Island Gypsy

Well stocked but can be a little $$ for the quality

Love this shop! Cute little shop located in Lavallette! They have the cutest clothes! I come here all the time when I’m in the area! They are a little pricy but the clothes are so cute, the store is very bohemian and hip. The staff is very friendly and the store is always so clean. There are three changing rooms for you to try things on. There are a bunch of other stores around the area but this one is my favorite for sure! I always come out with something!

great addition to lavallette, especially considering how many teenagers and 20-​somethings come to lavallette during the summer! however, the layout of the store is pretty poor considering the sheer number of items in the store itself. the racks and shelves are usually jam-​packed, making browsing super frustrating. also, a lot of items are redundant. the store may do better with a more unique collection of items. lastly, we want a bigger sale rack!

I used to love this store. I’ve had a beach house in Lava since 1998 and consider myself a «summertime local». The clothes and jewelry are adorable! Store is clean and neat.
However… A few different times I went in, the staff never greeted me or asked if I needed help.
The last time I went in, it took over 10 mins for a staff member to even acknowledge my existence. Finally one of the two girls there said something to me (btw I was the only customer in the store that whole time).
I excused it, but finally became frustrated when I was looking at the new Alex and Ani bracelet collection they had on display. I even picked up the jewelry pamphlet explaining the new line of bracelets. Both girls were behind the counter 5 feet from me and never said a word to me. After I moved on to look at other jewelry, a middle aged woman came up to the Alex and Ani bracelets and one of the staff girls immediately introduced this lady to the new collection line. They couldn’t explain it to ME a minute before that?! Rude.
So I finally went to the counter to check out. The same girl who explained the bracelet collection to the other woman helped me. She didn’t even look at me the entire checkout. She threw my credit card on the counter instead of handing it to me. Then she never even said «goodbye» or «have a nice day». She only looked at me when I HAD to say «thank you» while already walking out. Rude customer service. I don’t want to go back if I’m going to be treated with disrespect and ignored. (Btw I’m a working girl in my mid-​twenties, love to shop, and I spend money). I shouldn’t have been treated that way.

Tons of beachy, bohemian, summer clothes. Great spot to grab a cute shirt for a night out or a cover up for the beach. They have a lot of fun jewelry and shoes too.
I think some of the staff is very friendly, while other times they don’t acknowledge you. 4 stars just for that reason, as I feel customer service and feeling welcome in a store is a big deal!
Check this place out, you won’t be dissapointed.

Very cute and comfy clothes! Great selection of Havana brand. The only Con I have since this store has opened is that the girls there definitely NEED TO SMILE AND BE NICER!!! Cute girls but don’t seem happy working there. Sorry …

Cute stuff. I didn’t find it to be terribly expensive. It’s definitely not cheap, but it’s better than overpriced B&B stuff. I’ve gotten some really cute tops from there, a couple bracelets, a bag, and a throw. Everything’s held up so far (about a year), so I can’t really complain! I’ve definitely added it to my yearly Shore checklist.

This place is nice, considering. The store is a little on the small side and it gets crowded really quickly, so browsing through the racks is really aggravating for me. They sell Alex and Ani bracelets, which is honestly the only reason I would go into the store. The clothes are definitely on the pricier side which has prevented me from even trying one on. And the girls who work there definitely stand-​offish. Another reason why I quickly pop in and out of the store to buy what I have in mind and leave.
UPDATE: I bought earrings from Island Gypsy — it was one of the $ 10 earrings that are sold at the checkout counter. The pair broke after wearing them twice. I’m highly disappointed in the quality of the jewelry, sold at $ 10. That’s a little pricey in my opinion. I would only trust the name-​brands they sell here, like Sloane Ranger and Alex & Ani. That’s worth your money.

The CUTEST clothes all in the same place! A couple of items are a bit too pricey, but they still have a huge selection! The only thing I have to say is that while the staff is not unfriendly, they are not friendly either. If everyone had a smile on and looked like they wanted to be there, this place would easily have 5 stars (I worked in retail so I have some validity)

Reallllly cute clothes here. I got an amazing top that I’ve worn a ton this summer. It is so trendy and they have a great selection. I’ve been a few times each time I’ve been in Lavallette this summer. The store itself is beautiful. Their prices are high but generally reasonable. I love 95% of what they sell and the other 5% is just too trendy for me but perfect for their customers.
That being said: I only give three stars because it is not unique selection. My cousin had TWO tops from here that she bought earlier this summer from TJ Maxx for ¹⁄₃ of the price. One was an awesome crochet top that was over $ 40 here and only $ 12.99 at TJ Maxx. It was the same brand and identical to the one in the store. Obviously they have no control over who else sells their brands but they might want to be a little more careful about what they sell. They do have a good selection of very affordable and cute themed sweats. Usually the NJ sweatshirts are tacky but these are soft, cute and under $ 20.
Second bad point, however, the staff isn’t the brightest. I haven’t seen a manager or adult who looks over 25 working there. However, it is also very difficult to pick out the staff. I’ve had to wait a lot for dressing rooms and two times I’ve asked a staff where they got their top, it was not from this store. Maybe TJ Maxx? ;)
I also have noticed that they «clean» the merchandise right behind the counter on slow days. I wanted a top with a deodorant stain but I mentioned it to the girls working because I don’t live in the area and didn’t want to be stuck with a ruined top if it didn’t come out. They were cleaning another stain and tried unsuccessful to get mine out because they did not have more of the same top. They couldn’t and I still bought it because it was a cute top but I don’t feel that it is a professional practice to do right on the counter, especially with other clothing. Obviously makeup and deodorant stains happen in a juniors clothing store and the clothing is perfectly saleable but I don’t want to see it happening while I’m trying to shop/​buy. I think it would be more professional to do this in the back or after store hours.
I’ll definitely go back but I’ll be careful what I buy/​check the discount stores first.

This place has really cute clothes and a great selection of Vintage Havana. Very beachy, bohemian style with fun accessories and a selection of Alex and Ani bracelets. The brands they carry are all good quality, and everything I have bought from there has washed well. Some of their clothing is a little overpriced, though. Also, they carry some of the same pieces as B&B. B&B is always less expensive for some reason, so make sure you check both stores before purchasing something. Most of the girls who work there are relatively friendly, but some just downright look like they don’t want to be there. All in all, it’s a great little place to buy a cute summer outfit. I love to support the local shore businesses!