Karma
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Vital Stats

867 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-291-1997
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun. Noon to 5 p.m.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Checks accepted: Local checks only
Gift certificates: Yes
Gift receipts: Yes
Return policy: Full refund on all sale and non-sale merchandise returned within two weeks of purchase, after two weeks store credit only
Price range: Average item $150; $30 to $300 range
Size range: Average sizes, many of which run small
Carry organic materials: No
Partner perch: Yes

Brands of note: Tulle, Level 99 denim, Free People, Velvet, Testament, Alternative Apparel, Trina Turk, Irregular Choice, Seychelles

Shop here for: Sleek sweaters, dresses both romantic and mod, embellished skirts, boho flourishes, vibrantly colored separates

Description

Pink and gold wallpaper, storefront window curtains crafted from strings of laser-cut felt birds, and a sweeping pink paisley motif that crawls across the wall behind the cash register. All of these elements conspire to make Karma feel contemporary, luxe, stylish … and a bit overwhelming. The small, rectangular space is crowded, but push on, as this independent boutique offers a mouth-watering selection of adornments to tempt the budding fashionista.

Tulle and Tullette are staples here, which means you’ll encounter an abundance of feminine blouses in rich jewel tones, quirky sweaters of all lengths and styles, and sweet dresses in solids and plaids that run to retro styling. You’ll also find yourself ogling butter-soft knits from Velvet by Graham & Spencer, covetable Level 99 denim, wildly embellished tops from JW Los Angeles, Lucky Brand hippie dresses and poet tops, and velvet ribbon-bedecked tees from Inner Child. This gamut-running selection manages to hang together, making you feel as if you’re exploring the closet of a woman whose mainstays are sleek and modern but who can’t resist a little boho flair here and there.

Before screening your picks in the spacious dressing rooms, be sure to peruse the eclectic jewelry selection for finishing touches. Shoe offerings are sparse but appealing, and even the seemingly incongruous racks of pajamas are so darling as to be irresistible. Much ground is covered in this tiny shop, and all of it is worth going over.