New York City Park Slope And Prospect Park

Park Slope is a stroller’s heaven, whether or not you want to pay its sometimes-elevated designer prices.

Flirt, 93 5th Ave. (☎718-783-0364; www.flirt-brooklyn.com), between Baltic and Warren St. S 2,3 to Bergen St. An independent women’s clothing store with off-beat apparel at affordable prices. Friendly service. Open Tu-Sa noon-8pm, Su noon-6pm. Sewing classes ($40-180) offered at their studio at 303 3rd Ave. between Carroll and 1st St. Call or visit the website for more details.
Something Else, 208 5th Ave. (☎718-230-4063), at Union St. S M,R to Union St. An excellent selection of both designer items and quirky, affordable finds. The emphasis is on jeans and shoes, although other items such as women’s tops and dresses ($25-50) and men’s hats ($20-45) tend to be more affordable. Open daily noon-8pm.
Beacon’s Closet, 220 5th Ave. (☎718-230-1630), between President and Union St. This vintage clothing mecca, with a second location in Williamsburg, is a budget shopper’s dream. Smaller than the Williamsburg site, this store provides a more manageable shopping experience. Open M-F noon-9pm and Sa-Su 11am-8pm.
Bird, 316 5th Ave. (☎718-768-4940; www.shopbird.com), between 2nd and 3rd St. S M, R to Union St. A fashionable women’s boutique, selling designer shirts (from $86), jeans (from $170), earrings (from $65), and bags (from $50) to keep the local hipsters supplied. For those looking to spend less, try the end-of-season sales in late July and early Aug. and Jan., for discounts (20-70% off). Open M-Sa noon-8pm, Su noon-7pm.