What a store, what a store, what a store, what a mighty good store! You can definitely call me a new fan of The Outer Layer on Bloor.
I liked the card selection, which ranges from off-beat to quirky. I also liked some of the kitsch they sold (although I noticed a couple of the same product lines at the Blue Banana Market). And I was immediately drawn to the bath and beauty section.
I agree with other Yelpers when I say this place as a whole is crazy-expensive! The prices aren't for the faint of heart (especially you're being seduced by pretty-smelling soaps and lotions).
I don't know what the Queen St. location is like, but I found this location kind of small - there were quite a few people in the store with the same ideas and aims as me, so at times it made my shopping experience kind of cramped and awkward.
But overall, it's a two thumbs up from me. I may check out the Queen St. store to see if they've more products to mull over as gift ideas.