Listed are some of the coolest girly shops around.

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Albertine

Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from...

Claudine

Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from...

Darling

From the stylized font on the window, to the swishy dresses in the window, to the enchanted ambiance inside, Darling serves as an infusion of "girly" for anyone that needs it. The racks...

Dema

Sure you could, and should, buy French fashions and Italian fashions and Japanese fashions. But don't miss the great clothing design that's happening right in your backyard. Dema is the...

Diana Kane

Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry...

Diana Kane

Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry...

Girl Friday

After gray suits, black trousers and white shirts during the week, Girl Friday will start you weekend in style. Purses in bright stripes, dresses with cute prints, colorful flip-flops, black...

Girl Friday

After gray suits, black trousers and white shirts during the week, Girl Friday will start you weekend in style. Purses in bright stripes, dresses with cute prints, colorful flip-flops, black...

HeidiSays

Is there anyone that hasn't experienced the joys of a lollipop? HeidiSays isn't just a lollipop, it's that giant lollipop that you can only get from amusement parks. First, the...

Holiday

Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In...

Holiday

Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In...

Honey In The Rough

Honey in the Rough is in fact a perfect description. Amid the urban landscape that's rapidly reinventing itself but still a bit rough around the edges, Honey in the Rough is a spoon full on...

I Heart

With labels like these, who wouldn't heart New York? I Heart is what good New York shopping is all about, namely a collection of cutting-edge designers that you're just not going to see...

Jumelle

When paying over a hundred dollars for a top or several hundred dollars for a dress or a pair of shoes, we look for elements that make these pieces special, that distinguish them from similar items...

Lady

Lady keeps its space much like a stylish urban lady might keep her closet. Down the length of the store is one long rack of clothing in no particular order, with cute dress and tops from a slew of...

Lake

Delicate, somewhat romantic clothing, an apothecary stocked with natural and organic products, and a smattering of distinctive home accessories constitute the ecosystem of Lake. The well-edited...

Lily Simone

If there's any city that should know a thing or two about laid-back style, it's LA yet so often laid-back devolves into just-got-out-of-bed. At Lily Simone observe a laid-back done right....

Minnie Wilde

The clothing of Minnie Wilde is about as fun as you'd expect clothing you bought from a place called "Minnie Wilde" to be. The San Francisco clothing line and shop mostly ignores...

Nana

Reader Suggested: I grew up in DC and went away for college. I never had any plans of coming back, but Nana almost single-handedly changed that. I have always been fashion-minded, which is not always an easy state...

Ooma

Short for objects of my affection, Ooma offers the quirky vision of its owner who invites you into her store as if you were a good friend dropping in for tea. She loves her store, her customers...

Otte

There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A...

Otte

There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A...

Pretty Parlor

Pretty Parlor claims to be "where Audrey Hepburn meets Judy Jetson," but it's more likely where you'll meet your next fun outfit. The spacious boutique has item after item that...

Raizy

Sought after cosmetics and bath products, boutique lingerie brands and an in house make-up artist: it doesn't get much more girly than this folks. Raizy is a woman's wonderland. Soft...

Shop at Maison Bertaux

At the Shop at Maison Bertaux, you must walk through and below a delightful pastry shop to find sartorial treats just as sweet. Gathering clothes with a sassy, fun take on femininity is the...

Worthwhile

Reader Suggested: Great store and great people. They carry many of the (women's clothing) brands you mention and support and they also have a great website/online store with fantastic customer service....

Albertine

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Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from each other on a quiet street collect feminine fare that's more chic than sugary sweet. Dresses come from young, independent designers or are sometimes one-of-a-kind affairs made of vintage fabric....

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Address:
13 Christopher Street
New York NY 10014

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-924-8515
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Claudine

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Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from each other on a quiet street collect feminine fare that's more chic than sugary sweet. Dresses come from young, independent designers or are sometimes one-of-a-kind affairs made of vintage fabric....

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Address:
19 Christopher Street
New York NY 10014

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-414-4234
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Darling

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From the stylized font on the window, to the swishy dresses in the window, to the enchanted ambiance inside, Darling serves as an infusion of "girly" for anyone that needs it. The racks are lined with dozens of--what else--dresses and skirts. Slinky dress with pink polkadots, 1950s halter dress, garden party floral dress, sparkly evening dress--just choose your fancy and Darling...

