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With a belief that everyone can use a little retail therapy, The Boutique of the Week helps guide you away from the New York City chains and expensive designers and directly to the most unique and affordable boutiques in the city. 

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Tuesday
09Mar2010

Coclico

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Location - 275 Mott St (between Houston & Prince)

Coclico is a beautiful open space filled with their own line of shoes, an expertly edited selection of cheerful clothes, and statement-making accessories.  The  incredibly friendly staff and amount of unique pieces stocked makes this boutique a must when shopping for everything from everyday sandals to a flirty evening dress.

The shoes are made from eco-friendly materials and are crafted for the utmost comfort without compromising style.  The Coclico Spring shoe line is inspired by the butterfly with intricate patterns and curved silhouettes.  The earthy color palette with splashes of gemstone hues can be found in the heels, sandals, and boots.  Fun summer flat sandals and heels made of high-quality leather range from $250-$450, and staple neutral boots range from $450-$600.  Mixed in with Coclico's own line are shoes from Esska, Argila, and Chi Mihara.

Just as impressive as their shoe selection is the clothing, including everything from jackets, blouses, flowy dresses, and chunky sweaters.  Clothing ranges from $75-$400.  An amazingly soft grey suede and mesh jacket from Iro is $475, a Twinkle by Wenlan dress for $350, a blue and white embroidered tunic from Paul & Joe is $175, and a versatile She Bible jersey dress is $150.

Other accessories include bright scarves from Yarnz ($175) and a large selection of leather bags from oversized totes to crossbody bags ($200-$500+) can be found from Paul & Joe Sisters and Great by Sandie.

DateTuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:37PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Wednesday
24Feb2010

Flirt

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Location - 93 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn

For over ten years - five at this location - Flirt has brought an eclectic, whimsical atmosphere to Brooklyn, filled with unique pieces at affordable prices.  Decorated with bright details and vintage furniture, the comfortable space has plenty to choose from with items tucked in corners and shelves throughout the store.

Double-high racks of clothes hold knitwear, dresses, blouses, sweaters, skirts, and every seasonal trend item. With clothing prices ranging from $30-$250+, many items are $100 or less.  You can find breezy print dresses from Karina that fit all curves, printed silk tanks and shorts from Kyumi, and a linen polka-dot trench from Nick & Mo.  Flirt carries their own line (including custom-fit skirts), as well as styles from Cinderloop, Alternative Apparel, Scrapbook Originals, BB Dakota, Albert & Piccolo, and Eva Franco.

The boutique is packed with fun accessories and small home goods, you can find anything from funky knit hats with octopus details to cute boxes of stationary.  Shoes from Jeffrey Campbell, Hue tights, Ozone socks, pillows, coasters, linens, hats, scarves, clutches, feather hair accessories, purses, lampshades, and even soap can be found. Display cases of jewelry are full of trendy owl necklaces, vintage-inspired large cocktail rings, costume jewelry and delicate pendant necklaces.

DateWednesday, February 24, 2010 at 12:21AM | Comment1 Comment |
Tuesday
16Feb2010

Cry Wolf

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Location - 111 Saint Marks Place (between Ave A and 1st Ave)

*More pictures coming soon!

Cry Wolf brings street chic to the East Village with a boutique filled with clothing and accessories for men and women.  A warm interior of brick and exposed wood beams create a nice backdrop to urban, detailed pieces from US and International indie designers.

On a street filled with shops and restaurants, Cry Wolf is a definite stop for unique designs, fun accessories, and shoes. Everything from dresses, blouses, denim, tees, and sweaters can be found from Quail, Christian Joy, Greyhound, Mary Meyer, Eryn Brinie, and Sunshine and Shadow.  Prices range from $40-$300, with pieces including a cropped black blazer ($140), flannel dress ($150), and silk shorts ($130).  Denim ranges from $65-$200 from Acne, Corpus, Cheap Monday, Denim Demon, and Nudie Jeans. 

A well-edited selection of accessories includes leather gloves, purses, clutches, belts, sunglasses, and jewelry.  Shoes can be found from 80%20, TOMS, Jeffrey Campbell, Creative Recreation, and Melissa.

DateTuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:24PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Monday
08Feb2010

Intrigue

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Location - 151 Ludlow Street (between Rivington and Stanton)

Intrigue is the perfect boutique to find on-trend pieces at great prices.  Filled with unique fashion brands and colorful leather bags, you're able to find anything from casual knitwear to embellished mini-dresses.

This cozy boutique is thoughtfully laid out, allowing you to easily go through the clothing while taking in shelves of accessories and bags.  Everything from flirty silk dresses, bright tunics, romantic blouses, patterned skirts, and structured jackets can be found from brands such as Interlud, Buqet, Csilla Somogyi, Collective Concepts, Jonesy, Tulle, and Scrapbook Originals.  The clothes ranges from a low $30 to $250, with most items below $150.  Great pieces include a purple tunic with studded shoulders ($68), staple black boyfriend blazer ($94), and a vivid yellow dress with sparkling embellishments ($245).

Shelves upon shelves of accessories include scarves, wallets, gloves, jewelry, belts, and leather bags and clutches in neutrals and popping colors ($40-$400).

DateMonday, February 8, 2010 at 11:46PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Monday
25Jan2010

Christopher 19

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Location - 19 Christopher St (between Gay St & Grove St)

Christopher 19 is an airy, bright boutique filled with a wide selection of jewelry and accessories of all styles and prices.  Everything from carat gold to sterling silver can be found with prices ranging from a friendly $40 to thousands, with the heart of their collections averaging between $100-$300.  Upon entering, it takes a moment for your eyes to take it all in, so take time to enjoy all the displays filled with earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets.

With over 35 designers displayed under one roof, there is much to try on, with bright costume jewelry, chunky wooden bangles, glimmering rose gold hoops and multi-colored beaded necklaces.  Christopher 19 displays their own jewelry, Christopher Roca, which is a gorgeous contemporary line of mixed metals, crystals, glass, and various stones.  There is definitely something for everyone, with giant cocktail rings, delicate gold chains, and shimmering chandelier earrings.  They have local and international designers and are constantly looking for talent to add.

In addition to jewelry, great accessories including scarves, hats, purses, clutches, pillows, and belts can be found.  Velvet burnout scarves and handmade hats are around $200, in addition to bright bags and clutches from $90-$150. The owners are cheerful and happy to help you find your own style and let you know the history of each collection.

DateMonday, January 25, 2010 at 9:00AM | CommentPost a Comment |
Wednesday
09Dec2009

Darling

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Location - 1 Horatio Street (at 8th Ave)

Darling is a boutique that lives up to its name, with window displays full of breezy dresses and an interior stocked to the ceiling with a mix of trendy pieces and vintage must-haves, you are sure to find something for every season. Piles of accessories fill every nook and make you feel you've stepped into a closet begging to play dress-up in. Hats, scarves and purses hang off mirrors, with colorful casual wear and trendy evening wear framing a table toppling with jewelry and accessories.

Great pieces for all body types can be found by Tulle, Luna, Autumn Cashmere, BB Dakota, Velvet, Kensie, Susanna Monaco, Max and Cleo, and Heartloom.  Dresses ranging from trendy minis to draping jersey can be found from $50-$300+ and tops from bohemian to tailored range from $30-$200.  In the winter months, they have a huge assortment of coats and jackets with everything from jewel-toned peacoats to fur-lined bombers ($70-$350).  Despite Darling's large stock of clothes, they out-do themselves with their abundance of accessories.  Scarves can be found piled and draped during all months of the year ($30-$150), as well as headbands, hats and purses, including rows of colorful clutches (around $80).  Jewelry in both gold and silver vintage and plastic trendy costume can be found hanging from decorative branches next to classic lingerie with feminine ruffles and lace.

The staff is friendly and energetic and happy to help fill any wardrobe hole.  Don't miss heading downstairs to the basement where there are more dressing rooms, a rack dedicated to vintage finds from the 1950s-1980s, as well as a full wall of sale items that are constantly updated and reduced.  Darling also hosts many events where pieces such as the Little Black Dress are celebrated with promotions and cocktails.

DateWednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:53PM | Comment1 Comment |
Wednesday
18Nov2009

Kaight

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Location - 83 Orchard Street (Between Broome St & Grand St)

Organic and sustainable fashion and accessories are displayed in this airy sun-drenched boutique.  Kaight has been home to Eco-friendly fabrics and independent designers for over three years and continues to stock fresh labels with modern designs in both casual and upscale pieces.

An entire center table is devoted to organic, recycled, and sustainable accessories including shoes, jewelry, handbags, tights, hats, scarves, and hats.  Wonderful velvet oxford shoes from Melissa are made from 100% recycled plastic and come a deep purple ($99).  Matt & Nat bags in bright pinks, blacks, and browns ($150-$300) are displayed with Sirius Lux's unique crocheted necklaces made from vintage copper chains ($65-$85).

