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Lions & lambs

Necessary gear and maps for biking

How to create a mini art gallery

Cycles of life

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19 WILD CHILD

Let rockerchic looks be your jam

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Two local bag brands and the color of the year

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A new treatment for damaged hair

34 STREET STYLE

Maple Street’s must-stop shops ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

7 Editor’s Letter 33 Resources

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f rom t he ed itor IT’S HARD NOT TO LOVE ROCK musicians’ style — hence our fivepage fashion homage to music icons (p. 19). From Stevie Nicks’ flowing gowns to Mick Jagger’s fitted blazer, we salute musicians’ signature looks. As different as these rock stars are, their clothing choices have one thing in common: they’re comfortable. They have to be. You can’t very well mosh in stiletto heels or wail in Spanx. Street-smart looks aside, there’s a reason why jeans, leather, ethereal dresses and combat boots are staples of rockers. They let you express your attitude through your physicality. You have to be comfortable with yourself if you want to be a badass. While you’re getting physical, consider swapping your car for a bike next time you run errands (p. 11). With pleasant spring weather on the horizon and new bike lanes all over town, there’s no reason not to strap on a helmet and hit the open road. Bonus: the fashion spread’s studded leather jackets and slim pants

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PAINTING

Oil painting signed by Lartigau, $9,500 at Empire Antiques

These home and fashion accessories are a nod to March’s mercurial nature.

STATUE

Stone lamb statue, $325 at Perch

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BY LIZ MEYER

PURSE

Black lion purse, $98 at Hazelnut

Lion cuff bracelet, $45 at Hazelnut

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Lion and pearl necklace, $64 at Beatrixbell Handcrafted Jewelry

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Cycle of life

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Cycling benefits your health and the environment. Gear up and hit the road. BY K ATE WAT S ON

BICYCLE

$349 at The Bike Shop

HELMET

Giant Rev bicycle helmet, $150 at Bicycle World of Louisiana

HEADBAND

Reflective headband with silicone grip, $14 at lululemon athletica

TANK

NOLA Girl bamboo tank, $25 at Feet First

Total Completed Routes Bike Lanes Shared Lane Off Street Path

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Messenger bag, $170 at Tchoup Industries

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we-go Today’s trendiest appliances are inspired by the past. BY LEE CUTRONE CONTINUED INTEREST IN 20TH-CENTURY home design, including mid-century modern architecture, has ignited a related trend: retro-styled kitchen appliances. While Kitchen Aid’s classic mixer was once the retro appliance du jour, today retro interpretations of everything from ranges and refrigerators to dishwashers and microwaves are available.

Available at Nordic Kitchens and Baths, the Chateau oven by La Cornue features a hood and Old World styling.

“The trend began a little over 15 years ago,” says Gary Cowell, appliance manager of Comeaux Furniture & Appliances. “Chrysler Corporation’s PT Cruiser was perhaps one of the most prominent indications that a major trend, or at that time what might have been seen as a fad, was unfolding. The trend grew strongly for about five to seven years, plateaued a bit for a few years, and now is growing faster than ever.” According to Cowell, most retro kitchen appliances are based on styles from the 1940s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s — with particular emphasis on the ’50s and ’60s. “Many products are reminiscent of something you might have seen back in that era, as opposed to being replicas, so they’re not as tightly tied to a specific time period,” Cowell says. “They look great in modern, contemporary or Arts and Crafts kitchens, log or stone homes, etcetera.” While fashions often cycle back into vogue after a few decades, today’s retro appliances look back more than 50 years and appeal largely to older millennials and members of Generation X. “The core of the market is 30 to 50 years old,” Cowell says. “I think the older generation that actually lived through that era doesn’t really want to go back there. The styling isn’t all that special to them, and they may recall the drudgery of cleaning the oven and defrosting the fridge, as opposed to the fresh colors and nice lines which the younger generations like.” In contrast to the stainless trend that has prevailed in recent years, retro colors run the gamut from white, to pastels like light blue, pink and mint, to vivid hues like red and orange. At Comeaux, candy red, buttercup yellow, robin’s egg blue, white and bisque are the best-selling colors. Elmira and Big Chill are among the brands capitalizing on homeowners’ fascination with bygone eras. Elmira Stove Works’ Northstar line of ranges, refrigerators, keg fridges,hoods, backsplashes, dishwasher panels and microwaves has a 1950s feel coupled with contemporary performance features and options like 15,000 BTU gas “superburners,” 2500-watt high-speed radiant elements, true convection ovens and a two-cubic-foot warmer. Big Chill has a retro line of high-tech refrigerators, stoves, hoods, microwaves and dishwasher panels available in seven colors. According to its website (www.bigchill.com), celebrity customers include Rachael Ray, Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

