Fresh
http://www.fresh.com/
121 Newbury St.
421-1212
This “modern beauty company,” offering body and skin care products, make-up, fragrances, and home accessories, is a favorite in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London. It all started here in this Newbury Street store.
Lush
http://www.lush.com/
166 Newbury Street
375-5874
UK-based store for “fresh, handmade” soaps and cosmetics.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
http://www.tridentbookscafe.com/
338 Newbury St.
267-8688
T: Hynes/ICA
The independent bookstore has a wide selection and knowledgeable staff. Also has a popular restaurant.
In addition to upscale designer stores like Kate Spade, Chanel, Burberry, DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, and Betsey Johnson, visit the following:
Allston Beat
348 Newbury St.
421-9555
Clothes and shoes for hipster youth.
American Apparel
138 Newbury St.
536-4768
The progressive L.A.-based clothing store (sweatshop-free!) has arrived in Boston at last. T-shirts and other basics are simple but stylish and well-fitting.
Anthropologie
799 Boylston St. [OK, not technically Newbury St., but just a block away]
262-0545
Pretty and delicate clothes and home decor.
BCBG
71 Newbury St.
536-7182
Fun career wear, cocktail and evening dreses, and accessories from designer Max Azria.
Camper
139 Newbury St.
267-4554
These understated-funky and comfy leather shoes from Spain are hard to come by outside of Europe—this is one of only five stores in the US.
Intermix
186 Newbury St.
236-5172
Trendy and pricy women’s clothes, shoes, purses, belts, and jewelry from designers like Marc Jacobs, Sigerson Mortenson, and Juicy Couture. (Note: there’s a sale rack!)
Jasmine Sola
http://www.jasminesola.com/
344 Newbury St.
867-4636
Up-to-date styles for women.
Also in Harvard Square and the Shops at Prudential Center
Louis Boston
http://www.louisboston.com/
234 Berkeley St.
262-6100
Four floors of unique, elegant, and expensive clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women.
Niketown
200 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
267-3400
Steve Madden
324 Newbury St.
262-4600
Fashionable, youthful women’s shoe chain.
Also in Cambridgeside Galleria.
Thom Brown
331 Newbury St
266-8722
An impressive selection of stylish shoes
Urban Outfitters
361 Newbury St
236-0088
Also in Harvard Square.
The Closet Upstairs
http://www.theclosetupstairs.com/
223 Newbury St.
267-5757
Second Time Around
176 Newbury St.
247-3504
Oliviers & Co.
http://www.oliviersandco.com/
161 Newbury St.
859-8841
Very fine olive oils, plus vinegars, herbs and spices, pasta, and other delicacies.
Tealuxe
http://www.tealuxe.com
108 Newbury St. (Cross Street: Clarendon Street)
927-0400
A tremendous variety of teas, plus teaware.
Teuscher
http://www.teuscherboston.com
230 Newbury St.
536-1922
Superb chocolates flown in from Zurich are worth every penny.
Bliss Home
http://blisshome.com/
121 Newbury St
421-5544 Modern, stylish dinnerware, flatware, glassware, furnishings, and accessories. Brands include Alessi, Calvin Klein, Ittalia, Lindt Stymeist, Nambe, Rosenthal, Waterford and Wedgewood.
CD Spins
324 Newbury St.
267-5955
Wide selection of used CDs and DVDs.
Also in Harvard Square, Allston, and Downtown Crossing.
Newbury Comics
332 Newbury St.
236-4930
Not actually comics, but rather a great selection of CDs, DVDs, magazines, and calendars. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Also in Harvard Square and Government Center
Virgin Megastore
360 Newbury St.
896-0950
Beadworks
167 Newbury St.
247-7227
Bead mecca lets you make your own jewelry.
Also in Harvard Square
Robert Marc Opticians
http://www.robertmarc.com
35 Newbury St.
450-4900
Overhaul your look and splurge on high-end frames at this New York-based store.