Shopping in West Palm Beach

After noticing a dearth of affordable art supplies in his Long Island community, Jerry Goldstein flung open the doors of his first art supplies store in 1968, and has since kept artists nationwide stocked with paints and frames through his mail order and online catalogs. Jerry's sons David and Ira have been part of the Artarama business since their early teens, and over the years have helped their dad launch 15 discount stores in the Northeast, South, Texas, and Colorado. The family's dedication to artists and local communities is evident in the myriad workshops and store events at its locations, where staff members help customers navigate the store's shelves of rotating products and floors that switch places with the ceiling each week.

Her Majesty Boutique's staffers aim to treat each woman who walks through their door like a princess—and dress her accordingly. In addition to top designers, such as Bebe, BCBG, and Calvin Klein, the boutique carries startup designers and is the only place to find looks by Dee's Designs & Beach Bridal Gowns. Jeans by 7 For All Mankind and True Religion stock closets with everyday wear, and Nina Canacci special-occasion frocks ready ladies for proms, pageants, or black-tie flag-football games.

Royal red drapes cordon off a trio of dressing rooms, all trimmed in black-and-white damask that pops against the shop's pink walls. A crystal-drenched chandelier illuminates shoppers as they twist and turn in front of mirrors or consult the Audrey Hepburn portrait hung outside. To polish off ensembles, shoppers can peer into a glass display case that glimmers with crystal and rhinestone jewelry or snag a straw beach bag to match a new swimsuit.

At Clear Vue Eye Center, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Monique M. Barbour helps rejuvenate eyes with prescription lenses and aesthetic treatments. During eye exams, she assesses vision strength and looks for signs of glaucoma, cataracts, or eyes that remain dry during viewings of Old Yeller. For aesthetic services, Dr. Barbour can bolster lashes with Latisse and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles with Botox injections.

Clear Vue boasts a large selection of eyeglasses from designer brands such as Kate Spade, Vera Wang, and Prada. An onsite, full-service lab allows the staff to craft lenses and make any needed repairs or adjustments in a timely manner.

Although TalkisCheap’s tech-savvy repair-persons specialize in reanimating and refurbishing smartphones, the crew can tackle a wide array of services and repairs for electronic devices of all stripes. The phone aficionados also unlock iPhones, replace broken screens, or guide clients through the store's staggering stock of phone chargers and protective cases. Guests with waterlogged phones can trot into the shop for repairs or pick up a waterproof skin to keep phones safe from accidental spills or gangs of mugging mermaids.