I heart Envy. I heart it sooo much, you guys…read more I love the fashion here, I love the occasional sale item I score, I love the helpful employees, I just love Envy. This is a place that's slightly upscale, so you will be paying a higher price than you would at some of the other clothing boutiques in this mall. However, I believe that quality is worth a little extra now and then, so it's always my first stop at HaliShop. They carry all kind of great brands, but they no longer carry my guilty favourite, Juicy Couture. Sad face. Still, the rest is pretty awesome. I've gotten so many of my staple items at Envy, from my awesome squirrel dress to my formal winter coat. I do wish they would carry more accessories, however. High fives to the ladies who work here, as they're always willing to track down an item or check other stores if they don't have something. They're also totally honest with you if you ask them about an outfit you're trying on, which is so helpful when you're shopping solo, such as I usually do. Seriously, check it out the next time you feel like a splurge. It's easily one of my fave places in Halifax for clothing.

I'm a mega fan of Envy! That is, whenever I decided to buy something new and not second hand. Which…read moreis not very often. They carry great brands, and even the brands I'm not familiar with are still in super cute designs. I'm a brand snob so it takes a lot to convince me to buy something I've never heard of. Envy's style closely mirrors what I wish my wardrobe looked like. Did I mention they have fantastic sales? Almost every time I'm in here there is a huge sale section happening for one reason or another... fall clearance, summer clearance ect. With every new season comes a new wave of sale seasons I can't wait to browse through. From casual to prom formal, you can bet you'll find something in here to fit with your style, and probably at a great price to boot!

I am a huge fan of Banana Republic. I am not a huge fan of their prices. So I was very excited to…read moreget into the outlet store in Dartmouth Crossing. The pros: 1. Great looking clothes at deep discounts 2. Great selection in a wide variety of sizes 3. Store is attractively laid out 4. Mannequins show outfits that I never would have thought to put together 5. The email coupons- sign up for them The cons: 1. Staff seem to go out of their way to avoid helping for the most part 2. The outlet line is not quite up to the same standard as the regular retail line Overall I was very pleased with my shopping experience. Don't go in expecting to be greeted immediately at the door and assisted throughout your entire shopping experience as you are at the BR flagship stores because it's not going to happen- it is an outlet after all. The quality of the outlet line is slightly lower than the flagship line, but still on par with Gap or better. I was able to put together several outfits in under 30 minutes and left feeling as though my time there had been well spent.

I work across the street/parking lot from this store so I am in here often. Over the course of my…read morejob my wardrobe has basically become a Banana Republic closet. I am glad that it's an outlet, because not only are the prices really good, but I actually prefer their selection to that of the main store in the Shopping Center, which I feel is geared towards women about 15-20 years older than me. Being so close I've learned to wait for good sales and have scored some major deals. My only issue with the store is that I find the turnover of clothes can be a little slow, but I find the get enough new pieces in regularly to keep me coming back.

I have to admit, I have never walked into Cleo without buying something. They have an excellent…read moreselection of ladies workwear, and the sizes range from xs to xxl. They are a bit pricey, which is why I head straight to the back left of the store to the clearance section. Often they have items marked down, with an additional 50% off the clearance price. I typically spend between $10 - $20 for excellent tops, which are perfect for the business-casual office I work in. They have great sales on the regular priced items as well, 50% off jackets, 40% off sweaters, 30% off dresses, etc etc. The sales staff vary - they are usually very helpful (sometimes too attentive), but on the odd occasion I've never even received so much as a hello. If you're looking for something stylish for the office, or casual for the weekends, and don't want to break the bank - I highly recommend checking out Cleo!

Why yes, I am a fan. :-)…read more This appears to be the last store in HRM that sells non-skinny pants. I have tried for months to find just regular pants I can wear to work without having difficulty sitting down/breathing. With the exception of Sears, I've been SOL. Until I finally tried Cleo. They have all kinds of professional wear that won't be mistaken for workout clothes/club wear. The prices are reasonable and I had a very friendly and helpful staff person watch me practically cry with happiness. I nearly bought the place out. My first stop will be Cleo from now on.

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.

I received the most satisfactory customer service today from Cindy. I basically got undressed and…read moreshe shopped for me. She pegged my size immediately and I was stunned how she brought me piece after piece of suits and dresses that were my exact style. Thank you so much! Ill be back.

