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West Side shopping guide

By Julie Gordon, Special Sections Editor and Christine Roberts, Special to amNewYork | Julie.gordon@am-ny.com

July 31, 2007

TRIBECA/SOHO
For her
Wink
155 Spring St., 212-334-3646

The highlight of this small shop is its wide selection of everyday, comfortable shoes from brands like Seychelles. It also has a variety of jewelry, plus a few racks of standout clothing items.

For him
John Varvatos
122 Spring St., 212-965-0700
Sleek yet rock 'n' roll-esque pieces take center stage at this hip boutique. For the classic man, the John Varvatos Collection is an appropriate fit. For the more casual guy, John Varvatos Star USA pieces offer upscale clothing with a funkier edge (and lower prices).

For the home
Secondhand Rose
138 Duane St., 212-393-9002
Secondhand Rose's immense collection of antique wallpaper includes more than 1,000 original patterns, spanning the 1860s to 1970. Patterns run the gamut from simple plaid to unique geometric shapes to intricate scenes with people. Prices run from $70 per double roll (60 square feet) to $1,200 per roll (90 square feet) for original Frank Lloyd Wright paper. In addition to gorgeous wall coverings, the store sells antique home accessories and flooring.

For something special
Tribeca Treats
94 Reade St., 212-571-0500
A bouquet of flowers or a bottle of wine is so passé as a host(ess) gift. Instead, buy your party-throwers something sweet. Tribeca Treats' sandwich cookies (we like the graham cracker with cream cheese filling), truffles and cupcakes can be beautifully wrapped in a box or on a plate. Even if you're not going to a party, have a celebration for yourself with one of the shop's creative cupcakes. We recommend the peanut butter and jelly (vanilla cake with raspberry jelly and peanut butter icing), the sweet and salty (chocolate cake with caramel icing and chocolate pretzels) or the coconut (vanilla cake with coconut cream cheese icing and toasted coconut).

WEST VILLAGE/MEATPACKING DISTRICT
For her
Miguelina