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There's something subterranean Soho about Laura Morrill's boutique, which is just off old Main Street in Bellevue. Morrill has a penchant for feminine, sparkly things, and her spacious shop is filled with them. She has everything from casual wear to party dresses and a few select accessories, such as the rhinestone-studded B.B. Simon belts. Among the racks, you'll find lacy Kay Celine tops, great basics with edgy style by Theory, Lyn-Linn burgundy puff-sleeve velvet jackets and 3-J Workshop hand-embroidered blouses from Europe. There are plenty of wardrobe staples (also known as trendy jeans) from David Kahn, Jelessy and Steven Shaul. Of the latter, Morrill assures me it’s the "couture jean" of celebrities.

For Morrill it's all about having fun clothes and it shows — romantic sheer skirts, beaded bohemian dresses, funky shrugs and satiny cami tops in unexpected colors are all well represented. She strives to carry brands you won't find elsewhere and that you'll just plain have fun wearing. The aspiring designer even carries a few pieces in her own budding line.

Most prices range from $60 to $500, but special items such as Funky East coats are $1,000.

By Kathy Schultz
NWsource shopping columnist