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Comeaux Furniture & Appliance carries retro styles, including the 1950s-styled Northstar line by Elmira Stove Works.

At Nordic Kitchens and Baths, owner/designer Randall Shaw reports renewed interest in antique European styling rather than retro American styling from the Atomic Age. “The trend we’re seeing is more of the French and Italian style ranges — more of an antique look from the early 1900s,” Shaw says. Nordic carries La Cornue, a brand of French ranges. La Cornue makes high-end ranges with professional French culinary school features, including a unique vaulted oven and a “French top,” which looks like a griddle. According to Shaw, these ranges work well in “contemporary transitional kitchens” that combine old and new. Last January, Viking introduced Tuscany, a new line of Italian Provencal ranges. Known for its professional and commercial-type home appliances, Viking’s new line is part of the same antique-look-meets-professional-chef genre, and is suited to kitchens with a blend of Old World and contemporary references. Shaw says many La Cornue and Tuscany appliances feature another kitchen trend – contrasting accent trims. La Cornue’s Chateau model has brass trim against a stainless steel body, and Tuscany’s 36” W. Range has a polished chrome trim framing a stainless steel, white, black or dark blue body. M A R C H . 2 0 1 5 <<<

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Picture this PHOTOGRAPHS, SENTIMENTAL OBJECTS and art brighten up a home with memories. A gallery wall (a grouping of varied photos and art) can be a creative way to let your story shine. One great thing about gallery walls is their versatility: old family photos can sit right next to art or any decorative object in eye-catching arrangements. There are very few rules for creating gallery walls. “You don’t want anything to be real symmetrical,” says Shauna Leftwich of Ashley Hall Interiors. “You don’t want little soldiers standing in a row.” Most designers avoid straight, strict lines. Some use straight outer edges, but vary patterns within the composition, never aligning framed objects completely. The emphasis should be more on the pictures than the layout. A cohesive grouping puts focus on the balance and harmony of the pieces, without letting any one piece stand out. “The beauty of this is that you don’t have a focal point,” says Lee Ledbetter of Lee Ledbetter & Associates. “You try to do it … so that your eyes don’t rest on one point, but keep moving.” To maintain this balance, spread out the similar pieces. For example, don’t group large or color photos together if the rest of the images are small or black and white. Ledbetter keeps the eye moving by consciously arranging pieces in an organic design. Photos with more sky in them can be closer to the top of the grouping, while images with water or ground are placed toward the bottom. Any photos with someone looking to the right should be placed on the left and vice versa. “You start getting a kind of conversation, if you will, among the pieces,” Ledbetter says. The gallery wall’s parameters depend on the wall where it hangs. Ledbetter notes that a wall without much furniture allows you to place the photos a lot closer to the floor and ceiling. If there is furniture, don’t set the art too close to the pieces, but don’t feel confined by the furniture, either.

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Designer tips for creating a professional looking gallery wall BY LIZ MEYER

Lee Ledbetter and John Pecorino designed the gallery wall of this Riverbend residence. PHOTO BY MARK ROSKAMS

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“I kind of like [galleries] on common walls,” Leftwich says. “Like, on walls that are in a hall or walls that are on a stairwell … so you can see the subject a little closer than if you put them behind a lamp table or behind a sofa.” As Collin Marquis and Stacey Wohlgemuth from Framin’ Place note, wall design is subjective. However, the designers agreed that custom framing can add balance and continuity to a gallery wall. “[If] it’s custom made for the art, it’ll look better,” Marquis says. “The final product will be better.” “We try to make the design complementary but understated so that it doesn’t steal the show,” Art need not be perfectly aligned for a pleasing arrangement. PHOTO BY JOCELYN DURSTON COURTESY FLICKR CREATIVE COMMONS

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Marquis says. “What’s being framed is the show.” Marquis and Wohlgemuth also suggest organizing elements by theme. “I think it’s more interesting to have a theme,” Wohlgemuth says. “Keep a theme like all-black frames, but do them all differently.” Each person will arrange and rearrange a grouping of art, photographs and memorabilia to find the story he or she wants to tell. “It boils down to balance,” Ledbetter says. “Balance the color, scale of the pieces and the kind of conversation the pieces are having, both thematically and compositionally.”

