An offering from HandMade Kalamazoo, this is the most adorable shop ever. Located just downtown on…read moreBurdick, it is a bright, airy space filled with treasure...and all of it locally made. THIS is the kind of shopping I love to do. We purchased several things for various gift exchanges, and then spent the rest of our time there making wish lists for ourselves. Gwen was extremely helpful and kind, and if the rest of the staff are like her, then this is the best-staffed shop in town. We were made to feel SO WELCOME! There is a wide range of pricing, so whatever your budget, you'll find something to love...whether for yourself (highly recommended) or others (who will love your gift!). Go!

I finally shopped at this store recently!!! Soooo impressed !!! The prices were right and the staff…read morewere super friendly and helpful! I can't wait to go back and find more awesome deals!!!! I love my new discounted finds and can't believe I've been missing out !! :) they get new items everyday so my biggest complaint is that the location isn't closer to my house !!!

We came back to the store today and both cashiers were nice and helpful. One said hi and told us…read moreabout the sale as soon as we got in the door. We bought brand-name t-shirts and shorts at bargain prices - $4.99 and $5.99 respectively. The cashier was careful, double-checked the prices and number of items. Thank you!

What an absolutely LOVELY store! So many fun finds from monogrammed items, adorable baby outfits,…read moreFrench soaps, serving platters, candles, and mustards -this store has it all! Bree was so lovely and helpful with her customers -I highly recommend a visit.

Ever since Initial Attraction opened, they have had great customer service and fabulous inventory…read more Some companies might rest on their laurels but not this shop. IA just gets better and better! If you're shopping for a gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, Initial Attraction should be your destination. It is one of the best gift shops in Kalamazoo if not the best. I also want to give a special shout -out Maryann & Gail. They ALWAYS go above and beyond to make sure a customer has their needs met with perfection. They are great at suggestion if your not too sure what you're after. If you need a place to find extraordinary customer service and beautiful and diverse inventory and personalized gifts this needs to be your next stop!

Excellent service. Nice selection of petite sizes…read more J. Jill is all about muted good taste. They cater to women who want to look classy, not flashy. That tends to be women ages 50+. Good place for career appropriate attire. I can't comment on quality/value of the clothes because I did not buy anything. But given the high prices, the fact that the business has been there a while, and it's part of a chain must count for something. Summer selection was so-so. Limited range of colors and none that look good on me. If you like Chico's or Talbot's (and maybe even Banana Republic) you will probably like this place.

Staid, casual to business casual apparel that holds up well. I love that they carry a petite line,…read morebecause I'm basically a smurf and non-petite pants always drag on the ground or need to be trimmed for me and there aren't a lot of shops in the area that cater to petites. It's nice that they seem to be doing well in this quirky plaza that also hosts a coffee shop, ice cream parlor, Q'doba, mattress shop, men's clothing store and hot yoga studio. I wouldn't think they'd get enough traffic to stay afloat but they've been part of the plaza for a long time and don't appear to be going anywhere.

Cute cute cute! This place explodes with color -- I could tell from the one brief glance at their…read morewindow display from the intersection of Oakland and Parkview that I was going to be all about this place. I adore the store layout and just about every stitch of clothing inside -- although I did experience a bit of sticker shock when I glanced at price tags. My eye gravitated to a luxuriously soft light sweater-cape in a pale pink with bright pink polka dots that I was hoping might be on sale since it's a bit too warm for the current season. No such luck ... it was almost $300. Sigh ... I moved on. Found the cutest little fuchsia and orange sundress. D'oh ... nearly $300 again. I have a hard time parting with that much money for clothing that only gets a few months use since it's only hot in Michigan for a few months of the year. If I lived in Florida, it would absolutely be worth the splurge. There are quite a few more budget-friendly items at Tulips, including one new clothing line that's closer to the $50 mark, but this season's line from them wasn't in the vibrant colors that made the rest of Tulip's apparel appeal so much. They also have some wonderful travel-friendly, wrinkle free clothes that I'll be sure to check out next time I'm planning to go on vacation. Jewelry, too, is very affordable and bright and pizzazy ... I posted a bunch of pictures on yelp. This would be a great spot to stop for gifts as well as they had gorgeous beach blankets in vibrant patterns (flamingos, anchors, peacock feathers and other themes), Derby hats and other fun tchotchkes. Tulips is a now a must-stop spot for me when I'm in the Oakwood Plaza neck of the woods. What a great little area to shop local! I highly recommend wandering the whole area and popping in to all the great local spots.

The best little clothing store in Kalamazoo. Wonderful staff and unique styles.read more

Todd did such a beautiful job with my wedding dress as well as some other garments in my wardrobe…read more I'm an odd size and it's hard to find clothes that fit well. Todd takes time to make sure that each piece fits the way you want it. He took my wedding dress down from a size 12 to a (sort of) size 0 and it was stunning!

Todd DeloofF, owner of Just A Tad, of kalamazoo and portage area; thank you so much for the…read moretailoring of my clothing. I enjoy the fashion design that you do to this man's clothing, thanks for making me look good

Best thing about all Macy's stores: You can order things online and they'll be shipped to the…read moreMacy's store of your choice for you to pick up, with no shipping charge. If it's apparel, you can try it on right there at pickup desk in a nearby dressing room. If you don't like it or it doesn't fit, you can return it right there at the counter. Most stores will not do all this.

This store and employee in customer service period. TAndra in customer service has zero customer…read moreservice skills a nd literally knows nothing f about verifying Macy's card identification. Will Never shop here again .. easier to drive to Schaumburg Illinois than to ever see her again.

What's better than the already incredible boutique Earthly Delights? The fact that when the…read moreoriginal owner retired, the beloved local jeweler and boutique Amy Zane stepped up to take over. Amy will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the business under her ownership at the October Art Hop (Friday, Oct. 6, '17). She's already added some new product lines to the store, several of which hit more easily affordable price points both in the gift and attire sections of the store. She's also picked up the Desigual product line (originally Sydney boutique in the Radisson had dibs on Desigual in our area, but the store closed Sept. 30, 2017). Desigual is slated to hit the Earthly Delight racks in January.

Love the vibe of this store. If your downtown its definitely a cute boutique to check out most of…read moretheir products look like they are sourced from various entrepreneurs that really spend time on their craft, from soaps, to interesting lamps, I saw some cool photography cards of the night sky and various beautiful locations, handmade jewelry with authentic looking gem stones, cute dresses, even some baby clothes, and kids books, lots of interesting things to look at. It was out of my price range but im guessing it's because most products are from small local vendors or one of a kind high end type pieces. It was fun looking around