Boston Shopping Tips by heywinks

Name of Shop: FILENE`S BASEMENT (DOWNTOWN)

Filene`s is a department store in the New England area. They also have a discount store named Filene`s Basement. The most famous one is the one in Downtown Boston where there are additional markdowns. After a month on the floor, the merchandise is given to charity. Every week after the merchandise is on the floor (the tags are dated), an additional 25% off is taken off the markdown price (up to 75% extra off).
There is also a travel agency here & you can get great packages for cheap!!

What To Buy: Clothing for men, women, & young adults. Furs. Designer merchandise from Gucci, Fendi, Armani, Calvin Klein, Escada, etc. Dresses (wedding, prom, casual, seasonal, etc). Sport/swim wear. Lingerie. Suits. Shoes. Accessories (watches, jewelry, scarves, sunglasses, handbags, luggage, etc). Makeup. Fragrances. Shampoo.


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Theme: Department Store
Phone: 617-348-7848
Address: 426 Washington St., Boston, MA 02101
Directions: At Downtown Crossing. Near the Public Gardens. Take the T & get off at Downtown Crossing (Orange Line).
Website: www.filenesbasement.com

Name of Shop: NEWBURY ST

Newbury Street is a street made up of eight blocks of shopping. On this street, you can find shops like Burberry`s, Agnes B., Cartier, Guess?, Brooks Brothers, The Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Anna Sui, & Betsey Johnson. There are art galleries & antique shops as well, and restaurants. This is a great place to shop, walk, browse, & people watch. People of all ages & backgrounds come here-a great mix of people!



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Directions: Located in Back Bay next to Copley & the Prudential. Take the T green line to Copley, Mass Ave, or Arlington stops.

Name of Shop: ANTHROPOLOGIE

This is my favorite boutique in Boston. The clothes here are ethnic inspired with beautiful fabrics & bright colors. Each piece looks unique with an added touch. An embroidered ruffle, flowing sleeves, satin cords, or hook & eye closures.
I always want to buy the whole store when I'm shopping here. Everything looks beautiful to buy & the ambiance of the store with the dark wooden beams, flowing drapes, colors everywhere....it's a very cosy atmosphere, even though the store itself is large.

What To Buy: Besides their clothing line (for women only), you can also find homeware & furnishings (beautiful bedding, interestingly designed homeware, rugs, furniture....) and accessories (jewelry, shoes, handbags...).

What To Pay: The clothing here is a little expensive and you know you are not shopping at The Gap. But it's not unaffordable either. Come here to find that accent piece you've been looking for!

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Theme: Women's Clothes
Phone: 617-262-0545
Address: 799 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Directions: Across from the Prudential in Copley Square
Website: http://www.anthropologie.com/

Name of Shop: FANEUIL HALL/QUINCY MARKET

Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market is located in downtown Boston, next to the Financial District, the waterfront, & the Boston Aquarium. It's a nice place to go shopping (with a lot of chain stores, small boutiques, & pushcarts) & also to buy souvenirs. If you get hungry, visit the Quincy Market Colonnade where there are some restaurants & food vendors.
In warmer weather, come here to be entertained by street performers: magicians, musicians, clowns, mimes, dancers, acrobats, caricature artists, etc.
This is a great place to bring the kids!!



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Phone: 617-523-1300
Address: 4 South Market Building, Boston, MA 02109
Directions: Take the T on the Blue Line to Aquarium, the Orange Line to State Street or the Green Line to Government Center or Haymarket
Website: www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com