It seems everywhere you turn these days, people tout the benefits of organic and all-natural foods. Hey, no judgment. We're all for it. So it only makes sense that we also apply the same principles of what we put in our bodies to what we put on our bodies. And that's where Citrine Natural Beauty Bar comes in. The small boutique beauty supply store inside UNION at the Biltmore offers an array of all-natural beauty goods like Ilia lip products, Tata Harper body balms, and Jane Iredale hydration sprays. We're going to warn you right now, though. Once you start using these amazing, luxurious products, you may find it hard to go back to your old standbys — and Citrine doesn't exactly charge drugstore prices. But you're worth it, right?

Nix the naked nail beds and forget your French manicure. Nowadays, nail art is as much about pushing the envelope as the cuticle. Whether you're asking for avant-garde acrylics or Japanese gels, there's one place in town that caters to the cutting-edge manicure. Stash House Phoenix is the premier destination for those who want their digits done in style. The Stash's star technicians, Adreanna Corrales and Jimmy Nguyen, are accustomed to cranking out one-of-a-kind creations with all the fingertip fixings, including stone work signatures, hand-painted prints, nail piercings and tattoos, and gold foil sets that put Cleopatra to shame. With so many possibilities, it's hard to know where to start. Which is why we recommend following the salon's Instagram feed for daily inspiration: @stashhouseaz.  

Whether you're driving cross-country or across town, the Camelback Inn is a fine destination. With wonderful rooms, a lovely ballroom, top-notch dining, and an incredible desert setting, this Marriott is a cut above. Our favorite reason to drive over for a visit is the spa, a longtime favorite. From the fluffy white robes and clean locker room to the gorgeous pool and delicious but healthy menu (don't skip the gazpacho — or the "detox" margarita), this is the place to be even before you've set foot in a treatment room. Splurge on a 90-minute Swedish massage or a signature wrap, a facial, manicure/pedicure — or spend the day and do it all.

Readers Choice: Sanctuary on Camelback

We've found that dogs are man's best friends about 95 percent of the time. That other 5 percent of the time — the time you spend washing your furry friend — dogs are man's worst enemies. Whether your dog hates the water or loves it, chances are you'll be just as soaked as your pet by the time its bath is over. That is, unless you let the professionals at Wag 'N Wash do the scrubbing for you. From the standard bath in one of its specialized single-dog basins (where you can wash your pup) to new haircuts to the dreaded clipping of your dog's nails, you can trust the groomers at Wag 'N Wash with all of it. With an appointment, the staff usually will have your dog in and out in about three hours. And don't forget to grab Fido a little snack from the Wag 'N Wash bakery. These freshly baked treats smell good enough for us humans.

There are certain things you need in a good nursery. You need a friendly staff that not only knows exactly what it's talking about, but one that also will share knowledge in a way that even the most novice gardener can understand. You need a beautiful space that prominently displays the plants and offers suggestions on how you could design your own landscape. And finally (of course), you need an abundance of beautiful, thriving plants for purchase. Whitfill Nursery has all of the above and then some. With over 60 years of experience growing and raising palms, citrus, and other plants in the desert, it's easy to see why this family-owned and -operated nursery has its green thumb permanently pointed up.

Readers Choice: Moon Valley Nursery

Teresa Wilson and her stem-slinging crew at Camelback Flowershop know exactly what they're doing when it comes to positioning peonies and rearranging roses. This team is able to listen to a client's description of what is desired, envision the client's idea, and then translate the vision into a breathtaking and unique floral arrangement. And don't even get us started on how beautiful the actual shop is. After moving to a new location in the fall of 2014, Wilson and her staff have about three times the space to fill with flowers, succulents, and bouquets. Stop in on a Friday afternoon for Fresh Flower Happy Hour, from 4 to 6 p.m., for half-priced vase arrangements and steals on loose-stem flowers.

When you need posies delivered, either locally or nationally, Community Florist is there for you. Its expansive array of roses, flowers, plants, and gifts is available; so is lots of help in choosing the appropriate arrangement for any occasion. Ordering online is a snap, and for those of us who are floral-impaired, the flower-wise folks at this McDowell Road pansy shop are always happy to create a floral masterpiece for you based not on what you don't know about nasturtiums, but on your budget. It's fine with them if you announce, "I want a birthday bouquet for Mom; I have $50 to spend." They'll know what to do. Flowers, corsages, gifts, and funeral arrangements are the order of the day here, as are centerpieces and boutonnieres. We were impressed that when they were having trouble delivering our order on a recent weekday morning, they phoned us with progress reports throughout the day, until the beautiful bouquet was finally conveyed.

We refuse to pay five bucks for a cake scraper. We cringe at the price of craft supplies at the big chain hobby shops. And why buy name-brand glue? The one-buck stuff sticks things together just as well. But let's face it: Paying pennies for neat junk is fun, but some dollar stores are just plain grungy. Others are scary. But Dollar Tree is clean, well-organized, and well stocked. Why not load up on new glassware, placemats, and tea towels in a housewares department that's an actual department and not a dirty corner of a discount store? Birthday party favors, wrapping paper, greeting cards — who says it's expensive to entertain kids? Beach balls, sunglasses, tanning lotion — all for a buck a pop! And don't get us started on Dollar Tree's holiday décor selection. We have to stop writing now and head over to Dollar Tree to see what's growing there.

Sure, there are plenty of places around town with great resale items to purchase, but none boasts cheaper prices than Goodwill. And out of all the Goodwill locations in Arizona, it's the Goodwill Redesign in Scottsdale where we find our favorite and most reasonably priced antique treasures. Unlike other Goodwill stores around the Valley, the Goodwill Redesign stores focus on furniture and decorations, leaving clothing to other locations. We don't know whether it's the neighborhood surrounding the Scottsdale Goodwill Redesign or the alignment of the stars, but we always have the best luck at this particular store. Try your luck and stop by. Maybe you'll walk away with a well-loved but nicely preserved '80s armchair that will perfectly fill that one corner in your living room.

A friend visiting from England whined, "Your vintage clothing stores are a downer. More like costume shops." So we took her to Antique Sugar and she shut the hell up. This is the place for fabulous yesteryear threads, and its expanded stock in its new location (Sugar recently relocated from midtown to groovy downtown digs) is even better than it once was — and that was pretty darn good. There we typically find couture attire, '70s garments perfect for those pesky disco parties people keep throwing, and the best selection of midcentury lounging pajamas you'll ever see. Recent impossible-but-true finds include 1940s still-in-the-box navy blue silk stockings, dyed-fabric pumps (in our size!), and a 1963 Elizabeth Arden frock coat with the tags hanging off. Also surprising is this boss boutique's wide array of men's duds, a rarity in any vintage clothing store.