Up from D.C., spunky makeup emporium dusts tasteful layer of body shimmer over Sephora's turf. More intimate and carefully curated than the big S, stocked with the cultish likes of Darphin eye de-p... read more
Where Julianne Moore's character in Safe would get her hair done. Joe Murray, late of John Masters in Soho, keeps with the green salon movement. Spray is banished to scarce use in a dedicated Fum... read more
Spanish export Grupo Aire hosts bath time in Tribeca. Circa-1883 cast iron building ancient by Manhattan, if not Spanish, standards. A pretty penny spent, evident in the immaculate build-out across... read more
Frisco-based group brings a slew of reformers to NYC. Custom FitFormer machines keep you off the mats, provide full body resistance training. Energetic staff leads regular classes, making for affor... read more
Fabled skincare pros from Down Under open another New York standalone shop. Small space, smart design. High quality products for skin, hair, and body. Organic emphasis. Pick up some exfoliating scr... read more
The first right coast location of the California phenom makes a home in Manhattan, where fashionable chicks can slap down a pair of twenties in exchange for fashion model quality locks. DryBar's se... read more
Only a genius could create an upscale drugstore that focuses solely on makeup, fragrances and skincare products. Don’t be shy about testing classics like Chanel No. 5 or Calvin Klein’s ... read more
Ford twins bring their frisky Frisco wares to the big town. Like a candy store for cosmetics. Pink and cream boutique dispenses scents, exfoliators, moisturizers. Go big and luxurious with BADgal l... read more
Fabled skincare pros from Down Under open their first New York standalone. Smallness of the shop contrasts with ambition of the design. Thousands of old Times pages reclaimed as building material, ... read more
Friendly neighborhood salon inspired by London pub culture. (Goes so far as to offer up a cocktail or glass of wine for sociability’s sake.) Full-service menu covers cut, color, and texture. ... read more
Meatpacking annex of the historic NY apothecary, which has been mixing up beauty potions since 1851. Spring chicken to 160-year-old flagship downtown, but still synonymous with old-money skin. K-... read more
François Nars opens first NYC shop. House-style blacks and whites, with bold red accents. Minimal look to better act as a frame for your beautification. Fireplace topped with Nars personal i... read more
Sleek spinning studio became a mini-chain in a snap. Addictive classes combine stationary cycling with weights and core exercises, pumping music, a little inspirational gobbledygook for a full-body... read more
Remember the Titan when it’s time for no-nonsense, fad-free training. Not a single Nautilus in the house, but plenty of free weights, barbells, kettle bells, cardio machines at artful interva... read more
Definitely not a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it place: 17,000 sq. ft. stretch across the old Tower Records site. Entry-level fitness joint from the pros at Equinox. Cheap rates (like less than a bu... read more
Fashion model finds another way to mesmerize. Certified Hypnotist Maeva Althaus applies ancient techniques to help modern city folk overcome anxiety, overeating, depression. Scientific approach muc... read more
A Plan b for Plan B. East Village bar adds haircutting element, because it's worked out so well every time you've combined booze and scissors. (Barbershop and bar are actually overlapping entities,... read more
After a hard day laboring in the virtual salt mines, head to this Israeli spa for the real salt deal. "Caves" are constructed of imported Ukrainian rock salt. Read, sleep, or watch TV while the sal... read more
Sleek spinning studio became a mini-chain in a snap. Addictive classes combine stationary cycling with weights and core exercises, pumping music, a little inspirational gobbledygook for a full-body... read more
Disco ball of the ridiculously ripped gym-club empire, literally. Hero piece mirrored DJ booth rescued from Happy Valley (R.I.P.), now bumping live beats for those who prefer treadmilling by candle... read more
Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original ...
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck&r...
NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand...
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael K...
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swa...