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Head ponchos: This year, dyed-in-the-wool trend-surfers need a funky, snuggly country knit. Here, a few that even a real hippie can afford.

Your furry friend: This season's bags don't all come at hair-raising prices -- head for these stores at full gallop.

Tress is more: Orlando Pita spent last week tousling models' hair -- but S&B cornered him and took him shopping for beauty products.

Picture-perfect: Get over that mounting anxiety with these expert corner-cutters whose prices won't make you feel framed.

Knead relief? Try these cheap Chinatown massages, where you can rub shoulders with the masses.

Get a handle on your inner teenager: These smart satchels for back-to-school season will never leave you tote-bored.

Last year's laptop may be a bit slower than an iBook -- but it's half the price. A trip down (random-access) memory lane.

Get into Columbia! Columbia County, that is, just three hours up the Taconic and a world away from the city and the beach.

What's your thread count? A celebrity linen consultant (no kidding) seeks out backroom sources for super-luxe bedding. But at these prices, you won't lose any sleep.

The ball's in your court: Great prices abound on racquets, accessories, clothing, and even court fees. But you're on your own about that backhand.