Whether on Whyte Ave for 5 mins or 5 hours you can guarantee I've made a stop into Rowena. This…read moreboutique boasts a huge collection of 50's style dresses, so many skirts in amazing prints and a funky home ware collection too. Last summer I used to visit a skirt in there with a spaceship print all over and that's when I fell in love with the store as a whole. From the funny baby onesies and hilarious shower curtains to the lobster print swim suits at the back of the store there is so much to love! Recently I discovered two things in there I never knew about before: 1. There is a sale section at the back of the store - so far back - I thought it was the changing room so get round there and have a peek! 2. There is a hat collection! I wear a lot of hats and recently an amazing gold turban found in no other than Rowena's! The service is always pleasant and every item is unusual, fun and definitely quirky.

I ordered my 50's dress, crinoline and cateye rhinestone sunglasses on line Friday. My order was…read moreready for pick up the same day. To my delight the rowena store ha.s so much more exciting garments and things. I felt like liz Taylor had hit the jackpot in accessories etc. If you want a rockin roll smashing outfit for your next sock hop. This is it baby. Staff are helpful friendly and have great advise. Thanks

This store is the reason I go to Bonnie Doon Mall. It's quite a big store with alternative…read moreclothing, band shirts, funky leggings, and goth wear. I recently went in because they had a shoe table set out with 'Irregular Choice' shoes. For hose who don't know, Irregular Choice are a well known brand in the UK for really unsustainable footwear. Mostly heels and boots but like none you've ever seen before. The shark boots are wild! I love them. Even my mother in law has the cat heels and bag to match. Totally worth checking out. Apparently this is the only place selling them in Edmonton. The shoe and accessory section at the back of the store is fantastic. Everything is a little extra in here even the toll is covered in bling! It's a fun store. Check it out.

While I wasn't able to find anything in my size, the staff were really friendly and understanding.read more

I have trouble finding pants with a short inseam. I knew I…read morecould count on Laura. I found exactly what I wanted. Black, faux suede pull ons and black jeans. Many items are 80% off. There are lots of cute accessories. Jewelry, bags, hats, wraps and Winter gloves. The racks are well organized to size. Regular, petite, and plus suze. The staff look bored.

The clothes as Laura can be pricey but you do get what you pay for as the it tends to be good…read morequality clothing. I bought a Louben jacket there about 10 years ago and I still wear it! Looking for a suit, I decided to check out Laura since they had a sale of extra 20% off sale items and with my Laura card, I would save an extra 10% off. I like they have a large Petite section as well. I went on an early morning so it didn't seem there were many sales people. I grabbed a handful of clothes and the saleslady started a fitting room for me. When I tried them on, I went to grab another size as I'm sure she was busy with other customers. I decided on a suit and went to pay. I was returning a top, so she had to get the manager to ring in my sale. When I was in the line up, I saw at least 2 other sales staff on the other side of the store who were standing around. It would have been nice if I received some service while in the fitting room. For a top, pants, and suit jacket it was just over $200 which is quite reasonable for something I know will last years to come. In this shopping experience the price was good but the service wasn't. It seems to be the trend these days.

I ordered a pair of slippers over a month ago which they kindly said they would ship to me quickly…read moreand that I would have them within a few days. When they did not arrive I inquired and they said they'd look into it. That was a month ago and they are not returning my calls or my email messages but they do have my money. I'm just looking for an update....

My favorite place to get dance supplies for my daughter and myself. I love that you consign your…read morehard bottom shoes and buy used hard bottom shoes. They seem to have the biggest selection of shoes. There is lots of room to walk around in your dance shoes which is important to me. If I need an item they usually have it.

Love LOVE love me some Sweet Boutique!…read more I've been shopping here since the days of parking lot chaos at their first location. Sweet Boutique recently celebrated their 5th birthday! I love their new location on St. Albert Trail next to BP's. (I think it's been almost 3 years here?) From their live WIW (Win It Wednesday) Facebook streams to their name of the day discount, Sweet Boutique knows how to court their regulars. They've got it all, from the softest leggings on the planet to the best jeans for every body type! I love that Sweet Boutique has something to help every woman feel her best. They even have something for the men in your life. Last year, I got sassy and funky dress socks for my kids' male teachers. The customer service is second to none and the vibe is cozy chic from the moment you walk through the door. Be sure to sign up for their free loyalty program to earn rewards!

We have shopped there in person twice and online once. Each time we shopped in person the staff has…read morebeen beyond helpful, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and have had a good eye for what colours and styles would be flattering on me, which is wonderful since I tend to be hard to fit. They have a wide selection of sizes, from XSmall to 3X. I'm about a size 24/3X and some of their 3X items are almost too big on me, which always makes me smile. The staff treats me with the same respect they give small to average size women, which in my experience doesn't happen often in a plus/regular mix size store. Along with clothing, they have accessories, fun items like socks and sweets, and a wall of personal care items like bath bombs, body cream, hand sanitizer, and aromatherapy. The owner, Laura, is an amazing member of the community who supports other small businesses and brought joy to my family at a rough time when we were missing a loved one. She wasn't asked, she just offered and we will always be thankful to her for her act of kindness.

I didn't shop in the store for myself but I came in because I had ordered some tops as a gift and I…read morewanted to see what they had in store to exchange one of the tops. When I went in there was a sales associate and she was very friendly and helpful and I was asking her about the different sizes and styles. She told me that the tunics are typically roomier. I walked around the store and saw some nice tops for reasonable price. The next time I came in was to return the top and there was a line up. It seems to be a very popular store as the last time there was a lineup as well on a week day evening. I waited patiently and there was no issue with returning the item as it was within the 30 day window from buying online. If I am looking for stylish, fun yet professional attire for a young woman, I would definitely consider shopping here again. Their online store is also pretty easy to navigate and I received 10% off my purchase.

The the staff have always been helpful and knowledgeable…read more Good selection and will order in for you if available. Lots of choice.

Love this store! First of all, it carries all the shoes that are kind to my feet, like Ecco, Josef…read moreSeibel, Clarks, Skechers and many more, plus comfy boots and slippers. My feet don't have a lot of tread left on them, so good brands are more than just a treat to me. The frosting on the cake (or the pedicure), though, is the wonderfully helpful staff, who happily brought out pair after pair for me to try, and really listened to what I needed and made thoughtful suggestions. Too often shoe stores now consist of mostly DIY, which I find limits both my knowledge and patience in choosing the best shoe for me. The store I located in the St. Albert Centre and is clean with nice displays. They let me in on a great tip - check out the web site, www.quarkshoes.com, to see "what's coming," discover coupons (yay!), and their full line of outdoor clothing, as well as sales and contests. You can also submit your email address and get all the latest news flashes from the company. Two toes up for Quarks!

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.