Really nice experience on an uncrowded weekday! A friendly staff helped me bring my items to the…read morefitting room! Honestly she was so friendly, I usually do my own thing so didn't realize the sales staff are so helpful. I got a token for their cafe downstairs with a $200+ purchase. I got the canele and it was so delicious. Completely changed my mind on caneles because I had a dry one years ago and was convinced caneles suck. Who would've thought the best canele I had was at the aritzia cafe ? It was pretty pricey at $7 for each one but they look bigger than the average canele. If anyone knows where aritzia sources their canele, let me know. Otherwises I might have to end up making my own because $7 in this economy?

Cute store! I was…read morethere a week ago to pick out a new coat. I ended up leaving with the cocoon coat made in Italy. It was on sale for 50 percent off and was in my size. The female worker who helped me find my size and checked me out was so friendly. She gave me a token to redeem at the AOK cafe in the basement, despite the fact that I didn't meet the purchase threshold. The desserts looked absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a good experience as I had left with a comfy coat and a delicious pastry.

A beautiful tree-lined classic West Village street is home to an equally wonderful boutique…read more Albertine is one of those quiet gems of a store that has an exciting, unique collection and perfect staff. On a more personal note, I visited Albertine three times before deciding to feature it on The Boutique of the Week, not because I was wary of the selection, but the price is higher than my norm. However, Albertine truly is too good to pass up and is the perfect place to splurge and treat yourself to an amazing piece (or two, or three...). The jewelry is the best feature of Albertine and will have you coming back just to drool over it. The exquisitely edited collection is priced from $100 to a steep $1,000+. The beautiful vintage pieces are displayed in glass cases, but touching and dressing up is encouraged. Delicate necklaces share a wall with leather cuffs, and pendants of owls and horns share a case with a silver snake ring and jade earrings. Prices can only be found out from a large binder where handwritten notes and photos document the inventory. The womenswear boasts up-and-coming designers and custom-made pieces that are feminine and vintage-inspired ranging from $150-600+. Flowy fabrics in all colors can be found in floor-length silk gowns and highly-structured bomber jackets. The cozy store normally only has one or two sizes displayed, but the staff is happy to find you the perfect fit in the back. A Victorian couch faces a large mirror for ample viewing, and you can even sometimes find the owner's dog napping as the eclectically chic staff offers spot-on critiques and styling tips. June 2009 Featured Boutique of the Week

A really lovely store that stocks both vintage and consignment clothes. I will be back!read more

Unassuming LES boutique that hits hard. Came in for some NYC weekend shopping. Left impressed with…read morethe level of quality for the price point. Fabric and construction top notch. My wife has several pieces in her rotation and they've all improved with wear. We received friendly service and some great advice.

After a long day in the city entertaining an out of town guest, all I wanted to do was wolf down…read moredinner at Frankies 17, but with a 30 minute wait whatever will we do! Thrust back out into Clinton St, scratching our heads like monkeys, we wandered though the closest unlocked door and into Szeki. Szeki sat in the back shoveling homemade noodles into her mouth - apologizing for doing so, but we assured her our rumbling tummies were jealous not appalled - while we fingered though her small collection of little black dresses, cooing over each one like it was an affordable stylish baby. The floor stocks only one of each style, no sizes (my guess is they are around 4/6), which my friend is lucky enough to fit into. We loaded the dressing room with half the store and my friend paraded each sharply designed dress revealing even more seductive detailing then could be discerned through hanger appeal. Other women (also waiting for tables at Frankies) joined us in fawning over each other's selections, yeaing and neaing as each of us stepped out the dressing room like we were all the best of friends. The moment, the bond, the way we sincerely invested ourselves in insuring we each purchased (and we did each purchase) a dress that showed off her perfect ass or her awesome tits or adjusting the necklace chain so the brass K perched dangerously atop my décolletage... we were a magnificent team of fashion whores... but as the host across the way began to call us to our tables, we exited one by one never to speak to each other again. ---- Espresso cups empty, money laid down, my friend and I stood up to continue on our evening romp. Looking across the dining room we are graced by the sight of 2 Szeki dresses worn out of the store, 1 Szeki purse on my friend's shoulder, who knows how many Szeki necklaces draping our necks, and an acknowledging nod that we are all more fabulous ladies because of Szeki.

