Treasure Valley shopping and fashion hot spots

REST UP AND GET YOUR CHARGE CARDS READY - SHOPPING IN THE TREASURE VALLEY CAN BE SERIOUS BUSINESS!

 - Idaho Statesman

Published: 10/18/08


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Shawn Raecke / Idaho Statesman
When you walk into Shoez on 8th Street in BoDo you get two stores in one. Piece Unique Clothing Company is now paired with Shoez.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MORE SHOPPING CHOICES!

Shopping doesn't stop at the retail level. Local consignment shops offer even more choices. Here are some to get you started:

Renewed Expressions Consignment Homewares, 1835 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian. 855-2800. Mostly furniture and home decor, but also carries high-end designer bags - think Coach, Chanel, Gucci - and jewelry.

Back on the Rack, 1226 Broadway Ave., Boise. 342-4879. Mid- to up-scale clothes, from sweaters to tops, business to party dresses. Lots of brand names.

Again Consignment Clothing Boutique, 222 E. State, Eagle. 939-0324. Upscale resale. Get hardly-worn, designer duds bargains: Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren, Chico's and Abercrombie Three-dollar racks, Wednesdays - Saturdays; Mondays and Tuesdays are dollar days. Recently expanded space.

Nearly Nu, 3117 W. State St., Boise. 343-0382. Upscale clothing, handbags and like-new shoes.

Picture Show, Retro and Vintage Clothing, 556 S. Vista Ave., Boise. 344-7278. Name says it all. Retro and vintage from swim caps to coats.

The Repeat Boutique,500 S. Vista Ave.,Boise. 389-4623. Large selection of mid- to upscale clothes, jeans, boots, shoes for younger crowd.

Lux Fashion Lounge, 785 W. Idaho St., Boise. 344-4589. Vintage, retro and new clothing, shoes, boots for men and women.

The Treasure Garden, 6521 W. Ustick Road, Boise. 323-7717. Vintage and some retro clothes, hats, purses. Huge selection of vintage and retro aprons.

Missing your favorite?

This list includes just some of the great choices for shopping in the Valley. Did we miss your favorite places to buy fine attire? E-mail your suggestions to Treasure@idahostatesman.com, and we'll add them to our list online and consider featuring them in future fashion issues.

Also, find more shopping spots online, including a list of the Valley's consignment shops at IdahoStatesman.com/Treasure

Yes, you can. Forget Rodeo Drive, Manhattan, Seattle, Portland and Salt Lake City. Who needs 'em? Shop till you drop. Right here in the Treasure Valley.

Downtown Boise

AMERICAN CLOTHING GALLERY
100 N. 8th St., 433-0872

Urban Western wear, "a gallery of beautifully designed specialty clothing for the contemporary woman, with an emphasis on vivid color. We sell wearable art," owner Lil Kurek said. Lines include: Blue Willi-s, Patricia Wolf and Old Gringo handmade goatskin boots, mules and sandals.

ISHI
224 N. 9th St., 424-1498

"Ishi has been dressing women for 14 years and has been in Boise for 10 years," owner Mary Wilson said. From casual, at-home clothes to dresses and gowns for weddings and nights out. Get your mother-of-the-bride or mother-of-the-groom dresses here. "Our customer service is legend," Wilson said. "We tell the truth. If it doesn't look great on you, we won't let you buy it." Special orders.

KAREN LOUISE
625 W. Main St., 385-7915
KarenLouiseBoutique.com

Couture-type women's clothing. Designer jeans to elegant gowns to custom wedding attire. Lines include: Joseph Ribkoff, Vera Wang, Alberto Makali (regularly in Vogue magazine) and Tadashi. Customer service is paramount. "I've delivered dresses to Sun Valley. It feels so good when someone you don't know gives you a hug," owner Cheryl Sutton said. News scoop: Sutton plans to change the store's name. Be a part of history - post your ideas on the store's Web site.

BELLE BOUTIQUE
220 N. 9th St., 345-1039
myspace.com/boisebelleboutique

Small boutique "focused on fun, new and different styles for those individuals who enjoy 'standing out.' " Sunglasses, tees, hoodies, dresses, jeans. Grace hats. Jewelry from local artists to imports from Thailand. No. 1 brand: Ed Hardy.

