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| - I just came back from an incredible vacation in Arizona and my three highlights were: a hot air balloon ride at 7000 feet above the Sonoran desert, the tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's home, and discovering this amazing store. I found it by accident when we stopped next door for a juice on our way back to the airport and my only regret is that I had just half an hour to shop or else we would have missed our flight. I normally don't go to consignment stores because I get better designer deals on Ebay and I can shop at like 1 AM. But this place beckoned with its luxury boutique look, and I wasn't disappointed. The first thing I gravitated towards was their Chanel, they had a rack full and also some displayed on a table. I got a thrill when I saw their prices - they blow Ebay out of the water. I also saw a really fun Lanvin leather jacket in a floral print (!) new with tags, an embroidered Dries coat, and gosh, a bunch of other delicious finds, but I was on a mission for Chanel. I grabbed a cashmere top and a fun velvet tank, both in mint condition, and then as an extra treat a silk crepe Isabel Marant boho dress, also mint, for like half of what it would go for *used* on Ebay (my reference). I had just enough time to try them on in the gorgeously lit fitting room (I mean the light made me look gorgeous) and then a quick tour of the shoe section where I saw brand new Lanvin high-tops, Burberry boots in black quilted patent leather with gleaming hardware, mint, all at like 70-80% off retail. Imagine having to leave all that after 30 minutes, it was torture! I can't comment on the handbags, there was no time, but they had a nice display of those as well. The staff were in the background, didn't pester me, but I have to say I loved the owner's outfit and literally had her show me the label on her stunning silk bow top (Andrew Gn) so I could scour the web for it later. (I have no shame!) If there was a Michelin guide for clothing stores, and I was their secret expert envoy, I'd give this one a three star rating. It's not just worth a detour, it's a destination.
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