Phil has spoken: six more weeks of winter. Your POA: gear up for this whack weather and cover all your head-to-toe bases with help from some really great indie boutiques in the East Village.

Plus, it never hurts to give your wardrobe a little pre-NYFW pep talk (that's New York Fashion Week for those of you whose wardrobe consists only of sweatpants). 

Concealed Weapon

As mysterious as the name Cloak & Dagger might suggest, there is no hidden agenda at owner Brookelynn Starnes's moderately priced East Village boutique. Cotton Candy's tangerine chiffon tops stand out as does a well-selected offerring from Dolce Vita and Lauren Moffatt. Jewelry from A Peace Treaty, Dream Collective, and Bing Bang make statements as do Karen Walker shades. 

Cloak & Dagger

Petite Boutique

Find your dancing shoes -- don't miss the well-stocked Repetto selection -- and more at East Village gem Pas de Deux. It's pretty much your dream closet: all your best boys are waiting there for you (Hello, Alex, Phillip, and Thakoon!). The space is beautifully lit, but it's the careful merchandising of primo designers that really makes it shine. Come here when you've got cash to spare and room in your closet.  

Pas de Deux

Cream of the Crop

Famed Hamptons go-to boutique Blue & Cream's Bowery outpost shows off mid- to high-end designers from Herve Leger to McQ to Iro (pictured). Knowledgable client services director Elizabeth is happy to lead walk-throughs, pointing out personal favorites (high on her list: Iro blazer, $530).

The fashion selection is matched by a special DJ-mixed soundtrack that makes the shopping experience that much sweeter (weekend post-brunch is premium party-shopping time). Besides the tunes, they're hosting a huge winter sale: up to 50% off Charlotte Ronson and A.L.C. dresses, 3.1 Phillip Lim pumps, Current/Elliott denim, and much more. 

Blue & Cream