Picked up a buttery silk satin little number, adorned with lace edges and corded satin straps which…read morecaught my eye immediately (it's the not so subtle details that I adore). Since we've hit the ber months I chalk up every purchase as a birthday gift to myself ;) so this may or may not be a "birthday dress" paired with stilettos since it's the most beautiful October fall jewel tone- café brun. Love many of their dresses! Service was great!!

Beautiful coat, amazing customer service! Thank you, Diana,…read morefor your dedication and patience!

I have several Zuri dresses, and I love them all! I always get compliments on them. They are of…read morethe highest quality and design, and the colors are beautiful. I am a pianist, and I love wearing them when I play. Thank you, Zuri!

I was walking around the neighborhood and stopped in here out of curiosity. They have lovely things…read morefrom African and other countries! Their prints are amazing and change regularly. The items are so original and beautiful--exotic prints and fair trade! The staff was super nice and answered all my questions about where their items (dresses, shirts, belts, bags, throws, other textiles) come from. They have a website, too. I bought a scarf as a gift. I can't wait to get a dress in the spring (they are mostly bright prints) and bring my BF here for a shirt.

The product at the store are very cute and girly- right up my alley. This is why I ordered a…read moresweater and pair of pants for a girls trip I had coming up. I saw on the reviews that the shipping was quick and immediately placed an order. My order still hadn't shipped by a week, so I sent a message to the email (none of the phone numbers work). I did not get a response. I then sent another one a couple days later and only got the response "I will reach out to the warehouse to have them ship this ASAP". 2 weeks later and the package still is not in the mail. I was charged for the items and I am not sure I will ever get them. What makes it worse is the lack of communication via the only form of communication- email.

My niece loves her shirt from M + G and wears it every chance she gets. We just bought her another!read more

Two words: Avant basic. They stock brands like House of Sunny and Paloma Wool, so it's a good shop…read morefor you if that's the aesthetic you are into. Small curated selection and no sale section to speak of. It's very small so I felt very awkward and uncomfortable browsing and checking and price tag on things, because the owner/manager was staring at me the entire time. I will not be back!

Love Only was originally called Love Gang, but they moved to a smaller space on the same block…read more They are one of the stores in my neighborhood selling #cuteshit. (That's a hashtag used by another boutique in the nabe, but it fits Love Only as well.) I've gotten a couple of amazingly great dresses there--one a vintage Saks dress, the other a short denim jumper with a ruffle. They also sell handmade jewelry, and I met the jeweler--and bought a pendant, of course. I'm on this block a lot; they have little knickknacks in addition to the clothing, and gifts and cards I've sent to friends.

I just got home from the LA pop up - what an awesome experience! Lauren was my stylist and she was…read moreamazing! She pulled some beautiful pieces for me and worked with me to figure out a look. It was really nice to have a professional tell me what work best for me and then give me things to wear that actually look right on my shape. I cannot think her enough! I ordered a beautiful pair of black Foster pants. They are so comfy and versatile thanks to the crop option. I can't wait to get them. Lauren put it the other pieces I'm thinking about in my wish list so I can order them later (like the Dietritch Jacket - that's an absolute must!). This was such a great experience, I'm really happy I visited the LA pop up and spent time trying on such a nice clothes. Thank you Lauren for your patience and style advice! I'm already looking forward to adding more MM.LaFleur pieces to my closet!

The staff was nice in person but a bit rude and unwilling to help after I made my purchase and ran…read moreinto an issue. Many of the items were missing buttons and they don't come with replacements. The store is quite small and has limited inventory, as well. If anything, it may be worth going in to confirm your sizing, but I'd rather shop at another boutique or online. I ended up having to go through corporate for a resolution for an item that ripped right after I bought it, after this boutique never returned my calls and was unhelpful and curt over the phone when I finally reached them. The experience and quality is H&M, but the pricing is at a premium. While I'll probably buy from MM la fleur again, it won't be at this boutique, which is a shame because it's the closest to my home and work.