Olive and Bette's
Strolling down Columbus, you might not even notice this petite boutique, but once you happen upon it, you'll never go anywhere else for quintessential pieces guaranteed to put a kick in your wardrobe. Chock-full of the hottest designers before they were hot--early discoveries include William B., Daryl K, and python before it was ubiquitous--Olive and Bette's always gets their shipments in before the big boys on 5th Avenue so you can beat the Bendel's crowd to the punch. Don't be deterred by the catalogue which caters to the younger set--the store is full of treats for those of us who are hip at heart.