staff, which is always willing to help out. 842 Broad Ripple Ave., 4650000, pitayaonline.com. 2nd: IndySwank 3rd: Girly Chic Boutique Local Shopping for Vintage/ Consignment Fashion Broad Ripple Vintage It’s the eleventh consecutive win for Broad Ripple Vintage, and it doesn’t look as if the title is in danger of changing hands for a while. The perpetual Doors soundtrack, classic rock concert posters, paisley print and that faint musty smell inside of Broad Ripple Vintage gives you the feeling that you’re not just shopping for threads from the past, but that you have actually travelled back in time to the era of flower children and bell bottoms. With an everchanging selection, it’s the perfect place to score a retro-inspired look, find unique accessories or assemble a last minute Halloween costume. Just be sure that you have an ample amount of time — scouring the racks of clothing could easily take an entire afternoon. 824 E. 64th St., 2554135, broadripplevintage.com. 2nd: Toggery 3rd: Rag-O-Rama Local Shopping for Antiques/ Vintage Items Midland Arts & Antiques Market Nine wins for Midland Antiques Mall stretching all the way back to the mid-’90s as Best Local Antique Shop. Midland’s size, however, means “shop” in this case is actually a 40,000 square
Studio 2000
foot historic paradise for anyone with an eye for style, whether it be artsy and modern or chic and retro. More than 125 dealers boast furniture, china, glassware, paintings and more from yesterday and today. It’s best not to be in a rush here; the best items are often a bit obscured at a glance. 907 E. Michigan St., 267-9005, midlandathome.com. 2nd: Indianapolis Downtown Antique Mall 3rd: Southport Antique Mall Local Spa *Studio 2000 If you’re jonesing to feel as fabulous as the Great Gatsby, then head up to the second floor of the Circle Tower. Studio 2000, which is located in a building from 1929 and was a barber shop for 60 years before reopening as a spa in 1989, features the classy art deco styles of the Roaring ’20s with a daring modern edge. The talented team of stylists and attendants ranges from designers to masters to the directors themselves, with prices varying according to skill level. 55 Monument Circle, Suite 2000; 687-0010; studio2000spa.com. 2nd: Philipe’s Day Spa & Cosmetique 3rd: Villaggio Day Spa Local Health/Fitness Center *NIFS The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is a non-profit organization started in 1985 to bring a healthy, active way of life to Indiana, and
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