September 6, 2007

Fenwick London

A smaller, fashion-focused department store (easier to navigate and not as crowded as nearby Selfridges) with an interesting mix of well-known names and emerging talent. The ground-floor accessories section is always tempting, while the lingerie department is one of the cosiest in town.

  Mayfair, Fashion, Fashion Incubator, Impulse Buys

December 5, 2006

Harvey Nichols London

  Knightsbridge, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Beauty Junkies

November 10, 2006

Liberty London

  West End, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Exclusives

October 15, 2009

Henri Bendel Philadelphia

The King of Prussia Mall outpost sells all the good stuff you’ve grown to know and love from the venerable retailer.

  Fashion

October 1, 2009

Henri Bendel Dallas

Super-swanky department store with New York City roots. Expect loads of designer labels. The brand’s signature (and somewhat affordable) enamel bangles are legendary.

  Lake Highlands, Fashion, Exclusives, Ladies Who Lunch

September 8, 2009

Bergdorf Goodman New York

These are premier designers and their luxury goods. Must admit that just swinging that fudge-striped bag around town somehow feels over the top.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Celebrity Sightings, Designer Clothing

September 8, 2009

Barneys New York Co-Op Philadelphia

This multi-floor department store houses a slew of hard to find clothing lines, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. Perfect for the aspiring label whore.

  Center City, Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines

September 28, 2007

Barneys New York Seattle

The wacky window displays, Barneys Babble, pinhead mannequins, and wondrous sales make us devotees. Then there are the clothes, shoes, and jewelry from designers we love all under one roof.

  Downtown, Fashion, Designer Clothing

April 24, 2006

Neiman Marcus Washington, D.C.

The first two words in luxury department stores.

  Friendship Heights, Fashion, Designer Clothing