Enjoy guilt-free holiday shopping at Gilt

Bellevue resident Jennifer Corry, who remembers Bellevue Square "when it was not much more than a strip mall," now has a hand in the shopping center's growth with the opening of her new accessories shop, Gilt, which is located on the mall's first level across from Sephora.

Corry stocks her boutique with affordable accessories like newsboy caps, clutches and cashmere scarves, and she's neatly arranged interesting jewelry collections throughout the narrow space.

Most notable among them is Danish jewelry line Pilgrim, known in the fashion industry for their unique marketing efforts -- including freezing jewelry in a large block of ice in downtown Oslo this past fall. Gilt is the only boutique in Washington to carry the brand, which features handmade, affordable ($40-$125) statement pieces that incorporate copper alloy, enamel plating, Swarovski crystals and other materials.

Through Dec. 31, shoppers will receive a 10 percent discount on one item by donating jewelry and accessories. Gilt will give the donated items to the YWCA's Working Wardrobe program, which outfits low-income women with clothing and accessories for interviews and new jobs.

Gilt is at Bellevue Square, 100 Bellevue Way N.E.; 425-468-4458. Visit the store online at www.gilt-fix.com.

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