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Patch Picks: 5 Stores to Get Your Shop On

With spring around the corner, it's time for a wardrobe upgrade–and you don't have to trek to the mall to find that great pair of shoes or must-have handbag.

There are few things that exhilarate a woman more than scoring a vintage Chanel frock and new pair of scene-stealing shoes for cheap. Unfortunately, that excitement usually comes along with one seemingly unavoidable drawback: the cost and inconvenience of parking at a shopping mall like The Westchester.

We’re here to tell you that our immediate area is packed with myriad clothing stores—with plenty of spaces to leave your car—perfect to enable the bargain-savvy shopaholic in you.

Harrison

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: Specializing in a wide variety of jewelry from watches and bracelets to engagement rings, Gabriella's offers everything you would expect from a big jewelry chain right on Halstead Avenue in Harrison. The store also buys back gold if you are looking for an exchange.

Rye

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:  Selling everything from jewelry to handbags to designer duds, this local shop thrives off the goodwill of the community, including thoughtful neighbors who have one wish: to give old treasures a new home. In today's economy, good business is a two-way street, and keeping this gem in business is reason enough to take a peek.  

Who wouldn’t want to take a stroll down a Parisian cobblestone road?  Upon visiting this boutique, patrons can at least look the part with one-of-a-kind jewelry, scarves and dresses for your next cross-Atlantic excursion or evening out in Rye.  

Port Chester

: This chic women’s shop wouldn't look out of place in Manhattan's trendier districts, offering fashions fit for any occasion.

: This warehouse is a haven for any shoe-buff looking for the latest in flats, pumps or boots—for less. Stocked with brand names like Prada, Nine West, Jessica Simpson and more, you’re unlikely to leave empty handed.

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