The Sonia Kashuk makeup bag.   (Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine)

• 1. Generous Samples

• Space NK

  99 Greene St., nr. Spring St.; 212-941-4200

  In addition to its excellent selection of face serums and eye creams, this elegant beauty store doles out samples generously. Cost: Free

• 2. Free Yoga

• LuluLemon Athletica

  15 Union Sq. W., at 15th St.; 212-675-5286 and three other locations

  The yoga outfitter holds hour-long open-level yoga classes at each of its four locations. Classes are taught by an assortment of well-known teachers from studios like YogaWorks, Om Factory, and Prana Power. Cost: Free

• 3. Long-Lasting Lotion

• Sabon Body Butter

  782 Lexington Ave., at 61st St.; 212-308-5901 and six other locations

  Ultrarich; a small slice will last months. Get the lavender. Cost: $10.

• 4. Workout Clothes

• Old Navy

  503 Broadway, nr. Spring St.; 212-226-0838 and three other Manhattan locations

  Flattering yoga pants, cross-front tanks, and extremely soft funnel-necked zip jackets in good, bright colors. Cost: $12.50–$24.50

• 5. Facials

• 3Lab Facials

  Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St.; 212-833-2010

  Once a month starting March 12, 3LAB will have skin consultations and one-hour facials in VIP treatment rooms on the fourth floor. Cost: Free

• 6. Private Pilates

• re:Ab

  33 Bleecker St., nr. Lafayette St., Ste. 2C; 212-420-9111

  During March, get a friend and share a duet session with Kara, an apprentice teacher of the renowned Brooke Siler. Cost: $20 per person

• 7. Organizer

• Sonia Kashuk Makeup Bag

  Target, 139 Flatbush Ave., nr. Atlantic Ave., Downtown Brooklyn; 718-290-1109

  Sophisticated patterns and practical details (like detachable easy-to-clean compartments) make you wonder why other makeup bags aren’t as well thought-out. Cost: $12.99

From the 2009 Best of New York issue of New York Magazine