Vintage Marketplace whisks shoppers off on an adventure as they walk through the doors. Filled with…read morefashionable garments and trinkets with a vintage flare, I felt like I was browsing through rooms of European merchandise. Each area is categorized by color: blues to the right, browns and whites straight ahead, violets in the back of the store. Open doorways weave in and out of the dividing wall, allowing customers to float freely from continent to continent... er... section to section. Beautiful, plush scarves caught my eye, as well as some of the old writing table decorations. One room in the back was filled with an assortment of accessories, like jewelry, hair barrettes, and hats. Incredibly well organized, this shop is like strolling through a fashion museum. Prices were a little higher than expected, and although there were two salesladies in the store, neither of them acknowledged that I was there. That bumped Vintage Marketplace down to three stars. I'd still stop back for a browse though. The window display changes frequently (and, in my opinion, is the most elaborate in Hyde Park), so something new will likely draw me in again.

This place has some really nice things. The one thing I DID NOT like was being followed around the…read morestore. When I walked in the salesperson was behind the counter, but each room I went in to, she followed me. I ended up spending over $300.00 and I will return, but hopefully they will show respect to all their customers no matter what they look like.

Marjorie is utterly adorable: so friendly, so welcoming, so sweet and helpful. This place has a mix…read moreof vintage and more modern. There was a random mix of no name brands to Prada to Ann Taylor. Prices were about $20-65 for what I looked at. There were a few scarves, lots of jewelry, shoes, handbags. The sign on the door said 100% of proceeds go to charity. I didn't find anything, but stop in and see if you do!

We popped in and got the cutest jacket for our gal. Super nice staff and it goes to charity. Worth…read morea quick visit for those visiting OTR.

I've been missing out on Sloane Boutique for some reason and am happily counting myself among the…read morefan club now. I was able to find a few truly special pieces there over the summer, including a top by Ganni (a brand I've come to really love). There was a pretty good sale going, so even though the prices are on the higher side of retail, you might be able to score a deal if your timing is right.

If you haven't heard about Sloane Boutique by now, you probably live under a rock! Sloane is…read moreconstantly getting great press from Cincinnati Magezine, City Beat, Fox 19, Cincy Chic, iSpy Cincy..the list goes on! I love Sloane Boutique because it offers a unique selection of woman's clothing and accessories that CANNOT be found anywhere else in the Tri-State region. Every dress, necklace, shirt, pair of jeans (okay I shop there a lot) that I wear from Sloane/prance around town in, always scores me major compliments! The Sloane staff is fashion-forward and incredibly helpful. Can't find your size, they usually have more in the back-if not, they can special order it for you! Sloane Boutique is located in the heart of the Gateway District in charming Over-the-Rhine. It's situated between award winning restaurants, shops and theaters and stays open late (usually until 8 or 9 on week days and weekends)! Oh and Sloane also throws great events! I have found out about several trunk shows and happenings via their awesome Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sloaneboutiqueotr Can't say more great things about Sloane! I'm obsessed!

Absolutely loved this shop. So many fun, colorful, quirky items with spunk, attitude, and flair!…read moreThis place would be on my regular rotation if I lived in town. Fun jewelry and gifts, and little decorative touches. Saw a few things here I haven't found elsewhere, which is ideally what you want in a gift shop, right? Love it. And they were open late on Saturday, so extra kudos for that!

Stopped in with my friend just to check the vibe and WOW one of my new favorite places to shop!!…read more Lydia and Jada were amazing and got me all signed up with the rewards system. They were very attentive without being pushy at all. I love how inclusive the sizing is in the store, as a thick girl on bottom with a small bust it's often hard for me to find modest and flattering fits, but I found 4 outfits in my first try!! And all for under $300 at that. So I will definitely be back to treat my self at Kismet.

just now NEW I have…read moreshopped at Trend for years and it is consistently one of my favorite shops for high quality clothing and unique gifts. Prices are reasonable and on multiple occasions I have found the perfect outfit for a special occasion. The owner is really helpful finding clothes that fit my body type which is refreshing especially since I am not petite. ; ) A BIG bonus is the free & fast local delivery option. Overall, I highly recommend.

Trend Boutique is located in Oakley Square right next to Habits Cafe. I was on a mission to get…read morethe Cincy Girl T-shirt. When I found out that their latest shipment of the long sleeves came in for the fall, I made an effort to drop by and bought myself a black shirt. The long sleeves are $33.00 and short sleeves are $25.00 which are good buys. There are two colors for the long sleeves (grey and black). The short sleeves also have many colors to choose from. As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted and the woman was very helpful. What I liked about this place is that they asked if you need any assistance. If you don't need it, they keep their distance and let you enjoy your shopping. Besides the shirts, they carry blouses, jeans, accessories, coats, jackets, bottoms, leggings, sweaters, etc. Their outfits are very unique and reasonable in pricing. They also have sales and specials for those of you who like bargain shopping. You can also order online. This place is very organize and I would definately return. Street parking available in front of the store.

