some of the manufacturing to home sewers, and she's got partnerships with other designers all over Canada. Sabrina stocks some of their jewelry and accessories. I'd describe the fashions as urban casual with a nostalgic homemade feel. If you've ever shopped at Nokomis, on Whyte Ave., the clothes remind me a bit of theirs. In fact, before she had her own shop she used to sell out of there. Her apparel is made of comfortable materials and aren't too tailored, so they are complimentary to all body shapes. She loves vibrant colours and pretty, classic cuts with a bit of an edge.