Nolita/SoHo/Tribeca/Chinatown : Lucky Magazine

De Vera

A San Francisco import, this jeweler/antiques dealer specializes in pieces that are achingly beautiful and exquisitely unusual.
1 Crosby St. (at Howard St.), 212-625-0838, deveraobjects.com

Products: Jewelry, Antique, Furniture
Type of Store: Boutique

Dinosaur Designs

The recent stampede for bead jewelry put this Australian import on the map. Expect more of its signature colorful resin pieces (don't miss the extra-chunky bangles), which are both stylish and trendproof.
250 Mott St. (btw. Houston/Prince Sts.), 212-680-3523

Products: Jewelry, Decorative/Lighting, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

E. Vogel

This tiny, nondescript storefront has been churning out stunningly beautiful bespoke riding boots since 1879. They're perfect for the paddock or city streets alike.
19 Howard St., 212-925-2460, vogelboots.com

Products: Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique

Erica Tanov

A wispy femininity permeates all of Tanov's designs. Also find Megan Park dresses, Clu tees, and more filling out the racks.
204 Elizabeth St. (btw. Prince/Spring Sts.), 212-334-8020, ericatanov.com

Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique

Flying A

Find a wealth of seemingly disparate pieces-op-art—print dresses collide with reworked vintage army jackets. Bonus: All purchases are bagged in cute reusable totes.
169 Spring St. (btw. W. Broadway/Thompson St.), 212-965-9090

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

Global Table

Imported blown-glass tumblers and sherbet-hued crockery are casually arranged on tables, waiting to be inspected and enjoyed, at this winning dishware and home accessories shop.
107-109 Sullivan St. (btw. Prince/Spring Sts.), 212-431-5839, globaltable.com

Products: Decorative/Lighting, Tabletop
Type of Store: Boutique

Ina

No doubt about it: This is New York City's premier designer consignment store.
101 Thompson St. (btw. Prince/Spring Sts.), 212-941-4757, inanyc.com

Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Consignment/Resale, Designer Discount

Industries Stationery

Everything here is arranged according to color, which makes its racks of pastel notebooks and hot pink and aqua Pantone business-card holders look like candy. We also love the sculptural aluminum tape dispensers and boxes of silver pencils (so lovely you won't want to sharpen them).
91 Crosby St., 212-334-4447

Products: Bags, Books/Stationery
Type of Store: Boutique

Legacy

One of those unerringly great boutiques that have been around forever (since 1978!), Legacy debuted in Soho before also arriving on Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue. Owner Rita Brookoff arranges inspiring new labels next to an impeccably chosen lineup of vintage gowns and jackets (including pieces from marquee names like Lanvin and YSL). The two house collections—made from vintage fabrics—are worth checking out as well. 109 Thompson St. SOHO 212-966-4827; 362 Atlantic Ave. BOERUM HILL 718-403-0090, legacy-nyc.com

The Market NYC

Held inside a youth-center gymnasium that looks straight out of the '50s, this weekend-only craft market is a great place to discover rising local talent.
268 Mulberry St. (btw. Houston/Prince Sts.), 212-580-8995, themarketnyc.com

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Fair/Flea Market