Beautiful new store in the heart of Preston Village. Popped in due to the beautiful window display…read moreand found a new retail shop full of clothes, accessories and jewellery. It was uber cold so I picked up a pair of mackage gloves where I can text and use my phone. So helpful! Great staff, and the mirror and dressing room reminds me of a tailor or a seamtress's with the multi dimensional mirrors. Feels cozy and friendly.

Vincent is an amazing store located in Little Italy. Angie and Amanda welcome customers into the…read morestore like it was their home. I couldn't help but admire all of the interior decor and wished I could make my house look as good as the store! Last year Angie and Amanda were so helpful in helping me special order a very limited and unique jewellery piece. I get compliments on it all of the time. Without their outstanding service, I would not have gotten it! I loved their store so much I wanted to write a blog post on them! Read more here: http://www.tobakiss.ca/vincent-a-womens-fashion-boutique-on-preston/

Unique Accessories is a little store with some interesting items. They sell mainly hats,…read morefascinators, and costume jewelry. Their hats are cool, but I wouldn't say all that unique. The styles and quality are similar to Parkhurst hats. The fascinators are pretty but honestly, I've purchased the exact same fascinators on eBay for a quarter of the price. However, at the store you get them right away, while on eBay you have to wait for shipping. I never need a last minute fascinator, so I'm cool with paying less and waiting for shipping. I'm not a huge fan of costume jewelry, but if you are, you might find some statement pieces here. They do have some quirky handbags, like one shaped like a teapot or a car. However, the prices are really high for what I feel is not that great quality. They have scarves, broaches, and other accessories too. The store is a bit on the small side but it's full of merchandise, so it does look a little crowded. A nice place to poke around. I've only ever made purchases here during their sales. I find the regular prices too high for the quality.

I really love this store - if fact, it really is the entire reason I ever go to Carlingwood. There…read moreare so few stores that have hats and fascinators in stock, this place is a real gem to have in Ottawa. I am very much a hat person and Must try things on before buying them - shape and size are a big part of it. While I am all over a good deal, I am also a big believer in "you get what you pay for" and if it's something you want to keep longterm, make it an investment. That said, I don't find the prices in this store unreasonable. My whole family is from the UK (I'm the Only Canadian) so hats come with the territory. Whenever we would cross the pond, picking up a good hat was always part of the trip, and let me tell you, they are Expensive! Unique Accessories offers fun hats and fascinators for a relatively decent price, and they are quite good quality - everything I have so far has stood up to the elements and become permanent pieces in my closet. The only other real hat store I have found is a tiny boutique in an office building in the market, where the Milliner makes everything from scratch and is therefor quite pricey (but again, you really get what you pay for - they are stunning) - I believe Mrs. Trudeau shops there too. As for the rest of the glitter and bling, it's quite fun and very colourful, but I must admit, I have only ever purchased headpieces. I will certainly be back, and I'm looking for an event to showcase my most recent acquisition!

Such a cool store! I'm so happy I randomly walked in. I found so many unique items and discovered a…read morelot of amazing local Canadian brands. It's a great place for gifts or for finding a little piece of Ottawa to bring home

Great store with a wonderful selection of Clothing and all kinds of hidden treasures, many locally…read morehandmade. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Take your time while shopping so you don't miss laugh out loud moments as you look at the many cards, stickers, magnets and patches. A store worthy of the time to enjoy. I always look forward to stopping at Milk when I'm in the Byward Market.

As far as the quirky Dalhousie street shops go, Victoire is the most expensive. Their clothes are…read moreof exceptional quality, but not as affordable for the average person. They have lots of soft fabrics, unique accessories and dresses, all with a vintage, "hipster" feel. The staff is always pleasant and the atmosphere in the little shop is always nice, I just can't seem to bring myself to purchase any of their clothes. Their typical price point is just outside what I am able to justify buying a dress for. Definitely check it out, they sometimes have good sales and you don't lose anything by doing what I do: browsing and dreaming. Browsing and dreaming.

