SPA Caudalie Spa

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French Beauty Secrets at the Plaza

Be transformed at Caudalie's Vinotherapie Spa: facials, treatments, massage and more. Just walking in the door makes us feel pampered and relaxed!
caudalie-usa.com

HAIRCARE AVEDA

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Supermodel Hair at Home

The AVEDA pros know how to bring out the supermodel hair in each of us -- and we love them for it! At home, we love their all-natural products for hair, makeup, and body.
aveda.com

SKINCARE Fresh

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Food for your skin

Fresh skincare products use natural ingredients to polish our skin to perfection. They take sugar, milk, soy and rice and create beauty treatments for the modern woman.
fresh.com

STYLIST Stylosophy

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The Anti-Rachel Zoe

Stylist Silfath Pinto is the ultimate "everywoman" stylist: she is judgment-free, works within your budget, and has a magical ability to mix and match what's already in your closet to create stunner outfits.
stylosophy.com

APPAREL Callalilai

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Unique Japanese Fashion

At Callalilai, you'll find gorgeous, unique prints and styles in dresses and tops at affordable prices (dresses are $100-200). The saleswomen are helpful, so let them dress you!
callalilai.com

SPECIALTY Rebecca & Drew

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Fitting your Lady Parts

Let's face it: when you've got large ta-ta's, lots of clothes don't fit you. If you've sworn off button-down shirts forever, reconsider and try Rebecca & Drew. They make fab button-down shirts based on bra size, going up to 38H.
www.rebeccaanddrew.com

FOR GROWN-UPS Babeland

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You Sexy Thing

If the idea of walking into a sex shop makes you blush, visit Babeland. The woman-owned woman-designed shop will set you at ease with their friendly, judgment-free salespeople and beginner-friendly toys.
babeland.com

ADVENTURE WS Pistol Range

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Annie Get Your Gun

Bang! This is the only spot in Manhattan where you can (legally) shoot a gun. West Side's experts will teach you how to safely operate a gun, then you'll shoot 50 rounds at your target.
www.westsidepistolrange.com

SPICY WORKOUT S Factor

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Pole Dancing Gone Classy

Think pole dancing is for strippers? Think again: at S Factor, you'll learn pole tricks and sexy moves in the privacy of a no-mirrors women-only studio. Bonus: it's a challenging workout!
sfactor.com

 

YOGA Pure Yoga

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Down dog oasis

Our favorite yoga studio has heated rooms, top-notch instructors, and luxe equipment and facilities. We love the diversity of Pure Yoga's class offerings and that every instructor is passionate about yoga.
pureyoga.com

OUTDOORS Discover Outdoors

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Day Trips & Adventures

Breathe the fresh air! Whether you want a beginner's hike or a rock-climbing escape, friendly Discover Outdoors instructors will guide you every step of the way on their small-group trips.
outdoorbound.com

DANCE Dhoonya Dance

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Bollywood Dance

Learn the gorgeous Bollywood moves you see in the movies and get a killer workout, too. Dhoonya Dance teaches an entire dance routine each class.
dhoonyadance.com

CUPCAKES Butter Lane

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The Sweet Life

Rich, creamy, decadent frosting on top of a just-sweet-enough cake … need we say more? Butter Lane focuses on pure ingredients, creating the perfect "foodie" cupcake in the East Village.
butterlane.com

COOKING The Regal Vegan

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Pate for Animal Lovers

Ella Nemcova, passionate foodie & chef, caters parties, makes a delicious "faux gras" dip, and teaches informative and entertaining cooking classes. Vegetables never had it so good.
regalvegan.com

CHEESE Murray's Cheese

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For the Cheesemongers

You won't find more passionate and knowledgable "cheese people" than at Murray's, which offers a diverse, affordable selection complete with its own cheese cave. Tip: get a cheese straw when you're there.
murrayscheese.com

EDUCATION She's the First

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Sending Girls to School

For just a few dollars, send a young girl to school in a developing country, empowering her to be the first in her family to get an education.
shesthefirst.org

FOOD God's Love We Deliver

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Home-made Meals for the Ill

Improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition.
glwd.org

HOMELESS ACE New York

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Serving NYC's Homeless

Help to empower the homeless to change their lives by giving them job training and work experience as well as ongoing support programs.
ace-ny.org

Urban Girl Squad has put its "stamp of approval" on each company listed here. Each one has passed the Urban Girl Squad quality test. We will never recommend a company unless we have been personally impressed by their professionalism as well as their product or service.