Location: Near 11th & McKenzie corner
Hours: Mon - Fri, 10 am to 5:30 pm
Sat, 10 am to 2 pm
Closed Sunday

This fine shop offers an exclusive selection of handcrafted and limited production frames and sunglasses from all over the world that cannot be found anywhere else in Bellingham. The collection ranges from the classic to the hip to the innovative, mixing colors, styles, patterns, and materials. Owners Kate Sweeney and Carie Vining feature frames by La Font, Spectacle Eyeworks, l.a. eyeworks, Derome Brenner, and many more.

"Eyewear has become a really fun accessory. Here in the Northwest, our fashion is often covered up by our gortex or our fleece. Eyewear is always out there for everyone to see. It says something about you before you even speak," says co-owner Carrie.

Location: 12th and Harris
Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm

A large selection of quality dress and casual shoes for women and men. Contemporary with comfort. The finest brands are available, some exclusive to the Bellingham area.

Location: Enter from the Village Green
Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm

100% fairly traded items - clothes and accessories, jewelry, musical instruments, toys, baskets, art and crafts, food - from around the world. Also local items, produced by artisans using environmentally friendly practices and materials, for example, natural dyes, recycled material and eco-friendly wood.

The Fair Trade Movement is a worldwide movement of producers, wholesalers, retailers, consumers, non-profit organizations and advocates, working to promote social, economic and environmental justice in trade. Fair Trade practices support fair wages, safe and healthy working conditions, environmentally friendly practices, long term relationships, equal opportunity for all, financial and technical support to the producers. Karin Porrini has a huge selection of items for you to browse and choose from.

Location: Up the hill on 11th
Hours: Mon - Thur, 9:30 am to 7 pm
Fri, 9:30 am to 8 pm
Sat, 10 am to 6 pm
Sun, 11 am to 5 pm

The complete mountain bike shop - and they introduced Bellingham to mountain bikes. But also they were the first snowboard dealer in Bellingham and they carry skis for cross country and downhill. They have rental programs and a ski and snowboard half back program for growing kids. And much more. Check their website for a complete listing of their services and products.

What really makes this shop worth your time and money is their staff of professionals. They have many years of combined experience. Owner John Hauter started the store in 1971 and still helps people choose the best bike for their needs. And he has developed and kept a sales and repair staff who have many years experience and provide quality service. Visit their shop and check it out. It is one of Fairhaven's premier shops.

Fairhaven is at the start of the Chuckanut Mountain bike trails. Fairhaven Bike has rental bikes with maps and full local knowledge from their staff. The photo above shows Steve doing a custom fitting - which are available by appointment.

Location: 10th and Harris
Hours: Mon - Thur, 10:30 am to 6 pm
Fri & Sat, 10:30am - 7pm
Sunday, 12 Noon - 5pm

An eclectic mix of fashion fun. Danielle offers contemporary women's clothing ranging from denim to cocktail dresses. Her shop carries cosmetics, beauty products, hand bags, accessories and unique gifts. Four Starrs is like stepping into your girlfriend's closet. A find... worth the hunt.

Location: In Sycamore Square
Hours: Open 1 to 7 pm every day

Jaimie's little shop has collectable and contemporary clothing and accessories for men and women. She has a fun flair in her choices which makes checking out her shop a different experience each time. Access is from the inside foyer by the fountain on the 1st floor of the Sycamore Square.

Location: 11th and McKenzie
Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm

New and used women's vintage wear. Lynn Loewen has opened her specialty store. This vintage boutique is packed full of timeless ladies fashions from the 1930s to now. This is a unique store offering one of a kind items. The racks have Gucci, Kate Spade, Diane Von Furstenburg and many other known names. True Religion jeans and new vintage t-shirts. With an art-decore and 70s theme, Nostalgia invites you to come visit.

Location: Finnegan's Alley
Hours: 11 to 5ish

They can help you find the perfect dress for any special occasion that you have. They have 5 bridesmaid lines, a prom collection,and several cocktail dresses. They also have locally made accessories from Heidi Hull. They go the extra mile to track each dress so you won't end up at your special occasion dressed like someone else.

Location: Corner of Harris and 9th
Hours: Sun - Thur, 11 am to 6 pm
Fri & Sat, 10 am to 8 pm

They have actually been in business for 16 years - as Fountain Boutique in the Fountain district. They moved here this fall and changed the name. They carry a nice mix of new and preowned clothing for men, women and for all ages.

Location: Harris at 11th
Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm

This popular boutique is filled with women's clothing, lingerie, jeans, sleepwear, perfumes, jewelry, body and bath, housewares and bedding. The shop is in an 1800s bank building and the rich interior architecture adds to the ambience. Bonnie Donaghy has founded the business ove 12 years ago and continues to manage it. Products continue to change under the care of Bonnie and her staff.

Location: Across from the Eclipse Book Store
Hours: Open every day
Mon - Sat, 11 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm

The Wool Station has 3000 square feet of fine knitting yarns and accessories. They have yarns from around the world. Plus they carry Cotton, Blends, Sock Yarn, Wool, Alpaca, Silk, Cashmere and more. They also innclude KA Bamboo, Turbo and INOX needles in their well stocked shop on 11th.