My mother and I love consignment shops. So, when she visited recently I went on a hunt for a mom-worthy store.  The store that kept popping up in my research was Wear It’s At—on Main Street in Reisterstown. We headed over Sunday after brunch, arriving around 12. It was amazing. I was a little skeptical thinking the place would be super tiny—but I was really wrong. The main room is filled with racks—juniors, sportswear, eveningwear, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. The best part was the little room off to the left side of the store —a secret gem. This is the good stuff—Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton—all reasonably priced considering the brand names and condition of the pieces. For the non-desinger crew there is everything from American Eagle to Juicy Couture to Chico's to Vera Bradley and BCBG. I was able to persuade my mother into thinking I needed many, many dresses to add to my wardrobe—an awesome light gray LA Made cotton dress with a rather large cowl neck, an ivory lace and tweed dress by Rebecca Taylor (never worn!), and a black one shoulder cocktail dress (with pockets!) by Ralph Lauren Black Label. I also bought a beautiful Nicole Miller asymmetrical...

From the gals at Ellie Boutique: The racks of the fashionable Ellie Boutique will be brimming with trendy, classic, and colorful designer fashions and accessories, when the Baltimore women’s clothing store has its first Summer Sale June 15 though 19, 2010. During the seasonal sale, the Ellie Boutique will offer summer dresses and sportswear from Trina Turk, Milly, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ella Moss, and Michael Stars; jeans from Joe’s Jeans and Cambio Jeans, and t-shirts and tops from Spendid and Velvet, at 25 to 50 per cent off regular retail prices. Also on sale will be selected handbags from Mz Wallace and Longchamp and sandals from UGG, as well as accessories to complete every summer outfit. Just in time to make a splash, fashion-conscious shoppers can also find unique swim suits on sale. Summer sale purchases are also eligible for a Green Points Rewards Program, one of few offered by a women’s clothing boutique in the area. Customers receive points for every dollar spent, and the points earn gift...

Word on the street, well, at least at my gym, is that Lululemon Athletica—a yoga inspired athletic company—is opening a showroom in Fells Point. According to the site, the showrooms are "a cozier version of a retail store with a limited selection of products. Showrooms are only open part of the week so that we can be out in the community meeting our neighbours and participating in local yoga and fitness classes. We open showrooms to become part of the community to share our culture, work with local athletes and provide a retail location that is unique to that area."

A lot of my friends are obsessed with the Lululemon pants (which hover close to $100) ... and they've been able to control themselves because the closest shop is in Annapolis. This might be dangerous. More details as I get them. —JED

Looking to combine their two favorite things, fashion and fitness, husband and wife team Charles and Jennifer Wiseman have opened Kingpin in Fells Point—a clothing store with a gym in it or maybe a gym with a clothing store in it. Either way, there is stylish active wear in the front and  personal training sessions in the back. There is also an on site nutritionist and a DJ that spins in shop. The décor—loud and bright—reflects the couple’s charismatic and outgoing personalities—which is also evident in the international brands they chose like British menswear line Psycho Bunny and Margarita, from Israel. 1924 Fleet St., 443-388-8796, kingpinbaltimore.com. —Nikki Reese (intern)