Nicole was pivotal in helping me jumpstart my new style. I had lost a lot of weight and struggling…read morewith what would look best on me. Through her consultation I was able to hone in on what was working in my wardrobe, what I needed to rethink, and purchase a few key pieces. As a mom of 5, I lost myself for at least a decade and decided it was time to put myself first. One of the best investments for myself.

Nicole is such a natural at what she does and so wonderful to work with! She is GREAT at finding…read morepieces that fit individual, personal styles. Her easy going nature, intuition, and keen eye are all so nice and impressive. I can't wait to work with her again. If you're on the fence about whether to hire a personal stylist, hesitate no longer and reach out to Nicole!

This might be my favorite higher end consignment shop I've been to compared to others I've visited…read morein larger cities in CA. I walked right in and didn't need an appointment. I enjoyed browsing at my own pace and no one was pushy at all, which is my preference. Lots of beautiful higher end clothing in unique/interesting cuts and materials. I enjoyed looking at everything and I managed to walk away with a nice purchase. Prices are on the high side. Some more popular designers I saw were dresses and pieces by Dolce and Gabbana, Burberry, and Miu Miu. I spent more time looking at clothing than accessories but I recommend checking this location. They have only women's clothing here.

I am a regular customer of Radbird both and a consignor and buyer. I can't say enough about the…read moreamazing curation of this store and the transparency of their consigning system. I looove consignment shopping and often consign my clothes and jewelry... This is the first place that i feel totally confident that the consignment process is honest and above board. Also amazing collection of preloves fashion!!!

Rana has a unique and wonderful eye for finding the coolest fashion from around the world…read more I treasure my collection of the outfits I've acquired from Chic over many years. Dressing up is fun and provides me with extra motivation to keep getting out to do interesting things...

Rana was sooo nice! I had read the reviews and thought I'd splurge on a nice classic but…read moreone-of-a-kind dress for a special event. I texted her (due to COVID, still only by appointment) and she replied immediately and I visited that day! I described the event to her, the theme, who I would be meeting, what location it would be, and she totally ran with it and pulled some unique, brand-new couture dresses from Berlin to Tokyo. We were both excited it seemed, and in the end it was so hard to choose! This stuff is quality and comfy! Don't be afraid to tell her what you enjoy and don't enjoy about the dresses, Rana has plenty to choose from and knows what to do with that information. I eventually ended going with a comfy, flattering and elegant black dress that will last me forever. But a close second was a smoky pink feminine asymmetrical dress that made me look like a million dollars. I may be back to splurge on that dress too, as I'm sure I'd wear it plenty and by the 5th or 6th wear I will have already gotten my money's worth! (Rana also gave many tips on how to dress it up or down, style it a bunch of ways... the versatility makes this clothing so much more valuable.) Go ahead and treat yourself, everybody deserves a big girl dress in their closet. It's a huge difference from fast fashion and will probably last you 200x as long. The quality is incomparable. Thanks Rana, I'll see you next time!

Great service! Needed size 14 shoes & they quickly located a pair of at their other store & had…read morethem available a day later.

Exceptional service and friendliness. Wide variety of high quality shoes. Calming place to go when…read moretrying to find the perfect new shoes.

Lesley Evers had many items which interestes The Wife, which is good enough for a positive review…read more But while wandering around myself, I noticed several items with a prominent tag "Proudly made in Oakland California". I love that. It's a boutique that specializes in bright colors and patterns, like the late sixties dropped in for a visit and decided to stay. It was very tidy and well organized. And they have husband chairs near the dressing rooms. The staff was very attentive, making nice suggestions. And it was reasonably priced.

Unique and colorful clothing, high quality and worth the price. There is usually paid street…read moreparking nearby.

A beautiful boutique that has stood the test of time for a good reason. The owner Sarah puts a lot…read moreof care and love into the store and community, and what feels better than to shop for such a good cause!

If you love vintage clothing be sure to stop in at Pretty Penny. The owner, Sarah is extremely…read morewelcoming and friendly. She has a lovely curated collection with a good variety of sizes that are well priced. It's fun treasure hunting there. Support our local small businesses so they can stay afloat!

