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BCBG stands for the French phrase, "bon chic, bon genre," meaning, "good style, good attitude." At designer Max Azria's stores, you'll find style and attitude to spare. Stocking sexy chiffon dresses, curve-hugging blazers, tempting shoes and fashionable handbags, BCBG's boutique is prime shopping turf for social butterflies and stunning barflies alike. Look for slinky evening gowns and cocktail dresses in a slew of colors on the third floor; handbags and shoes on the fourth floor, and blouses, blazers, knits and other ready-to-wear garmentson the first and second floors. Items from Max Azria's runway collection are displayed on the fifth floor. — Faran Alexis Krentcil

Brides who won’t settle for simple go for BCBG’s playful, sexy shoes. They can choose from the Gianni, a seductive leather heel with ankle strap ($250), or the Ivanka, a leather platform sandal ($225).