I was really excited to come here from the reviews but I was not super impressed. Pros: beautiful…read moreclothing, truly a great selection, well organized, tidy, easy parking. Cons: some things were priced appropriately, I got a Brandy Melville cardigan for $24. But some things were definitely overpriced - I'd say a lot of things. Maybe half the things. Ex: a forever 21 slip dress for $22. Probably cost that much (or less) brand new. I found the staff person to be very cool in temperature. Not icy cold, but far from warm or personable, and I did not feel super comfortable because of that. She was a bit cold toward both myself and another costumer. Just not inviting at all, and I'm not itching to go back. But would I stop in if I were in the area? Sure. Would I drive 20 minutes again? Prob not.

I have never consigned anything before, so maybe how Shimmer operates is SOP for consignment…read morestores. I brought several high-end purses to consign last Fall. My appointment was on a day that the store was closed. My purses were taken at the door - I was not invited in to discuss which purses were wanted or the selling prices. I was not given an opportunity to withdraw the purses if I felt the selling prices were too low. I was never given an inventory of what they kept or the prices. Security isn't great - when I went to pickup the 3 purses that went unsold, only 2 were located - the third was apparently shoplifted. The owner was unsympathetic and unconcerned.

I really wasn't expecting to find anything super exciting. I had been to a few other thrift stores…read morein the area and scored some jeans, but nothing I absolutely adored. At Magpie, I triumphed: Lavender Freda Salvador shoes- $50, which I had JUST tried on at a nearby boutique in white for $370! Black faux leather leggings- $7 (to match the ones I recently bought my daughter:)) Coffee vintage gloves- $15 Sweet green vintage sweater- $30 I was really excited about all of these gems. They also carried more conventional, common brands. The woman running the shop was really nice. I'm glad I only had 15 minutes. It's a small shop, but I could have gotten into more trouble given more time.

The cutest shop ever!!! I was outside and felt drawn in and immediately found 3 super cute things!…read moreFyi - she also is an artist and sews- so if you find something you like that needs an alteration - she does it in shop for A reasonable price! I live in Oakland but will travel to go see what new items she has in store. Just to be clear it is a mix of vintage clothing and artful creations she makes. The Owner is amazing spirit. Please go experience this magical space for yourself.

Charming store that I fell in love with! Great for one-of-a-kind gifts. A magical place fill of…read moretreasures that delight both the eyes and senses. Something for everyone: handmade jewelry, sensual, comfy yoga clothes, to soaps, kitchenware, and earthy toys, and ornaments. A treasure trove of Earthly Delights.

The Herban Garden is not your run of the mill fair trade shop-sure it has all ethically sourced…read moreitems but the depth of what they offer far surpasses other shops of that genre. Their home goods and beauty sections are high quality and one-of-a-kind. They also feature crystals, jewelry and clothing. I didn't get a chance to check out prices. Seems to be a popular spot in downtown Fairfax and a perfect compliment to the locally owned businesses. Definitely need to stop back and spend more time (it was getting near closing time and I had a few other stops in town.)

Loved the store, great novelty shirts, fun ideas. Went to the Fairfax store a couple times and…read morethought it was a small business with some local artists selling their products. We bought a gift for a friend, it didn't fit and we wanted to see if we could quickly exchange for a larger size. That's when the bizarre month long process began. Nobody answers the phone and the emails kept promising help and then nothing for two weeks. We even said hey we'll keep the shirt can we just buy the larger one as it was now on sale. Days would go by and excuses given and we were told we COULD. Exchange the shirt and they would send us a label... now more days and silence. Just odd. The funny thing is their website promises no hassle returns. I'll skip this shopping experience

Shady AF. Website says generous 60-day return policy. I returned my item which was of very poor…read morequality within 2 weeks of receiving it. I got no response for another 2 weeks after they received the item. The only reason I did receive a response is because I had sent three or four emails. Their response was that they would not return the item to me, they would not process an exchange, and they would only give me a 50% store credit. So basically I gave them $180 and have nothing to show for it. They have since stopped returning any emails but it may be that it just takes them weeks to respond to emails. Customer service is terrible, products are questionable and quality. They are not registered with the BBB and have no authentic reviews on their website

I generally don't have a lot of luck at thrift stores or consignment stores, but I was walking…read morearound Fairfax after a chiropractor's appointment and stopped by Lola's. As another reviewer stated, the items are very well curated. Yes, it's consignment so it's catch as catch can, but I can't remember the last time I went into either a thrift or consignment store and bought more than one item, if I bought anything at all. With Lola's it's a different story, I ended up putting items back because I was having too much fun, but didn't want to buy too many things -I only have a finite amount of space after all. I will definitely be back anytime I happen to be in the Fairfax area, which unfortunately is not that often.