SYRINGA'S DOWNTOWN BOISE
216 N. 9th St., 331-0387

Intimate boutique. Specializes in dresses - for work, casual at home and out on the town. "We're all about the dress," owner Sylvia Sklar said. "We specialize in women's clothing you can't find anywhere else in Idaho." Lines include: Stop Staring (WWII pin-up girl or rockabilly style) and Arianne (award-winning exterior lingerie tops). "We are the image for what the fashion world is in Idaho ... and we are all about customer service," Sklar said. Also has purses and accessories.

CRICKET CLOTHING CO.
817 W. Idaho St., 336-4343

Updated, traditional clothing store. "We have a lot of customer service," Kathy Wali, owner and manager, said. "We make phone calls every day to let people know when we get things in they might want." Lines include: Geiger Austrian boiled wool coats, M. Miller outerwear and vests, Brighton accessories. Open for 21 years.

CASSIS
819 W. Idaho St., 345-5501

Upscale fashion for your little one. Cassis children's boutique carries stylish clothing for infants to toddlers and beyond (newborn to 6 years). Also diaper bags, car-seat covers, high chairs and toys. Owner Molly Hengeler carries European and locally made toys and clothing, including Boise-based Mister Judy and Julie Bush Designs. Lines include: Dwell Baby, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Baby Lulu and Tea Collection.

NEW LEAF BOUTIQUE
274 N. 8th St., 345-8882
NewLeafBoutique.com

Eco-friendly boutique for women - and men, too. Fun, trendy, stylish. Fashionable everyday wear, from casual to party-time. Organic cottons, bamboo, silk blends. Lines include: Stewart and Brown, Sworn Virgins, Trinity, Loomstate. "Look good and at the same time contribute to bettering our environment - save the planet one dress at a time," owner Melissa Lepley said.

925 SILVER JEWELRY
735 W. Idaho St., 429-0925

Chic, celebrity-inspired, fun jewelry, sunglasses, purses and other accessories. Jeans for women by True Religion, Ed Hardy, Rockin' Republic and 7 for all Mankind. Owner Cindee Haro loves big, fun, fashionable jewelry, clothing and accessories that make a statement.

ALEXANDER DAVIS
812 W. Bannock St., 343-5341

Founded in 1891. Upscale, high-end retailer for men's clothing. It's not your dad's clothing shop, manager David L. Graves said. "It's an old-school men's clothing store with a contemporary feel." Customer service is the No. 1 priority. "We're here to wait on you." Lines include: Zanella, Burberry's, Hickey Freeman, Robert Talbott, Samuelsohn, Bills Khakis, Scott Barber.

FANCY PANTS
825 W. Idaho St., 345-3339

Contemporary men and women's boutique. "It's the hippest store in Boise," said Shanna Stalwick, sales associate. Specializes in designer denim, with about 15 brands. Lines include: True Religion, J Brand, 7 For All Mankind, Rock and Republic, Rich and Skinny, Rebecca Taylor, Michael Stars, Joie and more. Shopping alert: Coming soon - look for Carrie's "Sex and the City" pyramid studded waist belt.

TO THE NYNES
168 N. 9th St., 331-2338

A "specialist" in men's retail clothing, when you want to dress "to the nines," with a focus on quality. "You'll see lines here you won't see anywhere else in Boise," owner Mick Hanks said. Lines include: Serica of Italy, Leonardo Valenti, Aqua Scutum of London, Madeline Finn, Marcello Italian knitwear and sport shirts; Baroni of Italy, Gitman, Kenneth Gordon. "We're a lifestyle store, not just suits, from jeans to cashmere, top coats and sports coats," Hanks said. "We do full custom-made clothing, too."

SHOE FETISH
310 N. 9th St., 336-0393

"The idea is to offer unique styles at affordable prices," owner Nancy Irwin said. "We get only 12 pair in size and color, which keeps it fresh and which keeps you from finding the same shoe everywhere else." Personal service is a priority - "and it's a fun place to shop," Irwin said. Lines include: Klub Nico, Corso, Como, Re-Mix, Oh Deer, Yellow Box, Dani Black, Bernardo's.