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GALLERY WALL TIPS Stairwells and hallways offer unobstructed views of gallery walls. Use a mix of photos, art and sentimental items. Group pieces that are different from each other (for example, don’t hang two larger or black-andwhite pieces next to each other). Consider a unifying theme, such as all-black frames. Hang images with cloud or sky elements toward the top and earthy elements toward the bottom. Keep the outer edges of the arrangement straight, but avoid straight alignments within the grouping.

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Wild child Sexy, unexpected and a little badass, these rocker-chic ensembles channel music icons past and present. P H O T O S B Y R O M N E Y P H O T O G R A P H Y S T Y L IN G B Y A L G S T Y L E

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SHEER DRESS, $130 at Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; belt, $440, spike earrings, $225, shoes, $775, all at Mimi.

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BLACK JACKET, $68 at Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; leather leggings, $149, silver necklace, $35, chain necklace, $65, all at Haute; earrings, $325, bracelet, $3,500, tassel necklace, $238, blue drop necklace, $495, all at Mignon Faget.

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STUDDED JACKET (worn backwards with sleeve detached), $125, sheer paneled skirt, $65, both at Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; shoes, $550 at Mimi; bracelet, $425, black cuff bracelet, $350, both at Mignon Faget.

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PARAMORE T-SHIRT, $25 at Kulture Vulture; faux leather skirt, $58, and silver bracelet, $40, both at Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; black bracelet, $350 at Mignon Faget; necklace, $65 at Haute.

ON THE COVER: BLACK TOP, $65, red harlequin

print pants, $35, both at Kay’s; necklace, $220, cuff $975, earrings $475, all at Mignon Faget; silver heels, $730 at Mimi.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Romney Caruso (504-450-8127; www.romneyfood.com)

ARTISTIC DIRECTION

Dora Sison

STYLING

Aimee Gowland and Corrie Pellerin for ALG Style (www.algstyle.net)

STYLING ASSISTANTS

Courtney C. Jones and Jill Plotkin

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Chelsea Johnson for Glenn Michael Salon (1623 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-828-6848; www.glennmichaelsalon.com)

MODEL

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SHIRLEY MANSON

BLUE DRESS, $57, earrings,

$21, ring, $21, all at Kay’s; necklace, $1,700, bracelet, $1,100, both at Mignon Faget.

Kate Skoglund for Kennedy Management (625 Baronne St., 504-5225977; www.kennedy.management, Instagram @kennedymanagement)

Special thanks to Robert “Trey” Berning III (710 Papworth Ave., Metairie, 504834-8811; www.berning.com) for hosting our shoot in his studio complex.

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Tiny furniture Kid-sized furnishings with plenty of attitude.

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TABLE & CHAIRS

Table, $54, and chairs, $50 each at Nadeau

DOGGIE LAMP

$49.99 at Compass

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ANTIQUE CHAIR

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PLUSH CHAIR

$69.99 at Le Jouet

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Bag designers Kathi Keppel (left) and Patti Dunn opened their shared storefront last month. PHOTO BY M IS S Y W IL K IN S ON

LOCAL FASHIONISTAS ARE ACQUAINTED WITH TCHOUP INDUSTRIES (www.tchoupindustries.com), a line of rugged bags made from all-natural local or recycled materials. Owner and designer Patti Dunn launched the brand online two years ago, with an eye toward opening a brick-and-mortar store. She expected to accomplish this in three to five years. But by teaming up with fellow handbag designer Kathi Keppel of DVRA (www.facebook.com/dvraneworleans), the two opened a shared storefront at 1113B St. Mary St. years ahead of either’s schedule. “Sharing the space takes a lot of pressure off, which I think is necessary if you want to take creative risks,” Keppel says. The 690-square-foot storefront houses a production facility, where Tchoup Industries bags are produced and DVRA bags are designed and cut out. Prior to moving to New Orleans, Dunn worked as a designer for a Colorado brand of outdoor bags. Keppel, a native of Germany, came to New Orleans as a Tulane University exchange student. The two find their partnership symbiotic. “It’s kind of a dream to have everything under one roof,” says Keppel, whose husband, Joey Buttons, runs music label Disko Obscura (www..diskoobscura. com) and sells records in the space. “It’s nice to know someone in the same industry and to bounce off ideas.” — MISSY WILKINSON

