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13 Places Where Taylor Swift Should Shop in New York City

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Haven't you heard? Taylor Swift lives in New York City now. Taylor Swift loves New York City now. In fact, Taylor Swift basically owns New York City now. So what's next? Taylor swift should go shopping in New York City. Now.

Ahead, we've mapped out 13 places (of course) that the newly-minted pop singer should hit up, including a fancy pet supply store; shops to restock her endless need of high-heeled oxfords, stuck-in-her-elbow purses, and cooking supplies; and a studio for some much-needed dance rehearsals. Since we're not sure of Taylor Swift's geographic expertise, most of these places are a quick ride from her $20 million Tribeca loft—except for one store in (gasp) Brooklyn.


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Sur la Table

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The single most envy-inducing element of Taylor Swift’s life? No, not that $20 million Tribeca penthouse—it’s that time she got to cook side-by-side with Perfect Human The Barefoot Contessa. Sur La Table has all the cupcake pans and fancy blenders one could possibly use. Unfortunately, this location inside the Hearst Building is definitely not close enough to home to tote Meredith Grey sans carrier. [Photo]
306 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
(516) 702-4782
(516) 702-4782

Sam Ash Music

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Sure, Sam Ash is an obvious go-to for when Olivia Benson inevitably tears a string on Taylor Swifts’s teardrop-ridden guitar, but the music store also offers a wide array of electronics (fancy headphones, keyboards, and dare we say it—turntables) for her to continue her domination of non-country music. [Photo]
333 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
(212) 719-2299
(212) 719-2299

Envelopper

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Should you be lucky enough to be invited to one of Taylor Swift's A-list-only retreats at her Watch Hill, Rhode Island beach house, you'd probably be receiving handwritten thank-you-for-coming card afterwards, and no place has more of those than this massive Flatiron stationery mecca. [Photo]
45 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
(800) 399-6918
(800) 399-6918

M.A.C Cosmetics

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Among other things, Taylor Swift is known for exiting the gym with a blowout and full makeup, including her signature red lipstick. To stock up on liquid eyeliner (for perfecting her already-strong cat-eye game) and Ruby Woo, M.A.C is her best bet. [Photo]
353 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-0450
(212) 255-0450

305 Fitness

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Those who have had the schadenfreudistic pleasure of viewing the “Shake It Off” music video know that Taylor Swift’s dance moves are not exactly on par with her singing voice—by which we mean, Taylor Swift is a terrible dancer. But all she needs is a few sessions at this new studio, which promises to “bring the Miami night club atmosphere” into its workouts. [Photo]
18 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
(646) 480-2459
(646) 480-2459

Whisker's Holistic Pet Care

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Between private jet rides, countless naps, and cuddle sessions with Taylor Swift’s famous pals, Meredith and Olivia—the pop star’s Scottish fold kitties—definitely live the high life. Which is why we think Swift would love this East Village spot—the Whole Foods of pet supply shops. [Photo]
235 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-2532
(212) 979-2532

Prada

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When it’s not being weighed down by Olivia Benson, the crook of Taylor Swift’s arm is in all likelihood being weighed down by a Prada satchel—she already owns a pastel pink iteration, but with colder weather coming, dare we suggest a winter white? [Photo: Brian Harkin]
575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-8888
(212) 334-8888

DNA Footwear

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Taylor Swift is singlehandedly keeping high-heeled-oxford-makers in business—she’s been photographed in everything from sensible, three-inch lace-ups to teetering librarian stiletto styles. She’d probably feel right at home in DNA Footwear—the chain stocks oxford pumps from Frye, Born, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. [Photo]
273 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-2869
(212) 966-2869

The Sock Hop

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As if you weren’t already clued in by this Nolita boutique’s retro name, The Sock Hop carries Hawaiian print knee-highs, tartan print socks, and even tights with rather equestrian-looking built-in kneepads—all of which feel perfectly suited to pair with one of Taylor Swift’s matching sets. [Photo: Driely S. for Racked]
248 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 625-3105
(212) 625-3105

Band of Outsiders

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Sure, Taylor Swift might enjoy perusing the selection at the new Band of Outsiders’ Soho shop, but she’d probably be way more excited by the in-store Milk Bar, where she could find Karlie’s Kookies, made in collaboration with bestie Karlie Kloss. [Photo: Band of Outsiders]
72 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 965-1313
(212) 965-1313

The Reformation

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Taylor Swift has never met a twosie she didn’t want to own immediately (bonus points if it has polka dots), which is why the pop star is so into mini-chain The Reformation. Swift has been spotted shopping at the store’s downtown outposts, both of which are close to aforementioned $20 million Tribeca loft. [Photo: Brian Harkin]
156 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
(646) 448-4925
(646) 448-4925

Fringe Salon

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Some celebrities reinvent their entire image with each album; Taylor Swift’s does so with her ever-morphing bangs. Though they’re currently styled in a non-regulation side-swoop a la Karlie Kloss, this cutesy LES salon is practically a walking advertisement for bangs—nearly all of the stylists have them—and we can safely assume Swift can afford the $20 maintenance appointments. [Photo]
248 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 674-8383
(212) 674-8383

Swords-Smith

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It’s hard to imagine that Taylor Swift would dare venture this far south into Williamsburg (as far as we know, her Brooklyn expertise is limited to the northern stretches of Park Slope during the Jake Gyllenhaal era). But if she were to actually make the trek below Grand Street, we’re pretty sure she’d go nuts for the stock here, which is a mix between hipster schoolgirl and quirky-cool. It’s also one of the precious few boutiques in the city to carry Rachel Antonoff—sister of notorious Swift collaborator (and boyfriend of new friend Lena Dunham) Jack Antonoff. [Photo: Rebecca Dale]
98 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 599-2969
(347) 599-2969
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Sur la Table

