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photography courtesy of north river outfitter. opposite page: by melissa ostrow 6696; green tangerinespa.com Ocean edge Spa Get out of town this weekend and check into this Cape Cod resort and spa for a peaceful sojourn by the sea. 2907 Main St., Brewster, 888-509-4600; oceanedge.com TOScana eurOpean day Spa Restore your skin with Toscana's lengthy list of traditional facials and other nonsurgical treatments. 231 Newbury St., 617-424-1234; toscana dayspanewbury.com ViOleT Skin BOuTique Violet offers a full range of signature skin treatments as well as restorative products. 1362 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-264-7546; violetskinboutique.com BEAUTY & SALONS charleS riVer denTal aSSOciaTeS Visit these dental professionals for everything from a simple cleaning to a smile makeover. 50 Staniford St. shop, spa, and spaRkle: heRe's To lookinG youR besT in bosTon This spRinG. BOUTIQUES akriS This classically posh swiss line's expertise is in architecturally inspired womenswear with a modern twist. Check out the updated, three-story newbury street boutique. 29 Newbury St., 617-536- 6225; akris.ch BurBerry For more from the old empire, head down the street (or over to Copley place) to this iconic london fashion house's boston outpost for ultra-refined outerwear, apparel, and accessories. 2 Newbury St., 617-236-1000; burberry.com chanel The boston boutique for this legendary parisian brand flaunts its own daring-yet-always-classic aesthetic of luxury ready- to-wear, accessories, fragrances, and jewelry. 6 Newbury St., 617-859- 0055; chanel.com chel Bella use one of Chel bella's many stylists to shop for young, high-fashion looks with an attitude. 66 S. South St., Hingham, 781- 749-1219; chelbella.com gucci The home of high-end italian-made apparel and leather goods, Gucci also offers jewelry, watches, and footwear in its back bay boutique. 800 Boylston St., 617-247- 3000; gucci.com hermèS The parisian brand that began as a saddle company delivers boston-ready luxury accessories and leather goods for men and spring. 72 Central St., Wellesley, 781-235-7788; ardanspa.com Bella SanTé enjoy one (or more!) of many refining and rejuvenating treatments at this med/day spa. 38 Newbury St., 617- 424-9930; bellasante.com daryl chriSTOpher WellneSS SalOn & Spa enjoy a day of spa treatments utilizing natural and organic products in this spacious and modern space. 1265 Main St., Ste. 115, Waltham, 781-890- 9211; dchristopher.com equinOx Relax after a hard workout at the luxury gym's full- service spa. 4 Avery St., 617-375-8200; equinox.com FOur SeaSOnS Spa unwind with a soothing massage after a dip in the überposh hotel's indoor pool (and whirlpool!). 200 Boylston St., 617-338-4400; fourseasons.com/boston green Tangerine Recapture your healthy glow at this full-service day spa featuring ultra- modern accommodations. 39 Dalton St., 617-982- looks at serenella, which stocks both young/ emerging and well- established luxury designers. 134 Newbury St., 617-262-5568; serenella-boston.com The Tannery The Tannery brings together trendy urban and outdoors clothing, shoes, and outerwear for a city- meets-field collection. 711 Boylston St., 617-267- 5500; thetannery.com Vince shop for timeless and effortlessly sophisticated women's and men's basics, including luxe cashmere sweaters, T-shirts, boots, and tops, at either of Vince's back bay stores. 71 Newbury St., 617-279- 0659; vince.com ViOla lOVely This upscale south end boutique is replete with modern, gorgeous womenswear. 1409 Washington St., 857-277- 0746; violalovely.com SPAS ardan From clinical facials to laser hair removal, ardan has everything you need to revamp your look for north river outfit ter Tory Burch, Duck Head, Hestra, Vineyard Vines. These are some of the big names sold at North River Outfitter. The locals favorite boutique stocks gear and apparel—and even toys—from more than 250 brands. They source their clothing straight from indi- vidual vendors, allowing them to sell each product at a lower-than-usual price. The store is classic Beacon Hill style, with wood shelving and a storefront that exposes a view of the entire store from the street. 126 Charles St., 617-742-0089; northriveroutfitter.com women, straight from the Rue du Faubourg saint–honoré. 320 Boylston St., 617-482- 8707; hermes.com in Termix This multi-brand high- fashion retailer favoring pops of color and ultra-cool tones is boston's go-to shop for trendy, upscale women's clothing and accessories. 186 Newbury St., 617-236- 5172; intermixonline.com ralph lauren offering an array of men's, women's, and children's clothing, plus home décor and bedding collections, Ralph lauren is a one-stop shop for classic american luxury wares. 93 Newbury St., 617- 424-1124; ralphlauren.com riccardi browse an eclectic mix of luxury-designer apparel, sportswear, and jeans for men and women in Riccardi's hip, two-story boutique. 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardi boston.com rOBerT graham The creative and colorful apparel from new york- based Robert Graham will help you stand out from the ever-classic new e ngland crowd. 1221 Centre St., Newton Centre, 617- 527-3121; robertgraham.us SalVaTOre FerragamO Famous for its footwear, this Florentine brand also offers high-end ready-to- wear, leather goods, and accessories. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-859-4924; ferragamo.com Serenella stylish bostonians can find their fashion-forward style: tHe guide 82 BOsTONcOmmON-magaziNe.cOm