I would not claim to be Steve's 1st customer, nor to know him well. I am 90 yo and was given the…read moregift of a custom pair of sandals when he was on Euclid a very long time ago. I am probably among his first customers, when he had the Euclid shop. This was in the hey days of the CWE, Flamingo Cafe, Europa, Balaban's, Culpepper's and others. I wanted a sandal with no back strap and with Steve's input, I got my first pair of custom sandals. The toe strap finally broke, and an identical new pair was purchased when the shop was on Delmar. The third pair was purchased while he was in Belleville. I wore and still wear these sandals virtually every day that the weather allows. Cheaper, accepted by the masses, but classless, flip-flops have never had a place in my closet. I don't need new sandals, but I need Steve's skill to see if he can salvage a Mary Francis purse in which the "leather" shoulder strap, cracked, peeled, chipped and is unusable, as it is. I believe anything that you buy from Steve will be as well made and your experience will make you believe that there are still people who don't accept mediocrity in their products. Give Sole Survivor a chance to make you or someone you love very happy with something you can't get at a box store. Dean Daniels Chesterfield, MO

If you are looking for a one of a kind gift or something cool to accessorize with your in great…read morehands with this shop and it's very helpful staff.

Paperdolls Boutique is my all time favorite boutique. The staff is always friendly and willing to…read moregive suggestions based on what you're looking for style wise and for your budget. The atmosphere is always clean and organized - not to mention they usually have a candle lit that smells amazing! They can be a little pricey, but I wouldn't say it's out of the range of normal boutique prices. They have multiple locations, which makes it easy to stop in no matter where you live in STL! Highly recommend!

So glad I decided to stop in to this location after having a bad experience as the kirkwood…read morepaperdoll. Staff at this location was very helpful and friendly. Have the cutest selection and seem to have new things weekly. Found some great gifts for Christmas, love the wine wipes for the teeth!

Kind of amazing! The shoe selection was great, the clothing selection was great and the vintage T's…read moreand clothing was great. The shoe prices were actually $100 cheaper than you'd find in Dallas so that was nice, but we just didn't see any we needed this visit. Plus a dump box with some great sales! Sales associates were so nice and welcoming and helpful. The vibe was happy and inviting. I recommend!

I called to see if they would buy high end shoes and when I told them what I was wanting to sell…read morethey just hung up

I am always pleased with the clothing choices very beautiful and exquisite outfits, this boutique…read moreis one of a kind, and the owner is so personable my first visit I felt like we were family. I am looking forward to my next visit. I appreciate the pricing as well not over priced very affordable.

Absolutely amazing store! Kai was warm and welcoming without being overbearing. Shortly after my…read morearrival the lovely owner Tiana came in. Tiana was heaven sent and helped me put together amazing outfits that I would have never picked out myself. I will be traveling back to Saint Louis just to shop with them. Highly highly recommend!

Great selection of dressy and dress down casual clothing that varies by season…read more I love browsing their seasonal clothing for each upcoming holiday, and they have beautiful summer dresses and jewelry. I find very unique clothing pieces here for work that have a custom and unique feel. Top that off with some Aviation Nation gear and I'm sold!

I'm an even bigger fan of Ivy Hill Ladue than the CWE location. Just like the original, they have a…read moregreat selection of fashionable clothing in multiple price ranges. Imagine if Nordstrom was a small boutique: they have timeless, conservative stuff, and plenty of young, fashionable, trendy pieces to mix with it. The clothing tends to run a little on the higher side (over a hundred for each piece). Their accessories are always great. I get alot of earrings here, once again, everything from conservative to trendy. They also have purses. They also run good sales if you get on their email list.

great selection- especially for us "full-figured" guys and gals!…read more super-friendly too! and if they don't have the size you're looking for on the racks, they are more than happy to check in their HUUUUGE storeroom!!

Great place to shop ! Dickies for a discounted price! What could beat that? I like make my my money…read morestretch long ---------------! I think it's a great place to pick up work clothing!!! Can't go wrong with this store at all!!!

Sad to see these negative reviews! Forty Elephants is the best & the store owner Ali is very…read moreknowledgeable, personable, and helpful. The great thing about this store is that you're almost always guaranteed to find a completely different selection of items each time you go. There's a mix of vintage & modern items. I've found many luxury items for amazing prices! I've gotten LoveShackFancy pieces for under $100, a Fendi oyster bag for under $400 (in amazing condition), and so so much more. Not to mention sellers often put their items on sale so you're getting an even better deal!

The selection and curated collections are great! I watch online and come visit often because new…read moreitems come in often.

First thing's first…read more I'm not a fashionable man. Whatever success I have with fashion can be attributed to my lady helping me out. On the occasion I do shop for myself, I tend to enjoy t-shirts and hoodies. It just happens that the good people of SwedLife have plenty of those items. SwedLife hasn't been around very long but they make up for it with plenty of personality and style. The first thing you'll usually notice are the owners Lucas, Seth and Mark (the resident Style and Sneaker expert). They are very quick to offer assistance if you need anything or have questions. If you are not a person into sneakers, fitted hats or snapbacks then it can be a bit much. However, the gentlemen can put your fears at ease pretty quickly as they are very relaxed and patient. Also they have all sorts of choices size wise. The shop isn't a very large place but they make great use of the space and the walls are brimming with artwork done by local artists. As a fan of hip hop, I love that they are constantly playing the newest and greatest music from national and local artists. If you don't know about the local scene or the even the next show, they can fill you in pretty quickly. Also they Sneakerheads as well (aka Sneaker Collectors). They are all experts but Mark is your guy if you need to know about the latest and greatest. In regards to price, it's not a cheap place to shop sadly. You can easily drop some major cash here if you aren't careful. The brands they carry aren't cheap but they are usually the only ones that carry those brands. The alternative is that you can order online so it isn't a bad deal. All and all, SwedLife is in a prime location and has a lot going in regards to it's personality and fashion. Some people might not be into the music or even the style, but if you do graviate towards that style SwedLife is one of your best options in St. Louis.

SwedLife is pretty much the only place I go to look for clothes in STL. They have an awesome…read moreselection of hats, beanies and such. They also carry a solid assortment of raw denim... I scored a great pair of jeans for $90, less than half the price they would have been online. They have tons of great t-shirts, button ups, sweaters, coats, etc, all from designers I love. And the prices are awesome. I will say, pass on SwedLife if you're the type of person who uses "hipster" as a four-letter-word. You'll know as soon as you walk in if this is the store for you. I also have to note that the service here is seriously great.