THE STORE (1113B ST. MARY ST.) HOLDS A GRAND OPENING PARTY 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 6.

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MARSALA Lamp, $498 at Eclectic Home Rug, $1,100 at Eclectic Home Lee Jofa wall covering, $380 per roll at Eclectic Home

PANTONE’S 2015 COLOR of the year is marsala. Named for the Sicilian wine, this red-brown hue “embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal,” according to the Pantone Color Institure’s website. It also makes a fine accent color, says Penny Francis, designer and owner of Eclectic Home. “A little bit can go a long way,” Francis says, “Because of its mix of red and brown, it can be added to many environments as a great pop, without being overbearing like a true red.” Try marsala in an accent wall, lampshade, pillows or any of the featured accessories. — MISSY WILKINSON M A R C H . 2 0 1 5 <<<

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Tress de-stress A new salon treatment prevents hair from breaking during chemical processes. BY K AT S TROMQUIS T

FROM LEMON-JUICE HIGHLIGHTS TO MULTI-STEP salon color processing, all hair color techniques rely on science to work their transformations. Chemical reactions lighten and re-color strands, but amateur and professional colorists use post-process conditioners to keep locks strong and shiny. This afterthe-fact treatment doesn’t prevent the breakage or “burning” that occurs in color processing. Enter Olaplex company founder Dean Christal, who recruited scientists Craig Hawker and Eric Pressly to create a new haircare product. Olaplex is a two-step addition to salon hair color. According to Christal, Olaplex works by reconnecting and strengthening the disulfide bonds which contribute to hair’s integrity. It also prevents the acidic oxygen reactions that eat away at hair during lightening. “There is a chemistry that stylists can use to push the limits of your hair, lifting color and making your hair blonder without it breaking,” he says. “It’s a big promise to make, but it really does work.” When using Olaplex with a color treatment, stylists add the company’s “Bond Multiplier” to the dye and developer and rinse with its “Bond Perfector.” For the client, this won’t feel any different than a typical color processing service, but Olaplex users see dramatic changes in their end results. Instead of a thin, damaged mane with split ends,

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hair remains thick and plush. Some clients report that their hair comes out of a color session in better condition than before. For stylists, Olaplex assuages the fear of permanently damaging their client’s hair. “The vast majority of stylists and colorists that start using it … say ‘I will never color hair without Olaplex again,’” Christal says. “They say, ‘I have freedom now. My anxiety is gone; I’m no longer stressed out throughout the day worried that I’m going to ruin a client’s hair.’” The treatment is especially relevant if your color regimen involves dramatic lightening. Over time, repeated use of bleach followed by dimensional color (think ombre or combination highlights) can lead to the frizzy, fried appearance many color-assisted blondes dread. Olaplex also works as a protectant during texturizing services, like permanent waves or straightening. The “Bond Perfector” acts an easy refresher with your next haircut. Though Olaplex is currently only available to licensed beauty professionals, the take-home “Hair Perfector” conditioner is available to the public. It is generally inexpensive ($10-$20 per treatment), though prices may vary. In New Orleans, the product is available at Paris Parker (citywide; www.parisparker.com) salons. M A R C H . 2 0 1 5 <<<

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resou rces A LISTING OF THE RETAILERS AND PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF CUE.

