Visit this charming 18th-century apothecary-style shop if only to admire the carved wood ceilings and banks of tiny wooden drawers - some etched with skull...
Via di Torre Argentina 15This friendly Trastevere beautician offers great deals on waxing, manicures and pedicures. They also feature a whole range of face and body treatments for...
Piazza Tavani Arquati 120A reliable if limited department store. Romans come here for tights or sheets that last. The make-up counter and lingerie collection are good points....
Piazzale Appio 7Forget hectic Rome in this little light-wood heaven with a charming back garden. Bianca and Neil (both speak English) will take care of you with trendy...
Via Cimarra 60Going strong since 1959, Femme Sistina was the beauty parlour of the glam and famous during the dolce vita era and continues to look like a glorious time...
Via Sistina 75AThis old favourite has hats, sun cream and make-up, plus limited ranges of designer and mid-range clothing. There's also a good selection of lingerie. This...
Largo Chigi 20It's strictly personal shopping at this innovative perfumery. 'Bartender' Maria will awaken your olfactory organs and guide you expertly towards your...
Via Ripetta 34This Roman institution in the down-at-heel Esquilino neighbourhood has a mind-boggling (and often strikingly ugly) assortment of clothes, shoes, luggage,...
Via dello Statuto 11From quiet beginnings - it was founded in Florence in 1612 by a group of enterprising Dominican monks - the chic Officina's all-natural products have gained...
Corso Rinascimento 47The rare-brand creams, lotions and perfumes you will find in this sophisticated shop are highly tempting… but such high-class pampering doesn't come cheap.
Via della Colonna Antonina 27This elegant profumeria, founded in 1870, stocks sought-after, cult brands such as Miller Harris, Kiehl's and Diptyque, as well as the rather more prosaic...
Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 5Not to be confused with the rash of shops selling Roma football team merchandise, this blissful sanctuary of lotions and potions stocks an array of gorgeous...
Via della Lungaretta 63