Bloomingdale's

We could have easily put any of New York's stalwart luxury stores, including Barneys or Saks on this list, but we chose Bloomingdale's for a few reasons. For starters, their brown shopping bags are icons by themselves, and no one we've ever given a gift to has been disappointed when we hand them the bag. Secondly, Bloomie's is conveniently located on 59th and Lexington, which means if you choose the right subway exit, you don't even need to go outside. A shopping spree without braving New York's cold? Count us in. Lastly, the quality of the goods and the associated prices equal pretty good value. In other words, if you shop wisely, you won't break the bank and you'll walk away with high-end threads that make everyone happy.