Shopping in Tampa Bay has evolved over time, thanks to both a consistent population of high income earners and a regular stream of transients from larger metros, where shopping is more diverse and tastes vary.
Chanel at Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay (2015)
Shop at Oxford Exchange: Rizzoli Studio [launch] & Bookstore Reorganization (2014)
Fall Calendar of Events (2014)
Jux-ta-pose Apparel & Studio [review] (2014)
Bourbon & Bow Ties [Recap] (2014)
The Blind Tiger Cafe & CoWork Ybor: Coming Soon (2014)
1901 The Pop-Up Shop Weekend (2014)
CASS & Others Bring Clout to Palma Ceia (2014)
I Should Open A Store (2014)
London Philips: Necessary for Tampa (2014)
Tampa Development, 2014 (2014)
Pride & Passion (2014)
Go Enjoy Cru Cellars (2014)
On Staying Put (2014)
Another Year with the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts (2014)
Nordstrom Tampa Gets a Reno (2014)
Ella Bing Spring Photoshoot (2014)
Nothing Like Homegrown (2013)
The Only Candle You Should Buy this Season (2013)
The Oxford Exchange Year Two (2013)
St. Pete Pride (2013)
Getting Personal at the Optic Shop (2013)
Cafe Hey: A Real Place (2013)
Tampa’s Gasparilla Tradition (2013)
Recreational Belaying at Vertical Ventures (2012)
2012 RNC Takes Over Tampa (2012)
Kahwa Coffee at The Element (2012)
Local / Independent
Womens Fashion: Jux-ta-pose Apparel & Studio
Posts: [review] (2014)
Lingerie, Loungewear: The Pink Petticoat
Posts: The Pink Petticoat opens a new location in Palma Ceia (2014), A collaboration between London Philips, The Pink Petticoat, Remarqed, and Make-A-Wish Foundation (2014)
Mens Fashion: London Philips
Posts: London Philips: necessary for Tampa (2014), Bourbon & Bow Ties [recap] (2014), A collaboration between London Philips, The Pink Petticoat, Remarqed, and Make-A-Wish Foundation (2014)
Bow Ties: Ella Bing
Posts: Ella Bing bow ties [review] (2014), Ella Bing Spring photoshoot (2014), “1901” the pop-up shop weekend (2014), Bourbon & Bow Ties [recap] (2014)
Eyeglasses & Sunglasses: The Optic Shop
Posts: Getting personal at the Optic Shop (2013), How to choose sunglasses (2014)
Gifts: Oxford Exchange
Posts: Oxford Exchange: the new new (2012), Oxford Exchange: year two (2013), Rizzoli Studio [launch] & bookstore reorganization (2014)
Stationery, Gifts, Classes: The Paper Seahorse
Flowers, Orchids: Bloom
Art: CASS
Posts: CASS & others bring cloud to Palma Ceia (2014)
Pets: Downtown Dogs
Aveda Salon: level Salon & Spa
Department Stores
Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay / International Plaza: Chanel (hard shop), Balenciaga, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Saint Laurent, Nancy Gonzalez, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Tod’s, Judith Leiber, Gucci (men’s shoes), Theory, Vince, Etro, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Jo Malone (partial list)
Posts: Chanel at Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay (2015), Tom Ford Fragrance Event [recap] (2014), At-Your-Service update: still fun (2013), Another bottle of euphoria (2013)
Nordstrom Tampa / International Plaza: Valentino, Proenza Schouler, Longchamp, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Chloé, Jo Malone, Diptyque, James Perse, Billy Reid, AG Jeans, Nudie Jeans, Hudson, Prada (women’s shoes), Salvatore Ferragamo (men’s shoes), St. John, Escada, Shinola, Topshop, Topman (partial list)
Posts:Â Nordstrom Tampa gets a reno (2014)
Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota / University Town Center: Saint Laurent, Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Alexander McQueen, Hermès timepieces, Cartier, Pomellato, H.Stern, and Tom Ford Beauty (hard shops), Rupert Sanderson, Lanvin, Brunello Cucinelli, Isaia, Ermenegildo Zegna, Etro, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan (partial list)
Posts:Â [preview] (2014)
Dillard’s, Macy’s (multiple locations of each)
Luxury
International Plaza: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Hugo Boss, Burberry, Anne Fontaine, Montblanc, Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, Crate & Barrel, Tory Burch, Coach, Rolex, Restoration Hardware (coming soon)
Hyde Park Village: Brooks Brothers, Anthropologie, lululemon athletica, West Elm, Restoration Hardware, J.McLaughlin, Sur La Table (coming soon), Paper Source (coming soon)
Outlets
Nordstrom Rack (locations in Tampa & Brandon), Ellenton Prime Outlets, Orlando (multiple)
Skip the outlets (2013)
Orlando (day trip)
Mall at Millenia: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Versace, Prada, David Yurman, Jimmy Choo, Allsaints, Cartier, Emporio Armani, Hublot, Omega, Lacoste, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, TAG Heuer