To assist with your spring-wardrobe shopping, fashion stylist and personal shopper Stacey Mayesh agreed to pass along her go-to list of New York City boutiques. Before we get into it, however, I want to share a bit about her—because with matters of taste, you need to know who you’re trusting.

Stacey has styled for all manner of top-shelf magazines—including Vogue, Elle, and Glamour—and she was the senior fashion editor at Marie Claire. She has worked with celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Amanda Peet, and Sean Combs. (“One year a stylist friend and I did all of his Christmas shopping,” she told me over coffee at Kaffe 1668. “We delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of wrapped presents in just 48 hours.”) And she has been featured in Vogue, “NBC Weekend Today,” and Le Figaro.

Stacey is currently taking on private clients—in fact, she has partnered with the Mandarin Oriental as the hotel’s in-house stylist. “I curate looks for people, editing their existing wardrobes, strategically shopping to pull everything together and take it all up a few notches,” she says. “I love that I can make a woman (or man) feel that she is looking her absolute best. People are busy and when someone is juggling a career and family, there isn’t much time left over to shop—or even think about clothes, for that matter.” And as a Tribeca resident—she lives here with her husband and their two children (before that, they lived in FiDi)—she knows what will blend in and what will stand out. You can reach her at 917-859-8240 or stacey@staceymayesh.com; to learn more about her services, visit staceymayesh.com.

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This is about the time of year when I really start dreaming about my spring wardrobe—too many days of drab, gray weather and dark clothing and snowstorms with the subsequent slush puddles everywhere (snow boots really ruin an otherwise good outfit). All I can think about are bright summer prints and gorgeous happy color! Since you probably already know which Tribeca shops you love, I’m going to tell you which stores warrant trekking out of the neighborhood.

ZOË
Right over the bridge in Dumbo, Zoë is one of my favorite Brooklyn boutiques. I love to walk there on a nice day and then subway home with all of my purchases. The shop has a great selection of both men’s and women’s clothing as well as shoes and accessories. You can expect a fantastic edit of designer labels such as The Row, Lanvin, Proenza Schouler, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Stella McCartney, as well as more contemporary labels such as Current Elliot, James Perse, and T by Alexander Wang. My most recent purchases: Stella McCartney black silk elastic bottom pants (like sweatpants, but sleeker and in silk) and a pair of black YSL ankle strap “tribute” heels. 68 Washington St., Brooklyn; 718-237-4002.

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NO. 6
Owned by two fashion stylists, No. 6 is a great little boutique near Little Italy that’s known for its clog boots, which have become a de rigueur part of the “Tribeca look.” It also has a selection of quirky vintage clothing and jewelry. I also love the art space downstairs. My most recent purchases: Black “high heel” clog boots, tan nubuck “high heel” clog boots, mismatched stud earrings (a gold pyramid dagger and a tiny black gem), and a great collection of limited-edition prints by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth. The girls at No. 6 also create unusual and fabulous collaborations—most recently, with recyclable bag company Baggu. You can spot me at Whole Foods carrying my eco-friendly Baggu constellation bag and my oversized Baggu animal-print bag. 6 Centre Market Place; 212-226-5759.

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ISABEL MARANT
Not even open a year, Parisian designer Isabel Marant’s Soho shop has made many a fashionista très, très happy. Her clothes had been difficult to find in the U.S., and now we don’t have to go very far. Everything screams “it girl” without being obvious or in your face. We’re talking very original, very unique stuff, with just the right amount of luxury. Even if you’re not a fashion girl, the store is so beautiful and architecturally interesting that I’d recommend popping in. My most recent purchase: A variegated blue stripe cropped jacket with strong shoulders and frayed edges. 469 Broome St.; 212-219-2284.

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KISAN
While you’re in Soho, make sure to check out Kisan. This “concept store” curated by a team of chic Frenchies sells women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing, toys, housewares, and gifts. I especially love the collection of obscure art books and old films. This is the kind of store where you go in to browse and leave with bags full of things you never knew you needed. My most recent purchases: A set of Buckyballs for my 8-year-old son and a book of great 1970s sexy photography for my photographer friend. My favorite item is a new spring purchase pour moi—a gold Jérôme Dreyfuss cross-body mini evening bag. 125 Greene St.; 212-475-2470.

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OPENING CEREMONY
Also in Soho, Opening Ceremony is possibly my favorite boutique right now. It’s ground zero for subversive, under-the-radar, hipster brands, and it’s endlessly inspiring. It’s known for its collaborations with Chloe Sevigny, but it also houses many other original designers difficult to find elsewhere. My most recent purchases: Two fabulous retrofitted army jackets by Parisian designer Yves Salomon, who takes old French military coats and then tricks them out with fur. I also just purchased two amazing T by Alexander Wang tank dresses and a blue-and-red-printed Proenza Schouler T-shirt. 33-35 Howard St. (and also a small store in the Ace Hotel); 212-219-2688.

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YOYA
Owned by Seaport resident Cristina Villegas, Yoya in the West Village is the end-all-be-all in chic children’s wares. With her impeccable eye for design and detail, Cristina curates the boutique with a perfect mix of designer clothing, accessories, home wares and kids’ furniture. She also has a collection of items that she designs and produces herself in far-flung locales such as Columbia (where she’s from) and Northern Africa. Recently, Cristina also started designing children’s rooms with her new Yoya interiors business, so if you have little ones or babies on the way and want the perfect bedroom or playroom, call her! My most recent purchase: An adorable navy onesie with “L-O-V-E” spelled out in red letters on the buttons—a beautiful gift for my friend’s newborn. 636 Hudson St.; 646-336-6844.

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EVA GENTRY
You may remember this boutique as Butter, an awesome mecca of high design on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. It’s now called Eva Gentry after husband-and-wife owners Eva and Gentry Dayton. The store is predominantly black and white, with a unique aesthetic the Daytons call “tough minimalism.” Some of my favorite designers here include Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, Helmut Lang, and Rick Owens. Also worth noting: Eva Gentry now has an interior-design division as well. Most recent purchase: Sadly, I haven’t been here in a while. It’s high time for a visit! 389 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn; 718-260-9033.

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