Boutique Shopping in Bakersfield, California

Little Known Shopping Gems in Bakersfield, California

When visiting the Marketplace, which is a shopping center complete with movie theaters, Bella is a most stop shop. Like Bellissima, their clothing selection appeals to young women and older women as well. All of their clothing has a prim and proper feel to it. The Bella look is very feminine, trendy but not a slave to fashion. On every visit I’ve made to the boutique they always have the latest Nanette Lepore blouses, D&G jeans, BCBGirls handbags and Juicy Couture sweats. And even though I never have anyplace to wear one, I always take a peak at their evening and cocktail dress collection. On top of that, the store has a lot of merchandise; almost too much. With their store layout, it can be frustrating looking through every garment. 

Prices: $150 - $350
Staff: 3/5; slightly standoffish, not entirely helpful.
Overall Impression: 4/5

Jezzebelle’s
2217 F St
Bakersfield, CA 93301 

Jezzebelle’s is the perfect store for the hip, young and trendy chick. This boutiques caters exclusively to women in their late teens through their twenties. Their shelves are stocked with unique and flowy tops from designers like Rebecca Taylor and other lesser known brands. Women who love to dress up a pair of jeans with a special top will love this store, but they also sell a few dresses and wild jewelry to accessorize your outfit. 

Prices: $70 - $200
Staff: 4/5; young and bubbly sales people
Overall Impression: 3.5/5

Lolo’s
5003 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93309 

Right up there with Bellissima, Lolo’s is my other favorite boutique in town. However, their styles couldn’t be more different. Lolo’s is geared towards teenaged shoppers, however women between the ages of 16 and 25 will love their style. Their selection is limited compared to some of the other shops, and they stick to casual but cute pieces. Shoppers will be most impressed by their denim collection, which features brands such as Seven For All Mankind, Juicy Couture and Rock & Republic, to name a few. In addition to clothing they carry cosmetics, shoes and accessories galore. 

Prices: $70 - $200
Staff: 4/5; friendly and helpful sales people
Overall Impression: 4/5

La Dolce Vita
2100 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301 

La Dolce Vita is another trendy boutiques, geared towards women in their twenties. The salon and boutique definitely has their décor down pat with rich colors and ornate fixturings. Unfortunately, I found the look of their store to be more attractive than their clothing. Some of the pieces carried at this boutique are rather odd and didn’t seem to fit in with the general style of the store. Their selection, overall, is quite bland, with the exception of Catharine Malandrino and Antik Jeans, two of the brands they carry exclusively. They also carry a small selection of men’s clothing.