BARBARA, BARBARA AND COMPANY
834 W. Bannock St., 342-2002

Junior contemporary, "for people who like stylish stuff," co-owner Barbara Krogh said. "We pride ourselves on our large selection of denims, from $68 to $190 - never over $200. That's true." Lines include: Trinity, Custo from Spain, Gracia, Blue Tattoo jeans, Real Tee tops, Dollhouse jeans and Jade.

ANTHROPOLOGIE
824 W. Idaho St., 345-3411
Anthropologie.com

From the Web site: Clothing, jewelry and objects for the home, designed and selected with "that certain something special" that makes them "more than novelty but a personal discovery. Our clothing, jewelry and objects for home are always changing. So is our world. Our hope at Anthropologie is to share with you in the breathtaking possibility of it all." Surprising array of unique, kicky drawer pulls, candles, aprons and dishes.

CHICO'S
816 W. Idaho St., 424-6722
Chicos.com

Specialty retailer of private-branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories and other nonclothing gift items. Founded in 1983 when Marvin and Helene Gralnick began selling Mexican folk art and cotton sweaters in a small store on Sanibel Island, Fla. Ladies, you can get your Spanx here.

DRAGONFLY
414 W. Main St., 338-9234

Clothes for ladies from baby up. Shoes. Jewelry. "This is a boutique - we're not into everybody looking alike," said buyer Sierra Heavin. "We'll order something once, and we'll never really have it again - which is kind of cool." Don't miss the sock wall, cards and selection of reader glasses and reader sunglasses, plus, "We probably have the best selection of sterling silver jewelry in the Treasure Valley," Heavin said. Lines include: Silver jeans, Tulle, Flax, Kensie Girl and Canyon Group Robes.

FOXTROT STYLE FOR LIVING
1419 W. Grove St., 344-0979
foxtrotstyleforliving.com

From the Web site: "High-end fashion fused with classic collector cars, one-of-a-kind art pieces, custom jewelry, unique designer fashions and exotic flowers flown in fresh each week." Free water, parking and custom tailoring. Kids are welcome and can watch a movie while you shop. Ten percent student discount, new shipments weekly. Wednesdays: Happy-hour prices from 5 to 7 p.m.

BoDo near 8th Street

MISS MOLLY
404 S. 8th St., Ste. 150, 433-8300

"A fashionista's boutique." Jeans to party dresses, shoes, accessories. Get your Trina Turk, Vince, Juicy Couture and more here. "I was in BoDo before it was BoDo," owner Molly Roche said. "I love helping people - the fashion!" After-hours private shopping parties available.

PIECE UNIQUE & SHOEZ
404 S. 8th St., Ste. 155, 343-3055

Style - with an edge. Clothing for grownups, men included; shoes for all. "It's not so much about the price - it's about the look," owner Natalie Durham said. "Everyone that comes in says, 'Everything is so different.' " After-hours private shopping parties available.

ELLA'S ROOM
413 S. 8th St., Ste. B, 331-3552
Ellasroom.com

"The place for lingerie." A "hidden treasure." European and domestic brands include: Cosabella, Wacoal, Felina, Aubade and more. Bra fittings. Wide variety of hard-to-find bra sizes from 30-triple-D to 42-I.

HELLY HANSEN
860 W. Broad St., 342-2888
HellyHansen.com

Founded in 1877, the "oldest outdoor sportswear company in the world." This company invented the first waterproof jacket, Boise store owner Rachel Link said. All Helly Hansen items carry a lifetime warranty. This store is locally owned and operated. After-hours private shopping parties available.

WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET
836 Broad St., 344-0221
WhiteandBlack.com

Not just black and white - all classic colors, including black, white, cream, gray, silver, brown. Carries only store brand. Free shipping. Spend $300 and get 5 percent off forever after. "We have great unadvertised sales," Christina Lequerica, store manager, said.

JUJU
405 S. 8th St., 331-8300
JujuAccessories.com

Handbags, leather goods, patent leather in many bright colors. Owner Janet Thompson is the designer. "The designer look without the designer price." After-hours private shopping parties available.