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www.bicycleworldla.com)

Beatrixbell Handcrafted Jewelry

Blvd., 504-861-4022; www.bikeeasy.org)

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(225-383-6989; www.beatrixbell.com)

Empire Antiques (3617 Magazine St.,

504-897-6393; www.empireantiques.net)

gae-tana’s (7732 Maple St., 504-865-9625; www.gaetanas.com) Perch (2844 Magazine St.,

504-899-2122; www.perch-home.com)

Hazelnut (2735 Hwy. 190, Mandeville,

985-626-8900; 5515 Magazine St., 504891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com)

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Bicycle World of Louisiana (701 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 504-828-1862;

Bike Easy (2100 Oretha Castle Haley Feet First (200 Metairie Road,

Suite 100, Metairie, 504-324-9124; 526 Royal St., 504-569-0005; 4122 Magazine St., 504-899-6800; www.feetfirststores.com)

lululemon athletica (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Suite 100, 504-522-3264; www.lululemon.com)

Tchoup Industries (1113B St. Mary St., www.tchoupindustries.com) The Bike Shop (4711 Freret St., 504-2658071; www.thebikeshopnola.com)

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Comeaux Furniture & Appliance

(415 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-831-1365; www.comeauxfurn.com)

Nordic Kitchens and Baths (1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com)

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Ashley Hall Interiors (832 Howard

Ave., 504-524-0196; www.ashleyhallinteriors.com)

Framin’ Place (3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-885-3311; www.nolaframing.com) Lee Ledbetter & Associates

(1055 St. Charles Ave., 504-566-9669; www.leeledbetter.com)

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Nadeau (2728 Magazine St., 504-8911356; www.furniturewithasoul.com)

Haute (725 Magazine St., 504-522-8687; www.hautenola.com)

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Kay’s (5419 Magazine St., 504-301-3366;

www.shopkays.com)

Kulture Vulture (523 Dumaine St.,

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Eclectic Home (8211 Oak St., 504-866-6654; www.eclectichome.net)

Suite 1, 504-410-2322)

Tchoup Shop, DVRA (1113B St. Mary St.)

Mignon Faget (3801 Magazine St.,

lusterphile

504-891-2005; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-835-2244; The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-524-2973, www.mignonfaget.com)

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Paris Parker (citywide; www.parisparker.com)

Mimi (5500 Magazine St., 504-269-6464; www.miminola.com)

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kids

Angelique Boutique (7725 Maple St.,

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Compass Furniture for Kids

(1817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-733-4641; www.compassfurniture.com)

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504-866-1092; www.angeliquestores.com)

Encore Shop (7814 Maple St.,

504-861-9028; www.symphonyvolunteers.org/encore-shop)

(300 Jefferson Highway, 504-373-5132; www.dopantiques.com)

Dop Antiques & Architecturals

Maple Street Patisserie (7638 Maple St., 504-304-1526; www.maplestreetpatisserie.com)

Le Jouet (1700 Airline Drive, Metairie,

Swap (7716 Maple St., 504-304-6025;

504-837-0533; www.lejouet.com)

www.swapboutique.com)

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7600-7900 Maple St. BY MISSY WILKINSON | PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER

Nestled just a few blocks off the Carrollton streetcar line, Maple Street’s boutiques and eateries offer a quaint, laid-back shopping experience — with steals and deals galore.

FERN ST

Encore Shop

(7814 Maple St.) A delightful volunteer staff runs this petite secondhand store, where proceeds from sales of casual garments, business wear and formal gowns benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

gae-tana’s

BURDETTE ST

MAPLE STREET

(7732 Maple St.) For more than 26 years, owner Carolyn Billet has stocked gae-tana’s with the relaxed yet on-trend pieces that comprise the cornerstones of a woman’s wardrobe. Don’t miss the sales rack and striking accessories in the rear of the store. PHOTO BY ROMNEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Swap

(7716 Maple St.) This airy, stylish shop offers the designer labels, rarified atmosphere and attentive staff you’d expect from an upscale boutique — without the high prices. The curated selection of gently used women’s clothes and accessories is all sold on consignment.

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Angelique Boutique ADAMS ST

(7725 Maple St.) Thanks to cutting-edge designer labels and service so personalized it’s the next best thing to a wardrobe stylist, Angelique has had the upscale-contemporary women’s market cornered since 2001.

Maple Street Patisserie HILLARY ST

(7638 Maple St.) Flaky, house-baked croissants and a cup of coffee — is there any better way to kick off a shopping excursion? This European-style bakery now boasts three locations, and this bistro is the original (as well as the namesake).

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