When I found Leathersmith Designs, I knew I had found the right place for a special birthday gift…read more They created this gorgeous, high-quality leather guitar strap specifically for me, and what impressed me most was how personally they approached the process. They actually reached out to make sure the size, design and signature were exactly what I wanted. And look at that signature: Scott==::: A guitar... because that is such a big part of who my maestro is. Thank you, Leathersmith Designs, for putting so much care into creating something so special for my favorite musician. You didn't just make a beautiful and high quality guitar strap, you made a valuable gift that tells a little bit of Scott's story. Happy 71st Birthday to my Guitarman! May there always be a song in your heart, a guitar in your hands, and someone nearby who wants to hear you play!

What a great experience it was working with Jamie to have a duplicate belt made for my wife. He was…read moreable to take the intact clasps from the old worn out imitation leather belt and create a much better real leather belt that will last for years. If you have a challenging leather project, this is the place and Jamie is the person to consult for advice on having it done correctly and professionally with results that will not disappoint!!!

The Village Green is a rather nice store for the lady in her 40's +…read more They carry a nice selection of casual and business-wear. Their brand names are Jones New York, Simon Chang, Olsen and Peter Nygard. The prices are very reasonable here and you can get a sale once in a while. They also carry a nice selection of jewellery and handbag's to accent your new outfit. The staff here is great and will help you put together an outfit if you are not the best at it. They are pretty honest from what I saw, and I believe they have a steady clientele.

This is a nice store with generally classy, fairly conservative clothing. Beautiful sweaters,…read morewinter coats, etc. A great place to find fashionable work clothing for those 35+. The downside of this store, more often than not, is the staff. I have shopped here for at least 10 years and usually, without a doubt, I am shocked at how unhelpful and (for lack of a better word) snobby the staff is. Usually, I grab what I want and am on my own. No help in the dressing room, no help finding sizes, cold demeanour at the counter despite spending hundreds of dollars, etc. I would say the store is known for this. If your goal is to find a nice outfit and you can do it on your own, you'll be fine. If you're sensitive to staff treating you like you don't belong in a store or if you need assistance, you'd probably do better somewhere else.

Just ignore the staff and you'll be all set…read more I didn't remember much about this store from when I was in it while in other cities. But I thought their prices were going to be outrageous. The good news is that their prices are actually very reasonable for the most part. And I walked in right when they were having tons of deals! The sad part was, none of the clothes I wanted fit right or looked right on me. There were some interesting jackets but I wasn't in a "jacket buying" mood. Now onto the staff. When I first walked in, I couldn't find them. So I looked around and looked around some more and still couldn't find any. I shrugged, thought about how security seems pretty relaxed, then went over to the changing room to try on some of the clothes I would eventually find out didn't fit me right. I did then find staff, but they simply gave me a number and told me where I could go to try on the clothes. They weren't rude and had a pleasant sounding voice. But here is a list of what they didn't say or ask: 1. Can I help you with anything? 2. How did that one fit? 3. Could I get you another one in a different size? 4. How about orange as a color? I never found any staff who were at all interested in me as a customer. I looked around just to check and see if someone else was having better luck but no one was. When I walked by staff they were talking and coordinating with each other. But they simply acted as if there were no customer's in the store. H&M does have some nice products and even though the clothes didn't fit me perfectly, they will fit someone. So they deserve three stars for having a good variety of clothing and having deals from time to time. But two stars are missing because customer service was down right nonexistent aside from someone handing me a number and letting me know where I can get changed.

This H&M store is divided into 4 distinct sections. There is the women's casual, women's dressy,…read moremen's and kid's. I mainly stick to the women's sections, but I've ventured over to the men's section from time to time with my boyfriend and I've been jealous over the selection. Even though the women's inventory probably triples what is available for guys, I found that the selection and style was much cooler than the girls. The dressier section of the women's clothes are a little to flashy for my taste, I did pick up a nice grey cardigan which I love because it's not a typical v-neck, and instead it buttons all the way up. Prices vary, some of the more casual clothes are pretty cheap, but the formal selection can be really pricey. This is still a fairly new store so I've found that their sales have been few and far between. Hot Hint: I found a really cool (and durable!) umbrella on sale here. Keep and eye on the accessories and you can find some great deals.

Ecko Unltd in Dartmouth Crossing is a spacious urban clothing store that specializes in keeping…read moreprices low and quality high. I'm not a usual patron of the Ecko brand, but I've found their accessories for great prices on sale and had to spread the word to my friends about it. Aviators that have lasted me two summers were purchased at Ecko for ten bucks. If you're looking for a pair of shades then check out the latest trends at this store, they always have lots of stock and selection great for browsing.

Ecko is one of the favourites for the teens and young adults. This is a great store , I have to…read moreadmit the clothes are of good quality, you will find it a little more expensive than some, but well worth it. I like the selection for the guys. Ecko staff is usually young but will help you if you ask. They seem to really hit it with the accessories at this store. I like the selection and I do like the brand and designs. I think they are pretty reasonable compared to some.

