French Quarter : Lucky Magazine

Faulkner House Books

A quaint, proper bookstore stacked with volumes by famed Southern authors.
624 Pirate's Alley, 504-524-2940

Products: Books/Stationery
Type of Store: Boutique

All the hats at this milliner—which looks like it's straight out of 19th-century Paris—are designed and made on the premises.
523 Royal St., 504-525-1899,

Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique

Hemline

This enduringly chic chainlet is filled with trendcentric pieces from names including Beth Bowley and Walter.
609 Chartres St., 504-592-0242, hemlinekc.com

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Accessories
Type of Store: Boutique

Hové

A charmingly old-school local perfumer that incorporates regional ingredients like oak moss and magnolia into its heady scents.
824 Royal St., 504-525-7827, hoveparfumeur.com

Products: Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique

Vive la France

Gallic accoutrements for the home, like Provençal table linens and absinthe fountains can be found in abundance here. , lamaisondabsinthe.com
823 Royal St., 504-523-0903 lamaisondabsinthe.com

Products: Antique, Linens, Tabletop, Books/Stationary, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Meilleur Joaillerie

This beloved jeweler caters to all budgets and is known for its chandelier-strewn, toile-draped interior.
516 Royal St., 504-525-9815

Products: Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

Muse

Rising designers are given ample exposure at this atmospheric boutique near Jackson Square.
532 Saint Peter St., 504-522-8738, museinspiredfashion.com

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique

Sweet Pea & Tulip

The flagship of this sweet, feminine boutique is found off Magazine Street (see that map for location).
618 Chartres St., 504-523-4119

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique

Trashy Diva

Vixenish owner Candice Gwinn turns out incredibly figure-flattering, '20s to '60s-inspired dresses made from rich silks.
829 Chartres St., 504-581-4555, trashydiva.com

Products: Women's Clothing, Accessories
Type of Store: Boutique

Trashy Diva Corsets & Lingerie

This expansion of Trashy Diva features upscale lingerie with a glamorous retro feel.
831 Chartres St., 504-522-8861

Products: Lingerie/Loungewear
Type of Store: Boutique