Q & A: Atlanta Boutiques

Q: Deirdre of Four DEVAS Event Planning, Inc: My relatives are coming in town and I want to take them on an unforgettable shopping excursion. Tell me, are there any boutiques that would be worth our while to check out?

A: Get It Girl Beauty: I'm so glad you asked! Believe it or not, there are a ton of hidden boutiques that are right under your nose located here in the Atlanta area. Housing some of the most mystical, one of a kind pieces in fashion, you'll be sure to wow your relatives. They'll be running back down here for their next visit! Here's the list:

Controversy
Specialty clothing and accessories boutique designed for the fashion-forward female unafraid of flaunting femininity. 230 Auburn Ave Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 880-9088

Envy
Popular family owned Little Five Points boutique offering stylish selections for ladies and gentlemen. Accessories are always a hit here! 1143 Euclid Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone: (404) 525-3689

Fab’rik
A shop-o-holic's dream, fab'rik delivers high style without attitude or sticker shock. If you've seen it on the runway or the cover of a magazine, chances are you'll find it at fab'rik, but without a hefty price tag. All items are priced under $100, except for their extensive denim collection. 1114 W Peachtree St Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone: (404) 881-8223

Bill Hallman
Featuring 6,000 square feet of unique fashion finds, the store is divvied into browsable sections of menswear, women's clothing, denim duds, vintage threads and footwear. An outstanding source for jeans, T-shirts and party outfits, the store keeps celeb-favored designers like Diesel, Citizens of Humanity, 1921 Jeans, Carpe Denim, G-Star and Hudson in stock. Chic accessories such as sunglasses, wallets, bracelets are by the register. 792 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 Phone: (404) 876-6055

Sole

Shoe boutique featuring Kenneth Cole, Steve Madden, Franco Sarto, Nine West, & David Aaron to name a few. Beautiful accessories from local designers and HOBO Brand handbags are carried here as well. 1245 Caroline St, Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone: (404) 523-1777

Wish

Featuring cutting-edge labels and limited edition footwear
1140 Euclid Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone: (404) 880-0402

FRECHE
Owned by a former celebrity stylist, the shop stocks trendy yet classic styles, mostly from L.A. and New York designers. A moderately priced selection--including lines from Jak & Rae, Frenzii, 213, Betsey Johnson, James Jeans, Notice and Beth Bowley--sets it apart from super-expensive Buckhead boutiques. 3145 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: (404) 816-4446

P. Valentine
Open since fall 2005, P. Valentine is the brainchild of Sherlita Patton and Tracy Valentine. This femme fatale duo provides the perfect balance of an out the box feel, with classic conservatism and sheer style. Patton (wife of Antwan “Big Boi” Patton) and Valentine have combined fashion and music to create an atmosphere of funky flair, while attracting a serious A-List following. 572 Edgewood Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312-1988 Phone: (404) 521-3660

Taste
Great staff and the best denim, going out tops, and accessories. Even if you want to relax and look cute, they've got you. 265 18th St NW Atlanta, GA 30363 Phone: (404) 347-0211

Luna
Luna dresses hippie-chic babes and party-girl vixens in the latest designs by Theory, French Connection, Michael Star, Seven, Free People and the like. Head to the back of the store for a small, but outstanding, selection of boots and heels. Gift ideas are scattered about the store: bath products, makeup, aromatic candles, ornate pillows, coffee table books, jewelry and handbags. 3167 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305-1812 Phone: (404) 233-5344

Kaleidoscope
The clothing, cut to fit small waists and larger hips, ranges from casual to evening wear. Sizes go up to 16, uncharted territory for most boutiques. The store's collection of chic boots and imported Italian shoes sets off jeans by Joe's, Buffalo, Vitamina and Paper, Denim and Cloth. Purses start at $25, while an evening gown might run $300. 252 W Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: (404) 378-1214

Market
Located in a converted grocery store in a strip mall, this boutique carries more than 20 denim lines, including Rock & Republic, Joe's Jeans and Sacred Blues. Tops, sweaters, tees and cord jackets help to complete stylish outfits. Accessories like shoes, jewelry, handbags and belts are on hand too. 2770 Lenox Rd NE Ste 2; Atlanta, GA 30324 Phone: (404) 814-0977

Boogaloos
Boogaloos carries more than 20 name-brand designers and keeps its offerings in the $30-$100 range. Look for names such as Emma Black, To the Max, Seven, Frankie B., Language and French Connection and plenty of casual jeans and pants. Boogaloos' selection of locally designed jewelry abounds, as does its assortment of sequined and beaded handbags. 246 W Ponce De Leon Ave; Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: (404) 373-3237

Lisa Brown Atlanta
Lisa Brown Atlanta is the newest addition to the Atlanta boutique circuit. With a wide array of the most popular brands and styles, this high end boutique has quickly taken the Atlanta suburb Sandy Springs by storm. In addition, Lucky Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Jezebel Magazine, and Instyle Magazine, have all acknowledged Lisa Brown Atlanta's unique style for dressing women young and old. They offer casual to formal pieces, some classic, some fresh off the runway. Find brands you can't find elsewhere in addition to accessories to make you look and feel your best. 6301 Roswell Rd; Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: (404) 255-4949