Moxie

I cannot say enough good things about this store! The staff is fabulous, whether you buy nothing, a 5 dollar item, or spend way too much money than you should (which is basically any time you enter this store, let’s be serious.) They carry a wide selection of items from new, funky wine glasses to vintage flapper dresses. They have very, very fair prices — but be prepared to spend a lot because you will basically want everything.

I agree with previous reviewers who said that this is a dangerous spot to go with a credit card and/​or money in your pocket. This store is a hidden treasure along Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb. From the outside it looks playful, but nothing special… but open the doors and WOW! It’s like candy for grown-​ups!
They have some really unique gifts (though I can honestly tell you that you should know your pricing) and make it a great spot to go if you need to quickly pick up a personal, but unique gift.
What really makes Moxie stand out is not what’s on the ground level… it’s the upstairs. Oh my! If you are a size 5 and love vintage, pristine clothing, this place has it an more. It’s funky, meets vintage, meets outstanding stylists. There are racks and racks of vintage clothing — from the 40s through the late 1990’s. Shoes, handbags, evening gown, luxury designer suits, etc. I could spend hours just looking at history and getting fashion inspiration. What’s more amazing — all the clothing is from one woman’s personal collection!!!
There’s also a unique vintage men’s wear section, and some collectable linens, etc. Overall, what more can I say… it’s delightful, fun, funky and a piece of fashion heaven among the corn fields!

This store is extremely dangerous for wallets. Unfortunately, I don’t visit very often just because it would be quite easy for me to spend entire paychecks each time. I really cannot recommend it enough for anyone who likes to give quirky, fun gifts; it is the closest experience I’ve ever had to actually walking into Etsy. Save yourself the trouble of finding the perfect gift online, and head into Moxie for a fun shopping adventure!
As a side note, I recommend the Mexican Spiced Cocoa Mix. I found it back by the «Man Cave» section; it is just perfect with a splash of Rumple Minze!

Moxie was my go-​to spot for unique gifts when I lived in DeKalb.
There is absolutely something for everyone. I’ve bought everything from unique vintage shoes and hats, to brontasaurus shaped sandwich cutters, shark pizza cutters, bags shaped like strawberries, quirky coasters and mugs, and everything in between.
The cashiers are sweet and friendly, and happy to help you sort through the wide variety of treasures to find the perfect gift for your special someone. The consignment section upstairs is a must-​visit spot if you have a quirky party to attend and need a unique outfit. I’ve found fedoras, polka-​dot dresses, and plaid sports coats buried among the gently used items, and all have gotten compliments from friends.
If you need to get a gift, and you’re completely clueless, block off an afternoon to wander the two floors of fun. You won’t leave empty handed!

Walking down the Lincoln highway in DeKalb you might come across a little store front with a bunch feminine looking crap in the window. Upon further inspection based on good Unilocal reviews I entered feminine looking layer, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Walking past the front window I realized there is a lot more to it than just a bunch of feminine crap, they in fact have a lot of quirky and creative products as well as a pretty good art work to hang on your bland old walls. Moxie has a little bit of something for everybody and I am sure collage kids eat this stuff up.

This place has everything! Whenever I am out thrifting in DeKalb I make it a point to stop in Moxie. There are 2 floors. The first floor has a ton of different things such as jewelry, home décor, kitchen items and a children’s section. I love that there is always something new available. I have bought some cute (adult language) magnets here a few times and love them. They have gag items too like cupcake flavored toothpaste and handerpants (underwear for your fingers). This place is worth the stroll through the store, you are sure to spot something that pulls at you.
Upstairs is mostly clothing but its ALL vintage! You couldn’t find a better in store vintage place anywhere else… or at least I haven’t. Today I bought a cute yellow crocheted poncho and a sexy red chiffon dress from the 60’s. (There is a photo I uploaded as well of the dress) The second floor also has a fabric area with tons to choose from and patterns from the 50s, 60s, 70s etc. Besides clothing there are shoes, hats as well. The prices are not so bad but its hard to pinpoint because it varies upon the item. Its hard to tell you about everything Moxie has to offer because there is just too much my advice would be to check it out yourself! It is a must! ENJOY THE PHOTOS!

