Book Description With a readership of nearly four million， Victoria is a unique magazine that complements the lifestyle of the contemporary American woman by inspiring her in private pursuits such as entertaining， decorating， gardening， traveling， and， especially， shopping.In The Passionate Shopper， the editors of Victoria magazine share their secret sources and special finds. Tour with them as they visit salons， emporiums， and boutiques in search of the best in fine fashions， furnishings， flowers， and food.Outfits for a dream vacation? Fashionable accessories for a grand occasion? The perfect piece of furniture for your home? Yes. Yes. And yes! Whatever your pleasure， The Passionate Shopper can supply the elegant answer. The editors have compiled the best sources all in one place， conveniently divided into subject areas. In addition， specialty stores are fully described in terms of specific services