Tank, $58. Tart at Bliss

"While Maine isn't usually referenced in high-fashion circles, Portland retail has finally awakened to the ready-to-wear market. Since 2000, a handful of high-end boutiques like Bliss, Zane, and Chantal, all located within a few blocks of each other in the Old Port, has catered to the blossoming population of local jet-setters looking for cutting-edge fashion a la New York City and los Angeles."

Bliss Owner Angela Bibeau always fills her shop with pieces you're guaranteed to get tons of mileage out of, like American Vintage heathered tee's, Motif56 oiled-leather belts and Ilux pointelle tights. Adding to it's appeal is it's setting: a former bookbindery, replete with soaring brick arches and stained glass windows.

Crochet Tights, wool, $52. Ilux at Bliss

Shearling Trapper Hat in berry, $106. A trimmer take on the trend. It's stylish and certainly warm, thanks to snug-fitting shearling. Also in black, chocolate, green, natural and teal; Bliss, ME. 207 879 7125.