Colfax

I had to take out my somewhat dormant Unilocal account to write a review for this amazing boutique!
I came to Colfax when I was visiting my friend in KC. She said it was her favorite store and I understand why. Nikki has curated an amazing selection of some hard to find brands and a has an eye for fit and style. The clothes lean towards well-​cut and statement — less trendy cheap items like you see in most boutiques.
Plus, Nikki went above and beyond for me. I found a couple outfits I loved there and wanted to wear for the events surrounding my wedding. I ended up purchasing a jumpsuit, a playsuit, a dress, and a gorgeous necklace by Alchemy (a local jewelry designer). Since they didn’t have the playsuit and jumpsuit in my size, Nikki got ahold of the company and had them ship alternative sizes (with a couple options!) to my home in DC. She covered the shipping and asked me to send back anything I didn’t want.
When I ended up not liking the jumpsuit when I had it in the correct size she refunded the money to me in full. In addition, she sent me two styles of the playsuit and I returned the one I didn’t want. The one I kept was a little too big in size (but I loved the pattern) so she offered to cover 50% of the alteration costs.
This store and the owner, Nikki, are really stand outs. I highly recommend stopping by there if you’re in KC or checking out their facebook page where you can find lots of their items posted up on their wall.

I had walked into Colfax before, but was sure it was a fancy boutique that I could not afford — so walked out. I went in with a friend this weekend, and found that the prices were actually much more reasonable than I had thought! I bought some really cute pieces for Christmas presents. The owner, Nikki, is incredibly fun and sweet. We carried on a conversation for a little while, while she hand wrapped all of the gifts. A good amount of the jewelry is from local artists, and all was very unique. I will be back to this store.

I’m sure there are plenty of great things about being a lady. But the one that I’m REALLY jealous of is their societal freedom to accessorize. If dudes could wear dangly earrings, chunky necklaces and bracelets, I’d be first in line. Alas, that doesn’t seem to be in my immediate future, so I’ll instead just send all my ladyfriends to Colfax for their awesome selection.
This locally-​owned business features a large variety of designers, with talent ranging from local to national. With one long wall covered in display cases, each is dedicated to a different artist, and thus the store represents a huge range of styles and price points. While this means that not everything will be for everyone, whenever I’ve gone in with a
girl, they’ve found something to love.
Colfax also sells a decent amount of women’s clothing, but I pay pretty much zero attention to this. It’s all pretty and such, but not something I would naturally pay attention to. Though, some would also say that about the jewelry, so maybe that’s not the best argument…
As I see it, if you’re buying from small boutiques you’re much less likely to see a girl in the same outfit/​accessories and thus having to fight. That alone should be reason enough to visit Colfax, but if it’s not, visit for the selection, customer service and to support local!

What I loved about Colfax before was the copious amount of jewelry they had, and it was such a diverse selection. Now, the cases are barely full and the selection rarely changes. It seems like there has been a new direction in what type of merchandise they offer.
As for the clothes and other accessories, they are cute but there is definitely a more uniformed look (modern, trendy — to be specific) to their selection. I just feel like their appeal has grown more narrow since management changed this winter, and I miss the broad appeal it once had.

I really like this shop and their selection is very diverse and unique. Sometimes it is a little hit or miss with their selection, so I’d recommend getting on their email list and going in close to when new shipments arrive. Their email list also offers nice discounts, and the women who run the shop are nice too.

Don’t know what to buy your girlfriend or wife for her birthday? Get your butt to Colfax and pick out something pretty from their gorgeous jewelry cases. Happy partner guaranteed! Colfax has an amazing and rotating selection of accessories and clothing for women. Teri, the owner, is committed to Kansas City artists, designers, and business owners. She finds gorgeous local items and artfully mixes them in with some out-​of-​town goodies. I wish Colfax stocked more clothes in larger sizes, but otherwise it’s an A+ shop.

