Donna Baxter designs exquisite dresses for Hollywood A-listers such as Sharon Stone and Paris Hilton. But she doesn’t live in an uber-chic loft in Manhattan or a fancy townhouse in Paris – she makes her home in Seattle, and her by-appointment-only Elsie Katz Couture showroom is available to not-so-famous faces, as well. So if you’re looking to take home an extra special – and extra expensive – souvenir from the Emerald City, book some time to spend in the elegant, Parisian-style, downtown Seattle apartment that houses the Elsie Katz collection. Baxter’s vintage-inspired dresses, tops and pants are made from the most luxurious fabrics: silk organza, chiffon, French lace and Italian silk satin. Downtown Seattle offers an awful lot of shopping options from high-end designer shops to funky boutiques, and the fun, colorful clothing of Elsie Katz Couture fits right in. Delicate beading and tulle accents give these pieces a feminine look that mixes the flirty with the glamorous; girly girls will love it. Just don’t forget to call ahead for an appointment.