Shopping in Shawnee

Funky Monkey's mom duo Jennifer Najera and Brittany Faulkner founded their casual boutique with the intent to offer upscale, fashion-forward finds for all family members, be they mom 'n' pop, baby, or annoying cousin Oliver. For women, stretchy-fit DL1961 Angel denim jeans ($148) flatter all feminine silhouettes, from pears to teapots to water bottles, with its forgiving four-way stretch. Meanwhile, colorful boy-friendly tees ($65 for set of two) emblazoned with trendy dragons or scooters make every day feel like School Picture Day for the tree-house set. Little girls can model frocks and finery by Splendid, Juicy Couture, Ella Moss, and TRU LUV, with new pieces racked on a weekly basis. Funky Monkey's helpful, attentive staff will also help dudes in need of dappering navigate the largest selection of True Religion, Juicy Couture, and Seven jeans for men.

Bold, black lines splice Uptown Kids’ showroom into tidy planes. Amid this minimalist backdrop, the collection of colorful kids’ clothing practically vibrates. Designed by Rand Elliott of Elliott & Associates, the showroom reflects owner Carolyn Goldman's philosophy that clothing is like artwork and deserves a space that showcases it. This unique approach to fashion earned Uptown Kids a spot on the cover of Interior Design, as well as a slew of other positive press. In keeping with her philosophy, Ms. Goldman carefully selects bold, unique pieces by designer brands such as Little Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Diesel. The store also houses a collection of designer toys and accessories by P’kolino and Popochos to keep toddlers occupied and looking sharp during upcoming job interviews.

As parents explore the showroom, children can watch movies or tinker with toys in a spacious, transparent playroom. Additionally, the store hosts various kid-friendly events such as plays, concerts, and fashion shows.

Since Phil Clayton became the owner of TSO Optical 25 years ago, he's transitioned away from the traditional discount-eyewear model and toward a premium, boutique system that delivers higher-caliber frames. Since then, he's found that his smiling customers generally need fewer frame adjustments and less warranty work. Instead of opting for cut-rate glasses that have been blessed with a flashy label, his shop opts for quality glasses made by actual eyewear experts, housing a vibrant collection populated by frames from brands such as Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, and Tom Ford. A friendly and knowledgeable staff curates this vast selection, and an onsite optometrist provides prescriptions for both glasses and contacts. TSO Optical fills these frames with lenses made in their own laboratory, an onsite facility that cuts back on turnaround time so that clients get their glasses quickly and don’t have to extend the rental on their seeing-eye eagles.

Fashion meets function at Hip & Swanky, a boutique clothier that carries designer threads, jewelry, and accessories. KUT jeans, for example, pair with handcrafted Old Gringo Western boots that can be dressed up or down with a variety of tops and blouses. Dresses pay homage to the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and various fun wallets and jewelry accessorize outfits, much like the high heels in a football player's uniform.

Oklahoma Today, named 2010's Best Magazine in Oklahoma by the Society of Professional Journalists, has served as an icebreaker between Oklahomans and their state since 1956. The bimonthly magazine features content on the state's premier restaurants, special events, and landmarks, such as the lab where George Clooney invented hair gel. Within each issue's glossy pages, readers will also find multihued photographs and features highlighting the uncommon lives of Oklahoma's least mundane citizens. For 19 years running, Oklahoma Today has also annually named one citizen "Oklahoman of the Year" for outstanding achievements and tongue twister repetition skills.

When photographer Annamarie Garcia peers through her lens, she scopes out moments that reveal her subject's personality or capture the emotion of milestone events, from weddings to pageants. In the last 10 years, Funny Face Family Photography has blossomed from a single shutterbug to a team of eight determined to artistically frame smiles and disprove the existence of bunny ears. Using whimsical backgrounds and props, professional lighting, and wardrobes, the photo team snaps families in kinetic poses and couples with love-locked eyes. In addition to dynamic in-studio work, flash poppers travel as far as Houston to shoot weddings, senior photos, or UFO sightings, and they can even set up shop at the hospital to capture images of proud new parents and their bundles of joy.