Stores we like

Knowing how to shop a brick-and-mortar store is different than knowing how to shop online: we tend to take the quick click route — which is the shortest amount of …

Someone asked me the other day if Groupon was still around. Yes, Groupon lives on still — though it’s moved well beyond the local deals that were the focus of the …

Hundreds of millions of people shop at Macy’s. The department store chain uses its 750 retail locations plus Macys.com to deliver a wide range of fashion, beauty and accessory items …

For some, “off price” stores like TJ Maxx are a mecca of bargains, with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. For others, the store, with it’s seemingly endless racks …

Target. Just the sight of the word makes us giddy. I mean, we’re talking “ssshhhing” family and friends whenever commercials come on giddy. Perusing their site hourly giddy. And so we’re …

Next to Macy’s, Dillard’s is the go-to department store for mid-priced brands. The budget-friendly store carries top designer brands, including Calvin Klein, BCBG, Michael Kors, and Ralph Lauren. You can …

If you haven’t yet joined the ModCloth ranks, be prepared to be sucked into the revolution. The e-commerce store is all about democratizing fashion, putting you in the buyer’s seat …

In the eyes of a budget fashionista it doesn’t get much better than luxury outlet. Saks Fifth Avenue’s version, Off Fifth, houses all of the same designer amenities (men’s, women’s, …

White House Black Market has expanded far beyond it’s white and ivory origins, to include killer prints, patterns and work wear. With a focused color pallet of neutrals and pops …

The best thing about the Neiman Marcus Last Call outlet is that the brand offers an e-commerce option. Neiman Marcus is one of the few luxury retailers who has their …

While many fashionista’s think of Chico’s as an older woman’s store, there are plenty of trend finds underneath the surface. Infamously known for it’s Travelers collection, pieces of wrinkle-free design …

Ah, the joys of buying in bulk. It makes perfect sense when it comes to Advil and pistachios, but clothing? Most people join Costco to buy 36 rolls of toilet …

Since 1956, Marshalls has been perfecting the formula of off-priced shopping. It’s been a go-to-place for deals since the days of pegged leg Guess jeans (which Marshalls had on sale …

A “banana republic” refers to an unstable country. However, Banana Republic, the chain of stores owned by Gap’s parent company, is one of the most consistently dependable shopping destinations for …

If the smell of fresh leather wafting from a shoe box makes you smile, then Zappos is the site for you. This online retailer carries more styles of shoes than …

When it comes to swoon-worthy fashion, nobody does it better than Nordstrom. However, if your champagne taste requires a beer budget, then it’s time to hit Nordstrom Rack. The department …

Old Navy is the go-to spot for true bargain shopping ($1 flip-flops???). The least expensive chain in Gap’s empire (Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Piperlime) always offers relatively fashion-forward clothing …

Chain stores haters can resist all they want, but when it comes to affordable, trend-forward basics, nobody beats the Gap (yes, we know it’s “Gap”, but we just can’t help …

Snooty fashionistas: don’t you dare diss JCPenney. Wtih something like 1,000 stores, the retail giant sells to more than half of America’s families every year. With such impressive stats, the …

From its self-proclaimed humble beginnings in 1962, Kohls department store has expanded to now posses stores in 49 states. But more importantly, (for a fashionista, at least) they’ve gotten Vera …

At a time when prestige, mass and salon products were sold through distinct channels like department stores, drug stores and spas, Ulta showed up and changed the game of beauty. …