it's always a pleasure shopping at Frou Frou. Service is friendly & excellent giving good advice &…read morehonest opinions. The clothes is good quality with interesting pieces & great styles at reasonable prices.

Frou Frou used to be on William St., but it is now on York St. It's now in a converted row home…read more They carry some cool and unusual items, like scarves that look like flower garlands (fair trade from Nepal) and funky jewelry from local artisans. Their clothes are hit or miss. In my opinion some pieces are really neat but some pieces are tacky or matronly. They have a clearance section upstairs which is a little messy but you can find some good deals. They had shoes made in Spain, Italy and Brazil (i.e. good quality leather) for like 70% off. The owner is super nice and she may sell you stuff for lower than the tagged price. Frou Frou is a cute little shop. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Adorit is such a cute and fun little shop. It reminds me a bit of Courage My Love in Kensington…read moreMarket in Toronto. It has that hippie vibe and smells of patchouli. It has vintage items but also new items. Their new items are all ethically sourced/fair trade, most are made of organic materials and the designers are Canadian. The owner, Emma, is very sweet and is so passionate about the items she sells. She introduced me to 2 designers that I totally love now: Smoking Lily, and Rabbit & Empee. OMG, why did I not know about these designers earlier? Their pieces are gorgeous! Most of the clothes in the shop are somewhat quirky with a bohemian vibe to them, some with slight steampunk elements, but there are pieces that look more mainstream too. They also have unique jewelry pieces, hair accessories, belts and purses. Prices run the gamut from less than $1 (vintage jewelry) to over $150 (new clothing). New clothing starts at about $35 for T-shirts and goes up to $100+ for dresses. The shop is small and is in an old converted residential unit in the Byward Market. If you are looking for a cool and unusual piece, Adorit is the place to go! ;)

Adorit is a lovely boutique in the ByWard Market that specializes in vintage, Tibetan and designer…read morerecycled clothes. The vintage selection is small and it's the only part of the store that has men's clothing, but they do manage to have some very unique finds. The new clothing is "environmentally friendly" and it's often made out of recycled clothing material with some really great patterns. The clothing is usually made in Tibet (fair trade) or Canada, including some work by local designers. The clothes are usually quite nice and Bohemian-inspired, although the prices run a bit high sometimes. However, they often have a sales rack and trunk with some great pieces, including my favourite coat that probably gets more compliments than any other article of clothing I own. They also have wonderful accessories and Tibet products.The owner is very nice.

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.

Roadtrip is the sister store of Trustfund but seems to have a larger collection for men and women…read more The mens collection of shirts over here range from Fred Perry, Penguin and Ben Sherman. Things are reasonable priced and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They do not put things on hold so if you want to get something you're going to have to get it right away or risk them running out of stock.

This store is in the courtyard between Planet Coffee and Librarie Soleil. What I love about this…read moreboutique is their jewelry! It always makes me feel creative. Necklaces have large beads (almost like small ornaments) strung on them, to be stunning with a simple strapless dress. The dresses they have are also amazing. When I was there this week I saw a great dress that had edges with zippers sewn on. There are lots of women's fashions and some men's clothing as well. The staff are really friendly and always greet you. There is even a table to leave you food or drinks on, in case you were just stopping in on your way by.

Such a cool store! I'm so happy I randomly walked in. I found so many unique items and discovered a…read morelot of amazing local Canadian brands. It's a great place for gifts or for finding a little piece of Ottawa to bring home

Great store with a wonderful selection of Clothing and all kinds of hidden treasures, many locally…read morehandmade. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Take your time while shopping so you don't miss laugh out loud moments as you look at the many cards, stickers, magnets and patches. A store worthy of the time to enjoy. I always look forward to stopping at Milk when I'm in the Byward Market.

Let me start by saying that I do like Simons and shop there fairly regularly. However, I just…read morerecently bought a red Contemporaine cotton T-shirt (made in India) that I had the foresight to wash by hand. And yes, it bled. I guess it's a case of buyer beware, but I expected better from Simons.

It's a two-storey department store in Rideau Centre that carries out men and women clothes,…read moreaccessories, shoes, home collection, etc. Most of the collections are European and rather expensive, but they come in great styles. The selection of product is pretty good and the store is well-maintained, clean and well-organized.

This is the best vintage clothing store in the city by a long shot! The owners are incredible…read morecurators of clothing from the 1940s-1990s, and are always welcoming, friendly, and ready to help. Definitely worth a visit!!

Visited Bellwethers yesterday and everything was beautiful! A great place to find some nice high…read moreend mom jeans or funky shoes (very art hoe and alternative). However, the prices were very high considering a lot of their pieces could be easily found at Value Village. They jack up the price but offer gorgeous stuff!

Beautiful new store in the heart of Preston Village. Popped in due to the beautiful window display…read moreand found a new retail shop full of clothes, accessories and jewellery. It was uber cold so I picked up a pair of mackage gloves where I can text and use my phone. So helpful! Great staff, and the mirror and dressing room reminds me of a tailor or a seamtress's with the multi dimensional mirrors. Feels cozy and friendly.

Vincent is an amazing store located in Little Italy. Angie and Amanda welcome customers into the…read morestore like it was their home. I couldn't help but admire all of the interior decor and wished I could make my house look as good as the store! Last year Angie and Amanda were so helpful in helping me special order a very limited and unique jewellery piece. I get compliments on it all of the time. Without their outstanding service, I would not have gotten it! I loved their store so much I wanted to write a blog post on them! Read more here: http://www.tobakiss.ca/vincent-a-womens-fashion-boutique-on-preston/