6 local retail surprises
Shops to find the things you didn't know you needed
Photo credit: Joeff Davis/CL
Everyone likes to go shopping with a plan — don’t. Some of the best fashion finds and hidden gems are presented to us in the places we least expect. Besides, what’s the fun in knowing exactly where to go, and what to get every time you set out for good ’ol conspicuous consumption? Yeah, we thought so. Take a chance on these local retailers; you’ll thank us later.
Coyote Trading Company (permanently closed) Gift Shop
Here you'll find turquoise jewelry, dream catchers, bumper stickers, and other authentic Native American handicrafts.
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Eddie's Trick Shop Stores, Costume Store
Before you run away to join the circus, visit this store, which carries costumes, magic tricks, wigs, makeup, juggling supplies, and clown accessories.
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Plaza Fiesta Shopping Center
The once-doomed strip mall now houses more than 200 shops that offer everything from cowboy hats and ornate belt buckles to frilly dresses, cheap shoes, and chili-flavored lollipops. It's really got something for everyone.
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Psycho Sisters Costume Store, Consignment Shop
If they crammed any more used and vintage jeans, dresses, and shoes into this small shop, you couldn't get through the door.
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Richards Variety Store Stores
What we'd give to turn John Waters loose in this wonderland. The second location of Atlanta's premier knickknack and tchotchke depot is the best place to look for board games, plastic giraffes, or, hell, even a Persian rug.
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Scarlet Loves Rhettro Antique Store, Furniture and Home Goods Stores
The hip store is chock-full of pop-culture artifacts and funky clothing rescued from salvage yards and estate sales. Owners, who say they're willing to cut a deal now and then, claim frequent customers that include Tyler Perry's production company.
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The list above first appeared in the 2015 CL Cityguide and was updated by CL Staff recently.