Shopping expert Allison Kaplan reviews LynLake neighborhood stores and shops.

• Andrea's Vintage and Bridal: Vintage dresses and accessories from the 20s and 30s to the 80s; from small sizes to plus...
• Andrea's Vintage and Bridal: Vintage dresses and accessories from the 20s and 30s to the 80s; from small sizes to plus...
• Art Materials: There are plenty of objects to covet that don't require an art degree: fancy fountain pens, office supplies, paper of all kinds and children's art projects...
• Buffalo Exchange: Recycled apparel sure to appeal to independent dressers...
• Cliche: This funky shop provides the true alternative, with a focus on unknown lines and locally designed fashions...
• Corner Store: Cowboy meets rocker at this unintentionally hip vintage shop...
• Dirty Denim Bar: More than 25 denim styles for men and women...
• Flutter: Bridesmaids, do yourselves a favor and steer the bride into this refreshingly modern special occasion dress shop...
• June: Designer fashions become more accessible at this high-end resale boutique...
• Larue's: This is where hippies shop when they grow up. Flowy tops, long skirts, loose dresses and all made with natural fibers...
• Picturebook: Don't do it yourself when there's a stylish shop like this willing to create a unique photo album for you...
• Schatzlein Saddle Shop: Giddyup! One of the largest horseback riding shops in the Midwest...
• Smitten Kitten: This is perhaps the most civilized sex shop you'll ever encounter - probably because it caters to women...
• Tatters: Shopping at this expansive thrift shop for a pair of used Levi's is like a rite of passage...
• Uptown Girl: Chain stores arent the only ones doing trend apparel on the cheap...
• Venus: The target is dancers and models and the word erotic is flung about, but the attitude is surprisingly low-key...