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This store is so girly and completely adorable.  One of the best stores in Georgetown.  Definitely a little pricey but the shoe selection is amazing.  Buy some high heels for a special event!  Don’t overlook their great accessory selection. 

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This high street fashion store has everything: both men and women's clothing lines, vintage (downstairs), accessories, and so on.  It's cheap and fashionable.  There are many all over London but the best one with the largest variety is in Oxford Circus.

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This store is one of the best boutiques in Georgetown.  It has a great array of designers and is particularly great for cute party dresses.  They always have pretty girly options in great colors whether a dress, top, or a bikini.  Make sure to look in the back for the sales.

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Today graffiti is an artistic style, both respected and learned. And don't think that NYC is the hometown of graffiti, no, there is a new graffiti tigress on the block and she's a Parisian.

Truth is, she isn't that new. Fafi is the name of the game. She was born and raised in Toulouse, France where her outrageous female cartoons were first noticed in 1994. Her color palette is wild and just as blazing as Rainbow Brite.

Fafi has created a new species of female cartoons. Her little spitfires are voluptuous and full of attitude.

Once her work was noticed she continued to spread the paint all around the world: Europe, USA, Japan, and China. She takes with her a team of graffitists called, Fafinettes!

It's a Fafi world out there. Her recent work can be seen in the designs for LeSportSac, Adidas, Coca-Cola, numerous fashion magazines, and the new Mark Ronson music video; where she created a Fafi-ed Lily Allen character that seems to be a play off of the seductress, Jessica Rabbit.

More importantly, Fafi is giving power to the women.

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If you would like to purchase a cheap pair of sneakers, turn around...you've come to the wrong place. This downtown hotspot is for the ultimate sneaker collector. Some of their most popular sneakers include the Nike Dunk by Nike Skateboarding or the classic, Nike Air Force One. They also sell many other brand sneakers but Nike is their specialty. Collectors will search high and low for certain sneakers but in the end when they finally visit Flight Club they find them. It is a very extensive and mostly expensive store. The most expensive shoe is around $9,000! There is also a Flight Club in Los Angeles. Check it Out!

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This is one of the most amazing department stores in the world.  It is always cutting edge with the designers it carries (both international and homegrown French designers).  There are plenty of floors to explore and tons of styles to pick from.  They have everything for both men and women: clothes, accessories, cafe, and a new floor opening dedicated to souvenirs.  Also a fun thing to go to is their weekly fashion show at 3 pm on Fridays.  Some of their merchandise can be a bit pricey but they do always have great sales.  While shopping at Galeries Lafayett

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A great travel jewelry boutique.  Really cute finds that can jazz up any outfit.  Find great cute necklaces that can change up your look when you’re traveling.

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A little edgier than you would expect to find in Georgetown but this can also be refreshing.  The store is not too large so it is not overwhelming to find something amazing.  It’s organized by designer so sometimes it can be a hit or miss depending on who they are carrying.

(Check the website to find the store in DC and in other cities)

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This is a fun place to go while in SoHo. The staff is so helpful. It is two floors and filled with everything Apple. The customers who frequent the store are techno savvy hip downtowners. There are Apple stores everywhere but if you do have extra time pop into the store and perhaps get something new--a new Ipod perhaps?