Unique Accessories is a little store with some interesting items. They sell mainly hats,…read morefascinators, and costume jewelry. Their hats are cool, but I wouldn't say all that unique. The styles and quality are similar to Parkhurst hats. The fascinators are pretty but honestly, I've purchased the exact same fascinators on eBay for a quarter of the price. However, at the store you get them right away, while on eBay you have to wait for shipping. I never need a last minute fascinator, so I'm cool with paying less and waiting for shipping. I'm not a huge fan of costume jewelry, but if you are, you might find some statement pieces here. They do have some quirky handbags, like one shaped like a teapot or a car. However, the prices are really high for what I feel is not that great quality. They have scarves, broaches, and other accessories too. The store is a bit on the small side but it's full of merchandise, so it does look a little crowded. A nice place to poke around. I've only ever made purchases here during their sales. I find the regular prices too high for the quality.

I really love this store - if fact, it really is the entire reason I ever go to Carlingwood. There…read moreare so few stores that have hats and fascinators in stock, this place is a real gem to have in Ottawa. I am very much a hat person and Must try things on before buying them - shape and size are a big part of it. While I am all over a good deal, I am also a big believer in "you get what you pay for" and if it's something you want to keep longterm, make it an investment. That said, I don't find the prices in this store unreasonable. My whole family is from the UK (I'm the Only Canadian) so hats come with the territory. Whenever we would cross the pond, picking up a good hat was always part of the trip, and let me tell you, they are Expensive! Unique Accessories offers fun hats and fascinators for a relatively decent price, and they are quite good quality - everything I have so far has stood up to the elements and become permanent pieces in my closet. The only other real hat store I have found is a tiny boutique in an office building in the market, where the Milliner makes everything from scratch and is therefor quite pricey (but again, you really get what you pay for - they are stunning) - I believe Mrs. Trudeau shops there too. As for the rest of the glitter and bling, it's quite fun and very colourful, but I must admit, I have only ever purchased headpieces. I will certainly be back, and I'm looking for an event to showcase my most recent acquisition!

So Flock Boutique is this cute little shop in my 'hood that sells cool indie Canadian brands and…read morealso Canadian brands that have made it big(ger). They have clothes by Jennifer Glasgow and Miik. They have soaps and body care by Purple Urchin. They also have jewelery by local designers and weird knick knacks like hand puppets of Canadian prime ministers, lol. So funky and weird! This store is more neat, clean and upscale-ish, a la "Yorkville" (Toronto reference) and not like Adorit in the Byward Market (that also carries local and Canadian designs, and some of the same brands, like Miik) which is more, a la "Kensington Market" (sorry, another Toronto reference), but meaning more bohemian and smelling of patchouli. Prices are high, but your getting good quality and supporting the Canadian market.

I will definitely be going back to this trendy boutique soon. I have been looking for a wedding…read moredress (something trendy and artistic and untraditional!) and I found several options here. The great thing about Flock Boutique is that the clothes are made by Canadian designers, the majority of which are women! They try to bring in lots of fashions from Ottawa and Montreal also, to be local. The accessories here are amazing! They have lots of colourful pins and earrings and some great bags! I really had to control myself, or I would have had an empty wallet when I came out. I did see several dress options, but was tight on time, so I couldn't try anything on. One of the girls working in the store patiently showed me several dresses and answered all my questions about the designers and the store. The people who work here clearly know what they are talking about. It is also great that so many of the designs are by Canadian women! For someone who wants to dress artistically, this is the perfect spot to shop.

A shoutout to the store manager for taking a return without a receipt. Fortunately he was able to…read morefind the transaction based on the date and amount on my credit card transaction. It would have been 5 stars if not for the cumbersome way the Columbia POS system tracks sales. Why not have a way of quickly locating purchases by scanning the card used?

From the owner: Our Columbia factory store is located in Ottawa, Ontario at Tanger Outlets Ottawa. We carry…read moreinnovative outerwear, sportswear, footwear, and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Stop by our outlet store before you take on your next adventure this fall and winter. We have men's and women's winter boots, winter jackets, beanies, and rain jackets to keep you warm this season. Whether camping at Gatineau Park, cross-country skiing the Rideau Winter Trail, tobogganing at Greenbelt, or downhill skiing at Camp Fortune, we have the equipment to fuel your outdoor thrills. Shop our large inventory of performance products that will keep you warm, dry, cool, and protected year-round.

Staff...fair. Selection.. amazing…read more Parking... No prob. Prices.. on point and better pricing than a lot of thrift stores. Clothes seem to come in daily. Store is clean and well appointed. The change rooms are always full/busy. I love shopping for my jacket fetish and concert t-shirts. Seasonal stuff is fun and they display it well all in one area. Jeans. Work out stuff. Hats. Sunglasses. Shoes. Boots. If the store was any bigger, it would be overwhelming!! I rarely leave here empty handed.

They may not have as wide of a selection in dance wear fashion but they have everything you need…read morefor dance class needs. I brought my daughter there last spring to purchase elastics for her ghillies and some tights. We came back during the fall for ballet shoes for my daughter after having some poor service at another dance store and wound up with some ballet shoes that were perfect for her. The lady who helped us made sure the shoe fit perfectly (especially since she has very narrow, small feet). We will be going back there for all of our future dance needs since it's only an, at most, 15 minute drive for us from Barrhaven so definitely not far if you live in the south end of town.

