Birdie James, Shelter Cove Towne Centre

The Birdie James shopfront at Shelter Cove, pale green clapboard with the name in raised letters above a white awning

An owner-run women’s boutique, the flagship of two: dresses, everyday staples, jewelry and accessories, styled between classic and modern.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google
  • Where: Unit 111, Shelter Cove Towne Centre
  • Sells: women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories
  • Also in: Bluffton, at Washington Square

Birdie James Hilton Head is the boutique’s flagship store, at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Its owner, Michelle, opened it to style women in person, and the stock sits between classic and modern: everyday staples with a fashion edge, dresses for a dinner out, and jewelry, shoes and accessories to finish the look. The second store is in Bluffton, at Washington Square on Minetta Lane.

Reviewers include families who stop in every year on holiday, and nearly all of them mention the staff: they know the stock, pull pieces for you and will tell you honestly when something is not working. Spartina 449, fab’rik and Talbots are a few doors away, and our Hilton Head shopping guide covers the rest of the island.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birdie James on Hilton Head?

At Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Unit 111. It is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There is a second Birdie James in Bluffton, at Washington Square.

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