Retail Therapy in Vail Colorado
The popular town of Vail Colorado is an active winter hub due to its renowned slopes. However, summer is a great time to embrace the retail therapy in Vail Village. There are several other villages close by, including Lionshead and Golden Peak, as well as smaller ones. I visited the first two – these are the most popular.
Retail Therapy in Vail Village
A charming little town, Vail Village is home to restaurants, lodging, and adorable retail boutiques. I visited during the summer, and I especially loved the vibrant flowers hanging in pots and growing in large planters throughout the town. Let’s face it, shopping is always fun, so you pick the season. Here are a few of my favorite shops.
Nina McLemore
As I walked down the charming cobble stoned streets, I spotted a boutique with brightly colored fashions. I walked in, and there was the owner Nina McLemore. A striking older woman, she was warm and friendly.
Fashion is wearable art to me, and I love meeting the artisans who create these original designs. The fashion bug bit McLemore at an early age. She grew up sewing her own clothing with her mom. Then she went on to build an impressive career in fashion. Nina McLemore, Inc. specializes in designer women’s apparel tailored for executive and community professionals. The collection emphasizes style, vibrant colors, high-quality European fabrics, and New York City-based manufacturing.
With a retail boutique in Maryland, her brand is popular among strong female political titans in Washington. According to a Vogue Business article in 2019, McLemore has dressed Hilary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, and Janet Yellen, the former chair of the US Federal Reserve, etc. Find out more on the website – https://www.ninamclemore.com
Jewelry Vail Village
Pano features beautiful jewelry from Europe. as well as cute casual dresses and designs from all over the world. I bought a sassy hat here. Pano, 201 E Gore Creek Drive, Vail, 81657; FB Page;
If jewelry is your thing, stop by Princess world Jewelers. It features delicate pieces for women. Their website is being worked on (as of Aug 2023), so check the instagram page. Princess World Jewelers, 281 Bridge St # 6, Vail, CO 81657; Insta Page;
Also, I loved the shop Squash Blossom. It offers an excellent selection of jewelry. I met the owner Kevin Magner, who was very nice. In addition, the jewelry store featured art by David Grizzle and Stephen Wilson available for sale. https://squashblossomvail.com/
More Stores in Vail Village
Wild Bill’s Emporium offer all kinds of eclectic gifts. The items ranged from unusual wine bottle holders, flasks, coasters to kitschy jewelry and Native American items. Wild Bill’s Emporium, 225 Wall St Ste 110 Vail, 81657; FB Page
I love Christmas, so wherever I travel, I look for a holiday store. Yes I find them everywhere – even in the summer. I have been collecting ornaments from all over the world. So I was happy to find the Gilded Spruce at the edge of Valley Village. I bought an adorable little dressed up mouse. The Gilded Spruce, 183 Gore Creek Dr #2, Vail, 81657; https://gildedspruce.com/
Lionshead Village
You will want to check out Lionshead Village as well. Vail Village spills onto Meadow Drive with stores and galleries on the way to Lionshead. You can either walk or take a free shuttle. You may want to walk a bit on Meadow Drive before catching the bus or you will miss some stores.
In Lionshead you can catch the Bahn gondola (#19) up the mountain. CLICK HERE to find out about easy hikes on the mountain. Vail Village has quite a few sporting goods stores, but Lionshead Village seems to have even more. Skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and all outdoor enthusiasts can find whatever they need.
For additional info on the shops in all the Vail villages, see https://discovervail.com
