This year, we introduced a new department in TAMPA Magazine called Style Spotlight, where we showcase clothing, accessories, and even furniture from top local brands. From summer essentials to denim must-haves, we bring you the latest fashion trends. In this section, we go a step further by highlighting the best places to shop for everything you need.
Whether you’re looking for the latest Tampa gear or women’s accessories, the following pages explore some of the best finds in Tampa Bay. Local fashion social media influencer Madison Bissett also shares her favorite spots to shop in Tampa Bay.
Retail Therapy
Since beginning her fashion influencer journey four years ago, Madison Bissett has grown her Instagram audience to over 85,000 followers. Fashion has been a lifelong passion, especially curating outfits for any occasion. As her following grew, she gained the opportunity to collaborate with over 200 brands, including Yves Saint Laurent, The Four Seasons and Kendra Scott. What started as a hobby has now become a full-time career, making it essential for Bissett to know the best places to shop in Tampa Bay—both for herself and her audience.
“Shoreline Sugars, a mother-daughter-owned boutique on Central Avenue in Downtown St. Petersburg, has the cutest and trendiest styles you’ll find anywhere! Their carefully curated selection has something for everyone,” Bissett notes.
For her Tampa picks, Bissett enjoys roaming the shops of Hyde Park Village and International Plaza.
“Hyde Park Village is home to many of my favorite shops, and there’s always something exciting happening in the village,” she says. “Kendra Scott is my go-to spot for accessories—their collection is both trendy and high-quality, with fine jewelry options as well.”
“International Plaza is another fantastic shopping destination in Tampa, with an impressive array of stores. Altar’d State is one of my top picks for its unique and darling styles,” she continues. “Nordstrom is another favorite, offering a beautifully curated collection of everything from shoes to beauty products and fashion essentials.”
From the streets of St. Pete to the shopping hubs of Tampa, Bissett has made a career of scouring the Bay for the best fashion finds—from standout accessories to clothing must-haves. Did your favorite store make her top list?
My Golf Locker
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The My Golf Locker personal shopping service, with headquarters in Tampa, elevates your experience by offering a curated selection based upon your style, preferred brands and desired fit along with stellar customer service. With over 25,000 items from which to choose, experts, including PGA Professionals and apparel industry veterans, hand-pick items tailored to your personal profile.
Golf Locker was founded in 1999 as an online store offering premium golf shoes, apparel, sportswear and accessories from leading brands like Peter Millar, FootJoy, G/FORE, Nike and many more. After 12+ years with a brick-and-mortar location on Dale Mabry, rapid business growth led to warehouse expansion, with the Tampa location now serving as their corporate offices and warehousing while offering curbside pickup for online orders.
Given the convenience and access to top golf brands and its personalized service, it’s no surprise that My Golf Locker has been featured in Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest and more.
Sunni Spencer, Après Sea
1618 W. Snow Ave., Tampa | 501 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
(813) 375-1559 | @sunnispencer
Sunni Spencer is passionate about the ocean, travel and tropical destinations. Her entrepreneurial spirit led the Florida native to create Sunni Spencer ~ Après Sea—a vision that blends luxury beach travel, home décor and fashion into a cohesive ocean-inspired lifestyle. After collaborating with some of the world’s top designers and gaining experience at Bergdorf Goodman, Spencer launched her store in NYC and The Hamptons in 2015. She expanded to Hyde Park Village in 2019, opened a location in St. Petersburg inside The Vinoy and has won Best of the City’s Best Women’s Apparel two years running.
hazel + dot
3714 Henderson Blvd., Tampa |(813) 876-0110 | @hazelanddot
This year’s Best of the City Gift Shop winner, hazel + dot has the perfect things for every occasion from housewarming gifts to your hardest-to-shop-for friend. This locally owned South Tampa gem is also this year’s Home Decor and Women’s Apparel runner-up, as well as Best of South Tampa winner for Best Tampa Gear, making it the perfect spot to explore Tampa gifts, stylish home decor and a variety of Instagram-worthy items.
Triage Consignment Boutique
4109 Henderson Blvd., Tampa | (813) 805- 7600 | @triageconsign
Voted Best Consignment/Thrift Shop year after year, Triage is South Tampa’s premier destination for award-winning, upscale ladies’ consignment. Specializing in the latest styles of women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories from top designer brands at a fraction of their original cost, Triage offers a constantly changing inventory that makes every visit feel like stepping into a new store. What remains consistent is the chic, cozy and welcoming boutique atmosphere, along with the unbeatable prices. Since 1981, Triage has proudly defined upscale resale in Tampa.
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