Casual knits and sweaters from organic staples Prairie Underground and Loomstate mix with high-end dresses and coats from dreamandawake and Fin Oslo.  A wide variety of designs and cuts can be found, including a 100% slouchy cowl-neck sweater ($205), re-purposed vintage fabric printed dress ($150), and a perfect pocket long-sleeve tee ($58).

Every week Kaight highlights one of their designers and offers a promotional discount - keep an eye out for the announcements on their blog: http://kaightnyc.blogspot.com/.

DateWednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:44PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Wednesday
11Nov2009

Babel Fair

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Location - 260 Elizabeth St (near E. Houston)

 This fresh, recently opened boutique is stocked full of unique international fashion and accessories surrounded by bright accents and artistic touches.  By using her "fashion forecasters" from around the world, owner Erica Kiang brings unknown international designers from around the world to Manhattan.

Racks of exotic patterns in eccentric cuts and styles line the walls.  Everything from casual dresses, structured jackets, flowing skirts and thick sweaters can be found from South America, Asia and Europe. Babel Fair stocks labels that can't be found in stores in the US, including Australia's Marie & Eve and Washborn distressed denim from Korea. Dresses range from $100-$200 and denim for $120-$150.  Some of the most interesting pieces include graphic dresses from Brazil feature patterns made from magazine collages and a structured military jacket for $269.

The fun accessories and novelties are placed throughout the boutique and add a touch of whimsy and playfulness.  Clutches, notebooks, cell-phone accessories, and funky jewelry are neatly displayed on a center hand-made table.  Shoes and bags are tucked in colorful shelves, including a unique cowhide large duffel bag from South America ($269), as one of many one-of-a-kind finds that will add a definite pop to any wardrobe.

DateWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:51PM | Comment1 Comment |
Thursday
05Nov2009

Thistle & Clover

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Location - 221 Dekalb Ave (between Clermont Ave and Adelphi St)

Nestled in the tree-lined, bustling neighborhood of Fort Greene, this bright boutique creates a gallery environment showcasing local designers with unique one-of-a-kind designs.  The white walls and airy decor mix with vintage touches that can be found in the classic books used to display jewelry and antique furniture. Thistle & Clover hosts quarterly open calls to promote new designers and support the strong design community around them, which keeps their boutique stocked with fresh and exceptional finds.

Opening in March 2008, they have made a name for themselves with their unique jewelry collections ($50-$300+) of delicate gold and silver mixed with bold statement pieces, which include designers such as Lauren Wimmer, In God We Trust, Catbird, Max Steiner, and Sunday's Best.  Their own jewelry line recently became available, with necklaces made of rose gold in feminine pendants of clovers and flowers ($150).  Other fun accessories include everything from leather handbags and feathered barrettes, to shoes and stationery.

In addition to beautiful jewelry, the clothing is sophisticated and fun with fresh designs coming from staple brands as well as up-coming-designers.  Brands include LA Made and Wren mixed with Lewis NYC, Trovata, Twolive Tree, and Demylee.  Day dresses come in comfortable flannel and floating florals ($150-$200) whereas structured, vibrant party dresses can be found around $250-$300.  Thick sweaters and striped cardigans range from $100-$250 and jackets and coats range from $300-$500.

DateThursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:38PM | Comment1 Comment |
Wednesday
14Oct2009

Ludivine

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Location - 1216 Lexington Ave (between 82nd and 83rd street)

 After bringing Parisian style to the West Village for years, Ludivine recently opened a second location in the Upper East Side, which is even larger and continues to be stocked with hard-to-find French designs.  The rich wood floors create a warm environment and a perfect base for the luxuriously feminine collection.

Modern cuts in exquisite fabrics can be found from European designers such as Vanessa Bruno, Les Prairies de Paris, and Claudie Pierlot.  Despite a higher price tag with most items hovering between $350-$450, the clothes are so versatile and of the highest quality that they will remain in your wardrobe for years.  The most notable pieces are the chunky sweaters from Lomberto Losani and the amazing butter-soft leather jackets that are water resistant from Japanese designer Sissi.

Accessories range from sturdy leather boots, bright clutches, classic hats, and a wide range of leather bags.  The friendly staff are excited and happy to show you the newest inventory and help make the entire European experience complete.

DateWednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:29PM | CommentPost a Comment |
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