They say that you get what you paid for and at Roots that is the case. I gotta say that the quality…read moreof their leather is amazing. The thickness and the weight of the products lets you know that you are purchasing a great product. I can say that they are pricey but they will last forever. As for the cloths I was never really a big fan of the Roots symbol bring largely displayed across my chest but I do love the sweat pants. Again the quality of the material is fabulous as it is something that will not show its washing as it is made with a quality product. I wish that they would have more sales on the stuff especially the leather purses.

Roots has a great quality clothing. I have purchased Hoodies from here…read more The clothes don't seem to wear out and keep their shape after many washings. The selection is not overly large, pretty much the same things for clothes. I do have a great backpack from roots that has lasted through many a ventures. It is still in great shape, and I get compliments on it. This location is not the largest, but easy to get to for the downtown core.

I was just here with friends. We knew we arrived just before 4:30. We knew they closed at 5 so we…read morewanted to make it quick to not hold them up. But two minutes after being in the store they dimmed the lights to an absurd level. No one greeted us or asked if we wanted help. I passed two employees who turned their backs to me and wouldn't make eye contact. I tried to go to the fitting rooms and was told (rudely) that the fitting rooms were closed. I asked if it was because of Covid and they said no its because they closed at 5. I took my things to the cash as asked if everything I had was returnable because I couldn't try it on and may need to bring it back. I had to ask twice because the clerk just ignored me the first time. I thought, okay whatever it's a bunch of teens working who probably just want to get out early. I get it. I've worked retail. But then I saw someone who I assumed was a manager because of how she was talking to staff. She went infront of my sister in the checkout to purchase her own things before her even though she was obviously still on the clock (still had her radio on and everything). So we're leaving and it's still fifteen minutes to five and she's locking the other door and we're leaving. I stopped to ask if she was infact management and she said she was. I asked why she was letting her employees dim the lights a full half hour before close. At first she lied and told me they close at 4:30 even though another employee (and Google) had already told me they closed at five. After calling out her lie she said they have to "flush people out" early. I told her that was incredibly irregular for a box store to do that and she told me that I should make a complaint and not haras her. All this as she is literally locking the front doors before 5. Then she yelled after us a sarcastic 'have a nice day' as we left. I think there were maybe 2 other people in the store. No line. Certainly no reason to need to "flush people out" or lock the doors. And im sure it's against policy to buy stuff for yourself while on the clock. If the manager hadn't been so rude I probably wouldn't have made a complaint, but she was truly incompetent. Like I said, I've worked retail, but she didn't even bother to give me some BS apology. Didn't care at all.

Old Navy is where I go for some cheap t-shirts. I usually go here for the beginning of summer…read more T-Shirts for 12.99, flip-flops 2 for 6 dollars. None of the items you get here are the best quality, but you will get some great deals. The staff here are usually good, and you can take arm loads into the changing room. The biggest thing I love is the return policy, 90 days.

Call me cheesy, call me trashy but I like Ardenes. It's a great place to get small non-nickel…read moreplated hypoallergenic earrings specially tiny ones, it's a great place to get cheap shoes. If you're a cyclist or just like and/or go through shoes quickly Ardennes is where you should be looking. Some of my favourite pairs of shoes came from Ardenes. No, they didn't last long, but they looked cute, comfortable and the price was right. You usually get a bogo deal on shoes there I'm aware that it's the store for younger people and I would never buy the bottoms or most of the tops there but I have found one or two T-shirts that I like such as ringer tshirts, plain ones, cute ones...buy one for five dollars get one for a dollar I mean, come on. it's not the best store but it is what it is. I like it personally. I just bought two pairs of sunglasses there today. Bogo, baby.

Ardene is located on the top level of the Halifax Shopping Centre…read more Ardene caters to the younger crowd and teens. They seem to carry a variety, ie: jewelery, cloths, hats, purses, socks and more socks, funky tops, etc, etc. You can get some good deals, like 5 packages of socks for $10.00. Keep in mind , these will not last long, I call them disposable cloths. But for the young girls, it is a great place to shop and not break the bank. Keep in mind, it is an exchange policy only.

For those special people in your life who can't live without all the brand name labels such as…read moreQuicksilver, Roxy, Hurley, Bench and Billabong - the Boathouse is the place to shop. The store has been at Mic Mac for about a year now, and is located on the 2nd floor. They offer a wide assortment of t-shirts, hoodies, jeans and sneakers. Generally speaking, their prices aren't too bad, but still weigh in a bit on the steep side. The customer service team is made up of mostly teenagers (17-19 years old) who genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs and are quite knowledgeable on store products. Overall, a positive experience, and I look forward to shopping there more in the future.

I don't know about this place, it's all far too neon for me…read more I guess this is what is popular now. Skinny jeans, bright colors, silly shirts. If you're into that stuff, then this store is for you, but if you find these things laughable then you're not going to get much out of this place. The girls selection is much better than the guys selection. My girlfriend found some nice stuff here that must have slipped through the cracks (it wasn't blindingly bright and tacky), but I think it was definitely a rare find. My best suggestion for those who are a fan if this style is to check out West 49 a little further down the corridor, or better yet, stop by Pro Skate on Blowers Street in Halifax.