The Best Kept Boutiques

Alice and Wonder

Chicago's Southport and Lincoln Park Neighborhoods

You know its a good boutique when the girls working there's style is on point. I mean these two girls were FIRE. With their plaid skirts, giving total Cher Horowitz vibes. And oversized graphic Jerseys, leather leggings, and Docs.

This Chicago born boutique is mostly street style clothing including: coats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweaters, jeans, and hats. And to highlight, if are looking for any in style tee’s, their graphic tee selection is, to die for. Every time I am in town I leave with a new outfit, that is both super stylish and completely comfy. This shop truly epitomizes the casual, functional, street style that everyone tries to obtain.

Pricing is good, there are obviously your more expensive pieces that each boutique will have, but overall worth the trip to Southport.

https://aliceandwonder.com/

Art Effect

Chicago's Armitage Neighborhood

The cutest eclectic shop with a little bit of everything which includes: clothing, jewelry, home décor, kitchen items, and gifts. My favorite thing is the jewelry selection they offer. Their jewelry is soooo stylish and unique. All of your precious metal types, with lots of layering necklace options (those may be my favorite of my favorites). Other highlights are their funky sock collections, cute party plates, and amazing scent diffusers. It has a cornucopia of knickknacks that anyone can find something they like. Especially if you're looking for a gift for that hard to shop for person (maybe for yourself) Art Effect is a must!

Pricing is great and everything is unique. Extremely fun shop.

https://shoparteffect.com/

WORN

West Des Moines, IA - West Glenn

WORN is a high end second hand boutique, where the hustle is a must. You have to be persistent and consistent, but you can find some new or like new designer items for a great price! My favorite thing to shop for here, you ask? BAGS,BAGS, BAGS! Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Channel, Botega Vennetta, anything cute, I don’t discriminate. All designers are verified and authenticated. You are going to want to check out the great selection of sun glasses, miscellaneous accessories, shoes, and of course your clothing items. Overall esthetic leans towards business casual, and is almost exclusively women items.

A really good deal for designer staples.

https://thewornstore.com/

Leona Ruby

Des Moines, IA - East Village

One word… Jewelry. Leona Ruby has the most unique, and high quality jewelry. You say you want a piece no one else has? Say no more, I guarantee a trip to Leona will provide. Currently I drool over their birthstone rings and moon stone necklaces. They have everything, from delicate diamond necklaces, to large statement earrings.

There is something for everyone and in all price ranges. Pricing is according to stone and metal type, as well as complexity of the piece. Obviously your diamond and 14k gold pieces are more expensive, with your non precious metals and stones less.

https://www.leonaruby.com/