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Best Designer Fashion Boutique
HARTLY
104 WESTWOOD AVE., WESTWOOD( 201) 664-3111, HARTLYFASHIONS. COM
Afashion mainstay in downtown Westwood, Hartly has commanded an impeccable reputation for dressing stylish women in the latest fashions fromthe most respected and desired brands. Often gracing the fashion pages of( 201), readers have long recognized the distinct quality of Hartly’ s superior collections.
RUNNER-UP: SUITE 201 RIDGEWOOD
A regular fashion fixture in the poll, Suite 201 continues to satisfy the high-fashion needs of its elite clientele.
Best Eyewear Store
REDDEN’ S OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
152 WESTWOOD AVE., WESTWOOD,( 201) 666-8705, THEOPTICALILLUSION. COM
The“ eyes” have it! People with glasses DO get passes and when they want to frame their look, they choose Redden’ s. If youeverhave been told thatyou need your eyes checked, don’ t hesitate to call these professionals and focus on your vision for the future.
RUNNER-UP: JAMES TRACEY EYE CARE WYCKOFF
If you’ re looking for top-of-the-line eyecarewith an exceptional collectionofstylish frames, pop into James Tracey, where customer serviceiskey.
Best Fitness Apparel
REFORM LIFE / STYLE BOUTIQUE
15 BROADWAY, CRESSKILL( 201) 399-7619, REFORMUNLIMITED. COM
Reform is all about creating a new vibe for your lifestyle, building eclectic collections of fitness apparel that can easily work outside of the gym or yoga studio.
It’ s all about comfort and style at this trend-forward boutique with its eyes on the fashion prize.
RUNNER-UP: ATHLETA WOODCLIFF LAKE
This national retailer has its finger on the workout pulse of its stylesensitive clientele. You canwork out and look great at the same time.
Best Children’ s Boutique
GINGER KIDS
351 CENTER AVE., WESTWOOD,( 201) 358-5437
Tees, hoodies, leggings, dressesand outwear will make your little girl a little princess. With fun clothing, shoes and accessories for budding fashionista babies to tough-to-please tweens, Ginger Kids hits the sweet spot.
RUNNERS-UP: LITTLE NIKI’ S HO-HO-KUS LITTLE SKYE RIDGEWOOD MARCIA’ S ATTIC ENGLEWOOD
There is something wonderful about shopping in boutiques for your little loves. Whether looking for a christeningensemble, communion dress or just togs for every day, this trio boutiques has the most exquisite clothes and accessories for your little darlings.
Best Downtown Shopping District
RIDGEWOOD
Ridgewood has become an incredibly popular place to dine, but it remains a downtown shopping havenfull of boutiques and national retailers ready to meet your fashion and home needs. Take an afternoon to experience what village residents know is one of the best shopping experiences you can find.
RUNNER-UP: WESTWOOD
Westwood has its own special charm and thriving downtown district, offering quaint downtown shopping with fashion boutiques and specialty shops, restaurants and ice cream parlors.
Best Gift Shop
HAWORTHAPOTHECARY
169 TERRACE ST., HAWORTH,( 201) 384-7171 HAWORTHAPOTHECARY. COM
One wouldn’ t necessarily think that a local apothecary would also double as an incredible gift shop, but Haworth has cracked the code. Foryears, theyhavebeenableto serve the prescription needs of their customers, but also provide a lovely placefor them to shop. When you stop in, be sureto allowyourself enough time to enjoy the seemingly endless gifts available.
RUNNERS-UP: THE DEPOT MIDLANDPARK EURICA WYCKOFF MARKET HOUSE WESTWOOD OLIVE54RAMSEY
Boutique gift shopping is so much fun. You always need a little time to digest all of the merchandise available, needing multiple passes through the shops to takeitall in. For years, The Depot, with its philanthropic mission, Eurica, with its eclectic collections, Market House, with its trendy spin, and Olive 54, with its charming and personal touch, each make gift shopping
a true pleasure.
( 201) STAFF PICK
Favorite Camera Store
BERGEN COUNTY CAMERA
270WESTWOOD AVE., WESTWOOD,( 201) 664-4113, BERGENCOUNTYCAMERA. COM
I have beenshopping at Bergen County Camera for more than 20 years. Ilivewith afamily of shutterbugs, and when they want to explorenew equipment, Icallon Tom Gramegna and his team to point( and shoot?) us in the right direction. We’ re partial to Canon( sincemyhusband, Bill, is aformeradman and he worked on that account for years in the past at Grey Advertising) and we are always pleased with the service and expertise provided by the consummate staff.
CHOSEN BY AMELIA DUGGAN, DIRECTOROFMAGAZINESAND SPECIALTY PUBLICATIONS
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