I really wanted to love this place but after a lot of consideration.. it's not my cup of tea. I…read moredon't mind paying more money when it makes sense but tipping for retail + when I can find the same item for half the price elsewhere.. well, the math speaks for itself. There are so many different products to be found & I may still visit for a couple here & there but I'd defintely recommend trying other sites for price comparisons first. Clean place, polite customer service, tough parking.

Great place. Parking in the back was convenient. Great price for products available. I purchased…read morethe detergent and it's been working great so far

I've been a fan of intentionally blank shoes for some years and was so excited to see they opened a…read morenew store in Highland Park! It's such a fun concept having two stores in one which also includes Ririku, which has the coolest curated selection of trinkets clothing, candles, scents and more! So many great gift options for the holidays as well. Such a great addition to the neighborhood!

I loveee shopping here. It's my favorite local small business! They have the coolest / most trendy…read morestyle clothing. I leave with something every time I visit

Jess & Zoey were super welcoming and helpful! This was the very first time I've been to Le Labo and…read morethey walked me through the different products and told me about their yearly international special scent event. I got to wash my hands using one of their basil scented soaps at the super cool concrete sink station. Tested out multiple fragrances. And I'm definitely coming back in August to figure out which international cologne I want to purchase. Love this location and the girls were amazing! Highly recommend!

First thoughts when asked how it went. You know what? Really great. It is an unusual spot to have…read morein the kiddie of this gritty, dirty city but I love that about it. HP has been hip and cool and property is pricey but it still manages to keep its good taco spots mixed with great vegan desert spots and everything in between. It seems almost quite fitting that it's here now. If you know Le Labo then you know how it started. Small production, select quantity and high quality. Even though the company has grown exponentially, like HP, has managed keep that same natural, sweet yet gritty way about it that you just can't help but love. Pricey but worth it. I want to give a shout out to the beautiful lady that helped me today. The place is super quiet and calm and you are just free to browse and test to your hearts desire. They will greet you and just be gentle and let you decide what scent feels right. They're happy to help you but mostly let you guide yourself. I mean if you came to Le Labo, you really already know what you want. It's located right next to Checker Hall and there's a paid parking lot close by.

If you've seen the online store, you know how cute the merch is. Well in person the store is even…read morenicer. The quality of the items is amazing. The store carries items not available online as well. Sizes for clothes are appropriate. I walked away with 2 great tops. Shop is located in a great block of York Blvd with many food options and variety of other shops.

Mi Vida is a cool neighborhood boutique shop owned by Noelle & her husband Danell. The hours are…read morelimited because most of their business is online. They specialize in Latinx influenced women's tops, accessories, & jewelry, which are designed by the owners. The shop provides a community space where local artist can showcase their work, so you'll also find handmade candles, soaps, essential oils, creams, and even little plants from local independent crafters. I stop in occasionally to see what is new or pick up unique gifts for friends. A while back, I purchased a photo of taken by Danell of the Highland Park Theatre snapped from the alley across the street that is now the patio for HomeState. My brother and I used to go to that theatre when we were kids. I recently came here for the Toast of the Souls event in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. Noelle designed a beautiful alter to honor loved ones. There was a DJ and reps from Hornitos Tequila serving up complimentary cocktails for patrons to enjoy while they shopped. I enjoyed conversing with Noelle & Danell and the locals who lived nearby. I also purchased some holiday gifts.

This is such a cute girly boutique store on York. Perfect place to get some light weight Spring…read moredresses! Besides clothes they have a cute selection of unique accessories, gifts and I especially love the paper soaps! Compact enough to keep in your purse whenever you run into a public bath without soap option! Spoke to the owner who's super sweet and helpful! Shouting out to support small woman owned businesses

Love this shop with all of the feminine beautiful dresses. Prices are good too. And my daughters…read moreand I really appreciated Kelly who was like a gracious host while they tried on oodles of dresses!

I trust my dog's judgement...he's great at sensing who and where the love is! Not only is the…read moreselection of jewelry, stones and crystals at Mae Mae so well curated, but the staff makes Mae Mae one of my favourite spots on the Blvd! Archie happens to to be in love with Amanda, and who can blame him...she's super sweet and so knowledgeable! Doesn't hurt that she has some treats for him too. It's a perfect shop to get a cute birthstone necklace for your niece, stunning crystals for your friend's new home, and a gorgeous kimono styled piece for yourself! (Heck, get the cute 'tiny gold dot circle stud earrings' for yourself too! SELF-CARE IS IMPORTANT!) We all know the value and importance of supporting small businesses, and Mae Mae has been an amazing FEMALE-OWNED business that has made me smile for years. I'm lucky to live so close to it. Archie agrees. It's a weekly stop for us! (I'm so going back for the square stud earrings on our next walk!)

Cute ass shop…read more.. Following all the COVID protocols. Amanda was a gem and was very knowledgeable on the product that they carry. She try to understand what it was you were looking for and was able to give suggestions! Everything in here can gear towards a spiritual healing, comfort, good vibes and juju. Sage, bracelet, necklace, rings, keychain, pop socket for your phone, I mean it has got you covered on all the good vibes you can carry around! negative energy, sage that shit...sage the F out of your home, your car, yourself! DO IT! Crystal for healing, DO IT! Get yourself a cute little Buddha, carry him everywhere! DO IT!

Gorgeous neighborhood store near Amara for all my self-care items, going there felt like I was…read moregiving myself a treat. It has new and familiar clean skincare and makeup, even postpartum and female centric care, decadent oils, fragrance and more. I went with my daughter who had so much fun discovering the things that make mama feel good. I ended up getting tinted lip balm and a shampoo bar that smells divine. Love that this neighborhood is growing!

Have not visited in person (yet). And the remade denim jacket I bought online exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Not only did they come up with a really good design that fits well and will continue to exist outside of trends, but the construction is gorgeous! They chose the scrap for each pattern piece with a good eye so that it's interesting when put all together, but in a subtle way that's not like a patchy clown show. And whomever made it really can sew. It's precise and detail-oriented work. Very well-finished. So while I spent real money on this jacket, to find a piece of comparable quality and wabi-sabiness would most likely mean looking to Japanese labels, which cost four-five times as much (once imported into the US, anyway.) So having that perspective, it's actually a super bargain.

I followed Suay for a long time before visiting the store. I went when there was a local vendors…read moreand artisinal event happening on their premises and the lot across the street. The vibes are of complete expressions of community love. I had a set of yellow sweats that I wanted to turn in for the community dye. The process was simple: I met with the owner and he explained to me the process. The community dye is about a two month turnaround as they are dealing with large amounts of garment. I didn't mind as I do not have a set up that would allow me to dye heavy cotton sweats and a hoodie. I absolutely LOVED how my garments came out. I asked for them to dye it black. The dye will only take on to the natural fibers and not the synthetic material so my sweats were black with contrasting yellow stitching (my photo does no justice on how deep the black is.) This is an upcycle design sew shop. The money spent here goes towards talented and skilled garment workers, working on unique designs, depending on the materials they have. A piece bought here is UNIQUELY yours and no two are the same. The items are quality and are worth the price that they set. I was eyeing a tote made of quilted bomber jacket material. Their ottomans are also sturdy as well as stylish. Suay is a place to shop for rare and beautiful home and fashion items, a place to donate your textiles, a place to thrift and a place to bring your items to be upcycled by their community dye baths or crop