Housed in a slick, hyper-modern building (which stands out amid the ornate exteriors of its neighbors), this spa/apothecary is overflowing with Laura Mercier lipsticks and Natura Bissé face creams.
A general store sensibility pervades this sprawling space, which stocks everything from Russell + Hazel notepads to the gorgeously batiked elephant-print linens of John Robshaw Textiles.
Officially located in the burbs, this long-standing, eternally packed boutique has an extensive—and reliably on-trend—array of designers like Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent and Trina Turk.
The famous author's former home is tucked in a tiny alley. It's now a pleasingly warren-like bookstore, which stocks city-specific tomes, loads of classics and, yes, a sweeping selection of Faulkner.
You feel like you've wandered into a femme fatale's home, circa 1920, with each nook housing a different facet of her wardrobe, from exuberantly decorated hats to glittering retro evening gowns.
This new arrival seems as to have floated out of the sea: Barge wood and apothecary jars serve as a backdrop to the vintage turquoise jewelry, rough-hewn leather satchels and skinny alligator belts.
This growing boutique empire is understandable, because the focus is on well-priced pieces that look more expensive than they are. A recent trip unveiled a strapless blush-hued dress by Hype.
Since 1931, this boudoir-esque perfumery (which sits in an 18th-century space) has been turning out a house label of romantically tinged soaps, powders and fragrances with old-world ingredients.
Lili is the vintage treasure trove you'd hope to come across in New Orleans: full of hand-worked lace-edged skirts from the '30s, fur capelets from the '40s and pristine day dresses from the '50s.
This mini department store houses a Vera Wang bridal salon, an assortment of eveningwear from designers like Lela Rose and a pop-up shop for The Blue Jeans Bar, which means a wealth of denim & basics.
Hidden behind Design Within Reach, this brand-new shop touches on every aspect of home design. There are brightly hued trivets, slick Blu Dot furniture and fresh takes on traditional poufs.
Everything at this French Quarter shop revolves around lace. It's all handmade—and the prices feel like they're from a gentler era, too: So-cute-it-hurts kids' smocks are $39; napkins are $2.
This Garden District mainstay brims with nonstop vintage, from floor-length chiffon gowns that instantly evoke the Jazz Age to trays and trays of costume jewelry.
Tiny but stocked with some of the best up-and-coming labels for both women and men, 10-year-old Shoefty is the place to go for finds like Thakoon dresses and Doucette Duvall skirts.
Everything at this suburban staple is totally on-trend, from the sequined Haute Hippie dresses to the Gorjana necklaces.
Bare brick and pale walls frame this recent arrival's sophisticated stock, completing the perfectly chic ambience. Look for Isabel Marant and Rag & Bone.
At first glance, this jam-packed outlet looks overwhelming, but digging unearths treasures like Chloé shirts for $150 and Marni dresses for (a shocking) $200.
This Uptown boutique cherry-picks the best of each decade—like Lilly Pulitzer sheaths from the '60s, handpainted circle skirts from the '50s and beautifully tailored silk dresses from the '40s. En savoir plus .
Exhibiting in this Uptown boutique is a rite of passage for emerging local talent—our big find was St. Paul's Hackwith Design House and its balletic cotton dresses. En savoir plus .
We could have spent days (weeks!) digging for treasures—art deco mirrors, 19th-century jelly cabinets and innumerable vintage maps—at this jam-packed two-level antiques emporium. En savoir plus .
This Northeast Minneapolis shop feels like a real-life Etsy, with local artists, such as screen printers Adam Yurman and Too Many Suitors, and totally non-kitschy Minnesota-themed souvenirs. En savoir plus .
The perfect source for pulled-together weekend wear: super-cute and casual, with just enough spark to keep it all interesting. En savoir plus .
Go ahead and rent a U-Haul; you'll save so much on the coveted, affordable furnishings here, you'll have the cash to cover it. En savoir plus .
Fans of the now-famous website, which features home accessories by Finnish designers, will love this flagship store. Helsinki expat Elina Ruppert offers exclusive deals not available online.
In three days, we saw that same number of pristine, hugely discounted Marc Jacobs bags come into this resale shop—and go right back out.
Sister store of Gretchen House, this resale-focused shop has an especially wide selection of premium denim brands.
Occupying a stately townhouse, Victoria looks like the closet of your most fashionable friend: Cacharel skirts in watercolor prints, embroidered totes by Virginia Johnson and Lanvin flats.
All the items look like they belong in a fabulous vacation home. They have a broad selection, from Cire Trudon candles to paper-thin creamers by Mud Australia to intricately beaded Megan Park tunics.
