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47 HOLIDAY 2014 | PHOTO (ERICA WEINER) MICHELLE SMITH MCLAugHLIN travel BoeruM hiLL/ BrookLyn A casual DIY ethos is the name of the game when you cross the Brooklyn Bridge into "Brownstone Brooklyn." But don't let the earthiness fool you. This borough is teeming with style – of the arty-sporty tribe – and it's taken the world by storm. As for the fuhgettaboutit grittiness you might associate with the bor- ough? You'll discover nothing here but sincerity and friendliness – and plenty of eco-conscious goods and locavore delicacies you can feel good about. 1 3 2 5 4 SMith St hoyt St bond St butler St atlantic ave Twisted Lily Purchasing a fragrance can be intimidating, and buyer's remorse is frequent. Not at Twisted Lily. Owner Eric Weiser will personally guide you through his cosy scent emporium, helping you express what you feel about notes but cannot verbalize, and he'll make samples of everything that catches your interest. e shop also carries a wonderful selection of skincare, bath goodies and makeup. 360 Atlantic Ave.; twistedlily.com Erica Weiner You won't find five-carat knuckle-dusters at Erica Weiner, or any designer bling for that matter. e focus here is on deli- cate, minimalist metal jewellery with a slightly punk bent. In this era of enormous, proudly fake statement necklaces, don't let this "quiet" jewellery fool you. ere's a subtle sen- suality in the swag earrings that connect multiple pierces, midi rings that stop at the knuckle, interlocking puzzle rings and brass cuffs. Crafted in sterling silver, brass or filled gold, the prices on these wares are easy to swallow. 360 Atlantic Ave.; erica weiner.com Bird Looking for easy elegance? Check out Bird, founded in 1999 by Jen Mankins, former head buyer at Steven Alan. Bird was a fashion destination back when Brooklyn was "undiscov- ered" and it still dresses well-heeled Brooklynites with clothes for every occasion. It also does a high volume of online sales with personal service, catering to busy professionals all over the country who admire the minimal maximalist aesthetic (and yes, they ship internationally!). 220 Smith St.; shopbird. com Nu You'll be shocked at how reasonable the prices are at Nu, an emporium of practical yet feminine clothes and accessories. e shabby-chic display and creaking floors make you feel as though you're rummaging inside a friend's giant walk-in closet. All this comfort means you'll end up trying on styles and prints you never pictured yourself in. And at these prices – dresses range from $50 to $200, tops $35 to $115, accessories start at $10 – why not express a different you? Nu is the place to safely experiment. 296 Atlantic Ave.; nunewyork.com Erica Weiner Bird Twisted Lily You won't find five-carat Looking for easy You'll be shocked at how reasonable the prices are at Nu, an Purchasing a fragrance can be intimidating, and buyer's remorse You won't find five-carat knuckle-dusters at Erica Weiner, or any designer bling for that matter. e focus here is on deli cate, minimalist metal jewellery with a slightly punk bent. In this era of enormous, proudly fake statement necklaces, don't let this "quiet" jewellery fool you. ere's a subtle sen suality in the swag earrings that connect multiple pierces, midi rings that stop at the You won't find five-carat 2 1 3 5 4 Erika Yang is a Brooklyn-based editor who writes frequently about fashion, design and fragrance. She has written for Slate and Vogue among other publications. Steven Alan In need of a mature-but-casual weekend wardrobe of preppy-with-a-twist separates? Steven Alan is the place to find it. It's a finer J. Crew, with pieces from the epony- mous line intermixed with other like-minded designers. e magic of Steven Alan is that you can buy everything here in a mad dash but the result will give the impres- sion that you are a devoted street-stylist and discerning, hip shopaholic. 347 Atlantic Ave.; stevenalan.com Nu You'll be shocked at how reasonable the prices are at Nu, an emporium of practical yet feminine clothes and accessories. e shabby-chic display and creaking floors make you feel as though you're rummaging inside a friend's giant walk-in closet. All this comfort means you'll end up trying on styles and prints you never pictured yourself in. And at these prices – dresses range from $50 to $200, tops $35 to $115, accessories start at $10 – why not express a different you? 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Crew, with pieces from the epony mous line intermixed with other like-minded designers. e magic of Steven Alan is that you can buy everything here in a mad dash but the result will give the impres- sion that you are a devoted street-stylist and discerning, 347 Atlantic Ave.; stevenalan.com