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Blu

The hipper, younger sister of Cielo, Blu is less expensive and less serious. Inside the simple, sanitary interior, Blu lets their clothes do the talking--and boy do they have a lot to say. They...

Cielo

Cielo is the older, more serious sister to Blu. Cielo tends to travel in European circles and owns every room she walks into. The clothes are for adults without being too adult. The very latest...

Gingko

In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In...

Rasputin Music

In lieu of the sanitized, homogenized look of corporate record stores, Rasputin Music prefers something a little more interesting. Posters, stickers and flyers cover the walls. Black shelves house...

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Campbell: Campbell Palo Alto: Downtown, Stanford Shopping Center

Blu

The hipper, younger sister of Cielo, Blu is less expensive and less serious. Inside the simple, sanitary interior, Blu lets their clothes do the talking--and boy do they have a lot to say. They come from all over the world, particularly Europe, and they make you beautiful just by hanging out with (on) you. The staff is charming and helpful....

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Address:
477 University Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94301

Phone: 1-650-322-2510
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed

Tags: europe, women's clothing

Cielo

Cielo is the older, more serious sister to Blu. Cielo tends to travel in European circles and owns every room she walks into. The clothes are for adults without being too adult. The very latest from high fashion heavyweights combine with little known international labels to form high end shopping nirvana. Cashmere sweaters, fabulous dresses,...

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Address:
110 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto CA 94304

Phone: 1-650-329-8833
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-9 Sun: 12-6

Tags: europe, women's clothing

Gingko

In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In Gingko, both these problems are but a bad memory. The furniture shop produces its own extensive line of furniture, including several different models...

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Address:
248 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94301

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Phone: 1-650-324-7969
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 11-5

Tags: asia, furniture

Rasputin Music

In lieu of the sanitized, homogenized look of corporate record stores, Rasputin Music prefers something a little more interesting. Posters, stickers and flyers cover the walls. Black shelves house new and used CDs of all genres, along with an ever-growing collection of DVDs. A vinyl section holds thousands of records, new and used, classic and...

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Address:
1820 South Bascon Avenue
Campbell CA 95008

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Phone: 1-800-350-8700
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10:30-10 Fri-Sat: 10:30-11 Sun: 10:30-10

Tags: music, vinyl

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