Smart Swat Shopping

It was upon a suggestion of one of my readers that I decided to write this feature. Everyone loves slipping into something that can potentially transform their outlook on the day. As silly as it may sound, the perfect sundress or buttondown can allow you to walk into a room more confidently. While some stores [...]

After unexpectedly waking up at 8:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning due to insomnia, I decided that something had to be done with all this free time. Originally I thought I would sleep in and then head to a few art exhibits. Instead, I hurriedly got ready and decided this was the perfect excuse to [...]

Brandy Melville This Italian brand has got people fawning over simple women’s knits, tops, bottoms, bags and accessories. It is perfect for anyone craving clothing with a laid-back, LA-trendsetter feel. Rating: [Please insert 4.5 out of 5 stars] Price Range: $$ 518 Broadway New York, NY 10012 (646) 707-3119 www.brandymelvilleusa.com Walking into this shop is [...]

Aoki is a small boutique located right by Rittenhouse Square and is dedicated to serving today’s funky and always fabulous woman. It is a great place to find designer clothing that you are bound to use again and again. Rating: 5 out of 5 Price Range: $$$$ 115 S. 22nd St. (between Chestnut and Samson [...]

Sophisticated Seconds is a small consignment shop located right on South Street which offers second hand clothing, accessories and home goods for low and reasonable prices. There is also a second location on Sansom Street closer to Rittenhouse Square. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Price: $$ 2204 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215.546.0784 During a [...]

I felt that recently I have not been paying enough attention to all the sneaker heads on campus that are looking for a place to grab new kicks. Sneaker boutiques are my favorite because you are immediately absorbed by a wall where every item is something new to take in. Back home in New York [...]

Second Time Around Rating: 4 out of 5 starts 1728 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 988-9903 www.secondtimearound.net Second Time Around is a consignment shop which is part of a national chain with 33 locations in 13 states. The shop is filled with womenswear and very little menswear. You can find anything from vintage clothing [...]

South Moon Under Rating: 4 out of 5 stars1731 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States (215) 563-2298 southmoonunder.com South Moon Under is a small boutique whose mission is to offer an eclectic mix of women’s and men’s fashions as well as accessories and gift for the home. It is part of a small chain [...]

Compendium Boutique Rating: 4.5 out of 5 23 S Chester Road Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-543-0283 info@compendiumboutique.com Compendium Boutique is a co-op which offers a variety of clothing and accessories for women and children from up-and-coming designers. It is unique in that it has brands from around the US and around the globe as well as [...]

  Once Worn Consignment Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 910 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19123 215.627.1122 oncewornconsignment.com Once Worn is located in Northern Liberties and has a small selection of consigned clothing for both men and women as well as trendy accessories. It is perfect for anyone looking for deals with basic, but mostly in search [...]