Sunglasses from McCaulou’s, only $5.95!
RETAIL DETAIL | I stopped by the Starbucks on Bancroft Road in Walnut Creek and decided to make a quick trip to nearby McCaulou’s department store, which is a small, but surprisingly well-stocked shop.

The best thing about McCaulou’s is that they have great sales and a bigger selection than you would expect of casual clothing and shoes. The one in Lafayette also features a cosmetic department that carries Estee Lauder, Clinique and Lancome.

I picked up two pairs of $6 sunglasses today. I love cheap sunglasses because I lose or break them all the time, so it’s going to be a while before I shell out hundreds on some Chanel or Gucci lokes (they are adorable, however!). I always feel like I’m getting a deal at McCaulou’s without having to compromise on quality. It’s one of the Bay Area’s best kept retail secrets.

McCaulou’s Locations:

• LAFAYETTE: 3512 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549, (925) 283-3380
• MORAGA: 1441 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA 94556, (925) 376-7252
• DANVILLE: 589 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, CA 94526, (925) 837-0261
• OAKLAND: 6211 Medau Place, Oakland, CA 94611, (510) 339-2210
• ORINDA: 250 Village Square, Orinda, CA 94563, (925) 254-3448
• SONOMA: 201 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 996-4465
• WALNUT CREEK: 718-C Countrywood Ctr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, (925) 935-9300
• CONCORD:5100 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521, (925) 827-0330
• NAPA: 1380 Napa Town Center, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 255-9375