Atlanta : Lucky Magazine

Plush Boutique

Whether you visit the elegant bricks-and-mortar shop in Kirkwood Station or its extensive online complement, Plush is a reliable resource for showstopping dresses, like rainbow minis from Hello Eliza and evening selections from Vitamin C.

1963 HOSEA L. WILLIAMS DR., STE. R104, 404-671-8362, PLUSHBOUTIQUE.NET

Seed Factory

This massive emporium devotes a quarter of its 4,000-square-foot space to a sleek reading room, where owner Rachel Baba hosts book clubs, sing-alongs  and storytelling events. (Which also means it's a great source for books!)

1170 Howell Mill Rd., 404-355-2043

The Lucky Exchange

You have to be ready to dig at this thrift-store duo, but those who do will be handsomely rewarded. We turned up a trove of '70s-ish cotton shirtdresses and gowns festooned with oversize floral prints—almost all of which were priced under $30.

212 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, 404-817-7715; 749 Moreland Ave. SE, Ste. 103A, 404-622-4848, luckyexchange.com

Pieces

Interior decorator Lee Kleinhelter's shop, which takes a deep bow to all things Palm Springs, is arranged into living-room-like, color-coordinated vignettes. She has a knack for refurbishing vintage furniture (there are sleek chests, keyhole side chairs, and simple benches) and then finding sophisticated accessories to fill out the space, like Hervé Gambs candles, Hable Construction totes, and throw pillows in intricate ikats.

3234A Roswell Rd. NW, 404-869-2476

Providence

Determined to create props for her windows, Claudia Thompson painted some plastic animals cherry red and arranged them around her home-furnishings store. They're typical of the shop's entire aesthetic, which is a blend of antiques—small marble busts, sconces, stone-flecked chandeliers—and irreverent pieces, like a handful of side tables that Thompson washed with acid green paint.

1409 N. Highland Ave. NE, 404-872-7551

Sabot

Hitting a range of prices, this minimalist West Buckhead Village shop's selection (handpicked by the owners, a mother-daughter team) includes only a few iterations from each designer. That means each shoe feels like it's special and specific: Fancy Belle by Sigerson Morrison flats sit on the burnished concrete floor next to woven sandals by Coclico.

45 Irby Ave. NW, 404-816-0077, sabotshoes.com

Standard

Stop here for chicly sporty lines like G-Star, WESC, and Alex & Chloe, along with limited-edition designer sneakers.

Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 4026, 404-846-8535, standardatl.com

Star Provisions

Arranged in staggeringly tall vignettes (lifeboat buoys, birdcages, and trees swaddled in cotton are all part of the displays), everything is gorgeous and unique at this market-style food emporium. Porcelain plates painted with birds of Britain, quilts pieced together from saris, and matchboxes blazoned with images of shellfish are among the eclectic mix.

1198 Howell Mill Rd. NW, 404-365-0410

Stefan's Vintage Clothing

The city's oldest vintage resource primarily features pre-'70s eras, so there are a few things that feel more costumey than everyday (poodle skirts, for one). But there's also a wealth of timeless '60s shifts and stunning evening gowns, all sorted by style, size (with actual measurements), and color, which makes the circular racks a pleasure to shop.

1160 Euclid Ave. NE, 404-688-4929, stefansvintageclothing.com

T.

A longtime Lucky favorite, this suburban outlier consistently beats more well-trafficked, centrally located spots in scooping up lines not found elsewhere, including picks from designers like Inhabit and Geren Ford.

9700 Medlock Bridge Rd., Duluth, 678-957-1292, tclothing.com