MR. PEABODY'S OPTICAL SHOPPE
404 S. 8th St., 344-1390
MrPeabodysOptical.com

Stylish sunglasses, designer frames and eye accessories. Lines include: Booth & Bruce, ooh La-La de Paris, L.A. Eyeworks, Tag Heuer and ONX. Owner Sandra Andersen. Chic contemporary eyewear for the whole family in a boutique setting.

ANN TAYLOR LOFT
370 S. 8th St., 331-1566
AnnTaylorLoft.com

Iconic Ann Taylor style/brand from college and up. From jeans to dresses to shoes. Targets modern-day working woman; casual, business casual. "Our main focus is the client and her needs. We want all our customers to have a great experience," said manager Bert Kelly. Great in-store sales.

URBAN OUTFITTERS
328 S. 8th St., 344-9900
UrbanOutfitters.com

Clothing styles for the young, hip and cool. Sunglasses to jeans to dresses. New branded collections include: Lark & Wolff, Charlotte Ronson, By Corpus. Books, baubles, trendy housewares, too. Check out artsy in-store displays. Local artists featured monthly in a front window.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS
380 S. 8th St., 342-0540
JosBank.com

Since 1905. More than 400 stores nationwide. For men, "a heritage of quality and workmanship, an extensive selection of beautifully made, classically styled tailored and casual clothing. ... " All products "unconditionally guaranteed."

THE STYLISH STORK
405 S. 8th St., Ste. 131, 336-5655
TheStylishStork.com

For mommies and babies. Upscale maternity wear from jeans to dresses. Upscale baby clothes from booties to blankets to sleepers to out-on-the-town outfits. Lines include: Babylicious, 3 Marthas, Wee Wee Tee Pee, Baby Briefcase, Baby Star; Japanese Weekend, Bella Materna, Olian, Glamour Mom, Preggie Pops.

Also in Boise

CHERELLA'S
8071 W. Emerald St., 322-5555

One-of-a-kind clothing pieces, shoes, jewelry and other accessories. "We believe that the store is able to meet every woman's fashion needs while staying within their budgets," owner Heather Walker said. Lines include: Cherella, Free People, Beth Bowley, Twisted Heart, Twill 22, Paige Premium Denim, Joe's Jeans, The Proportion of Blu, Latico.

COLDWATER CREEK
350 N. Milwaukee St., No. 1143 (Boise Towne Square), 685-0268
ColdwaterCreek.com

Specializes in women's apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts; headquartered in Sandpoint. From Web site: started in 1984 as a home business "with only one phone, an extra-long cord, a closet stuffed with merchandise and a fierce determination to set new standards for mail-order service." Fun fashions, bold colors, from casual to business to dresses to lounge wear. Known for in-store sales, including a 70-percent-off rack.

MACY'S Downtown Boise, 918 W. Idaho St. 388-7000
370 N. Milwaukee St. (Boise Towne Square), 373-6000
1509 Caldwell Blvd. (Karcher Mall in Nampa), 463-6800
Nampa: Nampa Boulevard, 463-6410
Macys.com

The quintessential department store. Rad Rolling Stone t-shirts to business suits to gowns; pj's to swimsuits to lingerie; jewelry, handbags, shoes and more. Store priorities: assortments, price simplification, improving the shopping experience and marketing. Lines include: Coach, Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger. Watch for sales.

DILLARD'S 350 N. Milwaukee St. (Boise Towne Square), 321-4646
Dillards.com

Department store, mid- to upscale brand-name clothing from infant to mature; for boys, girls, men, women. Lines include: Antonio Melani, ABS by Allen Schwartz, Ed Hardy, Hale Bob and more. Don't expect in-store sales here - the company uses "an everyday pricing strategy based on local competition, aided by a sophisticated computerized inventory and sales system." Check out the shoes and boots!

ANN TAYLOR 350 N. Milwaukee St., No. 1087 (Boise Towne Square), 375-5855
AnnTaylor.com

From the Web site: "Our mission as a company is to provide women with updated classics that are feminine, stylish, versatile and polished and that wardrobe her across all aspects of her evolving lifestyle," said Kay Krill, president and CEO. Caters to the successful, relatively affluent career woman.