Fantastic. I am not…read morein Ottawa often, but when I am I beeline for Victoire. It is a magical place where unicorns, baby deer, blue birds and super cute and well dressed girls come from. do yourself and your wardrobe a favor and go here!

This Winners is in the Stafford Centre in Bells Corners (which is a plaza and not an enclosed…read moreshopping centre). Selection is similar to other Winners, but I tend to have more luck at this location than others. They seem to have lots of small sizes. Their jewelery counter is also good with lots of unique pieces. Since it's in the suburbs, it doesn't feel cramped like those "urban concept" stores (e.g. Queen/Sparks location and Lansdowne Park location). There's lots of free parking in the plaza. It's in the same plaza as a Shoppers Drug Mart, Metro, Mark's, The Butchery, and Kardish. If you're hungry there's also a Quiznos (one of the few left in the city), a Shawarma place, The Butchery/Vera's Burger Shack, and a Starbucks. Or if you're feeling for a sit down restaurant, there's Lapointes too.

This Winners is in a plaza with a cool mix of businesses. I came here after dinner on a Saturday…read morenight. I found a rainbow of Kipling bags. The most notable Kipling item was a fanny pack. I decided to get it, for it was a unicorn, and I see it being practical to wear around your waist or a sling bag. It's also different. I spent some time in the shoe section. I got a pair of Converse sneakers. The price was right and I do not have a pair of black ones. It was a pleasant surprise to find a good selection of calligraphy pens. I went with the old-school pen with interchangeable nibs that you need to dip into ink. I have the urge to get back into calligraphy. I now need to get some ink. The man at the checkout area was great. He scanned my TJX Style card, rang up my total, helped me get the transaction processed, and bagged my items. He was competent and polite. There was plenty of parking in front of the store at around 7 pm. I like the selection of items at this Winners. (217)

Workshop is part of the original revival of Dalhousie Street as a relatively new shopping…read moredestination in Ottawa. The shop is chalk full of stylish Canadian labels, crafty accessories and handmade lines of jewellery. All of the designers are women and Canadian (many of which are local) which makes this store totally unique in Ottawa. Some cool labels include: Annie 50 and Soit Disant (both out of Montreal) and Dagg & Stacey whose latest collection feature tweeds in collegial cuts. There is also a funky line designed completely out of recycled sweaters! The store environment is inviting and chilled out with nice familial chatting amongst staff and customers. Something else worth noting is the community spirit that the shops on this street seem to have. They all seem to know each other and don't hesitate to recommend a visit to their neighbouring stores for something specific you might be looking for. I find this to be a totally refreshing take on retail and a great reason to visit this store.

If you want beautiful, original, quality clothing and great, honest service, this is the place for…read moreyou! My closet is filled with Workshop clothes and they are real treasures. They are the kinds of clothes you can wear year after year - they are so well made and so unique, they don't go out of style or fall apart. Plus, it just feels so good to wear clothing that is made and designed in Canada, and is bought from a store owned by two fabulous local women.

Beautiful clothes set up on great displays. There was a good…read morevariety of ladies wear All seemed well made with good quality fabrics. They were very colourful. Prices varied, but much was on sale 30% off. Staff were not pushy. Only drawback was lack of larger sizes. But very much worth the visit.

I bought three birthday gifts across two of your stores this month. When looking for something…read moreextra special, Magpie always has something unique. I love your stores and the designers you represent and how you support local. Customer service is consistently great. Your window display in the Glebe right now is fabulous!

I get hives in a jewelry shop as most men usually do. To say that I'm intimidated in this…read moreenvironment would be putting it mildly. I cannot thank the Magpie staff enough for their unbelievable service, craftsmanship, attention to detail and most importantly, their ability to make this experience pleasurable. THANK YOU MAGPIE. Who knew going to a jewelry shop could be this enjoyable.