2015 Best of Ranch & Coast: Fashion

TRE Boutique

Women’s Boutique
Sisters Sheree Vihon Bergthold and Rochelle Johnson are committed to dressing savvy, sophisticated women. With locations in Flower Hill Promenade and The Forum Carlsbad, TRE carries casual and cocktail dresses, weekend wear, and locally-designed jewelry. (www.treboutique.com)

His Men’s Store

Men’s Boutique
Located in the Cedros Design District, His Men’s Store carries brands including James Perse, 7 For All Mankind, Howe, Vuori, and many more. The store also carries boy’s and girl’s clothing to complement its men’s offerings. (www.hismensstore.com)

Sweetpea

Children’s Boutique
Sweetpea offers everything from infant clothing and accessories to diaper bags, with featured brands including Escada, Monna Lisa, Miniman, Burberry, Lili Gaufrette, Petit Bateau, Lipstik, and Mimi & Maggie. Knowledgeable staff will assist you with all of your shopping needs, and offer complimentary gift wrapping. (858.481.0683)

Cedros Soles

Shoes
Solana Beach’s Cedros Soles offers the latest in stylish footwear designs — with everything from flip-flops to flats, sandals to stillettos, and everything in between. Much more than a shoe store, though, Cedros Soles also carries clothing, accessories, and fantastic gift ideas. (www.cedrossoles.com)

Nordstrom

Formal Wear
Looking for the perfect LBD or a formal evening gown? Ranch & Coast readers head to Nordstrom when it comes to dressing for special occasions. (www.nordstrom.com)

Fairen Del

Accessories
Located in Flower Hill Promenade, Fairen Del is brimming with boots, belts, and accessories galore. Founded by Irina Rachow, the store features handbags, shoes, and plenty of gift ideas. (www.fairendel.com)

Fashion Valley

Shopping Center
This upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment destination has more than 200 stores and restaurants, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, and many more. (www.simon.com/mall/fashion-valley)

The Forum Carlsbad

Shopping Center, 2nd Place
The Forum Carlsbad offers an elite collection of merchants in a beautiful Southern California setting. (www.theforumcarlsbad.com)

Tiffany & Co.

Jewelry
A jewelry leader since 1837, Tiffany now has locations at both Fashion Valley and Westfield UTC. (www.tiffany.com)

Victoria’s Secret

Lingerie
With locations throughout San Diego County, readers turn to Victoria’s Secret for the best in sexy lingerie, and even swimwear, shoes, beauty products, and more. (www.victoriassecret.com)

My Sister’s Closet

Resale Shop
Located in Encinitas and Costa Verde Center in La Jolla, My Sister’s Closet offers women’s clothing, designer bags, jewelry, and shoes at up to 90 percent off retail. Consign your fashions for cash or store credit. (www.mysisterscloset.com)

Laurel Evans Smith

Personal Shopper/Stylist
Solana Beach-based Smith fell in love with fashion at a very early age, and has been collecting vintage pieces since she was a young adult. On her site she says, “Everything in my life from retail apparel to watching my teenage sons cultivate their own way of dressing, has influenced the way I view a person’s individuality when it comes to matters of clothing and personal style.” (www.laurelevanssmith.com)

Nicole Miller

Favorite Womenswear Designer
Known for her figure-flattering cuts, bright colors, and vivid patterns, Nicole Miller makes the most of a woman’s body. Stop in to her namesake shop at The Forum Carlsbad. (www.nicolemillersd.com)

Ralph Lauren

Favorite Menswear Designer
Pick up the designer’s iconic Polo shirts, suits, and formal wear on La Jolla’s Girard Avenue. (www.ralphlauren.com)

Cedros Soles, TRE Boutique, HIS Men’s Store, Fairen Del: Photo by Evan Blumenfeld