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By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
t’s no secret that St. Louis loves to shop. We asked readers about their favorite destinations, and we even put a prize on the line: a basket of Jo Malone and Sephora beauty goodies. Keep reading to see who we chose as our winner, and what stores our readers just can’t get enough of. It’s not often that customers are so passionate about their favorite stores—but it makes sense, though, that our winner would be passionate about the ScholarShop, a store that gives back to the community, while also providing designer clothes at affordable prices.
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Here’s what else readers had to say: “My two granddaughters and I love to shop at Once Upon a Child, where owners Bill and Pat Binder and their wonderful staff are like family. Their warm greeting sets the stage for a wonderful shopping experience that will have you returning again and again.” -Cheryl Mitas, via email “I love Cat’s Meow – always something new and cute. Great for personalized gifts and a very friendly staff!” –Margie Williams, via Facebook “Downtown Kirkwood is the best place to shop for trinkets and gifts. Nothing boring about the selection! #shop #kirkwood #stl.” -Cari, @caty7d, via Twitter “I’m a big fan of St. Louis Galleria Mall, especially the Apple store.” -Blake Kaplan, @blakekaplan, via Twitter “Everywhere!” -Allyson Diffley, via Facebook
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Sarah Connelly, an attorney at Tocco, Connelly and Associates, P.C., sent us an email saying, “I would reckon that 90 percent of my wardrobe is comprised of the dynamite bargains I have found at the ScholarShop… The ladies who work there know my children, Jack, 7, and Lucy, 2, and ask about them every time I visit the store. When Lucy comes with me to shop, they do not look twice when she puts on the red, satin Bruno Magli high heels sitting in the window, or wears three beaded evening bags on her wrist as she walks around the store. And knowing that the proceeds from all the sales of the donated clothing are put towards scholarships for students in the St. Louis area makes it even better!”