“Wearable, feminine apparel from national and international up-and-comers…Lissa on Maxwell stocks up-and-coming fashion designers before they hit it big.”

-Chicago Magazine

“A merger of sophistication, modernity and luxury—without the nose-in-the-air attitude.”

-Stylechicago.com

“The style uniform at Lissa on Maxwell is clean and polished with a nod to cutting edge design.”

-Storeadore.com

“Impeccably pulled-together. Ladylike and edgy. Oozing chic but never baring brand names.”

-Boutiqueville, Newcity

“Lissa on Maxwell is a shopping hot spot well worth the cab fare. Owner Melissa Shipley offers a well-edited selection from lesser-known designers with a sophisticated eye for style.”

-Michigan Avenue Magazine

“The store's charming-as-she-is-chic proprietress…has a talent for spotting up-and-coming fashion dynamos.”

-Newcity

“Distinctive elegance…excellent service, fantastic merchandise from the fashion industry’s rising stars, and the exciting atmosphere of one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods.”

-AOL Stylelist