Seattle Shopping Guide

Twist

Gorgeous jewelry for every style and budget is the draw at Pacific Place shop, which offers comprehensive collections from a wide range of designers, from Marie-Helene de Taillac of France to Seattle's own Jamie Joseph. Other notable lines include Cathy Waterman, Ten Thousand Things, Anthony Nak, and Me & Ro.
600 Pine St., Pacific Place, 206-315-8080, twistonline.com

Products: Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Watson Kennedy Fine Living

The ambiance is purely Parisian here in this charming shop sequestered in a Pike Place Market courtyard. Find a plethora of bath and body care, Votivo candles, French linens, vintage items gleaned from Paris flea markets, and other little luxuries.
86 Pine St.,206-443-6281, watsonkennedy.com

Products: Beauty, Antiques, Linens, Tabletop, Books/Stationery, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

A Mano

This intimate boutique with a sweet and helpful sales staff focuses on handmade shoes from Italy (Alberto Fermani, Chie Mihara, Cydwoq, Loeffler Randall, Fiorentini + Baker). They also have a great selection of Ananas leather handbags and jewelry from local designer Jamie Joseph.
1115 First Ave., 206-292-1767, shopamano.com

Products: Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Alhambra

We count on this slightly exotic boutique for statement-making styles from Rozae Nichols, Tracy Reese, A Common Thread, Trina Turk, Dana Kellin, and Bettye Muller.
101 Pine St., 206-621-9571, alhambranet.com

Products: Vintage, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Illi

This modern-Italian-inspired shop means business, with a selection from top designers such as Nicole Farhi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Missoni, Moschino, and Thorn. Don't miss Sissi Rossi handbags and Sophie Gardner's gorgeous gold jewelry.
2113 Westlake Ave., 206-973-3487, shopilli.com

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique

Maison Luxe

This home furnishings shop takes knickknacks up a notch with pretty pillows, candleholders, starburst mirrors, and seaside-inspired accents. They also have sleek furniture, chaise longues, and ottomans.
1123 First Ave., 206-405-2828, maisonluxe.net

Products: Furniture, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Nancy Meyer Fine Lingerie

Since 1978, this well-loved boutique has carried the best lingerie and swimwear from Europe—elegant, sexy, exquisite. Top designers include La Perla, Dolce & Gabbana, Eres, Lise Charmel, and Nina.
1318 Fifth Ave., 206-625-9200, nancymeyer.com

Products: Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear
Type of Store: Boutique

Nuvo Moda

Come here when you're looking for an excellent selection of cocktail party dresses and shoes to match. Labels come and go (the emphasis is on style rather than designer), and the trendiest and sexiest styles dominate. Prices vary from affordable to splurge-worthy.
1307 First Ave., 206-684-6886

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique

Riveted

This First Avenue boutique is denim heaven, with a stock of hard-to-find lines. Find Robin's Jeans, Habitual, Nudie, Smashbox, Cheap Monday, and locally designed Pine IV.
1113 First Ave., 206-624-5326, rivetedjeans.com

Products: Denim
Type of Store: Boutique

Sway and Cake

If it's trendy, sexy, and flirty, you'll find it at this favorite boutique. This is the place to find pieces you won't find everywhere else from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Rebecca Taylor, Triple 5 Soul, and more. Also get an excellent selection of jeans (Deener, Gold Sign, J Brand, and others.
1631 Sixth Ave., 206-624-2699, swayandcake.com

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Loungewear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bbags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique