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I Marc Jacobs matter of how far you can walk in them, but While most famous for introducing stone- 763 Mercer Street, 343-1490 how hot you can look in them. studded baby shoe pendants to the world, ( Christian Dior Haute Joaillerie With his influential downtown edge, Marc Aaron Basha offers a stunning selec- 7 7 East , 207-8448 Jacobs combines chic style with soft I St. John tion of unusual pieces in precious stones A newcomer to the fine jewelry lineup, silhouettes in his fabulous knit collection. A 665 , 755-5252 and metals. Victoire de Castellane's unique vision full line of ready-to-wear for men and The must-have label for every classic combines her whimsical ideas with the most women shows his strong talent. designer collector. St. John's knits are true ! The Art of Watchmaking precious gems. There is a selection of investment pieces, as they have never, and surprisingly affordable baubles as well, I Nicole Miller will never, go out of style. 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j London Jewelers 3 Wempe be working out in the store, you'll hardly be gourmet foods Americana at Manhasset, 516-627-7475 700 Fifth Avenue, 397-900 able to wait to get back home to try out the by elizabeth michaelson For over 70 years, London Jewelers has With its elegant selection of jewels and newest equipment around. provided an astounding showcase for the watches, Wempe has maintained its spotless Balducci's Hard & Soft Astanga Yoga Institute highest quality luxury items. Carrying reputation as a source for the perfect 424 6th Avenue, 673-2600 prestigious brands such as Franck Muller, necklace, ring, or watch. A friendly sales staff 325 East 41st Street, 661-2895 66th Street at Broadway Roberto Coin, and Chopard, the store has and excellent repair service are reasons to In case you haven't heard, yoga is the way to The most exquisite produce, the finest cuts several locations on Long Island in addition keep coming back. enlightenment and health. 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Choose from Spain's Drunken jewelry, Tiffany has its own distinctive cut climbing wall. teacher Brooke Siler and model/actress Goat, Norwegian Gjetost, Kashar from for diamonds, and with designs by Elsa Michele Hicks. The pair opened the studio Turkey, Italian truffle cheese, and Scotland's Peretti, Paloma Picasso, and the late Jean Equinox Fitness Club in '97, and Siler has been training disciples Mull of Frintyre, among many others. Schlumberger, the modern pieces are 2465 Broadway, 799-1818 of the popular method ever since. lovely and versatile. Its distinguished Broadway at , 541-7000 H&H Bagels flatware is more pure than standard at 63rd Street, 750-4900 Reebok Sports Club/LA Sports Club 2239 Broadway, 595-8003 American sterling, and the designs are Broadway at 19th Street, 780-9300 760 Columbus Avenue, 362-6800 639 West 46th Street, 765-7200 classic and world-renowned. and other locations , 218-8600 At H&H, New York's famous bagel haven, Equinox has branches throughout the city , 355-5100 you can get all varieties of bagels (including 0 Tourneau and offers high tech, top-of-the-line Six floors and 140,000 square feet devoted sourdough) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Time Machine: 12 East 57th Street, equipment and classes. At some locations, to fitness. 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I Chelsea Wine Vault 8 Christie's New York I Avon Centre Spa, Salon & Store I Oasis Day Spa , 725 Fifth Avenue, 755-2866 75 Ninth Avenue (Chelsea Market), 20 Rockefeller Plaza, 636-2000 708 East 16th Street, 254 7722 This multi-service spa offers everything 462-4244 Since 1766, Sotheby's main rival has sold art The elegant yet relaxed spa offers a wide Master of Wine Christopher Cree is in and antiques. Christie's safes range from a from hair coloring to skin scrubs to range of services, with a special emphasis on charge of this temple of the grape. The cellar violin dated to 1700 to drawings by Old cellulite treatments and hot stone therapy. massages and facials. Oasis specializes in hosts the Chelsea Wine Institute's tastings Masters to Marilyn Monroe's makeup kit. anti-aging skin treatments. and seminars, while the store showcases I Away Spa & Gym selections from around the world. Guernsey's 547 Lexington Avenue, 407-2970 I Repechage Spa de Beaute 70S Easf 73rd Street, 794-2280 The Eastern-accented spa in the W Hotel The Galleria, Ground Floor, I First Avenue Wines & Spirits This smaller house specializes in popular offers the indulgent Javanese Lulur 115 East 57th St, 319-1770 383 First Avenue, 673-3600 culture, and hosts auctions all over experience, which starts with a massage Try the famed Four Layer Facial or settle into Established in 1978, First Avenue supplies including the Elvis auction in Las Vegas and based on Balinese techniques, followed by a peculiar-looking contraption to experience Manhattanites such rarities as Italian the graffiti art auction in New York. a body scrub, shower, and jasmine lotion. the rejuvenating effects of the VitaCura grappas in handblown bottles. Limited Oxygen Body Treatment at this East Side Spa. edition wines like Chateau d'Yqueam Phillips Auctioneers I Bliss/Bliss 57 Sautemes ('90) will set you back $300, but 406 East 79th Street, 570-4830 568 Broadway, 219-8970 I Susan Ciminelli Day Spa Conn Valley's Cabernet ('95) is $55 (though Phillips offers impressionist and modem 19 East 57th Street, 219-8970 754 Fifth Avenue (Bergdorf Goodman, prices may vary). First Avenue claims its paintings, American art, jewelry, and 20th Hot cream nail treatments, ginger rubs, and 9th floor), 1-888-3DAY SPA cellar is Manhattan's largest temperature- century decorative arts and design, microdermabrasion make this spa—they Ciminelli's holistic approach to facials and controlled vintage room. including a collection of furniture by Dutch don't call this place Bliss for nothing. massages and her use of essential oils and designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. botanicals. Try the aromatherapy facial or a I Garnet Wines & Liquors i Dorit Baxter Day Spa reflexology session. 929 Lexington Avenue, 772-3211 8 Sotheby's 47 West 57th Street, 371-4542 The East Side institution, which opened in 7334 York Avenue, 606-7245 From the solar energy mud treatment to I Stone Spa 1981, will be happy to hand over a bottle of One of the world's largest auction houses, deep tissue massage, Dorit Baxter promises 704 West 14th Street, 741-8881 '96 Petrus Bordeaux for $499.99. But Veuve the venerable auctioneer has anything relaxation and luxury. They also host Inside this unassuming walk-up, the 70- Cliquot Brut is a celebratory $29.99. Both anyone could imagine someone would bachelor parties, facials, manicures, and minute massage inspires reverence in the rare and new vintages all can be found here. want: children's books, Asian art, massages for the wingtip set. many who regularly flock to this retreat.