The Twin Cities' Best-Kept Shopping Secrets of 2010

Off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods in which to partake in some seriously good shopping.

Maple Grove's Bluebird boutique

Image credit: bluebirdboutique.com

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The Lake Effect
Mary O'Regan

Snelling and Selby

Home to Alle Metro Chic, Flirt lingerie boutique, Everyday People consignment shop, Go Vintage and Lula vintage stores, Patina and many more.

Linden Hills

Located around 44th and France Ave., this area is a treasure trove of cute boutiques like Russell + Hazel, Victory, Oscar & Belle and Bibelot.

Downtown Lakeville

Home to hip womenwear boutiques Pink Door and Isabella’s as well as the LOFT Bridal & Design and Lakeville Jewelers.

Woodbury Lakes

Indie boutiques like Elodie, Shoes to Boot, Blissful Bath and nearby Bella Bridal Boutique mix with chain stores at this charming outdoor mall.

The Shops at Arbor Lake in Maple Grove

Yet another suburban mall with a surprising number of locally owned shops like Bluebird boutique, MODE, Schuler Shoes, Zida Fashion Accessories, Shoesters and Hot Mama.

 

For more of Mary's favorite fashion-related trends and stores of 2010, read The Best of 2010, According to METRO - and You.

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