I absolutely adored the vision that is Bella Vita…read more Walking in, I was taken in by the most amazing collection of barrettes I've ever seen. They had barrettes shaped like animals and fruit and adorable little hair claws shaped like bat wings. Bella Vita also boasted absolutely adorable pastel party decor for the girly girl at heart. The service was friendly and helpful, and I loved their overall selection of fanciful accessories. I will most definitely be back!

My wife and I got my nieces some cute Fairytale Star Double Alice Headbands ($18 each) and my wife…read moregot herself a fun Jenny Lemon's Banana Hair Claw ($24) at this store, Bella Vita, in Rockridge. This is a local boutique shop that's filled with lots of unique, high-quality apparel, accessories, and gifts for women and children. My sister, who lives in the neighborhood, has been a regular for years. She introduced my wife and me to this delightful place during our last trip to Oakland. We visited on an ordinary Monday afternoon. Owner Jennifer was the only one working at the time. She was friendly. She and my sister know each other from my sister's visits. Jennifer was also helping a couple women at the dressing rooms. The store was sizable, clean, and well organized. It had a homey, curated feel to it. I could tell a lot of thought had been put into each and every product, not only by Jennifer, but by the people who made them. If you're having trouble finding a good gift for a woman/girl, Bella Vita has many interesting and novel items to choose from. They also offer online ordering for pickup in-store or shipping to the lower 48 states. At the time of writing this review, you can subscribe to their emails for 10% off your first purchase at https://bellavitahome.com/

If you are looking for something unique or special occasion, look no further. Rana curates her…read moreselection beautifully and provides a high level service. I enjoy the shopping experience at Chic and never feel pressured.

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...

I like it! It's more Misses or Jr's on the fashion/size tip, but they do have cute trendy clothing…read moreand accessories I can see myself wearing, ( I'm a non-busty size 9/10) especially all the cute dresses! I liked the BB Dakota stuff they had, and they carry some Kersh sweaters, which, for sort of plain looking cotton blend sweaters, have become an everyday basic that last surprisingly long in my wardrobe. They had a good sale on fancy name brand jeans (only going up to waist size 31-32) and my Mom got some cute/silly flannel pattern PJ's on sale for around $34.00. She was pleased. They also had a lot of winter coats on sale. I like smaller stores like this because they don't overwhelm me and the prices are good/fair. I'll come back to support this local business when I need more leggings, leg warmers, maybe a cute top to wear out, accessories, a dress for an event, or to check out the sale section upstairs. They also carry Hollywood Fashion tape products including nipple concealers. Yeah nip concealers!

I have a booty. It's…read morea blessing and a curse and a direct result of being Latina. Strangers have slapped, grabbed and outwardly commented on my butt. Sometimes it's fun and sometimes....it's not. Dress shopping is never fun. The first thing I do is the "booty check". Am I flashing butt cheeks if I bend over just 10 degrees? Mini dresses are cute but dammit they don't cover my rear end at all! Crush had the cutest stinkin' dress!!! It's short but long enough that I won't pull a Brittney! I walked in 7 minutes before closing and the girl was a doll and helped me out and was super nice even though I ran over closing just a few minutes.

FIT has been my fashion ace in the hole for 10+ years.The selection never disappoints with its…read morecarefully curated styles that range from casual to a night on the town. FIT also offers a selection of versatile and functional outerwear. Joyce, the boutique owner, has a great eye for quality, fabric and wearability. All the items I've purchased (many!) have stood the test of time; they are not pop -up style. Great customer service and savvy styling advice both add to the pleasure of shopping at FIT. Definitely worth a detour. MC, San Francisco

Great place and better customer service! Loved the owner!…read moreWonderful place to get a local community vibe and great clothes

Mercy occupies a valuable niche a ways down from WGACA and a ways up from Crossroads. Solid on…read morestyle and condition and selection. The dry cleaner's rack of denim often hides a lost gem. Fun sunnies and shoes and you-never-know-what. Just as likely to discover a sweet JC Penny suede jacket as a Balenciaga beaut of gossamer glam.

been visiting Mercy since it was on San Pablo back in 90s. My daughter & friends were interested in…read morevintage, Karen was incredibly helpful & kind to these teenagers. i always try to purchase gifts @ Mercy, it's a memory. Today the employees at latest College Ave location were rude & indifferent, very sad experience overall. Sandra

Solid new location for Bay Area people! Jet and Mack were super helpful and cool, made my shopping…read moreexperience funnn :)

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 too precious for words! Adorable items, great selection... But holy cow, super expensive. I…read morefelt like everything in there was curated for looks and a certain price point and cost, and not for usefulness. I loved some little glass cups gie tea lights, but at $38 each, no way.

after having brunch at kitchen story, my friends and I went to atomic garden. My friends don't live…read morein Oakland and wanted to check out the store. My friends and I are all women of color - black, India and Chinese. We were followed around the store by a long haired, white female presenting person. It felt terrible to be watched and never asked how we were doing or if there was anything we were looking for. I won't be going back to this store.

Terrific selection and style options. Nice they babe swimwear and undergarments. Wait for Eileen…read moresales.

In Full Swing is wonderful store for plus size women to shop in. Sharon has excellent taste, and…read morehas a really great selection of clothing ranging from formal or date level to business to casual. Sharon and her staff are friendly, kind and thoughtful. Let me give you an example. I was out of town this weekend when I learned that I needed an all black outfit for a funeral out of town this next weekend. i called Sharon, who remembered me, and pulled aside a variety of dresses for me to select from. They were the right size they were my style, she made my quick shopping trip easy. If you are plus size woman, you should be shopping there.