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Local Expert: Maria Olia

I am a freelance writer and the author of “The Little Black Book of Boston” (Peter Pauper Press).   I fell in love with Boston when I was a kid, came to the city for college, and never left!  

Travel is my passion; and I have written dozens...

 

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May 15, 2008
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Shop Til You Drop: 10 Newbury Street Stores

Newbury Street is Boston at its most chic, most expensive and most elegant. The eight blocks of Newbury Street are lined with nineteenth-century brownstones that house cool sidewalk cafes, high-end boutiques, hip art galleries, and fabulous beauty salons. The more eclectic and independent shops are generally located on the lower end of Newbury near Mass Ave;  the designer boutiques like Chanel, Burberry, and Valentino are at the upper end of  Newbury Street, close to the Public Garden. If you can afford to shop them- lucky you!  What follows is a list of lesser-known Newbury Street shops- perfect for a fun afternoon of browsing. 

1
Lalo Treasures

Colorful, and creative acrylic jewelry made in Israel and Bulgaria.Very inexpensive.

2
Sugar Heaven

Because you have been very good. Fill a bag of your favorite candies from the bins. Sugar Heaven also has the latest candy novelties and even a nice selection of hard-to-find imported candies like Nielson Jersey Milk.

3
Second-Time Around

Many a well-dressed Boston woman’s secret. Designer consignment (in perfect condition!) and brand-new boutique goods cheap.

4
Envi

High-fashion organic clothing for women made from organic cotton, bamboo and soybean blends, silk or hemp. You can be stylish and be green!

5
Louis Boston

Although the address is Berkeley Street; make no mistake, Louis is a Newbury Street store- its most used entrance is the Newbury Street side. Louis stocks men’s , women’s and even home accessories that are totally current, a little edgy, yet still classic. (Note: It is pronounced "Lou-ees")

6
Riccardi

Italian fashions for men and women. Dolce & Gabbana is big here. Lots of always-right black too.

7
Simon Pearce

New England -based retailer of sophisticated, high-quality, hand-crafted pottery and glassware.

8
Queen Bee

Fun, flirty fashions for young fashionista types.

9
Knit and Needlepoint

Hand-painted needlepoint canvases and beautifully dyed yarns including hard-to-find silk and cashmere. Located next to the Taj hotel, those “in the know” about knitting and needlepoint will search this store out.

10
Kitchen Arts

Everything necessary to stock the urban kitchen. Quirky stuff too, like the very essential mango splitter.

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