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A listing of fabulous Halifax boutiques for the fashion friendly. Clothes, shoes and accessories!

 1. Twisted Muse

5486 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1G2
(902) 446-3662

Category: Fashion

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/22/2010

Twisted Muse has opened its doors and is certainly making waves. Located in a freshly constructed unit above Mills Brothers, this is another sure thing for the savvy, Johanna Galipeau. (Who also owns Sweet Pea)

Its a boutique filled with urban cool.…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/26/2010 First to Review

    Attention to the fashion friendly.

    The owner of Sweet Pea Boutique is in preparations of opening a… Read more »

 2. Wildflower Clothing

5553 Clyde St
Halifax, NS B3J 3T5
(902) 420-0364
5.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

I am greeted by the sweetest little pup of life. Digger, a soft ball of fur and playful puppy of 5 months, is the owner's pet and boutique doorman. Learning the ways of retail, his cuteness is the perfect way to begin this endeavor.

What a sweet…More »

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 3. Sweet Pea

1542 Queen St
Halifax, NS B3J 2H8
(902) 423-0975
5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/12/2010

As previously discussed, Sweet Pea is, indeed, a real lady. I stopped in yesterday during a ransacking of the Queen Street strip, and after such radiant impressions, I must redeclare my utmost love.

The energy at Sweet Pea is soft and gentle, much…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/14/2010

    Sweet Pea is a real lady. Now I realize how the notions of 'lady' have slackened over time; but when… Read more »

 4. Biscuit General Store

1661 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B5
(902) 425-5436
4.0 star rating
  Update - 5/29/2010

Attention girls and boys, Biscuit is fully stocked with summertime goodness.

As I did a Saturday morning browse, my visit to Bisc assured a home run for warm weather classics. The store is looking great with all the semi-recent renovations, new…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/11/2010

    Biscuit General Store is a top rate boutique for Halifax's fashion friendly.  Throughout the years,… Read more »

 5. Lost & Found Art Vintage Kitsch

2383 Agricola St
Halifax, NS B3K 4B8
(902) 446-5986
5.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

I was lost, and then I was found.

This is a special space of altered frocks, vintage finds, and a flavour of locally made. Eclectic musings come together to form Lost & Found's fashionably homemade North End boutique .

The shop's mood is quiet and…More »

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 6. Lady Luck Boutique

5519 Young St
Halifax, NS B3J 1S9
(902) 446-3060

Category: Jewellery

5.0 star rating
  4/16/2010

Lady Luck is a fantastic addition to the Hydrostone Market and a shop to draw both crafty and urban babes alike.

The jewelry and accessories tend to be a bit more edgy and young than most shops sporting the locally made flavour. And while its all…More »

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 7. Off The Hanger - CLOSED

1551 S Park St
Halifax, NS B3J 4B4
(902) 406-4000

Category: Fashion

5.0 star rating
  4/16/2010

Off The Hanger came as a complete surprise to me. Not my usual turf, it was a trial run at the Smiling Goat that brought me to South Street's collection of shops.

I'm not sure if it was love at first sight... or more of an accumulation of lust…More »

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 8. Pretty Things Boutique

5240 Blowers Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1J7
(902) 492-8329
5.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies. Pretty Things is a homage to feminine flare in its break from traditionalism. The shop's housing of retro and rockabilly fashions will embrace those beautiful curves and evoke the inner pinup girl! Betty Page? I think she…More »

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 9. Elsie's Used Clothing

1530 Queen St
Halifax, NS B3J 2H8
(902) 425-2599
4.0 star rating
  3/30/2010

Great spot for vintage finds.

This wee space is chalk full of goodies. While there's been many a' time second hand shopping has left me hanging, Elsie's has consistently delivered a stellar stock to razzle and dazzle.

The store is intimate and…More »

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 10. The Clothes Horse Fashion Boutique

1530 Queen St
Halifax, NS B3J 2H8

4.0 star rating
  3/25/2010

Conveniently situated along the downtown strip of second hand clothing shops, The Clothes Horse is a no brainer. I always enjoy popping in for a look through when I'm out and about, as its always fully stocked with a churning selection of clothing,…More »

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 11. Black Market Boutique

1545 Grafton St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B9
(902) 423-5724

Category: Arts & Crafts

4.0 star rating
  3/10/2010

The Black Market is a fun little shop to drop into every now and again. Years ago when I'd come to the city to visit friends, it was always a staple shopping destination. Nowadays, I don't feel the need go in as often because their selection of…More »

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 12. YKN Sunglasses & Eyeglasses

1551 S Park St
Halifax, NS B3J 4B4
(902) 405-3866
4.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

Spec-tacular: a hot 'n hidden eyewear shop located just behind The Smiling Goat. I would've never known! But in getting a good tip, today's sunshine proved as an ideal time to check it out.

And what a sweet little spot. The sales woman greeted me with…More »

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 13. Sock It To Ya

5640 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 2H9
(902) 429-7625

Category: Accessories

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/6/2010

Popped into Sock it to Ya today to see what was new. I'd seen the window of 'Spanx' bathing suits and got a little curious! But before I could get to the suits, I was distracted by the flourishing rack of sale items. Ooh lala... I hadn't planned on…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/10/2010

    Women's trend reports have continued to embrace the stretch-type variety for years now. Tights,… Read more »


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