Bijou
The Borgata, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Information: (480) 922-8900 or bijouapparel.com

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Divaz Boutique
Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Information: (480) 966-7467
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Tea Dreams
Gilbert Town Center
1090 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 105, Gilbert
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Information: (480) 497-6633 or www.shopteadreams.com

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Diva
The Shops at Gainey Village
8877 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Information: (480) 948-8777

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Moody Blues
The Boulevard Shops at Chandler Fashion Square
3355 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 4, Chandler
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Information: (480) 558-7494 or shopmoodyblues.com

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Bella Blue Boutique
The Villages at Las Sendas
2837 N. Power Road, Mesa
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Information: (480) 924-1088

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The Cos Bar
Kierland Commons shopping center, 15044 N. Scottsdale Road, Phoenix
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. After Labor Day, stores in the center will stay open until 9 p.m. weekdays, too.
Information: (480) 607-2771 or www.cosbar.com

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The Purple Skirt
4647 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Information: (480) 785-1811 or shoppurpleskirt.com

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Brass Heart
Village Square at Dana Park, 3426 E. Baseline Road, Suite 110, Mesa
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Information: (480) 558-4391 or shopbrassheart.com

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The title’s a little deceptive, yes — I’m not talking about the size of the post, but rather this Donald J Pliner "Cisso2" sandal, which is sold in narrow widths (the size is followed by N) as well as regular ones (the size is followed by M).I’m wondering if this shoe is deceptively simple, as well. Look at it from above: Not quite interesting enough to qualify as a gladiator-style sandal. Doesn’t it just sort of look like a T-strap Teva with an inch-and-a-half wedge heel? Why, when I look at the top photo, do I think these would be slippery should your feet be, ahem, less than powder-dry? Another factor to consider: There’s a lot of foot flesh exposed here, so anyone who wandered out wearing these would need to make sure her feet were in pedicure-perfect condition.Am I overthinking this? Have I been brainwashed by shooties and booties and stilettos for so long I can’t appreciate a simple sandal? Leave your comments below — I’ll pick one person to receive an item out of my Magical Product Drawer!By the way, these sandals are on sale(!) at Nordstrom through Aug. 6 — $129.90 instead of the regular $215.