I live in the Loop but needed to pick out a new wetsuit for an upcoming half ironman so took the…read moreMetra out to the suburbs to get to Urban Tri Gear and let me say it was well worth the trip! All of the employees I spoke with were very professional and provided extremely helpful advice not only for the wetsuit but also for the triathlon in general. Before I knew it a full hour had passed by and I was given a full nutrition lesson! I will definitely return to Urban Tri Gear for more triathlon needs.

if I could give this place negative stars I would. The slapped a used "cleanliness" liner and new…read moretag on a clearly VERY worn and stretched out pool guards suit to sell my daughter as a "brand new" item. There is debris between the liner and the crotch of the suit-so gross. See the pics for yourself-their tag is still attached.

I have been working with Kelsey and Beverly as both a consignor and shopper for just over five…read moreyears now, and there is no one better than them. I previously consigned with a larger, national brand in the city and had multiple bad experiences, the culmination of which was them literally stealing a bag from me. That would NEVER happen here. Kelsey's combines high powered expertise and reach with small business personal touch. Items I drop off are meticulously tracked, and receipts/pricing is sent for my approval usually within minutes of me leaving. I've sold many designer bags, shoes and pieces of clothing with them and have never had issues with their pricing or payouts. I'm very knowledgeable of the market myself and we always see eye to eye on pricing. You can collect your balance at the beginning of each month and they'll have a check ready and waiting for you. Despite absolutely having the knowledge and ability to resell my pieces myself, I choose to work with them because it's such a great experience from beginning to end. Their payouts are at a higher percentage than what I have seen elsewhere, but even if they weren't - I'd still choose to consign with them. Not to mention, they're super fun and just great women to know. I can't recommend them enough!

Beautifully curated! Bright and very well lit! Only the…read morecrème de la crème- you will not find gap sweatshirts here;) This is the luxury brands! Sadly I found some non-luxury pieces in their jewelry section: a Kendra Scott necklace next to a wrap bracelet is an odd pairing. Their shoe selection is STELLAR- find your size and go! The gals are always welcoming and friendly - no matter if you're having a bad hair day;) Their prices reflect the luxury pieces. This is not a "priced to move" shop. This is an upscale resale shop. Happy shopping!

Cute boutique with high end merchandise but yikes is it expensive. More importantly 10 day return…read morepolicy with store credit only. Since they have relatively limited merchandise and are often out of varying sizes you are forced to just pick something if you need to return an item. I received gifts from SO and my options for exchange were minimal. I normally wouldn't have purchased the items I selected for the exchange. There is a big push to shop local small businesses but the return policy is a big turn off.

Do not enter the store if you are not of Caucasian decent!!!…read more My eyes caught some sneakers that are displayed in the front window so I went with my daughter and husband. There was another customer in there who just got out of the dressing area receiving positive and cheerful comments. Both sales associates were very pleasant to her. Since I carried my daughter who was about to fall asleep I asked my husband if he could inquire if they had the sneaker in a size EU 36. Oh boy that demeanor of the heavier set sales associate changed! Cold and rude she snapped saying that this is a size 6, which I confirmed to my husband. He added, kindly what the return policy is since he already knew that I wouldn't be able to try them on in the store, given I carried my half asleep daughter. In a condescending tone we were told that we can only return via store credit. Check out was cold and unpleasant. Amusing that the heavier set sales associate seemed so pleasant to the Caucasian appearing customer but not to us. I always felt that the Hinsdale community is rather diverse in respect to suburban communities but it was evident that some of the quiet parts are still very loud and obvious. Will not set another foot in this store. All of this commotion and absurd behavior over some cheap Sneakers.

Beautiful store with an amazing staff They have such pretty accessories and jewelry tooread more

If you are looking for some trendy and hip clothing and accessories in the western burbs, search no…read morefurther. Located in downtown Hinsdale, Alixandra Collections (there is also a sister store in Western Springs called Alixandra Blue specializing in jeans) has a wide range of belts, bags, jewelery, shoes and clothing. Since the store is large- everything is clearly displayed. Gotta love it when shopping is simple!! I have bought several bags and accessories here and am always asked where I got them. The owner of these boutiques brings in the the most unique products and there is always something new! You know its good when it makes one of Chicago Magazine's top boutiques of 2007 and it is not even in the city!! The beauty of Hinsdale? It's only 25 minutes from the Loop and for all you city snobs- no- you don't need a passport to come out west!

