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!

It's definitely one of my favourite stores! They have very…read moreunique and interesting outfits! I especially like their selections of shirts and jackets. Never like their shoe collection (maybe too old to find them appealing) Customer service is always good and I never noticed any issues in that area! In general some items may be pricey but again, unique and cool things that I can find there, are the reason I always go back there!

Simons is pretty cool. Their product is not that expensive. Calgary has a location downtown other…read morethen that you have to go to Edmonton. The store is super big. They don't just sell their own products but other brands as well. I like shopping here. Its like a smaller and not expensive version of Bay

Great supply store for serious paper crafters/stampers/scrapbookers. Rhea is very knowledgeable…read moreregarding all things to craft with paper! Although the store seems small she has more stuff packed into it than you can imagine. She has a vast variety of papers--colored cardstocks, designed papers, glitter, foil--you name it, she has it. She has a good variety of stamp pads, inks, reinkers, paint, and pens of every type color and brand. She carries more embellishments and stuff to keep your eyes roaming from one part of the store to the next. She keeps up with all the old, new and upcoming tools that a papercrafter could use or want. Also she keeps up with every embossing folders, stamps and dies out there that her Canadian supplier can get for her and she does her best to keep up with whats new and hot in the crafting world! If she doesn't have something on hand, she'll do her best to order it for you. Great store for both walk-ins and for those who can't make it in, she will do mail orders at a very reasonable cost. Really worth checking out!

My favourite scrapbook store ever! Love the selection and prices and Rhea is very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. If you're looking for something unique chances are Rhea can help. If you're a papercrafter than this is the store for you!

Anthropologie is one of my favourite stores in West Ed! I mean where else can you go to find…read moreclothing, decor, housewares, toys and books in one spot? The store makes me feel like I've walked into some wealthy lady's dressing room. Clothes everywhere. Lingerie everywhere. Decorations everywhere. Kids toys. Housewares. Every time I go in I just want to lounge on the settee and have my servants cater to my every whim. OK, back to reality. As mentioned, Anthropologie is a hodge podge (I mean that in a good way) of clothing, decor and books. The clothes can be a bit over the top but the closer you look the more likely you'll find something of interest. The cool thing is they also have kids toys and housewares. It's almost a one stop shop. Another dose of reality is their prices. They're on the high side, but like many things in life you get what you pay for. Often times you can find the decor items at a better price, but by the time you find (if you even do) you'll likely have spend that much in time and effort. If you have eclectic tastes go here and have a feast of eye candy.

Having shopped many an Anthropologie in the States, this location doesn't seem to fit their…read morestandards, probably because it is stuck in a lightless, stuffy mall. I have wandered in several times and only purchased something small one time. Also the price differential between the American stores and this one is substantial, verging on gouging.

Okay Icing By Claire's is one store I'm really excited to talk about and share with all who read…read morethis. Like Claire's, this store sells jewelry at an affordable price. But unlike it's sister store, Icing By Claire's sells jewelry for us big girls. They have a really vast selection of cool, modern, popular accessories that can cater to any style that you have. I really love their headbands with the metal and beaded flowers; they can make you look extra pretty when you want to make an impression. They beaded ones reminds me of what the ladies from the 60's used to wear in their hair as an accessory. Really classy looks can be created. The popular thing these days seems to be the peacock feathered looking items. They have lots of these items to choose from; the earrings and headbands are the ones I really liked. They also have a really great collection of non-prescription glasses, or at least I think they are non-prescription. Anyways, they look great and we all like to look and feel smart once in a while. I'm sure you can find some frames that will suite you personal style. They have a lot of items like rings, wallets, earrings, necklaces, headbands, glasses, scarfs, purses, bags and anything I'm forgetting to mention. Oh they have some nice tights and leggings to choose from and they carry them in larger sizes, so that's nice. Because there is just so much to look at I suggest you take your time and look through everything so you can find all the great items first before anyone else does. I just really love this store. It's nice to dress up and not have to pay an arm and a leg for it. The items they have in their store are just really fun and fashionable. Everyone seems to be interested in these looks and this is the place to pick them up for a great price. The staff is nice but they really don't bother you too much, which I like since I just like to take my time and look through everything I want to look at. But when you get to the counter they are nice and friendly. The girl who rung me in, Amanda, was pretty nice and friendly.