From the owner: DanceMasters is a retail dancewear store with customer-centred service focusing on style and a wide…read moreselection of quality products. We opened in the spring of 2002 and since then we have and continue to satisfy and harmonize dancers with quality products for ballet, ballroom, contemporary, figure skating, flamenco, gymnastics, highland, hip hop, jazz, latin, lyrical, modern, pointe, step, swing, tap and several other styles of dance. We sell shoes, leotards, tights, clothing, accessories, CDs, bags and much more. Our employees have excellent product knowledge and receive special training for fitting dance shoes properly. We also specialize in group and team orders as well as placing special orders for individuals. Our store is located in Manotick, Ontario serving the Ottawa area. Please contact us with any questions or for further information.

I had a fabulous experience here today! Initially got roped in by their advertising, "From Paris…read moreWith Love". Store clerk was very attentive right off the bat. I usually don't like it when they're all over you trying to assist, but we are going to a wedding in a couple of weeks and I need new clothes!! She went right to work, finding matching items at the right size, and got assistance from the manager when needed - this woman gave great advice! It turns out the clerk was new, and this ended up being a training session. Well, it took about an hour and a half - so much time I never spend on myself, but we'll worth it here! I tried different styles in different colours, and ended up with a complete outfit, including a necklace, all at a 25% discount. Bravo! The only thing I did not get was shoes. Saved that for another shopping trip.

A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I went shopping at Melanie Lyne in Bayshore. There is an…read moreamazing lady by the name of Laura who helped us in our choices and made our shopping experience enjoyable. Laura is a very nice lady who gives an honest opinion in a gentle way. I will go back there because of her.

My experience has always been that it's like sisters closet getting all fresh brands and great…read morestylish or comfy clothing for great price new and used I appreciate the opportunity to get clothings sold and given to such great staff and store . All best !

offered me an insultingly low amount of money for my items one-of which had never been used -I'll…read moregive it to charity instead-don't deserve one star

Shepherd's is a unique women's clothing store. Their aesthetic is drapey, flowy and asymmetric…read more(very similar to the "lagenlook" style). I love this style, but unfortunately, do not have the height to pull it off, lol. They do have some more fitted and structured items, but I would say the majority of their stuff is of a baggier fit (think Caftans and Ponchos). Also, I find that they don't carry a lot of smaller sizes, so if you are smaller than a North American 6, you likely won't find much that fits you. However, they also carry jewelry and other accessories. I have never bought anything at Shepherd's because nothing I've tried on has ever fit me, but I do like looking around at the cool styles. And maybe one of these days they will actually carry something that fits me. Prices are a bit on the higher end (tops $75-$175, pants are about $100 and dresses are around the $200 mark - and we're talking casual to semi-formal dresses). However, the styles are a bit different and you will likely not see too many other people on the street wearing the same thing. Some of their stuff I find a bit matronly, but some of their stuff is really neat. I loathe to use the term "mature woman" but let's just say that I doubt any tweens, teens, or even those in their 20s would find anything there to their liking. Shepherd's used to have a few stores in Ottawa (Rideau Centre, Bayshore and a brief stint at Tanger), but now their only location is at Trainyards.

Shepard's is a destination for those few pricey but solid pieces of your wardrobe that you can base…read moreall your other pieces off of and will then help you elevate your entire wardrobe. The quality and design of Joseph Ribkoff, Eileen Fisher etc is amazing and helps you to see what is trending in women's fashions and help you "hide" what you want and "show off" what you have. They lost (1) star because when I first arrived no less than (5) people asked me if they could start a room and I wish they would communicate and coordinate their efforts between themselves for newly arriving clients.

Workshop is part of the original revival of Dalhousie Street as a relatively new shopping…read moredestination in Ottawa. The shop is chalk full of stylish Canadian labels, crafty accessories and handmade lines of jewellery. All of the designers are women and Canadian (many of which are local) which makes this store totally unique in Ottawa. Some cool labels include: Annie 50 and Soit Disant (both out of Montreal) and Dagg & Stacey whose latest collection feature tweeds in collegial cuts. There is also a funky line designed completely out of recycled sweaters! The store environment is inviting and chilled out with nice familial chatting amongst staff and customers. Something else worth noting is the community spirit that the shops on this street seem to have. They all seem to know each other and don't hesitate to recommend a visit to their neighbouring stores for something specific you might be looking for. I find this to be a totally refreshing take on retail and a great reason to visit this store.

If you want beautiful, original, quality clothing and great, honest service, this is the place for…read moreyou! My closet is filled with Workshop clothes and they are real treasures. They are the kinds of clothes you can wear year after year - they are so well made and so unique, they don't go out of style or fall apart. Plus, it just feels so good to wear clothing that is made and designed in Canada, and is bought from a store owned by two fabulous local women.

Every time we go to this store we receive excellent service. It's a pricey store, but they do put…read moreon some great sales and the clothing is very good quality. The men's sizing is very precise with fitted or more relaxed fit dress shirts and pants. We have mostly purchased men's clothing but they also have a small women's section as well. Two of my favourite items in this store are the wide selection of tie-able bow ties (as opposed to pre-tied bow ties) and the small selection of satirical books found at the register. The books are quite expensive and I have yet to see them on sale, but they are such fun: How to be a lady, how to behave at a formal diner party - amazing! Tanger outlets have all the essentials for every event, from the casual BBQ to a night on the town, to a fancy dress ball - enjoy!