When my son Joshua was receiving his first Holy Communion I needed to get a very special rosary…read morebeads for him and a prayer book . I ordered eveything over the phone with Sue and she was absolutely amazing and helped me pick the perfect items. In addition she also included in my order, completely free of charge, the most beautiful little wooden box/chest medal and rosary holder with a bible inscription from the book of Joshua. Everything arrived safely and was packaged beautifully. Sue will go above and beyond the call of duty to get the exact item one describes and if she does not have it in stock she will order it for you immediately. This is definitely the place to visit when you need that most unusual item. Quite frankly if I could give a 6 Star review I would do so with pleasure!!!

I needed a special cross for a funeral floral arrangement. Sue worked with me over the phone for…read morethe perfect one. It was a Jerusalem stone cross. Absolutely stunning in the arrangement that English Garden Flower Shop (also highly recommend) put together. Sue was so kind and patient. I have not been to the store, but to work with her over the phone with very easy and a pleasant experience. When I am in the area, I will definitely stop in. The store has limited hours; however, the owner worked with me during non store hours on Friday and then on Saturday we finalized all the arrangements when she was back in. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you for taking such good care of me and the bereaved felt the love from such a special piece to remember her loved one.

This children's store in Hinsdale has a lot of stuff. They have clothing for children up to at…read moreleast age five or six. They carry everyday wear, pajamas, and special occasion clothing. They had some cute children's bunting as we get closer to the winter months. They were having an "indoor sidewalk sale", with some of their items being up to 75% off--this included clothes, toys, books, and other items and knickknacks. They had some books and stuffed animals that complement the books, like the Little Blue Truck and Corduroy. I bought a cute little dress for the holidays for my daughter, as well as a lovely sweater for the upcoming season. Their children's stuff isn't cheap, but it's not unreasonable for an independent children's store. I was really thankful that I found a place that sells clothing for children--in this case, holiday wear in particular--that is machine washable, because oftentimes children's clothing is marked as dry clean only (whyyyy). There is street parking in this area which can be limited, but I think there's also a Metra stop half a block away from the store.

Everything is adorable. Service is friendly and it's a great spot to find exactly what you need for…read morea shower, bday, toy, etc. love it.

It's always fun to shop at Elite Repeat; I look there especially for unique items. There is lots…read moreof luxury and the clothes are organized by designer and size. The items are always clean and in good repair. I also consign there, and have found the results to always be fair. It's a great way to recycle designer brands and 'save the world' in the most fun way possible. It's lovely to walk in and hear that I have a check coming!

Have been going there for years. Margi and her family run a top-notch operation with quality labels…read morein stock.

The store is organized and clean and stocked...EXCEPT those delicious dried lemon slices are no…read morelonger available. I hope it's just a case of they ran out and will be getting more soon. I asked a stock person to check and all they said was that they didn't have any. Hmmm I've checked the Niles location and they don't have any. I do like the dried strawberries they had though... I'm the Duke of Daiso Willowbrook!

I've heard a lot about the IL openings of Daiso and hype around it, so I was very curious to visit…read more The store is marketed as a family owned company with Japanese inspired home decor, stationary, food and more. They offer quality merchandise for affordable prices. Most items are listed in Yen but they had US Dollar conversion charts. If you are a Disney lover, they had a lot of items! Most of the truly Japanese inspired items seemed to be in the food/drink convenience area. I was slightly underwhelmed by the store offerings otherwise; but, don't let that sway you from going to see for yourself! Simply a miss for me.

Love this quaint boutique in downtown Clarendon Hills. The manager, Francesca is always so friendly…read moreand went out of her way to help me more than once. It's a fun little shop to find one of a kind items with local flair. Plus they carry my favorite hard to find shower scrub. Highly recommend you stop in- you'll walk out with cool stuff and wind up going back for more!