I always have to make a stop here when I visit Edmonton. We stopped in randomly a few years back…read moreand I found a unicorn dress that is the ultimate conversation piece. This stop I walked out with an incredible cat sweatshirt and long sleeve dress that looks like an adult version of my catholic uniform in grade school. The winter jackets they had in were so vintage awesome. I love that this store is so unique and different from everything else.

Amazing selection of trinkets and fashion, the vibe was truly excellent as well. Love the owner,…read moreyou're doing great man!

I found the Instagram account for tattered rose, and contacted the owner about buying her beautiful…read moreclothing. the owner was very helpful and friendly. she helped me choose a coat and a dress, that she mailed to me here in Ontario. I was very very pleased with her choice, and the quality of the garments. I hope to visit her store in person one day as her displays on Instagram look amazing. Thank you so much for your help.

As a vintage enthusiast, I've read reviews of Tattered Rose for the last year and been dying to…read morecheck it out. It's not in an area that I pass by often but I has an appointment nearby and as I was parking I spotted the sign. Luckily I was 20 mins early, giving me the perfect place to kill time! The store is underneath some apartments but tokes over half of the ground level by the looks of it. A fantastic big space, filled from top to bottom with vintage treasures. The owner does a great job creating cute corners highlighting furniture, decor, ornaments and clothing. I immediately wished I had more time to browse! The clothing is divided into rails of amazing dresses from the Victorian era and more. The underskirt section was unreal and made me wanna dress like a steam punk to my meeting. So cool. Lots of eclectic and romantic bits for a vintage wedding. Just wonderful.

Popped into Maggie Walt Design last night and browsed during a private shopping hour prior to an…read moreElite Yelp Event. I was super impressed by the staff, ambience, gorgeous threads! The shop was beautiful and while the clothing was definitely out of my price range there were many gorgeous and affordable accessories ranging from handmade jewellery to bath products. There were even some super cute reusable bibs for wee ones (I'm a mom so I tend to gravitate to these things). Maggie Walt was super friendly and easy to talk to! She has a beautiful shop full of unique and one of a kind pieces of art - I would definitely refer to her clothing as works of art. The fabrics were amazing and come to find out, she travels the world in search of the perfect pieces. Maggie Walt is a wonderful addition to the Edmonton fashion landscape and I hope she enjoys a long and lucrative career here! And as an aside, she has a super secret room in the basement where she holds events and fashion shows! AMAZING! http://www.maggiewalt.com/ I uploaded some pics - Check them out!

Inspired by East and South Asian culture, Maggie Walt offers her original designs in many vibrant…read morecolors. It's fun just walking through the shop and seeing all the colors around you. There is casual to formal wear, but most of it leans more towards the formal end, with all the colors and materials she uses. Lots of taffeta and tulle for extra sheen and poof! She also sells originally designed jewelry, beautiful pieces with big stones in them. I liked the soft and exotic ambiance of the shop too. There was Indian music playing, and the dressing rooms are draped with these big silky orange curtains. It makes me feel like I'm shopping on vacation somewhere in South Asia! The staff are very courteous and helpful. While I was browsing, another customer came in explaining she had lost one of her earrings on vacation, and could they replace it for her. The saleslady on shift helped her look for another; although they weren't successful, she took the customer's contact down saying they'd call her when they do get another shipment in. It's obvious they care about and appreciate their customers here. Right now they're having their Birthday Sale, where everything is 30-50% until Sunday. A good thing to take advantage of!

It's been a few years since I stepped into Dots - I used to go with a friend who has since moved…read moreaway. Anyways, in my pursuit of finding a reasonably priced dress to wear to a wedding, I decided to check it out again. And boy, was I impressed! I guess I caught the start of their 50% sale sale... because there was a TON left and it was all SUPER cheap. Lots of great brands - Dex, Supertrash, S. Oliver, Kensie, etc... And it was funny how some great quality clothing that isn't necessarily popular in North America was the cheapest! I got an S. Oliver blouse for $12... which is insane, since they retail for around $60 in Europe. And Supertrash jeans for $15 (I had actually never heard of the brand before, but looked it up when I got home and I guess they're $150 jeans? nice!) They also seem to get a lot of unsold stuff from local stores - I saw American Eagle jewellery, shoes, and bags as well as Urban Outfitters jewellery. There is definitely some digging involved in this store (think thrifting), but it can be quite worth your time.

Dots is interesting - it's a liquidation store with mostly clothing but also random liquidation…read more(think AEcor Urban Outfitters sassy books/novelties). Located just south of the Edmonton city cemetery and literally behind (north) of Oliver Square. It can be a little tricky to find the first time. I have friends that have found some fabulous treasures here in the clothing liquidations but I haven't found that hidden Easter Egg yet. The layout is kinda like a thrift store but way less organized. You need time when you come here to sort and sift through the garbage to find the gems. Also, sign up for their email online for advance notice of sales and coupons. It's a fun little liquidation warehouse but it could be improved significantly with better organization and layout.