Maybe it's my own ignorance thinking a $500 budget for a MOG dress was plenty, but when I arrived…read moreand informed them of my budget, and I was made to feel small. My sales associate informed me that all of their dresses were on average $1,000 or higher. Disclaimer: when I made the apt online I noted my budget was $500, no one ever reached out and informed me this was not appropriate for this store. I was given an incredibly small portion of the "discount" and damaged rack of dresses to try. When I finally found pale blue-green dress that could work (It was $200 and heavily pilled and frayed in the seems). I took a photo and sent it to some friends and my husband. They all said it looked white with blue floral application. I'm the MOG, I can't wear anything remotely white (or photographs white) to this or any wedding. When I told them the feedback and that I couldn't get this dress, they started to pressure me pretty hard. I had my Mom and Aunt with me, they were pressuring to, because they knew that was the last dress that was in budget and could work. I finally had to very firmly say "I can't". I was pretty upset I was being encouraged/pressured to settle on a damaged dress that "could work" (not the feeling I was going for), because it was the last one in my budget. After that, I just got dressed and just left. I left feeling upset, small, and overall embarrassed. Went to David's Bridal right after, had amazing service, tried on so many dresses, and picked one that was half of my $500 budget! Helpful Hint: if someone makes an appt at your store, notates their budget, and if it's not realistic, please notify them. Also, there are no prices online to even gauge what caliber of price and product you have in the store. Even your "Tips" section doesn't elude to $500 being a small budget being it's considered a bridal boutique. "Bridal salons and boutique stores can range from $300-$2,000"-directly from your website. --maybe put a statement the average cost of dresses in your shop (that's not on the damages discount rack).

Absolutely rude, insanely rude!!! I can't believe they're still in business. Their dresses are very…read moreold and most of them are very worn down. There might be 40 dresses at most when looking through your sizes. The dresses were expensive and lots of them gave a "trashbag" look. The lady "Barbra" that helped us used the phrase "well now i'm waiting for ur opinion" in a snobby tone, because I had told her before what I had and hadn't liked. This was very upsetting and made everyone in our group feel very insecure. If you've made it this far... go to Carrie Karibo. We were also rushed through the appointment and were only able to try on 8 dresses during the appointment. We went over to carrie karribo and we tried on over 20 dresses.

This is a consignment shop not a thrift store so the prices tend to run higher but if you are…read morelooking for something in particular that you may not find in a thrift store easily it is worth a stop. It is clean inside and pretty well organized. On this day shopping I was looking for a Coach bag and they did indeed have one but it was more than I wanted to pay ($70) and also bigger than I wanted. They have a nice selection of jewelry always and at fairly reasonable prices. They have some designed brands as well in clothing and in shoes. They also have modern home decor. I will stop in here again sometime to check them out.

Good store, all the time. I should go more often. They have great deals, etc …read more They have great ladies and women clothes.

During the Montgomery Holiday Open House, Downtown Girl was one of my must-sees on my list…read more Unfortunately, I was delayed by a massive traffic incident and most of the shops were closing by the time I reached town. I stopped by Downtown Girl just as Ute (pronounced oo-tah, she's German) and her husband Tom were closing up. I told them my story and they insisted I come in for some shopping. With a flip of the switch, the lights were on and music was playing. Downtown Girl carries all sorts of accessories for the feminine urbanite: from Fleur-de-Lis necklaces to soft, furry scarves, bright handbags, and intricate jewelery. If you're looking for a statement fashion piece, you will find it here. Everything sold in Downtown Girl is hand-selected by Ute. You'll definitely be getting a one-of-a-kind accessory and for a very reasonable price. I purchased several glass nailfiles as gifts for my best girlfriends. Ute provided wrapping for each individual item, complete with bright violet tissue paper, a filigree gift bag, and a sticker with her shop's logo. All my gifting needs were cared for under one roof. Downtown Girl has been in Montgomery for the past seven years. Recently, Ute expanded to the building next door, creating a sister shop: Uptown Girl, which carries clothing and posh accessories. http://www.yelp.com/biz/utes-uptown-girl-cincinnati Both Ute and Tom were the most friendly, genuine store owners. They even walked me to my car after locking up the store (again) to make sure I was safe. Now that's compassionate service!

Soho? Noho? Nah, just Boho…read more There is a more subdued vibe in the Downtown Girl location compared to the Uptown Girl shop. The colors are muted, the apparel is understated and the jewelry looks more organic with lots of beads, natural stone and ceramic pieces. It's much more Serena than Blair. But oh my gosh, they have some to-die-for knits here! Do you ever find yourself watching a well-styled movie or TV show and you're thinking, "that's the outfit I want! It's so effortless and chic." This is exactly the place where you will find those effortless and chic looks. I'd head back in here before sweater season officially arrives to find some truly unique items.