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Tailor: Robin Chalfin
Given that Mick Jagger, Michelle Williams, and Salma Hayek have all put themselves in her hands (literally), Robin Chalfin can certainly lay claim to being a celebrity tailor. But while she’s deployed her sewing skills on movie sets and at rock concerts...

Hair Styling: Michael Albor, The Loft
On nights when you need to make an entrance, make a pit stop at the Loft first. Miami-bred owner Michael Albor does gravity-defying updos and soft, luscious curls like no one else. More important, his looks are upscale, not uptight...

Pet Grooming: Pawsh Dog Boutique
If Vidal Sassoon and Karl Lagerfeld opened a pet business together, it might look a good deal like Pawsh. This swanky boutique specializes in beautifying furry Bostonians — from shampoos and blowouts to sleek body cuts — while also stocking ...

Boutique Hotel: Nine Zero
While not entirely indie — it's part of the Kimpton hotel group — Nine Zero is a singularly splendid place to lay your head. All rooms boast robes, European linens, and windows that open to let in the fresh air. But if you’re lucky enough to...

Cakes: Cakes to Remember
This is the most important baked good you’ll ever purchase. With that in mind, shop owner Ellen Bartlett has a simple philosophy: Every one of her confections should taste as heavenly as it looks. Flavor options like mocha-Frangelico infusion...

Gowns, Affordable: Vows
We can’t think of a bigger nightmare than lining up with thousands of grabby, frantic bargain dress hunters à la Filene's Running of the Brides. Fortunately, Vows is packed with designer gowns from the likes of Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra...

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