Salon A'Marie
If you’re a naturally curly person, it can be tough to find a stylist who can nurture your spirited strands the way they deserve. Enter Salon A’Marie, which specializes in natural textures and understands your mane’s many weather-induced moods. 5261 Ridge Avenue, Suite C3, Philadelphia, PA 19128, salonamarie.com.
DaVinci Art Alliance
A white-box gallery nestled in a newly renovated rowhome, this 88-year-old nonprofit exhibits and sells fantastic original paintings, sculpture and photography by local artists — many of which are under $500 apiece. 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, davinciartalliance.org.
Sue’s Art Class
From candy sushi modeling to clothes for American Girl dolls to the most creative self-portraits you’ve seen, upbeat owner Sue Puchowitz keeps her art classes focused on the journey, not the end result. (Fun fact: Her son is Cheu Noodle Bar co-owner/chef Ben.) 2119 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, suesartclass.com/sue.
Healing Arts Center
Think of this treatment as the anti-Botox. Acupuncture needles are placed into those deep face wrinkles to promote healing and relaxation. The result is a fresher, younger-looking you. Minus the toxins. Multiple locations, healingphilly.com.
Ali’s Wagon
Fairmounters heaved a collective sigh of disappointment when home and gift shop (and 2017 BOP winner) Division IV shuttered earlier this year. But we needn’t have despaired: Owner Jessie Menken simply moved all of her gift-able goodies down the block to sister shop Ali’s Wagon, so we can still buy those terrifically thoughtful hostess gifts – candles, tote bags, tea towels, olive oils, salt scrubs, simple syrups, mugs – for anyone kind enough to invite us over for dinner. 2017 Fairmount Ave , Philadelphia , PA 19130, aliswagon.com.
Iris Barbee Bonner
Iris Barbee Bonner’s in-your-face clothes and accessories have earned a famous fan base (Cardi B, Pink, Alicia Keys) and turned phrases like “Boss Bitch” and “Pussy Not War” into powerful fashion statements. thesepinklips.com.
Premier Art Installation
You're probably capable of hanging family photos on the wall, but when it comes to fine art, you should turn to a pro. Kevin Reissmann of Premier Art Installation is a professional installer for the Philadelphia Museum of Art who also hangs priceless pieces for collectors in the area and beyond. (Clients have included Coretta Scott King and Usher.) He'll even move your masterpieces, should you need to relocate your Renoir from the Devon estate to your home in Miami. premierartinstallation.com.
Institute of Contemporary Art
You can now visit the place that first exhibited the art of folks like Andy Warhol and Laurie Anderson for free, thanks to a generous grant. The ICA has no permanent collection; instead it hosts up to 12 new shows each year, so you can continue to expose yourself to the rising stars of the contemporary genre without spending a dime. 118 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, icaphila.org.
Pennsylvania Art Conservatory
They'll frown upon your loony idea to put a Hudson River School landscape in a shiny white-gold contemporary frame, but they'll do it with restraint and class. That authentic diligence has garnered a loyal following of art lovers who trust this place not only for gorgeous frames, but for detailed restoration work like regilding, and custom reproductions of faithful-to-the-art frames that will make any painting a masterpiece. 636 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312, paconservatory.com.
Allens Lane Art Center
You get a party for creative tykes, featuring musical or child-friendly theatrical performances tailored to your kid's age and likes. Bring everything you need for a successful party:plates, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19106, allenslane.org.
Warby Parker at Art In the Age
Just when you think youve exhausted the dozens of frames in the sizeable Warby Parker display at this Old City boutique, the salesperson will open drawers that house dozens more options, including presc-ription-ready sunglasses and the premium Titanium Collection. Best part: You circumvent Warbys Netflix-like mail service and score $5 off, to boot. 116 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, warbyparker.com.
Ani White at Deme
Fifteen minutes in White's chair, and you'll never let anyone else near your brows again including yourself. Her trained eye sees every little hair that needs plucking (no waxing, ever). Too sparse? She'll coach you through the grow-in stage and teach you how to fake it in the meantime. 2200 Arch Street, #102, Philadelphia, PA 19103, demeonline.com.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Thanks to the city’s long- awaited ban on plastic bags, the hottest accessory in Philly right now is the humble reusable tote. So it’s time to invest in a bag that’s worth keeping tabs on. The PMA’s collection features the obligatory famous works of art but also Philly-themed designs from local makers. We’re certain the Basquiat print of colorful skulls will turn heads in any checkout aisle. 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, philamuseum.org.
Harmonia Healing Arts Spa
Far, far away from the land of Botox and Restylane, Ilona Csaky's holistic center takes an all-natural approach to health and beauty. What to book: acupuncture, Thai yoga massage (Swedish-born therapist Tan Uysaloglu issooo adorable), lymph drainage and color therapy. 411-413 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, harmoniaspa.com.
Art Star Gallery and Boutique
Go because you love the non-brand-name charm, because shopping here gives you instant street-style cred, and because you want your friends to come here when it's time to buy gifts for you. 623 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, artstarphilly.com.