Red Ribbon is a great little shop on High Street just below the Starbucks. They carry an eclectic…read moremix of hipster-chic clothing and some classic pieces. Clothes err on the pricier side but not much more than you would see in any mall - I appreciate that they have lots of really unique, well made, individual pieces. Accessories are a must at Red Ribbon, they have a fantastic collection of scarves (averaging about $22, which for how gorgeous and unique they are, is IMO quite reasonable) and lots of handbags. Red Ribbon also carries a huge assortment of Toms shoes (for both men, women and even kids/infants!!!) Definitely stop into Red Ribbon on a regular basis as they are a small boutique and get new stock in all the time. If you are looking for something pretty that you won't see anywhere else, it is your kind of store.

My friend told me that this store is expensive, but awesome. I finally decided to check it out,…read morebecause I have been dying to find some unique clothes. I thought Red Ribbon was going to be another one of those stores that frustrates me, because either the clothes are too expensive or too small for me to fit in. When I first walked in, I thought it looked like such a nice store. It was kind of dim, with spotlights. The hardwood floors were dark, and the clothes looked eclectic. I started looking through one rack of shirts, and I was kind of shocked to see plain cotton shirts selling for $70. I kept looking through different racks, and what I started to notice was that the prices really varied. There were a lot of very expensive clothes, but there was also some very affordable clothes. I didn't see that many bigger sizes, but I eventually came across two really cool shirt dresses in my size. I tried them on, and the black on fit perfectly. And the best part was that it was marked down from $69 to $35! I couldn't believe what a good deal that was for such a nice shirt. I noticed on the receipt that this store only offers store credit or exchanges, but I am quite sure I won't be returning this shirt. They also had some awesome purses and bags, but these were well over a hundred dollars. I love this store, and I would give it five stars, if they carried more larger sizes. I will definitely be stopping by here quite often from now on.

I love My Filosophy. The clothes here are unique and come from amazing designers. Many of the lines…read morecarried here are either Canadian, green-friendly, or both! It's a wee bit out of the way for me - it's in Crestwood, beside Delux Burger Bar. So while I usually visit the Whyte Ave location, this My Filosophy is always worth a trip as well. Last time I was in, I picked up some amazing bright yellow Cole Haan wedge peep toes...they're my new favourite shoes! So fashionable and so comfortable :) totally worth the splurge!

Have to add to the great things Tannis does. Right now, if you buy a gift card, she will donate 5%…read moreof the value to Little Warriors! What a great way to boost your or someone else's wardrobe and do good. If you want, she will FaceTime you and DELIVER to your porch. Tannis and Erin are awesome. Support local during this trying time.

Urban street style !!! If your not fashion forward, you will be after a quick styling @ Bamboo…read moreBallroom. Budget wise, there is something for everyone, it might be the $29 Boho inspired ring or necklace verses the $200 dress your heart desires (example me today!) DONT DESPAIR!!! The budget conscious shopper can build their collection slowly. Piece by piece. generic tees $30-$80 Dresses $90++++ Accessories $20+ You are supporting local and for that alone I would stretch my budget when I'm able. I am thankful to have these cool little shops in Edmonton, if we don't support them by purchasing they won't exist. The Winter gear @50% off was a good buy !

I came to Bamboo Ballroom for the first time last week after receiving a gift certificate to the…read morestore from a Yelp Event (Yea Yelp!). I was pleasantly surprised by the array of jewellery available by local artists. The store was bright, airy, modern, and fresh! I loved the tree at the entrance to the store used to display local jewellery! I found most of the clothing a little out of my price range - but many beautiful pieces none the less. I ended up purchasing a gorgeous little change purse after drooling over dozens and dozens of items. Especially when on the hunt for a unique piece of jewellery for myself or a gift, I will definitely be returning to this store when in the area!

I must be blind because I didn't see their CD's anywhere. Unless it was in the room slightly off to…read morethe side ... I thought that was their storage ... Well, looking at the clothes was enough fun for me. They have really cute stuff here from brands like Bench, Gentle Fawn, and Kidrobot. I really liked the women's jackets they had here; they were casual and sporty, but still cute and feminine (not too girly). I also fell in love with a cute handbag, but not with its price, unfortunately. There are clothes and accessories for both guys and gals here, and everything is a sporty/casual and modern chic style. Nothing is preppy or frilly. They also have an entire front section of shoes, with brands like Nike and Lacoste; most of them are sneakers, or flats for women. I don't know how I was able to miss their audio section ... guess that means I'll be going back! I just hope I don't cave in and buy another jacket ... they're cool but out of my price range here.

Foosh Audio & Apparel is clean and cool. The merchandise here is very spread out and displayed on…read morelight hardwood floors. I've seen some of the coolest sneakers here--I wouldn't mind getting myself a pair. I do like the clothes here. Most of them are very casual or sporty. I found some nice fall coats too. Nothing here is plain and dull--everything is cool, hip, and trendy... oh, and expensive. This is a great place if you're into DJing, because Foosh sells DJ audio equipment and also a wide assortment of vinyl in the newest techno and electro beats. I also saw some imported Japanese items, like cute-character zipper pulls. I also spotted stuffed Domokun characters here in three different sizes! I'm seeing these every where now, and I'm afraid that it's a sign that masturbating really does kill kittens.