Handbag addicts, unite: Satchels (Foxwoods [1], 39 Norwich-Westerly Rd., Ledyard, 800/369-9663, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.; 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Thu.; 11 a.m.–midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.–midnight Sat.) has what you crave. From Dooney & Bourke clutches to Donald Pliner totes, the designer specimens you’re after are here.
Want to look like a shark at the tables? Swing by Jazz (Mohegan Sun [2], 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, 860/862-8270, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun.–Thu.; 11 a.m.–midnight Fri.–Sat.) first; the boutique has a full stash of excellent-quality suits, shirts, and ties, from the well-respected men’s designer Joseph Abboud.
And if you do manage to hit it big, make your next stop the jewelry cases of Lux, Bond & Green (Mohegan Sun [2], 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, 860/862-9900, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun.–Thu.; 11 a.m.–midnight Fri.–Sat.); the high-end shop sells both internationally known and cutting-edge brands.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/eastern-connecticut/the-quiet-corner/casino-country/foxwoods-resort-and-casino
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/eastern-connecticut/the-quiet-corner/casino-country/mohegan-sun-casino