St. Paul is home to a growing community of wildly inventive designers, artists and shopkeepers—making the area one of the best retail destinations in the country.
Bombshell
Denise Alden seeks out pieces that manage to be both sophisticated and comfortable, like Zen Knits deep V-neck tops, Lucie Lu’s flower-embellished tanks and Jibri’s summery wrap dresses.
794 GRAND AVE., 651-330-2605, BOMBSHELL-BOUTIQUE.COM
Allee Metro
Tucked into the back of a cobblestone courtyard, this boutique feels more Marais than Midwest—especially given the whimsical, feminine designs from Parisian designers like Gerard Darel and the occasional offerings of croissants and espresso.
179 N. Snelling Ave., 651-414-0274
179 N. Snelling Ave., 651-414-0274
Flirt Boutique
This pink-walled lingerie boutique balances the sweet, the sexy and the downright sizzling, with contemporary brands like La Fée Verte and LJT by Les Jupons de Tess.
177 Snelling Ave. N., 651-698-3692, flirt-boutique.com
177 Snelling Ave. N., 651-698-3692, flirt-boutique.com
Lula
Ethereal dresses, plus the best array of vintage headpieces we've ever seen.
1587 Selby Ave., 651-644-4110
1587 Selby Ave., 651-644-4110
Picky Girl
This cheap-and-chic boutique is our favorite find in town, starring terrific local designs like Nelle's sorbet clutches and Anne M. Cramer's bold, striped skirts.
949 Grand Ave., 651-698-4107
949 Grand Ave., 651-698-4107
