Shopping

Edie’s
Looking for some unique and trendy shoes? Edie’s will give you all you need. It is a shoes boutique located on the same block as Bauhaus Coffee where they carry some brands that no one else does in Seattle. The store presents a wide selection of shoes that the staff chose from all around the world, so you can definitely find the coolest footwear in town. All the shoes there have a subtle touch of style; they make you look good without trying too hard. At Edie’s, they do not try to overwhelm you by quantity; instead, they offer the highest quality. Just be careful don't go bankrupt from buying those awesome-looking shoes. Add: 319 E.Pine St. Seattle WA 98122 Phone: (206) 839-1111 Hours: 10:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through Saturday 12:00pm to 5::00 pm on Sunday Website: http://ediesshoes.com/

Bellevue Square
Bellevue Square is a shopping mall located in Bellevue, 8 miles east of the city in suburban Bellevue. It is one of the biggest shopping centers in Seattle. There are many buses that go to Bellevue so don’t worry about the transportation. It takes about 40 minutes by bus from downtown Seattle. There are more than 200 stores at Bellevue Square, including JCPenney, Macy’s, Macy’s Home Store, and Nordstrom, specialty stores like Pottery Barn, Apple Computer, Armani Exchange, Puma, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, and Tiffany & Co, and restaurants like P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Bellevue Square also offers free parking and children's play areas. You can find the best styles of clothing at Bellevue Square. It is the shopping paradise but be aware of the time since it closes at 9 pm. Address: 575 Bellevue Sq Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 454-2431

Peter Miller Book Store
Extraordinary taste comes from continual cultivation. Peter Miller is a idea station for designers. Located at Belltown where they have a large selection of architecture and design books. If you’re not that interested in art, the other side of the store has a collection of some interesting products that you can dig through. The owner himself is an architect, and the store is the ultimate reflection of his profession. It achieves a graceful balance by using the wooden element to soften down the industrial space. The bookshelves extending from the floor up to the two-story-high ceiling create the great dynamics that makes you feel embraced by the aesthetics. Peter Miller Book Store is a fantastic place to spend the afternoon reading and feeling the jazz notes flowing around the space. Add: 1930 1st Ave. Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (206) 441-4114 Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday Closed on Sunday Website: [|www.petermiller.com]

Zebraclub has a store located in downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Bellevue Square, and Vancouver [British Columbia, right?] as well. Established since 1985, Zebraclub has been a leader in the fashion industry. It has the most updated fashion in its stores, and with a great variety of fashion, such as Asian and American. International students can always walk there to visit since its close by. Although some clothing there is a little expensive, it's worth it to try on something you really like or buy it. They really build up your confidence. Luckily, Zebrablue may offer a sale sometimes, so keep your eye on it. [what is Zebrablue? Is ir different from Zebraclub?] Captitol Hill Add: 421 E Pine St., Seattle, WA 98122-2311 Phone: (206) 325 2452 Hours: Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 6:00 Website: http://zebraclub.com/index2.php
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Pacific Place is located in downtown Seattle. The mall has stores including Club Monaco, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany & Co, J.Crew, and Coach. They also have an AMC theater where you can see new movies. It's only 5 minutes by walking from school. There's also a skybridge connected to Nordstrom, which is also a department store in downtown. If you have no homework after school, don't hesitate to shop there. If you're obsessed with shopping, this is a place you can't miss! Downtown Seattle 206-405-2655 1-877-883-2400**
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Barneys New York
Got some extra money in your pocket? Want to go for more luxurious shopping? Just walk onto 5th Ave. and find this amazing little shop. It turns out that the fifth avenue shopping scene is not as boring as it seems because of it. Unlike the ten-story Barneys in New York, the Barneys in Seattle is more like a boutique. It is a small two-story shop where you can find most of the hottest designer brands. They have a great collection of clothing and accessories for each season comprised of different brand names. You can totally get your GQ or Vogue look at this magical place. During the sale season, you can get some really good deals on most of the products. The most exciting news about Barneys is its new location at the corner of 5th Ave. and Pine St. in spring 2007. Add: 1420 5th Ave. Suite 110 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (206) 622-6300 Hours: 10:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday Website: [|www.barneysnewyork.com]