Virtuoso Insights - April/May 2009 - (Page 35) Palette London (21 Canonbury Lane, Islington) The Girl Can’t Help It (13-25 Church Street, St. John's Wood) Palette’s buyer has an incredible eye, putting together an immaculate collection that includes everything from 1960s Pucci to 1980s punk queen Betsey Johnson. Rellik (8 Golborne Road, Ladbroke Grove) We can’t help but include this acclaimed shop, located inside Alfies Antique Market. It’s the first stop for stylists and film wardrobe assistants looking for unique dresses and kitschy accessories. Virginia (98 Portland Road, Holland Park) Three collectors with stalls at the Portobello Road Market merged their unique style sensibilities to create one of the city’s more distinctive and diverse selections. Rokit (Four locations) Like the models and celebrities who shop here, the store is beautiful, eclectic, and a bit daunting — but well worth a visit. A great place for finding that classic wedding gown. And finally . . . This is true vintage shopping, with everything from the classic to the quirky and covering the 1940s to the 1980s — and at bargain-basement prices. We prefer the Covent Garden store (42 Shelton Street). Shikasuki (67 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill) If your stay includes a Saturday, be sure to check out the Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill. Fashion stalls are spread throughout; check the corner of Elgin Crescent and the area beneath the elevated Westway. More Vintage London on page 36 P London’s Financial Times calls Shikasuki an “idiosyncratic cornucopia of one-offs,” with everything from stunning Ossie Clark dresses to retro jewelry — all mixed in amidst fine art and greeting cards. The massive dressing rooms are an added attraction. 902737_TB_VirtuoInsig-QuadApr09:Layout 1 2/17/09 4:32 PM Page 1 Family Vacations with Free Nights! Stay four nights – but pay for just three! Orlando FL Palm Springs CA Nashville TN Waikoloa, Hawaii HI Honolulu, Oahu HI Washington DC Victoria BC, Canada Florence, Italy Sydney, Australia 4 nights from $657 743 744 891 1,227 1,037 752 621 623 · JW Marriott · Westin Mission Hills · Gaylord Opryland · Outrigger Fairway Village · Hilton Prince · Fairmont · Fairmont Empress · Nord · Vibe Prices are per room, for 2 adults and 2 children, or up to 4 adults sharing the room! Prices are for four people sharing a standard quad room using existing bedding at the lowest price during the valid period, and include all hotel taxes and service charges (most hotels in Europe also include breakfast). Prices are subject to change. Holiday surcharges, blackout dates and resort fees may apply. Free nights, when available, appear as “Bonus Nights,” and are valid for select dates through Dec. 31, 2009. Fairmont (Washington DC) bonus nights are available only 7/1–8/31/09 and 11/1–12/31/09. Nord Hotel (Florence) bonus nights are available through 10/31/09. Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. Alternate dates, hotels and/or room categories may be available at higher or lower rates. Call your Virtuoso travel specialist for reservations. Everywhere on earth
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