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Choices are few for fashionable women on Mercer Island. So one of the fashionable Island residents decided to open her own store. Former nurse Michele Tesler opened the doors to her stylish boutique in a non-descript strip mall in November 2005. Targeting mature women who gravitate toward designer clothing with an edge, Tesler chooses pieces with interesting details, luxe fabrics and cuts that look sexy without exposing all your assets. Younger women shop here too — there’s an array of skirts and tops that look great on anyone.

The intimate, shabby chic décor and comfy settee encourage tea sipping and chatting while you shop for designs by Missoni Sport, Habitual, Aimee G, Lars Anderson, Sarah Pacini, ELM, Re-Set and Min Chan. One of Tesler's talents is assisting women with choosing an entire outfit. "I want them to take the leap from boring basics to sensational and leave with something they love," she says. Prices are spendy — you're paying for quality and brand. Pieces range from around $300 to $1,600, but you'll also find cashmere scarves for under $200.

By Kathy Schultz
NWsource shopping columnist