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Cheap chic boutiques
You don't have to take out a loan to be stylish and have a "boutique experience" — you just have to know where to shop. These stores have clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry at affordable prices, whether you're looking for original designs or trendy, short-lived pieces.
American Apparel
(University/Montlake)
American Apparel's basic, no-nonsense T-shirts, tank tops, swimwear, jackets and underwear are comfortable, durable and smart-looking. And did we mention inexpensive and guilt free?
Bliss
(Fremont)
You'd be hard pressed to spend an entire paycheck here. Super girly and super affordable, this corner shop has all the current (and fleeting) trends.
H&M
(Tukwila)
The trendy chic and incredible prices of Swedish clothier H&M occupy a sprawling two-story space in the renovated Westfield Southcenter. Two more locations (downtown and U Village) are scheduled to open in fall 2008.
Laura Bee Designs
(Ballard/Crown Hill)
This small North Ballard store has an array of one-of-a-kind handbags from owner/designer Laura Buzard. You'll also find accessories and jewelry from other local designers.
Martin + Osa (Bellevue Square)
(Bellevue)
Martin+Osa taps into third party designers for some key pieces of merchandise Adidas tracksuits sit alongside private label cashmere sweaters. This is a place for unique combos and relaxed cuts. is a best-seller, and there's nary a suit or button-down in sight.
Powder Room
(Downtown)
There are two rules here: It's got to be ultra-trendy and it's got to be cheap. Find great first-date outfits that are so inexpensive it's alright if they never make it to a second date.
Retail Therapy
(Capitol Hill)
You'll find everything at this friendly boutique from reasonably priced clothing to inexpensive lingerie, candles, jewelry and scarves.
TBC
(Downtown)
Here, the frugal fashionista can grab goodies like Ella Moss T's, C&C tanks, Ben Sherman track suits and Blue Cult jeans at half off.
Trendy Wendy
(Capitol Hill)
If you're tired of paying exorbitant prices for up-to-the-minute fashion, try this shop for trendy coats, dresses, skirts and pants that rarely exceed $50 and usually sell for much less.
Velouria
(Ballard/Crown Hill)
Owner Tes de Luna stocks her boutique with her own embellished T's and simple skirts under the Zuzupop label, along with handbags, jewelry and clothing by other local designers.
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