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Michael's
CLOTHING
Another '50s veteran, this vaunted Upper East Side resale shop is strong on high-end la-
bels, including Chanel, Gucci and Prada. Almost everything on display is less than two
years old. It's pricey, but cheaper than shopping the flagship boutiques on Madison Ave.
(
www.michaelsconsignment.com
;
2nd fl, 1041 Madison Ave, btwn 79th & 80th Sts;
9:30am-6pm Mon-Sat, to 8pm
Thu;
6 to 77th St)
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Crawford Doyle Booksellers
Bookworms are free to browse at this genteel Upper East Side book shop, with stacks de-
voted to art, literature and the history of New York - not to mention plenty of first edi-
tions. A wonderful place to while away a chilly afternoon.
(1082 Madison Ave, btwn 81st & 82nd
BOOKS
Sts;
10am-6pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun;
6 to 77th St)
34
Blue Tree
Owned by actress Phoebe Cates Kline of
Fast Times at Ridgemont High,
charming Blue
Tree peddles a dainty, elegant edit of women's clothing, cashmere scarves, Lucite objects,
whimsical accessories and quirky home design.
(
www.bluetreenyc.com
;
1283 Madison Ave, btwn 91st
& 92nd Sts;
FASHION, HOMEWARES
10am-6pm Mon-Fri, from 11am Sat & Sun;
4/5/6 to 86th St)
35
Zitomer
BEAUTY
Refresh your skin at this multi-story retro pharmacy, a veritable treasure trove of premi-
um, all-natural skincare products from the likes of Kiehl's, Clarins, Kneipp, Mustela and
Ahava (made from rejuvenating Dead Sea minerals). Hit the third floor for kids' clothes
and toys.
(
www.zitomer.com
;
969 Madison Ave, btwn 75th & 76th Sts;
9am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 7pm Sat,
10am-6pm Sun;
6 to 77th St)
