JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010: "New York State of Mind". Henri Bendel brings Fifth Avenue glamour to NorthPark Center

If you’re like us, then the Henri Bendel flagship store in New York City is one of your very favorite places ever. The signature brown stripes inspire happiness. Fortunately, we can experience some of that Zen without having to book a flight. (The opposite of Zen.) The quintessential “girl’s playground” set up shop in NorthPark Center last September and brought with it a splash of Fifth Avenue glamour. The Dallas version of the upscale specialty boutique boasts Bendel accessories, gifts, and personal care collections. Think floor-to-ceiling displays of colorful bangles, shelves upon shelves packed with the latest handbags, and an entire section devoted to sweet treats. Once you’ve stacked your arms with bracelets and stuffed your tummy with goodies, turn your attention to some treats for the house such as Bendel’s famous home fragrances and candles. If they’re good enough for Ellen DeGeneres, Blake Lively and Beyonce, they should do very nicely for you, too.

Henri Bendel. NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expwy.

214.265.7440. henribendel.com

Caption: Bendel It Like Bendel (clockwise from top left) Shake things up with a martini shaker or any number of fun gift ideas—both for others and yourself. The boutique teems with fabulous finds.