Crossroads Trading Co. on College Ave. has an amazing staff. Dikki, Jason, Nola, Brooklyn and Sara…read moreare extremely knowledgeable clothing buyers. The cashiers ate amazing in such a fast paced environment, along with support staff near the back. I have been a customer for 20 years plus and I enjoy shopping here. Crossroads Trading Co. on College Ave. rocks!!!​

This Crossroads is convenient location for my wife who sells there occasionally. It depends on the…read moreseason, brand and quality of what you're selling, and they'll either offer cash or store credit (my wife usually accepts credit and gets stuff there). Like with many thrift stores, it's the luck of the draw whether you find something you really like, it can hit or miss. Their pricing seems reasonable. Like with a lot of thrift stores, in my opinion, there tends to be less men's clothes options, but every once in a while there's a good find. This Crossroads is in a nice neighborhood, Rockridge, with a bunch of shops and restaurants on College Avenue.

It's hard to describe the experience of walking inside and being so surrounded and swallowed by…read morefloor-to-ceiling books. It's something you would think only exists on a film set because it is the ultimate fantasy of old bookstores which inspire films, television, and our own imaginations. Definitely a place that everyone must visit at least twice. Locating something specific might be tricky, so just pick anything that grabs your attention and enjoy!

Amazing that this place is still open. Been shopping here since 2001. Got a paperback edition of a…read morebook that I read once in 2014. Some of favorite novels have been purchased here.

I've worked in retail and customer service. I know things go wrong. Stores aren't made by being…read moreperfect, they're made by how they respond when things aren't. I ordered two Kickee Pants fitted sheets that arrived rolled in an envelope, smelling like mildew and stiff to the touch. The owner's response was that they disclose the no-packaging policy on their website ... fair, but that doesn't explain mildew. And it's worth noting that shipping without packaging saves the store money, not the customer. When I asked for a prepaid return label given the condition, I was told that's never their policy. When I pushed back, the woman replied screenshots attached, that my "life is laughably small" if I consider $100 a premium purchase and that I "wasn't worth the time." I don't know who thinks it's acceptable in this economy to say that to a customer spending $100 on toddler sheets. But apparently Denise doesn't need your money, because $100 means nothing to her. Spend your money somewhere that treats you like a person.

I NEVER write BAD reviews but I am compelled to warn people against shopping at Ellington and…read moreFrench - especially if you are buying a gift for someone!! My daughter bought me a beautiful necklace for Mother's Day - quite expensive - with a chain that was a bit too short for me. No problem, I thought. I was certain that in this "nice" " upscale" shop they would be able to help me- either to switch out the chain for the longer one they had in the case, or at least pretend to try and find another chain. "No" the pouty, obnoxious man behind the counter ( there is only one man) said. He pulled out a 3x5" card hidden backwards behind the register and told me there were "no returns or exchanges". He then told me I could go "find a jeweler" who could make me an addition! There was absolutely no help, no empathy - a totally empty vessel. Any reputable store would be more gracious. So if you are looking for a gift for anyone - stay away from Ellington and French. There is no attempt towards customer satisfaction- they could not care less!

I discovered this thrift shop by accident when I found a Kate Spade mini tote bag from their shop…read moreon Etsy. I haven't been to the physical location in Oakland but would like to one day. They did a great job packing and quickly shipping the tote bag. The purchase was kind of funny for a couple reasons. One, I thought it was a vintage bag because I didn't know you could resell newer items on Etsy that are not handmade. It looked vintage to me, so I didn't question it, but it turned out the bag is from a few years ago. No big deal. Second, I didn't pay attention to the bag's measurements or the word "mini" in the title. I had to laugh when I took it out of the box. It's so tiny. It looks like it will maybe fit my phone, wallet, keys, and that's about it. I was expecting it to be much bigger, but that's totally my fault for not paying attention. The tote bag is in excellent new condition with the tag still attached. It also came with a detachable long strap. I'm not sure what I will do with it because its teeny size feels too small for me, but it's an awfully cute bag.

Cute thrift shop with a wide variety of clothing and home goods. Some nice vintage items and period…read morepieces. It's run by very nice volunteers for a good cause. They have a cute Halloween display up if you want to go and find items to do some decorating or find a costume.