Amazing fun selection! Huge inventory. Well curated vintage and used items. I've found several…read moreuniques gifts here over the years.

This store still remains one of my favorite places to visit at the end of town in Fairfax, CA…read more Service is wonderful. Cheerful and easy going is the vibe. There is a nice selection of unique pieces to choose from and the prices are reasonable. I love to talk with the proprietor and her staff. They are very much part of this special community and make you feel right at home.

Great thrift store. The women that work there are really nice and very helpful. When I went the…read moreentire store was 50% off! What's not to love

Amazing place for local SF (particularly the Richmond) gifts and goods, like clothing, crewnecks,…read morebeanies, art prints, cards/stationery, stickers, and more. They hold custom printing classes and workshops and really give back to the city and neighborhood--a local gem! They support and carry local artists and cool designs that are like inside jokes for locals, like a love letter to SF (and the Richmond.) I picked up my Friends of Sunset Dunes beanies here and it was very easy, convenient, and friendly. I'll be back to buy some gifts here.

I stumbled on Fleet Wood gift shop while strolling around on Clement St in SF after enjoying lunch…read moreat Lime Tree. There were candles, stickers, shirts, and additional lovely gifts that supports local vendors. I fell in love with Ember + Fog candles during a pop up at one of the Embarcadero plazas during this past holiday season. While small batches typically cost more expensive than large corporation offerings, I prefer supporting local small batches for gifts and a little pick-me-up. Plus, the scents are always so unique and it feels gratifying to enjoy something so special made with so much love. Thanks Eleanor for sharing your cheer and grace. Happy shopping!

I've only ever written a few reviews in my lifetime, and after unexpectedly arriving in San Rafael…read moretoday and finding ARTT, I just had to do it! They had a really impressive, quality, and fun assortment of art supply this and that in their funky and cool shop, and In no time I had a basket full of amazing treasures, and a head filled with new ideas and inspiration!! I also had the pleasure of chatting it up with the very welcoming, charismatic and fun owners! I sincerely look forward to my next visit there! They make art supplies accessible, affordable, fun, and non intimidating. It's important we support their mission, because they're doing great work! I'll definitely be back to donate and to shop!

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We randomly stopped at this cute…read morelittle creative hub of a store! What a GEM!!! We absolutely loved connecting with both of the co-founders! We loved the variety of art supplies and random thrift items they had to offer. The clothes were also soooo cute! I also love that they have art classes on certain days as well and I hope to make it to their head piece making class! They are great people with a great cause! Thank you ARTT !!

Jerry has a great, curated selection cutting edge clothing that really stands out. Not stuff you…read morewould find anywhere else. And Jerry knows all his clients by name - very personable. When I need something really special to get noticed by, I get it from Sonas.

Shopping at Sonas Denim is like having a personal shopper. The proprieter, Gerry Kelly, welcomes…read moreeach customer as if he is inviting them into his home. For example, a couple entered the store and he immediately welcomed them and offered his assistance in a very low key way. He picked out a coat for the gentleman that he felt would be a good fit. The gentleman was initially surprised by Gerry's suggestion but then he looked at the jacket more carefully and tried it on,. The look on his face was priceless. Likewise, everyone else in the store was smiling. Those moments happen frequently for customers at Sonas Denim. In fact, "sonas" means good fortune or happiness in Gaelic. My first visit to Sonas was also a surprising moment of pleasure, considering I have never enjoyed shopping for clothing. From my earliest experiences, shopping for clothing was as much fun as going to the dentist. In this case, Gerry completely changed my attitude toward shopping and now I look forward to Gerry's assistance with any shopping needs that I have. I've received numerous compliments whenever I wear pieces from Sonas. For high fashion, low pressure, good vibes and affordable prices, I highly recommend shopping at Sonas Denim.