I hate to be frank, but honestly, I’m so not even going to defend my opinion on this shop again (see my response to Lorrie). I actually have been back to the shop since Fashion’s Night Out, and came away with pretty much the same impression as I initially had. I’m sorry if you don’t agree with my opinion.

Furthermore, I have approximately 5 readers, two of which are my mom and husband, so I think it’s pretty clear that I write mainly for myself. I assume that any other readers passing through are interested in the same things I am: fashion, cheap and chic finds, and things appealing to a modern eye – since that doesn’t seem to be the clientele that Uncommon Items is catering to, I seriously doubt that I’m hurting anyone’s business. This shop simply wasn’t my style.

I always opt to shop at smaller, local boutiques when I can, and as you can see from the rest of my post, I make an effort to get their names out. As far as accessories go, I prefer to buy from local artists, which usually leads me either to Oniomania on National Avenue, by the farmers market in West Allis, or to Third Ward Jewelry on Broadway in Milwaukee.

Thanks so much for reading, Michelle!

I didn’t mean to offend you, but that was just my overall impression of the shop. Granted, I only visited once, but it seemed out of place participating in a night dedicated to fashion and the fashion industry. I was surprised to hear that you purchased a wedding dress there, as, when we went into the shop, we were greeted by an unenthusiastic employee and a barage of crafty items, cheap fabrics, and even tie dye.

Maybe my perception would have been different, had I gone in knowing what to expect, but as a casual shopper, participating in a night of luxury, design, and fashion, with a martini (or two) in my system, that was how I interpreted it.

Your comment has definitely intrigued me enough to visit again though!