I was just walking by and was intrigued by the dresses on display by the entrance. Popped in and was greeted by the friendly but non-pushy staff. The assortment of clothing was so interesting and appealing. Bought a dress that is so beautifully cut I think it would flatter anyone. I will be back.

Approximate cost: $150

I have been buying from this designer for as long as I can remember and have always loved her boho chic style, divine velvet jackets and general hippy chic. I checked out the store recently and was a little disappointed - it had lost it's luxe feel, there was a lot of stock from other designers and not much from Sarah Jane. I hope this is just a creative hiatus and not a sign of the current hard times in retail generally. We need to support our unique indie designers.