Based in Brooklyn Concrete + Water is one of our favorite lifestyle boutiques in Williamsburg. Inspired by both the vibrant colors of the tropics and the muted tones of the street, the boutique’s selection of goods – from apparel and accessories to homeware – lends a carefree note to classic style. Both the store itself and the goods chosen embody the belief that quality design is universal and can be taken anywhere with you. And just when you think it couldn’t get any better, they also have an unreal backyard space for hanging out and special events. Seriously, sign us up.

Brooklyn babe Samantha Pleet designs the kind of eclectic styles that immediately make heads turn. She started her eponymous line in 2007 and every season tells a story with each piece as its own character. Her style is immediately recognizable as her own, fusing in-your-face prints with simple, girly silhouettes. It comes as no surprise that the designer constantly earns accolades from the likes of Vogue and NYLON. Plus, A-list celebrities like Lena Dunham, Lorde and Maggie Gyllenhaal can't get enough. When it comes to this trailblazing talent, we're waiting on the edge of our seats to see what she'll come up with next.