Tag: Best of Atlanta 2016
Personal Endorsement: Blue Med Center
For the past few months, I’ve been loving microneedling with Trisha at Blue Med Center, where they use tiny needles to stimulate collagen in your face.
Brow Shaping: Iolanda Benteu at the Cosmetic Market
Trusting the fate of your brows to a stranger can be daunting, but Benteu seems like an old friend—and a knowledgeable one at that.
Occasion Makeup: Nars Boutique
Though most women carry a variety of brands in their makeup bags, when it comes to show-stopping glam, go with the deeply pigmented, dramatic Nars.
Microblading: Brows by Milly at Sweet Peach Wax
Brazilian-born Milly Marques was among the first to bring microblading—semipermanent eyebrow makeup, like delicate tattoos that last about a year—to Atlanta.
Luxury Shop: Tom Ford
This marbled shopping sanctuary is more approachable than you might expect.
Bike Repair: Loose Nuts Cycles
Grant Park’s Loose Nuts combines the vibe of a biker bar (a mural by Swampy, bottle caps in a bucket) with the customer service of your local ice cream parlor.
Reupholstery: Bjork Studio
Top residential and commercial designers visit this nondescript Westside warehouse to have custom upholstered furniture built and vintage pieces repaired or recovered.
Hand Cleaning: June’s
Metro Atlantans will drive for miles to this low-slung building on Piedmont in Morningside for the most detailed, delicate hand cleaning around.
Cobbler: Ansley Shoe & Luggage Repair
Local shoemakers like Cobbler Union recommend this 15-year-old Ansley Mall repair shop for a reason.
Vintage Reproductions: Rejuvenation
Don’t overlook this treasure tucked into an easy-to-miss strip at Ponce City Market.