October 12, 2009

Stil Studio Boston

Cruise through the bright store and browse clothing from Zobha, Be Present, Ancient Language Collection and Hyde, or scarves from Otrera, and Satya jewelry. If you want to check out a yoga class (offered all day at all levels), pop your personals into a cubby and get downward, dog.

  Downtown, Beauty, Zen

June 1, 2009

LuxCouture Boston

Size doesn’t matter at this teeny, tiny shop stocked with a well-edited selection of (mostly) European clothing and accessories.

  Newton Centre, Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines, International Designers

April 6, 2006

Turtle Boston

The little South End shop is stocked with a well-curated selection of hard-to-find women’s fashions and accessories, with a focus on all things local. Be sure to ask about Feli+Me custom clothing and Twigs and Heather jewelry.

  South End, Fashion, Indie Designers, Local Designers

November 12, 2009

Madewell Boston

Shop countless styles of demin and the tops, sweaters, baubles, boots, and accessories to dress them up or down.

  Back Bay, Fashion

November 12, 2009

Ted Baker Boston

The cosmopolitan Brit designer’s newest brick-and-mortar home features a frolicsome Mad Hatter theme complete with teapots, top hats, and grass walls.

  Back Bay, Fashion, British Imports

October 29, 2009

Vince Boston

Our favorite source for cashmere-chic staples and can’t-live-without tees finally has a shop in Beantown.

  Prudential, Fashion, Cult Following

September 14, 2009

Flock Boston

Owned by a mother-daughter duo, Flock stocks no-fuss clothes, shoes, and accessories at totally manageable price points. Among the homey, nature-inspired decor (we love the massive table with tree-limb legs), shop hard-to-find brands like Corey Lynn Calter, Built by Wendy, Linea Pelle, and Dolce Vita.

  South End, Fashion, Charmer, Indie Designers

April 15, 2009

Pinkyotto Boston

  Back Bay, Fashion, Indie Designers

September 8, 2008

Suneri Boston

Opened by three sisters, the boutique stocks a well-edited mix of emerging and established designers from all over the world. Our favorite finds: Byron Lars, Mouska, and Lestra Moja, which are nearly impossible to find anywhere else in Beantown.

  West Somerville, Fashion

August 22, 2008

Passport Boston

Whether you’re heading out of town via train, plane, or automobile, your first pit stop should be Passport. Loaded with super-comfy tees, sweet sweatpants, cozy maxi dresses, and fluffy slippers (not to mention a second floor packed with luggage sets), it has everything you need for a bon voyage.

  Cambridge, Fashion