UPDATE MARCH 2017 Since their move south a couple blocks to…read morethe spot across the street from the newish Mickey Finn's, Serendipity seems to have really upped their game. They are a favorite place to stop on First Fridays, when I can hardly get in the door! And the stream of new and fun fashions and accessories is non-stop. Service is friendly and personal, too. Still one of my favorite stops. This is like shopping in a dear friend's great closet. Although the store is tiny, the variety always surprises me, and the service can't be beat. I find interesting items I find nowhere else, and while their prices are consistent with other stores, their sale items make them more affordable. There is even a comfortable place to sit! I have purchased tops, purses, outerwear, scarves, jewelry, and other items. Easy to miss since it is north of Casa Bonita and before the train tracks, up a couple of stairs. But with such a uniquely-vintage location and terrific items and service, it is worth the extra steps. Easy parking right in front, or in the copious parking lots around the corner on Lake Street. No I do not work for them - I am just a huge fan and want to be sure they stay in town!

The Serendipity Shop is my favorite store in Libertyville for anything clothing, jewelry, and…read moreaccessories. I love how I can stop in and get help in finding a last minute gift or a needed something to wear to an outing. Everything in the store is unique and so cute! The staff is great. I love this shop.

Stacey was an absolute gem! My wife and I wandered into Blu Violet Boutique during spring break --…read moreand it instantly became one of those "we're-just-browsing-oh-wait-let's-buy-everything" kind of stops. Despite how busy it was, Stacey personally welcomed every guest with that kind of hospitality that makes you wonder if she's lowkey your long-lost aunt. She made the whole space feel inviting and cozy, even as she was styling, ringing up, and somehow still smiling through it all. She's the MVP of multitasking and mood-setting. Let's talk clothes -- my wife was in boutique heaven. The selection hit that magical zone of trendy and timeless, like "that dress will slay now and five years from now." She found pieces for brunch, casual Fridays, and -- no joke -- we even considered coordinating outfits for future date nights. If matching sets are the new love language, this place understood the assignment. Now for me -- the supportive husband on standby. I came fully prepared to be ignored and under-caffeinated. Instead, I got cozy seating, cold bottled water, and good vibes. I felt seen. Honestly, the only thing missing was a small men's rack so I could join in on the fashion fun. I would've gladly snagged a matching neutral-toned shacket and made it a full Instagram moment. Final verdict: Blu Violet is a vibe. It's the kind of place where your wife walks out with a glow, you feel unexpectedly refreshed, and suddenly you're googling "how to style couple outfits without looking like a prom photo." 10/10 would return -- with hopes of menswear, or at the very least a whiskey, while waiting.

I'm the excited new owner and happy to provide quality apparel, accessories and jewelry. Most…read moreimportantly, friendly service.

No judging. I am after-all a theme shopper; Thanks Singalila! Great service, great selection!…read more Everyone who works here is like family. Running over today for Mother's Day gifts!

Just walking down Milwaukee Ave and the sparkly dress in the window caught my eye. I was drawn to…read morethe wall of necklaces and bracelets in the back. The enormous pearl jewelry was really unusual. Fun aesthetic, welcoming people. I'll have to come back.

Karen is the best style consultant and she picks beautiful, unique items to carry in her boutique…read more Love this place!

My wife has been shopping at Charles and Minerva for several years. Not only is the merchandise…read moregreat but after getting to know Karen, the owner, she is proud to shop there. She is a kind and caring individual who loves what she does. The only problem with her shop is that it is a distance from my house....but always worth the trip.

This place is out of business. Unless you really search you will think it is open but it really has…read morebeen a closed for a while

I recently discovered this special consignment store by accident. The store is not easily seen from…read moreTownline Road, Rt. 60 in Vernon Hills. I stopped in and was greeted by one of the owners, Patty, a very friendly, helpful woman that showed me around and pointed out some of the upscale items she had. This diamond in the rough store had beautiful handbags, jewelry and designer clothing priced unbelievably low! Plan on enough time to dig through the many layers of clothes tightly packed on racks, the owners plan on expanding the store since its popularity and hope they succeed. I left with so many treasures and decided to bring my own designer clothes and bags to this store after seeing what they carry. Want something with quality and style, this is the place! T Defazio

I absolutely adore this mom and daughter ran boutique! Libby is the best, she is so friendly and…read morebeyond knowledgable about everything in store! What I love most about Libbyville is their passion for supporting independent makers. Every product they carry has a story and a real person who brought it to life. It's THE perfect place to pick up one of a kind gifts that people will truly love. They also have a beautiful selection of fun and flowy clothing that is hard to pass up! A much needed shop in downtown Libertyville!

