Okotoks is such a cute little shop in old town Okotoks (also a super cute area), the have a variety…read moreof clothing, accessories and sometimes home decor items. I follow them on Instagram to see what new arrivals they have and the shop owner is the sweetest person, always quick to respond, provide details and help you out with your shopping. The shop is in a cute old house and sometimes the bring in other local makers that you can shop as well. I've picked up some cute earrings, a sign for my kitchen and some gifts from them.

From the owner: mint + maple is a specialty shop located in the heart of Olde Towne Okotoks at 30 Elma Street E…read more We focus on women and men's clothing, accessories including handbags and jewelry, homegoods and giftware. We are dedicated to offering trendy, quirky, crafty, and affordable items all available within our 1930s charming home. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, open, and energetic business. You can find us online at www.mintandmaple.ca and using @mintmapleshop on social media, but we hope to see you in store at the little green house!

I love a good bargain! I happily shop at consignment stores because a) I buy name brands that I…read morewould normally never evah pay full price for, and b) I love the diverse selection, and c) it may be weird, but I like clothes and shoes that have been "broken in". I know... strange - but true. I have been shopping here for years, and in recent months Rhoda's has EXPANDED. Yay! Double the shopping space now. Oodles of clothes, shoes, jewellery, handbags, scarves, and belts to browse through. It's always well-maintained according to size and colour, and styles of clothes. Some of my absolute favourite pieces of jewellery and clothes come from this place. The staff has always been pleasant. Consignment prices are reasonable, and they also have a 50% off rack as well.

I do not live in Claresholm but visit frequently and often drop into this store. Not only do they…read morehave women's clothing but the store also houses Elfords Menswear and they carry some shoes for both men & women. They carry a real mix of fashion, obviously catering to the older, more conservative, retired residents of the town but they also have a surprisingly good selection of jeans and brands that appeal to the hip youngsters in town. Being in my 50's I guess I fall into a category somewhere in between. In past visits I've purchased some leggings and a jacket and most recently shopped for pants and shirts for my elderly father last January. But what prompts me to post this review and to give this store 5 stars is the amazing service I received there yesterday. MY dad was recently moved to a care facility and needs a couple of pairs of pants. I popped in to see what was available and make a beeline for the sale rack, being on a bit of a budget on this shopping trip. There were a couple of pairs of Columbia pants in a Size 40, marked down to $25! Deal! But they looked big to me (my poor dad is wasting away) and I wondered if I shouldn't try the next size down, a 38. But what if they don't fit?? I have to travel an hour north to visit my dad and would be doing so the next day and returning a few days later so thought I would purchase the one pair of Size 38 and one pair of the 40's and if possible return what didn't fit. I approached the clerk and inquired about their return policy on sales items. "Final sale" she said politely so I explained my dilemma. "Take them on approval" she said. Huh? "Take both pairs and let him try them on and bring back whatever doesn't fit." "I won't be back until Monday or Tuesday (4 days later)" "No problem." "Do you want a deposit?" Nope. "To record my credit card?" Nope. Just my name and telephone number. I couldn't even give her a local number as we have had the house telephone disconnected since my dad's move and I am the 1% of the population without a cell phone so I gave her my dad's neighbor's number. The clerk bagged the pants, smiled and said "See you next week." AMAZING customer service!

From the owner: Janet's Fashions offers a stylish selection of quality clothing, shoes and accessories to both…read morewomen and men. Through personalized friendly service, we do our best to help customers look chic and stylish using a combination of great designs, flattering silhouettes, innovative detail, impressive fabrics and inspirational colors. Drop in for a visit or check us out online today!

I really like Kismet, even though I can tell that I'm a little younger than their target audience…read more But that doesn't cover the fact that Kismet has some very quality and very quirky clothing and accessories. This is the kind of place your stylish, arty, fashionable aunt would shop. The one who looks a little younger than she really is, who holds art exhibitions and skews a little eastern on the house decor. So they have tons of cool stuff, cut for more mature bodies and that veers to conservative with higher necklines and long sleeves. They've also got quite the collection of higher-end jeans. Anyways, as with all places like this, there is always something to find for us younger gals. Some of their pieces are ageless, timeless and always gorgeous. Their prices do run in the moderate to high range, but some of this stuff will last you for years!

This store always has the cutest dresses, which is what always brings me in the door. The clothes…read moreare really good quality and last a long time. I also find most of the pieces are a fun or funky take on classics. So even though they are different, they are not "fad/trend" items that you can only wear for 1 season. The staff here is also very helpful and knowledgeable.

Calgary's East Village is an up-and-coming neighborhood. It's development has been slowed down by…read morelower oil prices (the big industry in these parts), so who knows what this area will look like next year. In the meantime, there's enough construction here to imagine the possibilities. That includes the retail outposts like Liz & Lottie who have staked their success on their stylish taste and the promise of a lot more foot traffic past their shop. I wandered on a recent Friday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed this version of retail therapy. Liz & Lottie is more geared perhaps to those who are "sugar and spice and everything nice", but for folks like me (e.g. snips and snails and puppy dog tails), there some interesting things, plus loads of gift opportunities. I also enjoyed their nice selection of local and Canadian items and their good taste in selecting and displaying their wares. Liz & Lottie was definitely worth the extra bit of East Village discovery exploration. Best wishes for your continued success.

You've gotta love a gift shop where you can go in and find beautiful things for everyone on your…read morelist (and a gift or two for yourself!) My super stylish and in the know sister in law has been finding awesome gifts at Liz & Lottie for everyone in the family since they've opened and I have been following them on Instagram to keep tabs on the new items coming into the shop. The two owners are super kind and helpful, I've messaged them on Instagram with shopping requests/items I am looking for and they have sent me back pictures of products they have in store that match the request -- how nice is that! I often visit on my lunch break as they are tucked into the East Village at the bottom of one of the high rises but it's easy to get there either from walking through the river walk, taking the train to the end of the free line then going for a short stroll or driving right up there. On this visit I walked away with gift for four upcoming events! A sassy and slightly inappropriate valentines card for my husband, a baby shower gift, a gender reveal party gift and a birthday party gift. Trust me I could have kept shopping! Great place to find all sorts of treasures including local and Canadian makers which is so great to see.