Location - 100 North 3rd Street (between Berry & Wythe), Williamsburg

Task is a carefully edited boutique filled with eclectic home decor and clothing, mixing bohemian chic with vintage flair in a raw space in Williamsburg. Owner Anne Seally used her over 30 years of experience in the design and fashion industry to create a place filled with global contemporary pieces for all parts of ones life, including home, fashion, children and work.

The housewares are exquisite and include dinnerware, glasses, pillows, candles, lamps, soaps, and picture frames. Stocked with both hard-to-find brands such as Heath Ceramics and one-of-a-kind vintage accessories, there is something for everyone and every home. Pieces range in both femininity and masculinity, with beaded accent pillows with floral patterns and cast iron tea pots by Staub. Favorites include hand painted Moroccan bowls ($130), a dove-shaped illuminating lamp ($98), and Turkish lanterns ($48-64).

The clothing collection is easy-to-wear with flowing fabrics and intricate details. The designers are both European and Domestic and include Hannoh, Chan Luu, Humanoid, Marika Charles, Burning Torch, and Lucky Fish. Basic pieces start at $60 and include wardrobe-staple long sleeve tees, flowing dresses, and romantic skirts. Favorites include butter-soft leather jackets for $675 and reworked vintage fabric tops for $265. Accessories include hats, scarves, bags, and amazing statement-making necklaces that range from $160-325.

Task is filled with pieces that are unique and hard to find in the city that not only make great gifts, but are perfect for your own home or wardrobe.

Location - 68 Jay Street (between Front & Water Streets) - DUMBO, Brooklyn

 Opened in November of 2009 by five local designers who wanted to create a market-style boutique for locally made quality goods, Trunk's large, open space is filled with unique clothing, accessories and furniture that mix vintage and modern styles seamlessly. The white walls serve as a great canvas for not only the collections, but also for the constantly rotating art exhibits, and adds to the constantly updating marketplace feel.

The clothing is organized by designer and range from $40-$300 and include collections from Mel en Stel, Samoy Lenko, Zam Barrett, Aimee G, Ryann, and Creem.  Some favorites include comfy side-pleated leggings ($80), glamorous ruffle-collar trench available in a variety of colors ($260), and perfectly silhouetting strapless multi-patterned dresses ($180).  You can find a great collection of jewelry tucked in display cases and styled on mannequins, ranging from silver and gold hand-pounded metal hoops to delicate alphabet necklaces. Beautifully organic crochet metal pieces can be found from Radka Design, and colorful silk-wrapped hoops that make amazing statement pieces are from Lauren Wimmer. Accessories also include hats, ties, bags, and belts.

Sprinkled throughout the space and not to be missed are the amazing selections of salvaged and reworked furniture from three local designers: B.spoke, Nightwood and Michael Whitney.  Pieces range from a found, perfectly-aged ladder re-shaped into a coffee table, a beautifully minimal update of a sideboard, and a quirky, yet amazing collection of chairs based on famous historical men mixing vintage frames with modern fabrics.

Style and quality are never compromised, and since the designers staff the boutique themselves, they are the perfect stylists to help you find a unique piece that would enhance any wardrobe or home.

Location - 99 Franklin Street (between Greenpoint & Milton) - Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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The tranquil and soothing natural space of Pip-Squeak Chapeau is home to an all-natural collection that is light, airy, and easy to wear. Designer and owner Sveta Dresher began a collection of children's clothes and hats 7 years ago and has now opened a boutique including a women's line, home goods, and accessories.

Every piece in the store is made in Brooklyn with 100% natural yarns and fabrics including linen, cotton, hemp, and silk in flowing dresses, skirts, pants, and tops. The philosophy behind the collection is that no woman should be restricted by the fashions of today, but instead wear pieces that enhance one's life. The clothing ranges from $30-$300 and is beautifully minimal and can be worn by all ages. Favorites include versatile linen shirts ($145), cotton romantic tie-strap tanks ($110), and light linen scarves ($45) that are perfect for layering on chilly evenings. The earthy color-palette works for mixing and matching pieces.

The home goods are as beautifully made as the clothing and are unique pieces for any interior.  Linen sheets, blankets, and towels are in natural earth-tones and range from $65-130. You can also find a collection of porcelain figures, clay accessories, stationary, bags, and a children's collection of clothing, booties, and accessories.

Don't forget to mention Boutiqued for your discount!

Store hours: Wednesday-Friday 2-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 11-7pm, or by appointment (718.383.8029 / 718.302.2302) -  www.pip-squeakchapeau.com

Location - 219 Bedford Ave (near N 5th), Williamsburg

Catbird is a quiet refuge on bustling Bedford Ave, filled with pretty, delicate, and cheeky items.  This airy space is filled to the brim with funky home goods and beautiful jewelry begging to be picked up and tried on.

Display cases house Catbird's famous collection of jewelry, boasting pieces from over 20 brands, ranging from cheeky silver rings in the shape of electric plugs to dainty 18K gold origami crane earrings. There's something for all budgets, with prices ranging from $10-$350+, and the friendly staff is happy to assist you with jewelry sizing and styling tips. Great pieces include delicate rose gold heart bracelets from Bittersweets NY ($325), oversized Spanish Galleon ring from Flotsam & Jetsam ($160), Pade Vavra's shimmering drusy studs ($176), and little thin rings from Occa are only $12. Catbird also has their own line, including stackable alphabet rings ($88) and cute New Jersey and New York state necklaces in gold or silver ($112-$185).

Catbird's selection of oddities, accessories, and home goods makes it the perfect gift-finding destination. Aromatic candles from Kobo are $34, Saipua soaps are $5-$8, and Love & Victory's his and hers decanter set is $88. Some favorite pieces include hanging glass-enclosed feather ornaments ($9-$19), Good Luck horseshoes ($8), and pom-pom scarves ($65).

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.