Bellevue is becoming even more of a shopping mecca with the arrival of The Bravern, a complex of luxury shops, restaurants and residences a stone's throw from I-405. The roster of shops set to open in 2009 includes Hermes, Neiman Marcus, Jimmy Choo and Bottega Veneta.

These fancy shops are joined by Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa, as well as an eastside outpost of Seattle's Wild Ginger restaurant. Not to be outdone, Bellevue Square is upping its wow factor by adding Burberry, 7 For All Mankind and Lacoste.

With all that bling, who needs Vegas?

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