I went into a lingerie store in Bedford last week - September 3 - in hopes of an exchange due to a…read morefaulty product. I was asked to come back the following day to speak to a manager but I felt uncomfortable with the ask for pictures of my bust in the bra. I never went back, instead a few days later I made a post to ask if others had ever had the same experience. Less than 24 hours after the post was made, on September 7 the manager reached out to me. She advised she would review the video footage and apologized I felt uncomfortable with their policy. She assured me that she had the bra in stock and I could come in Monday for an exchange. A few hours later I miss 2 back to back calls from the manager again. (Apparently they were pocket dials). Out of politeness I called back, she was infuriated. Claiming my post had caused harassment to her employees and that this has been made into a bigger issue than it was. I apologized - for if there was truth to this claim it was not my intention. (We'll ignore her using my customer information to call me multiple times on the weekend to discuss anything other than business). With hesitation, I went in today (September 9) I thought it could go one of two ways; I'd either have no issue exchanging the item, or it would be another argument. Unfortunately, it was the argument. For once, I had little to say other than that I would be posting about my experience, and thanks for wasting my time (I never got a new bra). A whole 10 minutes of back and forth ensued with the manager and another employee. The last 5 minutes I was just insisting my information be taken out of their system. They prolonged this by walking away from the computer multiple times and trying to continue an argument. All of this humiliation over a $100 bra. I was asked multiple times for photos of my bust in the bra to determine if it was faulty. Apparently you can't see it any other way. To clarify: I am not arguing the no returns or exchanges policy (I appreciate this from a lingerie store). I am baffled by their manufacturers issues policy of taking a picture of the bra on the customers body

I've been going to this store for a couple years now and the quality of the merchandise is great!…read moreComfortable fits as well. A bit pricey compared to dept stores but the items last and are comfy! The sales associates have been exceptional in service and friendly. Shout out to Amira and, more recently , Aila and Siobhan ! Shopping for clothes isn't exactly my favorite thing but it's been a pleasant experience here - from walking in to checkout! Dale

This store is quite small and doesn't seem to have much stock in, especially compared to their…read moreonline store, but not too bad. I personally don't wear their jeans but I know people who exclusively do and they're thrilled to have a store here. I purchased an item here a couple weeks ago and the people at the cash were very friendly. I would definitely recommend them for anyone needing jeans or sweaters of good quality. (steep prices, though!)

Today I was at the Reitmans Bayers Lake location where I was assisted by Bailey…read more It's not very often you go someplace where the customer service is above and beyond expectations but Bailey was just that. Her customer service skills were so good that she is the reason I will be going back. I fully intend to tell my girlfriends and family about the fantastic experience I had shopping there due to the exemplary customer service she provided.

This is one of my favourite clothing stores for myself! I love the clothing, the jewellery and…read moreespecially the purses. I particularly enjoy this location. I find it has a much bigger selection of sizes and far more clothes than the location in the mall. I usually go here to buy some inexpensive jewellery to dress up my outfit. I get then buy one, get one free. I also love their bags! For around $30 or so, I usually pick up a pretty nice handbag. There is nothing better than shopping for a new shirt and handbag. The staff are friendly at this location. I have asked them to steam a blouse before and they were more than happy to. I always get great service!

Big feet = hard to find shoes. These folks really helped me…read moreout to find the shoes I needed. I was looking for a specific type of Blundstones, which I was not able to find in a locally owned shop, they had multiple sizes and types in stock. Not only did they fit me, but let me know how to care for my new precious foot wear properly (not that I will... but now I can). The store itself is quite small. I could see it getting crowded quickly. The staff helped us quickly and were very friendly.

Compared to the SoftMoc location in Halifax, this is the more grown-up, spacious sister store that…read moreis much more appealing to visit. Stock is well displayed, and unlike the Halifax store, there are not copious amounts of shoeboxes within the displays or on the floor, which helps elevate the look and feel of the store. Staffing was sparse on my last visit, which was arguably at a lower traffic time. The one clerk was doing a good job of balancing the customers in the store, and helped me find the pair I was looking for. I think that the online store for SoftMoc is a great compliment to the offline stores, because you can check availability online and also order and get in-store pick up. I tend to do my research ahead if I know exactly what I want. SoftMoc carries dependable brands like Hunter, Clarks, Ugg, Keds and many more - good quality, good price.