This boutique sells clothes that mostly suit mature women who are fashion forward. Here you will…read morefind designs by Joseph Ribkoff and jeans by Jag and Simon Chang. Joseph Ribkoff is a well-known Canadian designer who creates well structured, quality pieces adored by many fashionistas. He makes amazing careerwear that is comfortable, and has enough edge and trendiness. I recently purchased a jacket from his line for my mom, and it has become one of her favorite wardrobe pieces. Ribkoff's clothes are expensive but great materials and flattering cuts make purchasing his designs a great investment. In addition to all things Ribkoff, She Matters carries accessories such as jewelry, bags and even hats. Jewelry is mostly silver, but you can find occasional gold pieces and beautiful enamel bracelets.

If you are WEM-phoebic, there's plenty of fantastic clothes shopping outside of our big, bad…read moremega-mall! I love how the 124 St. district is shaping up into a coffee, art, boutique and restaurant mini-mecca. Shades of grey is located just around the Jasper/124 St. bend, near Matahari, Yo Mamma and a handful of other trendy shops and eateries. If you like to wear more unique brands, this store carries lines from New York and L.A., including Line & Dot, Anlo and Yumi Kim. The quality is fantastic - luscious, cozy, elegant fabrics and designs - sexy & sophisticated, inspired by more than a hint of Paris, and most of the pricing is reasonable, although there are a few higher-end price tags about the store. The next time I need a little retail therapy, I'm there - no shades of grey about it.

When I am in town with family, I go to yoga nearby and always stop in to buy something. Every time…read morenever fails, I find something wonderful.

I won a super fun Instagram contest for this store. I had to search their website for a particular…read morepicture and sent them a DM with a screenshot when I found it. I thought it was a clever and unique IG contest. I won a couple of mugs, a decorative garland and a $50 gift card. I came to the store to claim my prize. The store is gorgeous! The displays are very attractive and the merchandise are high quality. I could've spent way more time perusing if my husband and baby weren't waiting outside in the car. I loved their women's clothing and home decor. They also had cute baby stuff which I ended up buying with my gift card. Overall I had an amazing experience here. It was a pleasure to meet the owner Krystal and her sister Karissa. They were so friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much for the generous giveaway prize!

Beautiful store found on the main street in Beaumont. I love to take a peek in clothing boutiques…read more That's where you find some really amazing statement pieces for your wardrobe. Butterfly Boutique was no different! So many lovely items. I found the prices on the high side but the quality was there. From shirt dresses to gorgeous coats and even a lovely table with a display of jewelry, and accessories. The staff were welcoming and didn't follow us around which was nice. I'd pop in next time and check out their new season offerings for sure!

Amazing selection of trinkets and fashion, the vibe was truly excellent as well. Love the owner,…read moreyou're doing great man!

I always have to make a stop here when I visit Edmonton. We stopped in randomly a few years back…read moreand I found a unicorn dress that is the ultimate conversation piece. This stop I walked out with an incredible cat sweatshirt and long sleeve dress that looks like an adult version of my catholic uniform in grade school. The winter jackets they had in were so vintage awesome. I love that this store is so unique and different from everything else.

I really like this store. I first came in to shop for my…read moreelderly Aunt, but when I really had a good look around, I decided I was old enough to shop here too. I brought a friend along last time and she purchased 5 items. Nice colours and ample sizes. Accessories too. I don't like buying clothes made in China, but once in a while I need a trendy, easy-care outfit. The staff is great too.

Dots is interesting - it's a liquidation store with mostly clothing but also random liquidation…read more(think AEcor Urban Outfitters sassy books/novelties). Located just south of the Edmonton city cemetery and literally behind (north) of Oliver Square. It can be a little tricky to find the first time. I have friends that have found some fabulous treasures here in the clothing liquidations but I haven't found that hidden Easter Egg yet. The layout is kinda like a thrift store but way less organized. You need time when you come here to sort and sift through the garbage to find the gems. Also, sign up for their email online for advance notice of sales and coupons. It's a fun little liquidation warehouse but it could be improved significantly with better organization and layout.

Unexpectedly awesome wee store. It's full of designer stuff with up to 80% off. Rains and rains of…read moreclothes at bargain prices. My husband loved the mens shoe section. I was in to the wallets and sunglasses more than anything, so many styles and so cheap. I always break my sunglasses or lose them, so I'm always on the look out for a low cost fashion pair of shades. There was homewares and stationery too. It's not a 'pretty' shop but if you like rummaging at Winners then I think this is your new favourite store.

Urban street style !!! If your not fashion forward, you will be after a quick styling @ Bamboo…read moreBallroom. Budget wise, there is something for everyone, it might be the $29 Boho inspired ring or necklace verses the $200 dress your heart desires (example me today!) DONT DESPAIR!!! The budget conscious shopper can build their collection slowly. Piece by piece. generic tees $30-$80 Dresses $90++++ Accessories $20+ You are supporting local and for that alone I would stretch my budget when I'm able. I am thankful to have these cool little shops in Edmonton, if we don't support them by purchasing they won't exist. The Winter gear @50% off was a good buy !

