The Vox is the perfect place to see and be seen. Although quite the meat market, if you are in the mood to schmooze it up and look your best on a Saturday night, it is a fun place as an outing with friends. Serving 27 of the most creative martinis around in a hip but unpretentious milieu, this swanky bar is Boylston Street's “It” spot. A mostly twenty- and thirty-something crowd fills the bar on weekend nights to down $9 martinis. It kind of has that 'beautiful people' vibe going on... which can be oh so good, and can also be a complete nightmare. There are some creepy types who frequent the place hoping to pick up the aforementioned beautiful people, but thankfully they are amusing to watch. Granted, the drinks are expensive, but with such tempting varieties as the Tiramisu Martini and White Crantini (a clear martini made for men who “don't want to be seen with a pink drink”), who can resist? 8 types of scotch ($8-14), 12 bottled beers and 6 on tap, traditional cocktails ($6-9), and wine by the glass ($7.50-10.50) provide ample variety for those morally opposed to martinis. Thanks to Vox Pop's massive space there's always a quiet corner to retreat to, even on busy weekend nights. No cover.

Indulge your craving for everything lacey, flowery, or pastel at this SoCal-based chain. Trendy but tasteful tanks ($25-70), dresses ($80+), and jewelry ($18-58) occupy color-coordinated racks that emanate girlie style. Skip to the sales rack for cheaper apparel. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Replacing Armani Cafe, Zara is a women's and men's fashion store that officially opened its doors in March 2008. Specializing in European-style clothing and footwear, the new Zara store on Newbury Street is basically an upscale H&M. Famous for its flagship stores in Montreal, Italy and NYC (see the YouTube video below for more info), the Back Bay store has three levels (two floors dedicated to women's clothing, one for men with a stylish kids section on the second floor).

On the corner of Boylston and Gloucester Whiskey's is the all-American sports bar. The bartenders are all tall, thin, and scantily dresssed in short shorts and tight tops. The menu features your typical bar food, along with 25 cent wings on the weekdays. The bar is full both weekday and weekends with post-college kids. The TVs feature music videos and when applicable- sports games. Enjoy 10-cent wings at the bar, Sundays through Thursdays from 4pm to 11pm. Yep, 10 wings for $1. Selected appetizers cost $2.50 on weekdays from 4pm to 6pm. Ladies enjoy free appetizers on Sunday nights from 7pm to 11pm.

Saint, located in the Back Bay, is a restaurant, nightclub, and lounge. Specializing in international cuisine and fusion vodka, Saint occupies the space of the old Budapest Cafe. Trendy and dressy, this lounge, nightclub, and bar has a little bit of everything. Make sure to come dressed appropriately, or the suit clad doormen will not allow you past the velvet rope.

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There's a large selection of beaded jewels, earrings, bags and accessories at affordable prices. The purse collection is very eclectic and fashion-forward yet inexpensive for trendy bags and wallets. Lunarik also carries local Boston designers that create unique couture accessories for the store so you have one of a kind pieces. They do have a friendly helpful staff and it's a great spot to get colorful & trendy stuff for the look for less.

Going to Stephanie's is like going to see a cheesey action flick - you have to be in the right frame of mind to see it right? Well, you have to be in the Newbury Street frame of mind to eat here. It targets the fake tan girls and the yadoods that seem to spontaneously multiply. Try out your new pink polo at this upscale eatery on the front porch of Newbury St. With indoor and outdoor dining, it's a great place to eat regardless of the weather, or occasion for that matter. You can impress a date or have your parents pick up the tab here. Prime New York Sirloin, $30. Meticulously made appetizers include a delightful crispy coconut shrimp, $13. You can also follow a weekly enlightening sermon with a sacred Sunday Brunch. Be proper, the old man in the bow tie sitting next to you might just be your history professor. Entrees $19-27.
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The bathrooms have unusual signage, so instead of the usual look for a slip (women), and for men a pair of boxers. If you are cold, they will bring you soft brown blankets to wear.

Although the store is hardly crowded, its a head scratcher to why there is the beefed up security at Intermix. There is a always a security guard at the door to keep an eye on the inventory. To it's defense, Intermix does have pricey uber-trendsetting clothing.

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