This store is the cutest! The owner (Libby) explained each piece with a beautiful bio of the artist…read morewho made it. It was very impressive and inspirational. She told me they opened their doors November 2019 and, obviously, had to shut them due to COVID. Store is very clean, staff wears masks and they even have natural hand sanitizer! If comfort is your jam- go there! Support local.

Great Quality, Great Service, and Great Design! We love Celine Jewelers and we love Wanda!…read more My Fiancé bought my engagement ring here and we are now buying our wedding bands here as well. Celine is our jeweler of choice going forward. Thank you for your professionalism and for your impeccible quality, Wanda :)

I had been looking for an engagement ring for a few months and had been to about five other stores,…read moretwo of which I was seriously considering, when I happened to walk by Celine's. It looked nice but the word Custom in the title made me think expensive. I met with Celine twice to discuss what styles I did and did not like, what I could afford, etc., before I decided to purchase a ring. I received exactly what I wanted and expected-- the design we agreed upon, a slightly larger diamond than I had originally planned, and she kept it about 15% under my maximum budget. PROS: Not pushy, came in under budget, beautiful craftsmanship, quick turnaround (about 3 weeks) CONS: I'm not sure that I would have bought my ring here if this were the first or second store I went to because it didn't create much of a learning environment. The meetings were geared more toward crafting a ring as opposed to exploring the options at my disposal. It seems like the store does more business with people who purchase jewelry more often than I Rating note: I am one of those Type A, perfectionists who almost never gives five stars but I rounded up on this one because I think the other one star review is so non-representative of my experience at this store. This is a solid 4.5 star shop.

I bought a skirt on October 17, but I didn't realize until October 30 that it was damaged. I went…read moreto the store to see if I could exchange it. The woman scanned the item to check if it was in stock. She immediately told me that they didn't have any in stock at all. I said all right, thank you, and told her that was fine. I'm going to take a look around and see if I can exchange it for anything else. I went to the area where I originally found the skirt, and what do I see? I found another skirt - not in my size, but still... Here's the thing: she dismissed me immediately and didn't try to find another solution. It was like she was in a rush for whatever reason, even though there were hardly any customers - and it was 10:30 in the morning, mind you.

I was not told about tags on the clothing for return and it seemed ridiculous because the tag could…read morehave been replaced when the clothing was placed back on the floor. Would not recommend this location.

Like most of their stores, it's a bit small/cramped - but they sure pack it full of goodies!!…read more While they have cute things, I usually find myself walking out empty-handed. I just don't find the quality to be on par with their prices. I think because they give off the boutique vibe, they think they can charge fancy boutique prices - and, TBH, that's just not gonna fly with me. NOW - I do go here occasionally for gifts. For example, Christmas shopping this year, I found some cute earrings - and they had a sale going, which was "Buy 1, get one half off". Ok great, so i got a couple pairs of earrings for gifts. And then I also found a cute little super-wallet (larger than a wallet but not really a purse) to give as a gift as well, and it was 20% off. So at $21 I found that a fair price. They really do have some cute things: purses (GREAT purses!), wallets, jewelry, clothing, scarves, trinkets and silly oddities, wall hangings, hats etc. They really have a wide variety of things to look at. Definitely worth checking out!! My only real negative was Xmas shopping this year - i was there 4 days before Christmas and it was absolutely pandemonium. They only had ONE PERSON checking out, and one person at the dressing room. The line was bout 15 minutes long, and 8-12 people deep. It was infuriating. Why wouldn't they schedule more people to be working at the busiest time of the year?

Great group of ladies! I'm truly happy they all helped me out. I was just looking to see their new…read morepieces, the outfits they put on the mannequins always draw me in!! Some tops didn't fit but that's ok! I was brought new pieces and those definitely worked! Every time I shop at this location I get beyond amazing service. Even when they are busy I'm still being acknowledged and it goes to show that they are trying their best. I hope this positive review outweighs any negative person/post/comment that comes their way! I'll always stop in when I'm walking around!