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Address:
1 Horatio Street
New York NY 10014

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-646-336-6966
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-8 Thu: 11-10 Fri-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6

Dema

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Sure you could, and should, buy French fashions and Italian fashions and Japanese fashions. But don't miss the great clothing design that's happening right in your backyard. Dema is the shop and clothing line of San Francisco local Dema Grim. There are some nice basics lines around as well a smart collection of accessories but the star of the store is her cute, feminine line of...

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Address:
1038 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-206-0500

Diana Kane

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Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry is perfect accompaniment for the shop's lace trimmed camisoles, dainty body products and fragrances, colorful totes and elegant handbags.

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Address:
229B 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-638-6520
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7

Diana Kane

Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry is perfect accompaniment for the shop's lace trimmed camisoles, dainty body products and fragrances, colorful totes and elegant handbags.

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Address:
78a Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7

Girl Friday

After gray suits, black trousers and white shirts during the week, Girl Friday will start you weekend in style. Purses in bright stripes, dresses with cute prints, colorful flip-flops, black dresses with sexy lines and the like fill the fun outpost. Many of the pieces would even work in a casual office setting.

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Address:
776 College Street
Toronto ON M6G 1C6

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-531-1036
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-6 Thu-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Girl Friday

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After gray suits, black trousers and white shirts during the week, Girl Friday will start you weekend in style. Purses in bright stripes, dresses with cute prints, colorful flip-flops, black dresses with sexy lines and the like fill the fun outpost. Many of the pieces would even work in a casual office setting.

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Address:
740 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6G 1C6

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-364-2511
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-6 Thu-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

HeidiSays

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Is there anyone that hasn't experienced the joys of a lollipop? HeidiSays isn't just a lollipop, it's that giant lollipop that you can only get from amusement parks. First, the store always looks colorful--the first time we walked by, kid you not, we thought it was a candy store. Even winter colors, on the rainiest of San Francisco days, look bright and cheerful. But,...

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Address:
2426 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-749-0655
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5

Holiday

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Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In the ashes of the burned bras we also lost the wives waiting for their husbands, dressed just so with a martini mixer in hand and dinner in the oven--the woman who wore the swish. Certain stores and...

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Address:
912 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90403

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-434-9274
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 10-8 Sun: 12-5

Holiday

Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In the ashes of the burned bras we also lost the wives waiting for their husbands, dressed just so with a martini mixer in hand and dinner in the oven--the woman who wore the swish. Certain stores and...

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Address:
53 Charles Street
Boston MA 02114

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-973-9730
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu: 11-8 Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-6

Honey In The Rough

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Honey in the Rough is in fact a perfect description. Amid the urban landscape that's rapidly reinventing itself but still a bit rough around the edges, Honey in the Rough is a spoon full on unfettered sweetness. The roster of designers draws from Japan, Brooklyn and myriad places in between focusing on dresses with one-of-a-kind prints, precious details or flattering cuts--and often all...

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Address:
161 Rivington Street
New York NY 10002

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 212-228-6415
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

I Heart

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With labels like these, who wouldn't heart New York? I Heart is what good New York shopping is all about, namely a collection of cutting-edge designers that you're just not going to see put together in any other city. Follow the discrete neon sign (well, as discrete as neon can get) down the stairs into an airy, inspiring space full of arty, often avant-garde clothing and...

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Address:
262 Mott Street
New York NY 10012

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-219-9265
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Jumelle

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When paying over a hundred dollars for a top or several hundred dollars for a dress or a pair of shoes, we look for elements that make these pieces special, that distinguish them from similar items that can be bought for one fifth the price. Jumelle can be best described as a collection of clothing and accessories that have that special something. Dresses use fabrics with great textures or a...

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Address:
148 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-388-9525
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-8

Lady

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Lady keeps its space much like a stylish urban lady might keep her closet. Down the length of the store is one long rack of clothing in no particular order, with cute dress and tops from a slew of tiny designers mixed with delectable vintage finds. Look to the top shelf, towards the floor or upon the center table for a well-informed mixture of accessories and basics. Bright shiny heels, big...