Icing is a god place to go if you are looking for cheap jewelry - quality and price…read more If you need jewelry for a specific occasion, you could save money by shopping here, especially if you're only going to wear your stuff once. Also, if you're looking for the chunky 80s style of plastic jewelry, you can find a lot of that stuff here. You can find all kinds of jewelry, wallets, scarves, purses, knickknacks and other accessories here. I've never found the staff to be helpful there. They pretty much stay behind the counter and do their own thing until you head up there with a purchase.

The store manager Alona completely contradicted the terms and conditions of the receipt. I had an…read moreexchange 2 months past the purchase date and drove 3 hours to the closest H&M to exchange (which I was purchasing quite a lot over the $ value of the return). She kept insisting it was her decision to decline the exchange, although the receipt clearly states store credit or exchange past 30 days. I wasn't mad until she decided to answer the phone whilst I was explaining I already knew the terms of returns and exchanges. If the area team reads this message, I strongly recommend you connect with her on how to appropriately address customer complaints and maybe let her read the back of the receipt so she knows what hill to make a stand on. Absolutely abhorrent service.

I wear plus size clothes (usually 16-18 depending on the store and brand) and like a lot of stores…read more(see my review for Simons) I didn't think H&M had a plus size section. Apparently they do, and my friend and I went to the H&M in West Ed because we figured the store and selection would be better than South Common. There isn't a huge selection of plus size clothes, but there is a bit, and H&M always has nice basics and trendy pieces too. One thing I love about H&M, no matter what dress size you might be, is the accessories. There are a lot of fun jewellery, purses, scarves, etc and the prices being pretty low it's pretty easy to go overboard and buy quite a bit. Of course the prices being so low this isn't exactly high quality long lasting items, but I tend to break, lose, rip, tear, etc. any accessories I get anyway so spending $12 on a scarf that I'll eventually lose at H&M seems better than spending $100 for a high-end scarf somewhere else. Aside from clothes and accessories the other thing H&M has that I didn't realize they carried are home decor products. This section isn't as big as the regular clothing and accessory section, but there are a variety of fun home decor items you can get, from bedspreads to aprons. West Ed isn't a place I particualrly like to go to, but if I'm here I'll check out H&M again.

I went today for the first time and will return for sure. I made an appointment with Renee after…read moremuch research online. I read multiple great reviews and I was not disappointed. She took the time to listen to my wants and needs. She offered choices and together, with her expert guidance, Renee cut and colored my hair. I felt comfortable to ask for some small changes at the end of the cut (wanted it a bit shorter) and Renee delivered without question. I have never had great hair (fine and thin and straight) but I felt great leaving the appointment. She also helped me to pick out some product without pushing a sale upon me. I look forward to my next visit to Chatters and Renee.

In anticipation of my wedding shower, I decided to get my hair curled. Since my regular stylist at…read morean actual salon was busy I thought, "I'll go to Chatter's! It's only $20 to have it styled." Well, there's a reason it's so cheap. I made an appointment for 4:45pm on a Saturday. At 3:15pm I received two calls from them asking me to coming in at 4:15. The lady on the phone was super rude making it seem like I was being an inconvenience. I was able to get there by 4pm and they got me in quick. I was assigned Lexi even though I booked with someone else. The salon is upstairs in a cramped area and is very dirty. There was lots of hair in the brush she used on my hair. She curled my hair quite quick and was pretty nice. However, when I got home I looked in the mirror and only half my hair is curled. Half of it is still straight. Terrible. Save your money and go to an actual salon.

Do not purchase from this company in-store or online. You will not receive all your items as the…read morewarehouse does not fulfill your order in the allotted time the company has set. I've only had a bad experience with this company's online portal. The customer service is terrible, they will only offer free shipping as a gesture however, you already get free shipping on all order over $100.

Urban is alright in my books…read more Their clothes can be expensive, but not all the time. It's weird. I can pick up one thing and be blown away that they want $80 for this tiny piece of material, or I can expect to pay around $40, and it turns out to be $20. It's bizarre. I like the style of clothes that Urban carries - especially for guys. They have some really great stuff for guys. They carry a trendy, edgy, but kind f preppy style clothes for guys and it's hot! I don't buy a lot of the women's clothes but when I do, it's the less flashy stuff. Trendy but feminine. They have some nice stuff!