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CHEAP CHIC LOVER
You don’t have to be loaded to be stylish. And nowhere is that more true than in Minneapolis. There’s something about this city: The residents’ practical nature mixed with an artsy edge. The beloved hometown inventor of cheap chic – Target (or “Tar-jaay” as locals say). It comes together for some great shopping options that’ll leave you with money in your pocket. Here are some of our favorites:
• Opitz Outlet—a treasure
trove of deeply discounted brand-name clothes, shoes and home accessories.
4320 Excelsior Blvd.,
St. Louis Park
• Cliche—hip boutique with trendy but classic clothing pieces for women.
2403 Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis
• Local Motion—one-of-kind women's high style boutique for fashion and accessories.
2813 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis
• H & M—trendy and low-priced men's, women's and children's items.
Mall of America, Bloomington
• Downtown Target—new concepts are tested here and exclusive store designer lines are featured.
900 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Read more about cheap chic shopping in Minneapolis Shops.
BOUTIQUE SHOPPER
Minneapolis-Saint Paul is home to one of the country’s highest rankings of millionaires per capita. This virtually guarantees a cornucopia of upscale shops and boutiques to choose from! And with a multitude of theater shows, exhibit openings, upscale restaurants and philanthropic events to attend, you’ll never be dressed up with nowhere to go! Don’t miss these great places:
• JV & Company—women’s fashion
with an emphasis on pieces that travel well.
Gaviidae Common, Minneapolis
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Fawbush’s—3,000 sq. feet of ever-changing women’s apparel.
Galleria, Edina
•
Pumpz & Company—local footwear and accessory
exclusives and the only Midwest store to offer J.P. Tod’s Hogan
line.
Galleria, Edina
•
Intoto—quality fabrics with sophisticated design for both men and
women.
3105 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis
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Josi Wert—women’s clothing and accessories with a focus on
trend setting styles.
1300 Lagoon Ave., Minneapolis
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Bluebird Boutique—exclusive lines offering only one of each size.
50th & France Ave., Edina
Read more about boutique shopping in Minneapolis Shops.
BARGAIN HUNTER
If you love digging for bargains, then Minneapolis has you covered. Cruise
the aisles for unbelievable deals, but consider yourself warned--the
competition can be tough! This is not shopping for the faint of heart--stay
focused and have a plan. With no sales tax on clothing, we take our
shopping seriously! We love these insider shops:
• Albertville Premium Outlets—a short
morning or afternoon trip from Minneapolis.
6415 Labeaux Ave. NE.,
Albertville
• Kuhlman Outlet—designer gear at discount prices.
Calhoun Square, Uptown
• Opitz Outlet—men's and women's designer clothing for at least 70% off retail.
4320 Excelsior Blvd.,
St. Louis Park
• GH2—constant new inventory of designer shoes and
clothing at low prices.
318 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
• Room & Board Outlet—special order returns, overstocks and slightly damaged pieces at a reduced cost.
4680 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis
• Art Outlet—framed, previously viewed artwork, discounted up to 80% off.
6210 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley
Read more about bargain shopping in Minneapolis Shops.
MALL JUNKIE
By enclosing a string of Edina shops in 1962, a local architect invented
the way we shop today: at the mall. Several decades later,
the country’s largest shopping and entertainment complex opened
here. Mall of America still owns that crown today. Minneapolis offers mall shopping at its best.
A few top spots include:
• Galleria—upscale stores and services
in a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere.
69th Street & France Ave., Edina
• Mall of America—the largest mall in the country, with 520+ stores, amusement park, dining and more.
Interstate 494 & Highway 7, Bloomington
• Shoppes at Arbor Lakes—an outdoor mall in a park-like setting, in the rapidly growing area west of downtown.
Interstate 94/694 & Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove
• Southdale Center—the first enclosed mall
in the country and still a trend-setting shopping destination.
66th Street & France Ave., Edina
• Ridgedale—more than 140 shops to find your style.
12401 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka
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ANTIQUE ADDICT
Finding a unique piece from the past really gets your blood
pumping. You know who you are. Something old and dusty makes you smile.
Find the nostalgia as you browse the collectibles and must-haves from
years
past.
With the
trend of what's old is new again, discover these stores for pieces to
fit your style:
• Antiques Riverwalk—a
12,000 sq. foot site housing America, European and Oriental furniture,
art and accessories.
210 3rd Ave. N.,
Minneapolis
• Victorian Memories—located in an 1800’s
home featuring turn-of-the-century antiques and collectibles.
3028 Hennepin
Ave. S., Minneapolis
• EuroNest—European antiques and reproductions.
4414 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis
• Three Pagodas—Asian antiques and artifacts dating
from the Han dynasty.
1401 West River Road N., Minneapolis
• Hunt & Gather— kitschy antiques ranging from rustic
to retro—vintage advertising and folksy furniture.
4944 Xerxes
Ave. S., Minneapolis
• Architectural Antiques—salvaged treasures
from around the country.
1330 N.E. Quincy Street, Minneapolis
Read more about antique shopping in Minneapolis Shops.
HOME AND GARDEN GURU
Minnesota weather, when it's cold, we love to hunker down in
comfort. When it's warm, we relax outdoors. As a result, we take home and
garden decor to a new level! From porch and patio to kitchen and
living
room,
make your statement from the
inside
out. Check out a few of the places we like to call home:
• Finn Style—Finnish, Scandinavian housewares, pillows,
vases, fabrics, glassware and accessories.
Gaviidae Common, Minneapolis
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Garden Sampler—creative gifts for the garden lover.
43rd & Upton
Ave. S., Minneapolis
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Art + Architecture—hardware, lighting, windows and doors. 3338
University Ave. SE., Minneapolis
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Three Rooms—handcrafted pottery, blown glass, and silver serving
pieces from across the country.
Galleria, Edina
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Smith and Hawken—tools, plants, containers and ornaments for the
garden.
Galleria, Edina
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Great Estate Home and Garden—Rob Whittlef’s (local DIY designer
of HGTV fame) 10,000 sq. foot store includes authentic pieces as well
as new, rejuvenated and vintage home furnishings. 10001 Minnetonka Blvd.,
Minnetonka
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