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Address:
4974 Eagle Rock Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 9041

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-254-6500
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Lake

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Delicate, somewhat romantic clothing, an apothecary stocked with natural and organic products, and a smattering of distinctive home accessories constitute the ecosystem of Lake. The well-edited collection of clothing and shoes are perfect for a relaxed sunny day but special enough for a hot night out. Apothecary items look good enough to eat.

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Address:
2910 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90039

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-664-6522
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 12-7 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Lily Simone

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If there's any city that should know a thing or two about laid-back style, it's LA yet so often laid-back devolves into just-got-out-of-bed. At Lily Simone observe a laid-back done right. A variety of casual women's labels are represented, some designing hipster-friendly hoodies and jackets, others focusing on super-soft, super-comfortable T-shirts, others still producing light...

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Address:
5022 Eagle Rock Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90041

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-254-0530
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 11-4

Minnie Wilde

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The clothing of Minnie Wilde is about as fun as you'd expect clothing you bought from a place called "Minnie Wilde" to be. The San Francisco clothing line and shop mostly ignores the fits and fancies of the mainstream fashion world and creates cute, girly, vintage-inspired pieces. These are dresses that'll look good from one summer to the next or trenches that'll get...

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Address:
3266 21st Street
San Francisco CA 94110

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-642-9453

Nana

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Reader Suggested: I grew up in DC and went away for college. I never had any plans of coming back, but Nana almost single-handedly changed that. I have always been fashion-minded, which is not always an easy state of mind to possess in DC, but things have started to change. Jackie Flannigan's store Nana has greatly contributed to that change. The clothes are stylish, but frequently a little funky, and...

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Address:
1528 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-202-667-6955
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Ooma

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Short for objects of my affection, Ooma offers the quirky vision of its owner who invites you into her store as if you were a good friend dropping in for tea. She loves her store, her customers and her designers. It's her enthusiasm that makes Ooma more than just another boutique carrying the same "hip" labels as every other small store. She searches and finds small local...

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Address:
1422 Grant Avenue
San Francisco CA 94133

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-627-6963
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-5

Otte

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There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A few strokes of color whether it be black and turquoise heels or a white skirt with a flower print hint at the clothes and accessories inside. Flowing dresses, sequined tops, strappy heels, lacy...

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Address:
121 Greenwich Avenue
New York NY 10014

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-229-9424
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Otte

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There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A few strokes of color whether it be black and turquoise heels or a white skirt with a flower print hint at the clothes and accessories inside. Flowing dresses, sequined tops, strappy heels, lacy...

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Address:
132 North 5th Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-302-3007
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Pretty Parlor

Pretty Parlor claims to be "where Audrey Hepburn meets Judy Jetson," but it's more likely where you'll meet your next fun outfit. The spacious boutique has item after item that we're sure someone will fall in love with. The Audrey Hepburn comes from a girly, inspired vintage collection flaunting slinky dresses, bouncy skirts and glamorous patterns. The Judy Jetson...

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Address:
119 Summit Avenue East
Seattle WA 98102

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-405-2883
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7

Raizy

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Sought after cosmetics and bath products, boutique lingerie brands and an in house make-up artist: it doesn't get much more girly than this folks. Raizy is a woman's wonderland. Soft chandelier lighting and boudoir furniture set the stage. A formidable collection of cosmetics and bath products fill the shelves, heavy on tiny lines from professional make-up artists and light on...

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Address:
1944 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-227-2221
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Shop at Maison Bertaux

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At the Shop at Maison Bertaux, you must walk through and below a delightful pastry shop to find sartorial treats just as sweet. Gathering clothes with a sassy, fun take on femininity is the shop's bailiwick. It seems cute dresses organize in the basement space. The sheer variety of fabrics, prints, and adornments married with flattering cuts makes finding a favorite a mere formality. There...

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Address:
27 Greek Street
Basement Premises
London
W1D 5DF

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)56-0115-1584
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6:30 Sun: Closed

Worthwhile

Reader Suggested: Great store and great people. They carry many of the (women's clothing) brands you mention and support and they also have a great website/online store with fantastic customer service. It's a small "mom and pop" store in a historic downtown, great feeling both in-store and online. They also have a great selection of lotions/gifts, etc.

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Address:
268 King Street
Charleston SC 29401

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-843-723-4418
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
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