September 8, 2009

Sebastian's Dallas

  Park Cities, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Hard-to-Find Lines

January 15, 2009

Patsy's Dallas

Long-standing, upscale bridal boutique with a far-from-stuffy atmosphere. Expect designer gowns, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl looks, headpieces, and jewelry — as well as sweet customer service.

  Highland Park, Fashion, Impeccable Service, Weddings

January 8, 2009

Mine Dallas

From tried-and-true fashion staples (Spanx, Jenny Han, Chan Luu) to local darlings like Sonya Renée Jewelry, the clothing and accessories boutique covers all its bases.

  Devonshire, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Local Designers

August 25, 2008

Marnie Rocks Dallas

Popular Houston-based jewelry label known for decorating the necks of hip Hollywood starlets. A portion of proceeds from certain styles benefits local and national charities. Leave with a stack of wood-beaded bracelets for cheap or a diamond necklace for a big wad of cash.

  Devonshire, Fashion, Indie Designers

October 12, 2006

Lou Lou Dallas

Locally owned women’s shoe shop with a strong following. Blame it on the trendy styles by big names (Steve Madden, Calvin Klein, Charles David, Sam Edelman) as well as the affordable jewelry and handbags.

  Devonshire, Fashion, Trunk Shows

June 9, 2008

Hemline Dallas

Short party dresses are easy to come by at this NOLA-based minichain. Also in the mix: boho dresses, tailored skirts, and breezy blouses by affordable makers like Ryu, Karlie, and Free People, as well as a few local labels.

  Devonshire, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Southern Hospitality

August 7, 2006

The Shak Dallas

Little sister to Stanley Korshak, the two-story women’s contemporary clothing space keeps designer labels in the family but at lower prices. Think M Missoni, Vena Cava, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

  Downtown, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Fashion Incubator