**ALL PHOTOTS BY IZABELA VIKTORIA**
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Brad McCormack Occupation: Dentist Age: 30 Hometown: Avon Shopping at: Crocker Park in Westlake Looking for: Shoes Found: Brown leather shoes ($80) from Steve Madden. “I’m going to Las Vegas and need shoes for the trip,” he says. “I’m a little funky sometimes.” Favorite place to shop: Nordstrom. “It’s surprising there aren’t any department stores inside Crocker Park.” |
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Mark Mizenko Occupation: Human resources consultant Age: 45 Hometown: Hudson Shopping at: First and Main in Hudson Looking for: A birthday present for his nephew Found: “Bob the Builder Talking Roley” ($14.99) and “Bob the Builder Talking Benny,” ($14.99) from Fundamentals: The Creative Toy Store. “His favorite video is a construction video so I thought these would be great.” Favorite place to shop: Best Buy and Kohl’s. “Best Buy has cool toys for cheap and Kohl’s is the easiest place to find clothes for me and my boys.” |
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Frank Willis Occupation: Plumber Age: 47 Hometown: Chardon Shopping at: Legacy Village in Lyndhurst Looking for: A chicken roaster. “I always wanted a chicken roaster,” he says. “It’s supposed to be a good way to eat chicken.” Found: Beer-can chicken roaster ($10) from Dick’s Sporting Goods; Jolt Cola ($2), Maker’s Mark Gourmet Sauce ($10) Ketchapeno Sauce ($4.99) from Heather’s Heat and Flavor On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “We need more independently owned stores and fewer chains,” he says. “We need more vintage shopping on the East Side.” |
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Leng-Fei Su Occupation: College student Age: 24 Hometown: Kent Caught shopping at: Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora Looking for: Something cute for going out Found: Purse ($70) from Coach On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “I think right now everything is fine.” |
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Kim Myers Occupation: Stay-at-home-mom Age: 45 Hometown: Westlake Shopping at: Crocker Park in Westlake Looking for: Information about colleges and universities for her college-bound children What she found: Cleveland Magazine ($3.95); “The Princeton Review: The Best 361 Colleges,” 2007 edition ($21.95) U.S. News and World Review: America’s Best Colleges, 2007 edition ($9.95) all from Barnes and Noble On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “We need more home decor stores, stationery stores and places to find nice dresses for homecoming and prom.” |
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Julia Hissa Occupation: College student Age: 18 Hometown: South Euclid Shopping at: Crocker Park in Westlake Looking for: Leggings Found: Two tank tops ($7.90 each), V-neck sweater ($19.90), V-neck T-shirt ($7.90) from HandM. “I need clothes for school,” she says. “I wanted items you could layer.” Favorite place to shop: American Eagle. “I love all their clothes,” she says. “I’m into the preppy look.” |
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Donna Rivera Occupation: Dental assistant Age: 36 Hometown: Brunswick Shopping at: Crocker Park in Westlake What she was looking for: Candles Found: Candlestick ($39), small candle ($14.95), large candle ($18.95) from Z Gallerie. “I always get my candles from here,” she says. “I love the lemon grass scent. I will put these in my living room to add to what I have already.” On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “We need more places outside rather than malls.” |
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Stephen Fela Occupation: College student Age: 22 Hometown: Avon Lake Shopping at: Crocker Park in Westlake Looking for: Clothes for fall Found: Cream T-shirt ($10) from Hollister; thermal T-shirt ($24.99) from Gap. “These will be good for the Cleveland winters.” On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “It’s fine,” he says. “There’s a lot of business in terms of shopping.” |
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Jean Rasmussen Occupation: Retiree Age: 66 Hometown: North Ridgeville Caught shopping at: Crocker Park in Westlake Looking for: A day out with her friend, Daryl, to introduce her to Cleveland shopping Found: Butter dish ($18) from Artystic Polish Pottery On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “We have a pretty good shopping area,” she says. “I think we can compete with Chicago.” |
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Ada DeSapri Occupation: Retiree Age: 78 Hometown: Highland Heights Shopping at: Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora Looking for: “We just came to spend the day outside. I haven’t been here in a while.” What she found: Metal spoon ($2.49), slotted spoon ($1.99), skimmer ($3.99), turkey baster ($3.99), garlic grinder ($2.49), microplane zester ($9.99) from Farberware. “I love to cook,” she says. “You can never have enough [utensils].” Favorite place to shop: Macy’s. “They have clothing, kitchen, menswear — everything,” she says. “They have a lot of sales, you can get stuff hardly for nothing.” |
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Kelly Critchett Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Age: 34 Hometown: Hinckley Shopping at: Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora Looking for: Clothes Found: Two pair of jeans ($14.99), kids jean jumper ($13.99), kid’s pink shirt ($9.09) from Gap; pack of socks ($9.99) from Tommy Hilfiger Favorite place to shop: Ann Taylor and Target |
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Gloria May Occupation: Preschool teacher Age: 56 Hometown: North Ridgeville Shopping at: Rocky River Looking for: New wardrobe pieces for the season Found: Cooking classes ($50), pear candle ($12.50), leaf bowl ($23), pot holder ($5), oven mitt ($7) from Solari On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “More department stores like Saks and Nordstrom on the West Side.” |
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Geri Swingle Occupation: Personal trainer Age: 48 Hometown: Fairlawn Shopping at: Eton in Woodmere What she was looking for: Clothes in warm, neutral colors for the fall Found: Sweater ($128), pants ($118) from Anthropologie; coat ($141) from Indigo Nation On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “They need to bring California style this way,” she says. “I much rather shop in boutiques than chain malls.” |
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Suha Shidiac Occupation: Nurse Age: 31 Hometown: Westlake Shopping at: Legacy Village in Lyndhurst Looking for: Clothes for her daughter, Sara. Found: Shirt ($21.99), pants ($24.99), sweater ($36.99), from Janie and Jack. “The colors are nice and it’s good quality,” she says. “You don’t have to worry about it wearing out early.” On Cleveland’s shopping scene: “I’m not a big shopper,” she says. “So the more, the better. More variety of prices.” |
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Chad Hollis Occupation: Nurse Age: 23 Hometown: Madison Shopping at: Legacy Village in Lyndhurst Looking for: Birthday presents for his sisters Found: Two pairs of Croc sandals ($29.99 each) from Dick’s Sporting Goods. “My sisters had been wanting these, so I bought them for their birthdays.” Favorite place to shop: Big Fun. “I really want the leg lamp.” |
