Do you love the look and feel of designer clothing, but hate the negative impact on your pocket? If so, this is the shop for you. The shop sells only designer clothing, for example Bill Blass or Vera Wang, taken in on consignment. While you will not find "thrift-store" prices here, you will find only top quality in the latest fashions from the hottest designers at very affordable prices. From sports to formal, you will find fashions for any occasion and event.

This two-level, bright, airy and beautifully decorated assembly of over 165 stores remains the flagship of Sacramento area malls. Arden Fair Mall is surrounded by more than 40 acres of parking, and anchored by Macy's, Sears, Nordstrom and J.C. Penney, this mall attracts many shoppers who arrive early and stay late. Specialty stores, clothing stores, bookshops, gift shops and kids stores abound. The second-level food court caters to practically every taste, and there are several sit-down restaurants that line the surrounding area. The center of the mall has an indoor carousel for children and adults to ride.

Anchored by Loehmann's Department store (the plaza's namesake) and a large grocery store, this plaza has more than 25 retail shops and one fine dining restaurant. The plaza has stores with diverse products or services; for example, a Jamba Juice (smoothies), a bath boutique, a card and gift shop, a drapery store, and a Java City (coffee cafe), to name a few. In addition, the plaza is the home of Scott's Seafood Restaurant, a fine dining experience complete with white tablecloths and tuxedo-clad waiters.

Located 20 miles west of Sacramento on Interstate 80, Vacaville Premium Outlets offers upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 120 designer and name brand outlet stores. Enjoy savings of 25% to 65% everyday. Stores include Adidas, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more.

Buy fine porcelain made exclusively for and by this shop, a local company that is based out of Folsom, California, near the state capitol. Individually made porcelain is its specialty. You will enjoy shopping for fine pieces of hand-painted tableware, teapots, picture frames, planters, vases, and bathroom accessories. Also available are customized basins and tiles for home decorating. Each piece is unique, and is available in French Country and specialty designs.

One has to sweat it out to find good bargains for designer wear, but this is not the case at Forever 21. Located in the Westfield Downtown Plaza, this store is good for those who have a humble budget yet an eye for elegance. Accessorize yourself with the exquisite range available. From fashionable tops to lounge wear this place is the ultimate shoppers' paradise.

The owners, third generation of Skalets, of this shop design fine handmade jewelry set with diamonds and a wide diversity of other precious gems. In consultation with the Skalet brothers, one may create custom jewelry that will truly reflect one's personality. Located in the historic Tehama Block (rebuilt in 1852, after the original was destroyed by fire) one block south of the California State Railroad Museum in the center of Old Sacramento.

In the heart of Old Sacramento, Sparkles features an eclectic selection of accessories for expressing your whimsical side. There are floor-length feather boas in all the colors of the rainbow. The shop has a nice selection of hats, purses, and belts. Several antique glass display cases are filled with costume jewelry including bright rhinestone earrings, faux pearl pins and zirconium rings. For an evening's fun at a masquerade party or tasteful additions to a wardrobe, this shop is definitely worth browsing.

The sidewalk in front of this unique shop is enlivened by racks of potted seedlings ready to plant. Inside is a huge library of how-to and reference books. From a huge selection of wind chimes to porcelain pots this shop has everything needed to make the backyard pleasant to listen to, look at and spend time in. All the tools you will need, including spades, hedge clippers and fertilizer, are here. In addition to the showy seedlings, the store has a variety of packaged flower and veggie seeds.

This warehouse-sized audio emporium offers arguably the broadest selection of vintage vinyl in the area. Looking for the greatest hits of a polka band that flourished in Chicago in the 1930s? You will probably find it here. The jazz and blues sections are particularly strong. Many record stores relegate cassettes to dim and dusty corners these days, but not here. Choose from hundreds of tapes in all genres. Check out your selection before you buy at the espresso " "listening bar which offers a large line of coffee drinks and sodas.