306 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
The single most envy-inducing element of Taylor Swift’s life? No, not that $20 million Tribeca penthouse—it’s that time she got to cook side-by-side with Perfect Human The Barefoot Contessa. Sur La Table has all the cupcake pans and fancy blenders one could possibly use. Unfortunately, this location inside the Hearst Building is definitely not close enough to home to tote Meredith Grey sans carrier. [Photo]
306 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
(516) 702-4782
(516) 702-4782

Sam Ash Music

333 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
Sure, Sam Ash is an obvious go-to for when Olivia Benson inevitably tears a string on Taylor Swifts’s teardrop-ridden guitar, but the music store also offers a wide array of electronics (fancy headphones, keyboards, and dare we say it—turntables) for her to continue her domination of non-country music. [Photo]
333 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
(212) 719-2299
(212) 719-2299

Envelopper

45 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
Should you be lucky enough to be invited to one of Taylor Swift's A-list-only retreats at her Watch Hill, Rhode Island beach house, you'd probably be receiving handwritten thank-you-for-coming card afterwards, and no place has more of those than this massive Flatiron stationery mecca. [Photo]
45 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
(800) 399-6918
(800) 399-6918

M.A.C Cosmetics

353 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
Among other things, Taylor Swift is known for exiting the gym with a blowout and full makeup, including her signature red lipstick. To stock up on liquid eyeliner (for perfecting her already-strong cat-eye game) and Ruby Woo, M.A.C is her best bet. [Photo]
353 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-0450
(212) 255-0450

305 Fitness

18 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
Those who have had the schadenfreudistic pleasure of viewing the “Shake It Off” music video know that Taylor Swift’s dance moves are not exactly on par with her singing voice—by which we mean, Taylor Swift is a terrible dancer. But all she needs is a few sessions at this new studio, which promises to “bring the Miami night club atmosphere” into its workouts. [Photo]
18 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
(646) 480-2459
(646) 480-2459

Whisker's Holistic Pet Care

235 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
Between private jet rides, countless naps, and cuddle sessions with Taylor Swift’s famous pals, Meredith and Olivia—the pop star’s Scottish fold kitties—definitely live the high life. Which is why we think Swift would love this East Village spot—the Whole Foods of pet supply shops. [Photo]
235 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-2532
(212) 979-2532

Prada

575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
When it’s not being weighed down by Olivia Benson, the crook of Taylor Swift’s arm is in all likelihood being weighed down by a Prada satchel—she already owns a pastel pink iteration, but with colder weather coming, dare we suggest a winter white? [Photo: Brian Harkin]
575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-8888
(212) 334-8888

DNA Footwear

273 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
Taylor Swift is singlehandedly keeping high-heeled-oxford-makers in business—she’s been photographed in everything from sensible, three-inch lace-ups to teetering librarian stiletto styles. She’d probably feel right at home in DNA Footwear—the chain stocks oxford pumps from Frye, Born, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. [Photo]
273 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-2869
(212) 966-2869

The Sock Hop

248 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
As if you weren’t already clued in by this Nolita boutique’s retro name, The Sock Hop carries Hawaiian print knee-highs, tartan print socks, and even tights with rather equestrian-looking built-in kneepads—all of which feel perfectly suited to pair with one of Taylor Swift’s matching sets. [Photo: Driely S. for Racked]
248 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 625-3105
(212) 625-3105

Band of Outsiders

72 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012
Sure, Taylor Swift might enjoy perusing the selection at the new Band of Outsiders’ Soho shop, but she’d probably be way more excited by the in-store Milk Bar, where she could find Karlie’s Kookies, made in collaboration with bestie Karlie Kloss. [Photo: Band of Outsiders]
72 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 965-1313
(212) 965-1313

The Reformation

156 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Taylor Swift has never met a twosie she didn’t want to own immediately (bonus points if it has polka dots), which is why the pop star is so into mini-chain The Reformation. Swift has been spotted shopping at the store’s downtown outposts, both of which are close to aforementioned $20 million Tribeca loft. [Photo: Brian Harkin]
156 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
(646) 448-4925
(646) 448-4925

Fringe Salon

248 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
Some celebrities reinvent their entire image with each album; Taylor Swift’s does so with her ever-morphing bangs. Though they’re currently styled in a non-regulation side-swoop a la Karlie Kloss, this cutesy LES salon is practically a walking advertisement for bangs—nearly all of the stylists have them—and we can safely assume Swift can afford the $20 maintenance appointments. [Photo]
248 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 674-8383
(212) 674-8383

Swords-Smith

98 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
It’s hard to imagine that Taylor Swift would dare venture this far south into Williamsburg (as far as we know, her Brooklyn expertise is limited to the northern stretches of Park Slope during the Jake Gyllenhaal era). But if she were to actually make the trek below Grand Street, we’re pretty sure she’d go nuts for the stock here, which is a mix between hipster schoolgirl and quirky-cool. It’s also one of the precious few boutiques in the city to carry Rachel Antonoff—sister of notorious Swift collaborator (and boyfriend of new friend Lena Dunham) Jack Antonoff. [Photo: Rebecca Dale]
98 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 599-2969
(347) 599-2969