Everything is way over priced. Don’t expect to get any type of deal here. Old used clothing for double the price of new clothing. Some things are new in the store, maybe 2 things out of every 100. And you will pay 130 – 200 dollars for new clothing items.

Cutest store ever!!!

Two friends and I drove over two hours to come here. It was my first time there, & I was pretty excited to go considering how much they talked this place up.
Moxies display in the window caught my eye, and prepared me for what was inside. This is a wonderful place for gift shopping– especially for the «hard to shop for», and the merchandise is fairly priced. I picked up a vintage dress for $ 19… can’t go wrong.
Every staff member I encountered was as pleasant and helpful as the next.
I highly recommend this place! :)

This place is pretty awesome. After searching like a mad woman online to find a gift item I stumbled across this place. Everywhere else I searched the shipping prices were CRAY CRAY, but this place was steller. The online ordering options were very easy, I got a personal email the next day letting me know they were actually able to ship my item at a cheaper rate and to look out for a credit on my card for the difference. I got my package in a few days, wrapped up securely in the cutest bright blue tissue paper and a nice little card to go along with it.
This place has been saved and moved to the top of my favorites!!!

My mom, sisters and I come hear every holiday season on our annual Mall Crawl. Is it in a mall? No. It’s a cute little shop in downtown DeKalb, and it’s SO GOOD that we make a special stop here.
If you’re looking for adorable gifts, jewelry, fun bags, books, silly items, kids gift clothing, house goods, decorative items, and even some foodie items, this stop will be well worth it. In the 2^nd floor– they have some vintage-​y items and clothes as well. You could really spend a couple hours here browsing.
Anything you buy– they’ll wrap in a cute little gift bag that says Moxie, and will tie a pretty ribbon around it. Extra nice touch!
I hoe Moxie stays as cool as it is forever– we will stop here yearly when we’re in the area for the Mal Crawl.

I am giving Moxie three stars because it is an attractively decorated and arranged star. However, if basing it on THRIFT I would have to give Moxie two stars. It’s cute, but pricey! Most of the vintage things are clothing, and while they have some cute things, you will pay top dollar. Example: cute western style leather purse made in Mexico: $ 85 (and it is not a tote or anything big).
The first floor appeared to be mostly new items. There is very little vintage furniture, and it’s rather pricey as well. If I were shopping for a gift I would swing by.
One other plus (besides cute) they do have a small children’s section with gadget-​y toys and cute baby and toddler T’s.

Moxie is one of my favorites in DeKalb. Though a little pricey, they have the most clever gifts for anyone you may know for any occasion. There is so much to look at, but not overwhelming. One could easily spend hours browsing all of the different sections in the store.

I love Moxie. What more can I say? Well alright, if you insist…
Moxie is fantastic. I make several trips from Chicago every year to visit this store — it has everything, and the prices can’t be beat. I especially love the upstairs vintage collection; be it purses or shoes or clothes or whatever. I never leave the store without some kind of treasure that I can’t live without.
The staff is wonderful, and Megan, the owner, is a gift to the retail world. There should be a Moxie in every town. But until then, I’ll keep making the trek to DeKalb to visit this one.

Love, Love, Love this store! It’s honestly been a while since I’ve been in but every time I’ve gone I always left a happy little girl. They have very unique and cutesy gifts for everyone all ages. Think urban outfitters goodies but better! The price range for everything varies so you have to look for it but there are good deals!
One thing that I really appreciate is that they always have great customer service, the ladies are always very cheerful and willing to help yet not in an over bearing way. A must see when in the downtown area!

The gift selection of soaps, cards novelty anything and jewelery was plentiful as the store is very big, but very pricey! The selection of vintage is pretty good and isn’t that expensive, and hit or miss like any thrift store. The staff however was alright, but kind of snotty and crabby. One older woman that is sometimes there is a doll! I wish she was my grandma, but the owner (i think, grey hair and glasses in her 50s) was unhelpful and seemed to have an attitude. Her younger employees follow suit with their snotty tendencies and but the occasional stalk around the store to make sur you’re REALLY not stealing. Id assume this would turn a lot of customers off, get a camera If you’re so scared!
Worth stopping by, not worth being a regular though. Atop by cracker jacks on 3^rd street. Less clothing but 100x better actual VINTAGE jewlery an many more gifts with great prices! There is always sales going on and the staff and décor is much cuter!