I came to Bamboo Ballroom for the first time last week after receiving a gift certificate to the…read morestore from a Yelp Event (Yea Yelp!). I was pleasantly surprised by the array of jewellery available by local artists. The store was bright, airy, modern, and fresh! I loved the tree at the entrance to the store used to display local jewellery! I found most of the clothing a little out of my price range - but many beautiful pieces none the less. I ended up purchasing a gorgeous little change purse after drooling over dozens and dozens of items. Especially when on the hunt for a unique piece of jewellery for myself or a gift, I will definitely be returning to this store when in the area!

Popped into Maggie Walt Design last night and browsed during a private shopping hour prior to an…read moreElite Yelp Event. I was super impressed by the staff, ambience, gorgeous threads! The shop was beautiful and while the clothing was definitely out of my price range there were many gorgeous and affordable accessories ranging from handmade jewellery to bath products. There were even some super cute reusable bibs for wee ones (I'm a mom so I tend to gravitate to these things). Maggie Walt was super friendly and easy to talk to! She has a beautiful shop full of unique and one of a kind pieces of art - I would definitely refer to her clothing as works of art. The fabrics were amazing and come to find out, she travels the world in search of the perfect pieces. Maggie Walt is a wonderful addition to the Edmonton fashion landscape and I hope she enjoys a long and lucrative career here! And as an aside, she has a super secret room in the basement where she holds events and fashion shows! AMAZING! http://www.maggiewalt.com/ I uploaded some pics - Check them out!

Inspired by East and South Asian culture, Maggie Walt offers her original designs in many vibrant…read morecolors. It's fun just walking through the shop and seeing all the colors around you. There is casual to formal wear, but most of it leans more towards the formal end, with all the colors and materials she uses. Lots of taffeta and tulle for extra sheen and poof! She also sells originally designed jewelry, beautiful pieces with big stones in them. I liked the soft and exotic ambiance of the shop too. There was Indian music playing, and the dressing rooms are draped with these big silky orange curtains. It makes me feel like I'm shopping on vacation somewhere in South Asia! The staff are very courteous and helpful. While I was browsing, another customer came in explaining she had lost one of her earrings on vacation, and could they replace it for her. The saleslady on shift helped her look for another; although they weren't successful, she took the customer's contact down saying they'd call her when they do get another shipment in. It's obvious they care about and appreciate their customers here. Right now they're having their Birthday Sale, where everything is 30-50% until Sunday. A good thing to take advantage of!

Southgate isn't the kind of place I recommend visiting in December, but then again I don't…read morerecommend visiting any mall in December (not if you can help it). That being said if I'm gonna go to a traditional indoor shopping mall then Southgate is my top pick. It's mostly a convenience factor (I like Kingsway too, but I live closer to the south side). The mall is older, I think 25 or 30 years old, but they've don't a lot of renovations in the past 5 years so everything looks new and bright. Southgate has a nice amount of stores, not too many, and I can usually find what I'm looking for when I come here. There are some higher end stores like Michael Kors, and the Apple Store (well high end depending on what you by) to your run-of-the-mill Canadian mall standards like The Bay and Sears. There are also a few stores here that are great to go to because for me it means avoiding a trip to WEM or going downtown (I love downtown, but I don't love driving/parking downtown). So yes it's great I can buy my makeup at Sephora here instead of going to WEM or going to Evoolution (delicious artisan olive oils and vinegars) instead of having to go downtown or to St. Albert. One of my favourite things about Southgate is the food court. It's open, and can be a bit loud, but it's got a decent fast food selection from Koryo (Korean) to Opa (Greek). I also love how environmentally friendly Southgate is...they've got bins for recycling, trash, and they even have drains so you can pour out your beverage down the drain instead of dumping it in the trash. There's even a separate spot to put the utensils. The other high point of Southgate, as strange as it might seem are the washrooms by the food court (well the ladies at least, can't speak for the men's). Why? Because the washroom stalls are huge (seriously you could probably get 4 people in there), they have a heavy wooden door, and when the door is locked it goes from a green vacant to a red occupied. I wish all public bathrooms did that, instead of playing the knock-to-check-and-see-if-someone-is-in-the-bathroom-stall game. The bathroom stalls also have a a big purse ledge for you put your purse/bags on. And when you go to use the sinks after you're done there is a automatic paper towel dispenser in front of every sink. No waiting in line to dry your hands. Score. Regarding parking it can get busy here, but I usually find the parking lot is pretty decent, particularly if you go to the upper level there's usually always spots there (maybe not right before Christmas). Southgate is also on the LRT line (right after Century Park) so it's convenient if you take transit. Just know Southgate isn't park and ride, so if you park here and take the lrt you could get a ticket (yeah they check that). One thing that is a little weird about Southgate is the layout. It's a mall that was just designed a bit weird, but it's not a big mall and easy to figure out. It can get busy, but it doesn't have the insane crowds that WEM does. Southgate is definitely my go to mall in Edmonton.

There's absolutely nothing in this mall for me anymore…read more There's only two stores in the mall that offer plus size clothing - Reitman's and The Bay - neither of which have much of a collection. The only unique option in the food court is Koryo, but it was shut down this weekend for a massive cockroach infestation :( Even though I used to go there quite often when I lived on the southside, I still find it incredibly difficult to navigate. It's such a strange layout.