I visited Colfax for the first time recently (I’ve been meaning to get here for awhile now), and I’m definitely a fan! I love unique little boutique stores, and Colfax fits into that category nicely.
Upon entering the store, I was immediately greeted by the staff member at the front counter, who I’m guessing might be the owner. After greeting me, she handed me a key to the jewelry cabinets, which was terribly exciting for an utter jewelry whore like myself! Not only was there a huge selection of lovely stuff to look at, but having a key to that row of display cases just made the shopping experience that much more fun for me. (Yes, I’m easily amused. So?) Jewelry-​wise, there really is something for pretty much everyone, and they’re not the standard pieces you’d find in any old department store.
After I tore myself away from the jewelry, I had a look at the other accessories and clothing on offer. I didn’t purchase anything this time around (too soon after Xmas to begin treating myself), but I did see a lot of items that I liked (and not just jewelry). The clothes were unique, but also wearable, and ranged from comfort wear right up to fun skirts perfect for a night out on the town. Prices seemed more than reasonable, and right now they’re also having their winter sale, which means that there are some great deals to be had.
I was the only customer at the time, so the owner kept up a nice stream of conversation without being pushy. She was great about answering my questions, as well as providing interesting info about some of the pieces I was looking at.
As Colfax is conveniently located right next to where I get my hair done, I know I’ll definitely be back in again soon!

If the idea of a display case chock full of unique necklaces, rings, pins, earrings and more spanning an entire wall of a store strikes your fancy, Colfax is your store! Come here to pick out anything from delicately crocheted wire pins to flashy cocktail rings, all made by independent jewelers. Surely you can find something here for anyone from your mom (bracelets beaded with semi-​precious gems, perhaps?) to your steampunk lovin’ gal pal (tiny cog pendants, bracelets and rings!)
In the front of the store there are the softest cowl neck pieces (something like a shrug, but not quite), gloves and hats. On the racks, I was able to find several pieces that would have worked for me, if only I hadn’t cut myself off from personal shopping rather than Christmas shopping. Styles span from the more conservative to the free-​spirited and a few edgier pieces here and there. I observed most of it to be well-​made.
But where Colfax really stands out from other boutiques is that massive selection of jewelry.

Accomplishing some much needed shopping therapy, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked in, everything looked pretty high end. I was handed a key (the candy store was mine!) and was encouraged to look through the jewelry cases.
I’m not sure the store owner knew what she was getting in to. The designs were so unique, I tried on everything from a dresser drawer necklace to feathers, pearls and finally settled on some 60’s vintage inspired pieces. A smoky bib necklace ($ 20) and a classic cuff bracelet.($ 26) Hawt!
The customer service was amazing, she was super personable and we chatted about everything. Fantastic gift giving opportunities lie in this store, everyone’s jewelry tastes can be covered with some one stop shopping.

To my complete delight Colfax has opened! This wonderful open space is filled with unique one of a kind jewelry and clothing. The jewelry case runs the entire length of the store, and it is filled with beautiful jewelry from local artists which may sound pricey, but everything in the store is totally affordable! There are clothes from a few local designers, but it seemed like a good mix of vintage designs that have been re-​made to fit a modern body with new fabric, as well as non local clothing like alternative apparel with its oh so soft t-​shirt material, Sugar Lips, and Anzevino and Florence. There is a good rotation on the clothes so it is best to go frequently. The selection seems very well thought out, and up to date with fashion trends without breaking the bank. I am so happy to have this go to in the city to buy birthday presents for girlfriends as well as a great outfit for the party!

The jewelry here is fun and unique and most of it is locally made!

Colfax has a promising, inviting exterior. It’s a modern, clean-​looking boutique that fits in perfectly with the recent surge in great shopping on 39^th Street. Most of their clothes are made by local designers, which seemed enticing.
Unfortunately, Colfax suffers from the same problem other locally-​sourced boutiques do, which is that KC designers are pretty much all over the place with their designs. Some of the clothes looked like they were designed for a far older clientele than the store seems to be aiming for. There were definitely some intriguing items, but the price tag on the things I actually liked scared me away from trying them on. That said, the prices were definitely reasonable for one-​of-​a-​kind items. I’m just kind of cheap like that.
The jewelry was also very enticing, although I had seen a lot of it already from local craft fairs, etc. Still, worth a peek.
I look forward to going back to Colfax in a few months to see if they’ve rotated out some of the clothes. I do like the idea of supporting local designers, so it’ll be worth it to give it another chance.