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For fashionistas on a budget, this local chain’s flagship store stocks carefully selected, reasonably-priced women’s wear, from the likes of BCBG and Central Park West, and sleek men’s wear, too.

Trident is popular for its delicious, healthful sandwiches, strong coffee concoctions, and arguably the best informed book and magazine selections in the city.

True believers in the superiority of hemp as something to put on rather than inhale, Hempest showcases casual and dress duds fashioned from this environmentally-friendly fiber.

From a perfect pillbox to a fashionable fedora, or an ensemble of knit stocking cap, scarf and gloves for braving the nastier months of winter, this all-inclusive hat shop caps all the competition.

Generally undercutting the chain stores on compact discs, Newbury Comics delivers value along with a stellar selection of rare import CDs, concert videos, and the latest comics.

With everything for club hoppers, glam rockers, and hip-hop revivalists, Allston Beat is the place for clothing and accessories that positively ooze swagger.

Before blowing your budget on that Chanel handbag, take a peek at Second Time Around, where used designer clothing and accessories get a second lease on life. Think head-to-toe Versace for a mere $100.

Check your inhibitions at this subterranean boutique’s door. While male anatomy-shaped ketchup dispensers deserve a laugh, some of the sex toys toward the back might sooner merit a wince.

With its mood crystals, gargoyle statuettes, and witchcraft journals, this rarest of boutiques may hold the ticket to a mythological netherworld, but you will still need cash or plastic to get there.

This old world-style corner market stocks fabulous produce, chilled beer, ready-made sandwiches, and imported delights of all kinds.