Wonderful store to buy something for yourself, something for someone else or just to spend a bit of time wandering around looking at all the neat stuff.
Someone (presumably the owner) does a fine job of identifying interesting yet mostly useful items that you may not see everywhere and then merchandises it in a way that has eye-​appeal and draws you in to meander thru the store looking for the next thing you’ve never seen before.
It’s a great place to go for stocking stuffers (yes — it’s December when I’m writing this review) or wonderful gifts for various occastions.
At the front, the focus is a little more on fashion with scarves, purses and jewllery. In the middle, it moves to quirky gifts — funny little books, hooks shaped like men etc.
Towards the back you find kitchen gadgets and a section devoted to kids — toys, books, doodads.
Upstairs you find vintage clothing for men/​women and shoes. (Love the shoes!) as well as more gift type items.
Dekalb is a bit of an an interesting city — so if you are going to Moxie, plan to go on a Saturday and wander around that little shopping district to look at other vintage clothing and used furniture store — some are very bad :-(but there are some other wonderful little stores in the area. Many stores are closed on Sunday. On Saturday stores seem to close at about 5p.
Would I return: yes
Would I recommend: yes

I adore this store.
I have this secret fascination with collecting kitchen gadgets or just random gadgety things. I can’t tell you how many items like this I’ve gotten from Moxie and love. Be it orange peelers, funny spatulas, or a cell phone power charger.
However, I also love the pretty jewelry, funny books, and other randomness you’ll find here. I always have the best luck when I walk into this store, and pretty much find something for myself and a friend.
I should also mention their lovely collection of vintage clothing! It’s to die for, and not that expensive. The woman who normally works in the clothing section is wonderful, make a point to get in a conversation with her, because she’s lovely.
I don’t care where you live, but if you’re ever in the area, or might be in the area make it a point to go to Moxie!

This is one of my favorite stores…
It’s worth the trip out to DeKalb to check it out.
They have a great selection of jewelry, home accents, vintage accessories, and vintage clothes. It’s a great place to shop for unique gifts. The prices are reasonable, the vintage items are in great shape, and the store is really cute.
Check out their website… It’ll give you a general idea of the type of new merchandise they sell. If you like it, make the trip out to DeKalb to see the store. There’s a much larger selection at the store and if you like vintage, you have to check out the store’s second floor.

On a foiled attempt to see a women’s barbershop quartet perform in Elmhurst (really) my pal and I wound up in DeKalb.
Hey, at least it wasn’t Iowa.
Since we were there we decided to make the best of it and went in search of an outlet mall. We heard there weren’t any near by so we went in to town, following the «Downtown Shopping» signs.
DeKalb isn’t exactly a glitzy place (cough, cough) but THIS store fucken rules! Go there as a day trip and stop at The Little Owl bar for some yummy grub before you return.
Moxie is an entire house stylishly filled with new womens’ junk (kitchen, accessory, shoes, clothes, cards, furniture…) and some men’s stuff, but the REAL FIND is the vintage collection. Apparently the owner of the store is an antiques dealer and this store houses her personal finds from the past 20 years.
My pal is a clutch freak and she was practically crying at all the amazingly mint condition vintage clutches, bags and hats practically being given away. I spent $ 70 and got the cutest housewife/​waitress dress I’ve ever seen, a great fall jacket, a super hip hand knit 80s style sweater and some really beautiful artistic cards to send to my pen pals. I’m currently recruiting hipsters to tell me how the wear the damn thing, but I know when my ankle boots and leggings arrive I’ll be the height of nonchalant fashion.
Seriously though? I’m really considering driving 65 miles due west again, just to go to this store. The reason there are so many amazing finds and deals is that there’s no big city hipster traffic to steal the gold while you’re earning your dollars.
(sorry hipsters, nothing but love…)
p. s. my pal bought a card that had an print of the White Rabbit from the original Alice in Wonderland book in which he held a trumpet to his mouth and a rolled up paper in his free hand. the caption read:
«Hold my M.A. so I can light this thing.»
freaking hilarious.