lingerie
Shopping
BleuBelle
Heather Burge first came to Savannah for a sorority formal, and the lack of shopping options—not the dance—is what left a lasting impression. A few years later, she returned to open this airy boutique, known for its hip, trend-triggering lines. From Savannah's Broughton Street neighborhood store listing.
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Kathi Rich
This is the kind of place you walk into and immediately feel at ease. The racks have a happily cramped look; the '50s-style lounge area has a low-key feel; and a wild assortment of bags is scattered throughout. From Savannah's Broughton Street neighborhood store listing.
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Plaza Caracol
The most expansive indoor mall in Cancun amply rewards shoppers who traverse its floors. There's Envy, which carries designer labels like D&G and Polo; Sybele, an upscale retailer purveying clothing and offbeat items; and Majolica, a tiny shop that sells reproduction portraits of Frida Kahlo.
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Plaza Flamingo
A trio of squawking parrots greets shoppers at the main entrance to this mall. We're especially fond of Wayan Natural Wear, a local chain that carries imports from Indonesia, lots of Mexican crafts (other locations are throughout Cancun), and a number of sterling-silver jewelry stores. 11.5 Blvd. Kukulcan, 52-998-883-29-45
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La Isla Shopping Village
The open-air layout and many outdoor cafes make a visit worthwhile, not to mention the sheer volume and variety of shops—from Zingara, a swimwear boutique filled with an eponymous line of bright mix-and-match separates (from $20 per piece) to Zara, a trendy Spain-based fashion boutique chain.
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mercado de artesanias la diana
Though smaller than the Mercado de Artesanías (see above), this market is easier to get to from the major strip hotels. Bonus: It's open late to accommodate night-owl shoppers. For their pure kitsch factor, we fell in love with the giant burlap yarn paintings of various Mexican tableaus, $30 (see above,).
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Plaza Bahia
Two floors of boutiques, most of them dedicated to summery apparel, make up this compact mall. Our picks: Il Mare, which sells XOXO swimwear; and Ciao, a purveyor of D&G and Moschino. 125 Ave. Costera Miguel Aleman in the Golden Zone, 52-744-485-69-39
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Maui Girl
Hawaii suffers from a glut of swimwear shops, but this Paia spot stands out from the rest. Its bamboo-and-straw-decorated interior makes you feel like you're shopping in a retro tiki hut; the humongous selection of bikinis and tanks is actually nontacky, a rarity in the islands.
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Eden
A year ago, Kathy Peters and Lisa Fowler took a break from their stressful careers as a psychologist and an executive to open this cheery boutique. The merchandise is feminine without veering into nauseatingly cute territory. Expect cherry-print undies by Loveletters and Lilly Pulitzer dresses.
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It's All Good
This overstuffed boutique does more than just capitalize on one of the most oft-uttered sayings of our generation—it actually fulfills it. Among the offerings: a truly excellent mix of sexy bikinis from Brazil, lacy Claire Pettibone lingerie, and an eclectic mix of rhinestone cocktail rings.