BANANA REPUBLIC 350 N. Milwaukee St. (Boise Towne Square), 321-0995
BananaRepublic.com

Modern, refined clothing for men, women. Also, jewelry, handbags, fragrance, gifts. From casual to dress. From the Web site: "An accessible luxury brand. ... The brand offers elevated essentials and sophisticated seasonal collections of accessories, shoes, personal care products and intimate apparel. From work to casual occasions, Banana Republic offers covetable, uncomplicated style." Trendy.

FIVE RIVERS 2285 Warm Springs Ave., 388-3871
FiveRivers.com

Women's contemporary, casual, fun and stylish everyday-wear. Also carries "fashion-forward" handbags, footwear and jewelry. "Beyond-the-mall shopping," co-owner Patty Billington said. Lines include: Level 99, Pure Color, Ogle, Language, Me Too shoes, Melie Bianco, Anne Koplik.

Eagle

MIMI MARIE'S
228 E. Plaza Drive, 939-1005

Upscale, hip, designer clothing boutique, teens to moms and up. Also accessories, jewelry and shoes. Lines include: True Religion, 7 For All Mankind, Juicy Couture, Guy, William Rast (a line by Justin Timberlake). "We do lots of fashion shows - sign up on our mailing list for future shows," said Mariah Miller, sales associate.

BLACK PEARL
50 N. 2nd St., 938-3053

Eclectic, local art, jewelry, holistic rocks, fossils; gift items, home decor, blown glass, scarves; fairies, dragons, horses, roosters.

BEAU MONDE BOUTIQUE
52 N. 2nd St., 939-1132

Trendy clothing, bath and body; kitchen goods, vintage-style aprons, towels, pillows, handbags, scarves, belts, educational toys, baby gifts. Lines include: Cucina bath and body, Pandora jewelry, Alessi, Pylones, Cat Studio, Beijo.

Black Pearl and Beau Monde were two separate stores, but are now together on 2nd Street.

LILY FINE CLOTHING
46 Eagle River St., 939-5115
LilyFineClothing.com

A boutique that has a sophisticated style with casual and formal wear right off the runway in a range of prices. "Our customers are women of all ages who are looking for that special-occasion outfit or just wanting to look special," owner Cherilyn Blender said. Current and upcoming lines include: Dina Bar-el, Kay Unger, Donna Ricco, Nicole Miller, Dance in Paris, Arianne, Felicity, Samuel Dong, Susana Monaco, Potluck Paris Jewelry, Lordane Jewelry, Debbie Brooks bags, Spanx, NuBra. And yes, Lily still carries French perfume: Fracas, Lolita Lempika - and Princess Di's favorite, 24 Fauberg by Hermes.

RUBY LOU
600 S. Rivershore Lane, 939-8757
ShopRubyLou.com

Chic boutique in Eagle. Everything from designer denim to dresses. Lines include: Hale Bob, Michael Stars, Trina Turk, Citizens of Humanity, Hanky Panky and Orla Kiely bags.

Nampa

SPARROW CLOTHING
115 13th Ave. S., 466-9083

"We have handmade, one-of-a-kind and up-cycled clothing and vintage clothing," owner Melisa Crawford said. The focus: to encourage local artists and crafters to create. Local labels include Revive, MaryMakesArt, A Merry Mishap, Bella Grano and Cuff Cult, plus an in-house label called Sparrow Reconstruct.

BRASS RAZOO
1306 2nd St. S., 463-0639

Elise Vaughn, owner, also designs "up-cycled" clothing. "Sometimes I completely redesign a piece; some things, I don't touch it at all. It's a bit of a mix, really." Aussie-born Vaughn also redesigns vintage jewelry.

NAFZIGER'S FOR MEN 1309 1st St. S., 466-5511
Nafzigers.com

"For men of distinction - offering fine men's wear." It's a traditional men's store - suits, sportcoats, slacks - and sportswear. Lines include: Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hart Schaffner Marx suits; Cutterbuck and St. Croix sportswear, Sansabelt slacks, Florsheim and Allen Edmonds shoes.

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