Lilly Pulitzer speaks for itself. Need whale pants? No problem. Lobsters on a mini skirt? We got it. Devotees to the Lilly brand have had her pastel passion for years. Step into In the Pink on Newbury Street and you are accosted (in the best sense of the word, of course) by the bright colors and crazy patterns. From Palm Beach to nearby Nantucket, Lilly has been swaddling chic and preppy women since the 1960's. The perfect place to shop for that just introduced resort wear before you head out for your cruise, to fun patterns to don on the golf course or tennis court. Lilly has it all.

Although the store is hardly crowded, its a head scratcher to why there is the beefed up security at Intermix. There is a always a security guard at the door to keep an eye on the inventory. To it's defense, Intermix does have pricey uber-trendsetting clothing.

If you meander down Clearway, off of Massachusetts Avenue, you'll spot a slightly dingy looking bodega, or market. The windows are full of Tide and bleach and bottles of soda and juice, and when you peek inside, there are more mixed grocery items lining some wooden shelves. There might be a group of men eating take-out lunch on a picnic table, and there's a slightly suspect looking cash register in the back of the tiny space. In the back on the right, there's a soda vending machine. You want to quench your thirst. So you walk up to the machine.... And it slides to the left, revealing a streetwear store invisible from the road?? Bodega is a hidden gem of the Massachusetts Avenue area near Newbury. Started up a few years ago, as a sort of secret or insiders-only concept, the store is now usually packed, and visitors coming in might ruin the secret-entrance surprise for those just walking in the door. The space has high ceilings, a chandelier that the owner took from his mother's house back when they were first opening, and dark wood shelving built into the wall. Wares include colorful, high-end sneakers from various brands, graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts, a crazy range of baseball caps, jewelry, sunglasses, and a collection of some of the coolest little publications--photos of shoes, graphic design, art, etc. The staff are extremely helpful, really excited about sneakers, and fun to sit around and chat with. The crowd in Bodega can be students, tourists, streetwear enthusiasts, those who heard through word of mouth--Bodega is one of the most unique little spots in Boston right now. get on their mailing list: INFO@BDGASTORE.COM. The website is sparse, but they'll send out pretty regular update emails with sales, etc.

A stylish, expensive, and classic boutique on Newbury stock full of the "essentials" of a fabulous woman's wardrobe. Not only will you find the little black dress here, but understated and elegant pants, jeans, sweaters, and seperates. Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Whimsical and funky/chic clothing make this well-established designer a treat on Newbury. Hippy and free spirited, Nanette started her love of fashion at the early age of 9 in Mid-America, then went on to become on of the beloved designers in New York City. Hints of her free spirt can be seen in her clothing, but mostly it's just dolled-up girly (but sophisticated) fun clothing that will have everyone ask "where did you get that cute dress?". The price tag is high, but well worth every cent (so around $200 and up).

Replacing Armani Cafe, Zara is a women's and men's fashion store that officially opened its doors in March 2008. Specializing in European-style clothing and footwear, the new Zara store on Newbury Street is basically an upscale H&M. Famous for its flagship stores in Montreal, Italy and NYC (see the YouTube video below for more info), the Back Bay store has three levels (two floors dedicated to women's clothing, one for men with a stylish kids section on the second floor).

After over 50 years in Europe, H&M has joined meatballs and bikini teams as the only worthwhile Swedish exports to America. The downtown store brings Bostonians the hottest euro-chic styles (and mind-numbingly long lines), with clothing for men, women and kids. H&M is high fashion at shockingly low prices; while you won't be able to expect the style or quality of any garment to last you more than a couple of seasons, at $15 for a dress and $2 for three pairs of earrings, you can't really go wrong. H&M also consistently updates its newest fashions. Always busy, it's fun to poke in. If this Downtown Crossing location does not work for you, you can also visit H&M at Cambridgeside Galleria or the couture H&M on Newbury Street. It should not be missed for the stylish hungry who don't have a huge bankroll to spend on clothes. The Newbury location is opened M-SA from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. It is to be noted that if you're looking for men's clothing, only the Newbury Street and the Downtown Crossing stores carry men's stuff. Don't ask me why? That's just the way it is. It was annoying when I visited the other stores only to find out that they only carry women's clothing.

It is no secret that it pays to be dapper. If you want to look like a million bucks (and have the bank account or credit card limit to suppost it), head on over to Alan Bilzerian on Newbury St. to get suited up. With labels from Issey Miyake to Undercover, you will be covered in no time. Also carries women's clothing and has another location in Newton Centre.

Fresh, fashionable clothing at a somewhat reasonable price, atleast for Newbury. Known for their dresses,and cute shoes, but try waiting for the sales.

Candy Ford Group is a modeling placement group for promotional events such a parties, promotions, store openings, etc.. The models can be seen on the website, and you can inquire about becoming a "model" yourself.