Seattle - Where To Shop?

MissM · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:15 AM

Hi Ladies,

I'm going to the West Coast for the first time this summer...

Starting out in Washington State.

I have only been shopping in New York and Washington D.C. before,

So where does a girl who loves her purses, brilliant shoes and beautiful dreasses go shopping in say for example - SEATTLE?

Will the sale be totally over by mid July?

I'll be greatful for any kind of advice - also with regards to sightseeing..

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE,

nymph2106 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:46 AM

Nordstrom - wonderful service, and stocks everything you could possibly need. Also check out Nordstrom Rack, which has designer clothes, shoes and other accessories at a fraction of the original price.

Most of the shopping downtown is concentrated in the area around Nordstrom, so it's all very walkable. Also, check out Fremont, a neighbourhood in Seattle which has some lovely boutiques. If you like factory outlet shopping, take a drive up to Tulalip.

As for sightseeing, start off with Pike Place Market, take a stroll around, visit the first ever Starbucks there, have some clam chowder at Pike Place Chowder, browse in the wonderful second hand bookstores in the area. You can also take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island, it's a great way to see the city from the water. Go to the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Space Needle if you feel like more sightseeing. If you have more time, you can even take a trip to Vancouver :)

Have fun. I love Seattle, and I don't even live in the States!

MissM · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:54 AM

YAY! Thank you so much! I'll be sure to add it all in my little note-book

HermesNewbie · Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:09 AM

If you have time, be sure to check out Bellevue Square mall in Bellevue. There are also some great stores downtown.

Also, if you like seafood, stop by Ivar's!

luckyblonde3295 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:11 PM

^^ Yeah, Nordstrom and Bellevue Square are my 2 suggestions as well. If you just go walking around the downtown area you'll find loads of nice shops as well.
Have fun!

sep · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:43 PM

Don't forget to check out Clutch Seattle!

http://www.clutchseattle.com/pages/about-us

galligator · Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:36 PM

Looks like the main shopping has been noted already. If you like sightseeing, you might also check out information on a tour of the Underground, the Museum of Flight out by Boeing, or the Pacific Science Center - they're all a fun afternoon. Funny, I don't actually know of anyone who's been to the Musical Experience.
If you like natural vistas & have the time, Deception Pass up northern Washington is pretty gorgeous.

Dee83 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:53 PM

Pacific Place in downtown Seattle is a great start. Then head over to downtown bellevue, 15 minutes away.

MissM · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:10 PM

Thank you all...

We will be travelling - so Seattle is not our only stop - so any ideas further down the West Coast i welcomed too....

I'm looking so much forward!!

beebee602 · Jun 24th, 2008, 03:56 PM

I love Seattle. One of my most favorite places to visit. Make sure to go to Pike Place Market and try the cruise along the Puget Sound.

rjd2340 · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:42 PM

Downtown Seattle has some great shopping in the Pacific Place mall (Barneys, BCBG, Tiffanys, etc)...Nordstrom is across the street...and if you go up 5th Ave there is Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Sephora, Betsey Johnson, etc.
Also in Seattle you should check out University Village. They have a great cheap sushi place called Blue C and a lovely boutique called Mercer as well as a few others.

Bellevue is also an absolutely wonderful place to shop--everything you need is in Bellevue Square, and there is also a boutique called Derek Andrew (the owners founded and design Twill 22 and Twisted Heart) and a shoe store called Posh on Main.

If you're stopping in Portland, you should check out Saks and Nordstrom...everything is all in the same area so you'll run into a bunch of great boutiques in between the 2 and around the mall (the names escape me..)

Are you stopping anywhere else on the West Coast?

rjd2340 · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:44 PM

OOH and Mid-July is RIGHT when Anniversary Sale is starting at Nordstrom, so you'll be in luck!! I also forgot to mention, for sightseeing go to Alki Beach in West Seattle--best views of the city and great rollerblading and restaurants :)

MissM · Jun 24th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Yay! Thank you so much!

It's fantastic to have ladies like you helping out! It makes it so much easier to navigate in cities you have never been to before... I'm looking so much forward

MissM · Jun 26th, 2008, 06:31 PM

I was just looking at Nordstrom online, - don't they have Louboutin? '

If not, can you purchase Louboutin's anywhere else in that area??

litebrite · Jun 27th, 2008, 03:00 AM

Since you'll be travelling I highly recommend the Oregon Coast and staying at bed and breakfasts there.. it's beautiful!! Portland is also a really nice city as well.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:15 AM	#1
MissM Member	Seattle - Where To Shop? Hi Ladies, I'm going to the West Coast for the first time this summer... Starting out in Washington State. I have only been shopping in New York and Washington D.C. before, So where does a girl who loves her purses, brilliant shoes and beautiful dreasses go shopping in say for example - SEATTLE? Will the sale be totally over by mid July? I'll be greatful for any kind of advice - also with regards to sightseeing.. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, __________________ I Balenciaga ..Wishlist: - Black Oval (The search is over ) - Louboutin Prive - Louboutin - Lady Gres - Louboutin - Madeline Platform Slides

Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:54 AM	#3
MissM Member	YAY! Thank you so much! I'll be sure to add it all in my little note-book __________________ I Balenciaga ..Wishlist: - Black Oval (The search is over ) - Louboutin Prive - Louboutin - Lady Gres - Louboutin - Madeline Platform Slides

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:11 PM	#5
luckyblonde3295 Member	^^ Yeah, Nordstrom and Bellevue Square are my 2 suggestions as well. If you just go walking around the downtown area you'll find loads of nice shops as well. Have fun! __________________ Gucci = Love Wishlist: Gucci Fall 2008 boots Gucci Babouska medium tote Gucci white tapestry Hysteria Gucci Cruise 2009 fringe wedges Gucci Cruise 2009 mini-dress

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:43 PM	#6
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat	Don't forget to check out Clutch Seattle! http://www.clutchseattle.com/pages/about-us __________________ Wishlist (Bal) Black Work Autome, Sanguine

Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:53 PM	#8
Dee83 It's so worth it! Location: Seattle,Wa	Pacific Place in downtown Seattle is a great start. Then head over to downtown bellevue, 15 minutes away. __________________ Dee

Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:46 AM	#2
nymph2106 Member Location: Singapore	Nordstrom - wonderful service, and stocks everything you could possibly need. Also check out Nordstrom Rack, which has designer clothes, shoes and other accessories at a fraction of the original price. Most of the shopping downtown is concentrated in the area around Nordstrom, so it's all very walkable. Also, check out Fremont, a neighbourhood in Seattle which has some lovely boutiques. If you like factory outlet shopping, take a drive up to Tulalip. As for sightseeing, start off with Pike Place Market, take a stroll around, visit the first ever Starbucks there, have some clam chowder at Pike Place Chowder, browse in the wonderful second hand bookstores in the area. You can also take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island, it's a great way to see the city from the water. Go to the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Space Needle if you feel like more sightseeing. If you have more time, you can even take a trip to Vancouver :) Have fun. I love Seattle, and I don't even live in the States!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:09 AM	#4
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: In the mall!	If you have time, be sure to check out Bellevue Square mall in Bellevue. There are also some great stores downtown. Also, if you like seafood, stop by Ivar's!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:36 PM	#7
galligator Mostly Harmless	Looks like the main shopping has been noted already. If you like sightseeing, you might also check out information on a tour of the Underground, the Museum of Flight out by Boeing, or the Pacific Science Center - they're all a fun afternoon. Funny, I don't actually know of anyone who's been to the Musical Experience. If you like natural vistas & have the time, Deception Pass up northern Washington is pretty gorgeous.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:10 PM	#9
MissM Member	Thank you all... We will be travelling - so Seattle is not our only stop - so any ideas further down the West Coast i welcomed too.... I'm looking so much forward!! __________________ I Balenciaga ..Wishlist: - Black Oval (The search is over ) - Louboutin Prive - Louboutin - Lady Gres - Louboutin - Madeline Platform Slides

Jun 24th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#10
beebee602 Member	I love Seattle. One of my most favorite places to visit. Make sure to go to Pike Place Market and try the cruise along the Puget Sound.

Jun 24th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#11
rjd2340 Member Location: seattle	Downtown Seattle has some great shopping in the Pacific Place mall (Barneys, BCBG, Tiffanys, etc)...Nordstrom is across the street...and if you go up 5th Ave there is Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Sephora, Betsey Johnson, etc. Also in Seattle you should check out University Village. They have a great cheap sushi place called Blue C and a lovely boutique called Mercer as well as a few others. Bellevue is also an absolutely wonderful place to shop--everything you need is in Bellevue Square, and there is also a boutique called Derek Andrew (the owners founded and design Twill 22 and Twisted Heart) and a shoe store called Posh on Main. If you're stopping in Portland, you should check out Saks and Nordstrom...everything is all in the same area so you'll run into a bunch of great boutiques in between the 2 and around the mall (the names escape me..) Are you stopping anywhere else on the West Coast?

Jun 24th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#12
rjd2340 Member Location: seattle	OOH and Mid-July is RIGHT when Anniversary Sale is starting at Nordstrom, so you'll be in luck!! I also forgot to mention, for sightseeing go to Alki Beach in West Seattle--best views of the city and great rollerblading and restaurants :)

Jun 24th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#13
MissM Member	Yay! Thank you so much! It's fantastic to have ladies like you helping out! It makes it so much easier to navigate in cities you have never been to before... I'm looking so much forward __________________ I Balenciaga ..Wishlist: - Black Oval (The search is over ) - Louboutin Prive - Louboutin - Lady Gres - Louboutin - Madeline Platform Slides

Jun 26th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#14
MissM Member	I was just looking at Nordstrom online, - don't they have Louboutin? ' If not, can you purchase Louboutin's anywhere else in that area?? __________________ I Balenciaga ..Wishlist: - Black Oval (The search is over ) - Louboutin Prive - Louboutin - Lady Gres - Louboutin - Madeline Platform Slides

Jun 27th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#15
litebrite Member	Since you'll be travelling I highly recommend the Oregon Coast and staying at bed and breakfasts there.. it's beautiful!! Portland is also a really nice city as well.