Owned and run by the operators of the Calhoun Square Bay Street Shoes, this outlet occupies a brightly-lit corner of Edina 5-0 Building. This location also offers clothing and accessories from brands like Isda & Co, Three Dots, Shu Shu, HOBO International, and One Girl Who. The clothing...
Owned and run by the operators of the Edina Bay Street Shoes, this outlet occupies a slot in Uptown’s ever-changing mercantile, Calhoun Square. The shop is small and warmly lit, and with crowded racks on the floor and all available walls lined with pairs, gives the impression of...
Bibelot is a gift shop, it’s true. You can find everything from novelty magnets, stained glass nightlights, gourmet chocolate sauce and photo albums to Christmas ornaments, bath salts, birthday cards, and stationery at this old standby. But the clothing and accessory selection is not to be...
Bibelot is a gift shop, it’s true. You can find everything from novelty magnets, stained glass nightlights, gourmet chocolate sauce and photo albums to Christmas ornaments, bath salts, birthday cards, and stationery at this old standby. But the clothing and accessory selection is not to be...
An airy and spare but welcoming shop, Bluebird has become a shopping mecca for Twin Cities trendsetters. Low-hung racks line the walls, populated by gauzy knits, long-length tanks and tees, smart cotton jackets, and loads of desirable denim. The shop’s co-owners are vivacious and helpful...
Working on the buy-sell-trade model, the Uptown outlet of Buffalo Exchange provides the local hipster contingent with yet another venue for bargain hunting. The space is surprisingly airy, with grass-green walls and brushed metal fixtures creating a bright, energetic shopping atmosphere. ...
Don’t let the cheerfully bright exterior or junky window displays fool you: This place is a slightly intimidating vintage snob’s treasure trove of painstakingly selected finds. The dark interior reads a bit like a rec room from days of yore, with low lighting, brown walls, and a...
Considerably larger and airier than the Dinkytown location, this newer Covered storefront is all glass and metal and modernism. Unmoored racks hang from wires attached to the high ceilings, granting the gorgeous garments ample space and motion, while bright white walls let clothing colors pop...
Here is a shop with a thoroughly modern feel. Dark floors and towering white are illuminated by trendy track lighting. Fixtures are set at eye-catching angles and racks are invitingly high-set. You’re greeted at the entrance by a set of cubbies stuffed with vibrant recycled silk scarves,...
A long, narrow, high-ceilinged store packed with relatively neat racks, the Uptown Everyday People offers an appealing middle ground between Via’s and Ragstock. All outlets offer cash up front for used duds, so buyers can be selective. Having learned the predilections of the...
Boasting a breathtaking bounty of brands – from Gucci and Missoni down to Red Engine and Michael Stars – this consignment boutique is a bargain hunter’s heaven. Most items are at least 60 percent off retail, sometimes more, and all are in good condition for pre-owned...
On my first visit to Grethen House, I made a beeline for a gauzy, diaphanous light peach tunic fluttering with layers of scalloped silk. It was magnificent, it was Stella McCartney, and it was so expensive I nearly fainted. And although the mind-blowingly high-end pieces are abundant...
Heartbreaker is a teenage girl’s dream come true. Most items are $30 or less – including shoes and several styles of jeans – and every piece sold there is trend-tastic. In fact, Heartbreaker is an ideal place to shop for coveted of-the-moment items because its wares are...
Not pregnant? Not a problem. Although other Hot Mama stores devote one-third of their inventory to maternity wear, this outlet caters exclusively to the bunless-oven. With buttery hardwood floors, open cube shelving, and the majority of the gorgeous goods hung against perimeter...
Although one-third of this store’s inventory is devoted to maternity wear, the remainder of this extremely popular shop caters to the bunless-oven. With buttery hardwood floors, open cube shelving, and the majority of the gorgeous goods hung against perimeter walls, the shop has an...
I’ll admit it: I was scared to visit Intoto for the first time. Anyplace that has to buzz you in is a place where I don’t belong. And also a place where I inevitably imagine myself knocking over displays, snagging sweaters, and shattering delicate jewelry immediately upon...
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...
This shop is not for the guys. The dark hardwood floor sports a huge zebra-print rug. Several fringed pink oval ottomans nestle therein, and patent leather pumps and oversized handbags glisten quietly from the inset, mirrored, blonde wood shelves. Crystal chandeliers illuminate the sparkling...
Don’t bother setting foot in Local Motion if you’ve only got 20 minutes to spare: This tightly-packed little boutique is brimming with goodies that deserve your full attention. The rails are literally bursting with garments, and it can be a bit of a struggle to wrestle an item of...
Picky Girl’s name refers both to its discriminating customer and to its carefully selected inventory. The long, rectangular space is furnished sparsely to allow the merchandise to take center stage, and its pale wood floors and matte gray walls allow for a serene browsing experience....
In a space behind Café Latte that boasts an open ceiling, bright orange walls, and a disco ball, Quince is loud and proud and overcrowded. Merchandise spills out the front entrance on racks and shelves, and presses in on the unsuspecting browser. And although the ruffle-butt panties and...
While this store also boasts a selection of SmartWool socks, Finn Comfort mules, and Birkenstock sub-brands like Betula, Tatami, and Papillio, the wall-mounted shelves are still primarily lined with the famously comfy, slightly dorky cork-bottomed German sandals. You can get Birkenstocks in...
Although the St. Louis Park location offers a selection of men’s footwear, this shop is for ladies only. A small but well-lit rectangular space with sale racks front-and-center and full-priced merchandise lining the walls, Shu Global Footwear is the walking woman’s dream store....
If your weekend wear is verging on stodgy, the girls at Spirit can help you punk it up. Ed Hardy’s tattoo-themed tees and sweats hog nearly half the real estate of this spare store, with chunky black boots, cargo pants, studded belts and gauzy burnout tees rounding out the decidedly...
Bright white shelves are lined with equally bright sets of shoes in this tiny boutique. Enter through exotic dance apparel purveyor Venus, and hang a left to peruse pairs of tall boots, spectators, and patent pumps. Good deals abound, but be sure of your purchase as all sales are final....
Glaring fluorescent lights, racks of knockoff jewelry and sunglasses, and surly-faced swing-era-garbed youths languishing behind the enormous square checkout area greet all Tatters patrons upon entry. The large, square space showcases a mixture of cheapish new duds and relatively affordable used...
If you’re looking for armloads of cheap, used duds at bargain basement prices, take your cash to Savers. If you’re looking for the most painstakingly curated collection of vintage gems in the Twin Cities, bring your credit card to Via’s. Yes, prices are a bit steeper here than...