Cosmetics:
- Sephora - my favorite is the one at Columbus Circle. The Bain Dissolvant Express is their best product. I usually buy there also my Lancôme Virtuôse Mascara and Eau Fraiche Douceur, Too Faced and and UD Naked2 palettes, Dior Nail Polish (in Red Royalty), Peter Thomas Roth and Bliss products.
- Ricky's - best place for hair products, including Moroccanoil.
- Pasteur - close to Bloomingdale’s, sells European brands such as Bioderma that are hard to find (Camila Schuback's tip).
- New London Pharmacy: like Pasteur it sells good European brands.
- C.O.Bigelow - the oldest apothecary in America (since 1836)!
- Saks Fifth Avenue - it's where you'll find high-end brands such as my Clé de Peau Concealer, Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact, Dior Addict Lipstick (in 623) and Chanel Joues Contrast Powder Blush.
- Sabon - the stores have a luxurious sink where you can try their products. I love the Ginger Orange Milky Soap, the hand creams and the Bath Mineral Powders.
- MAC - go to the Flatiron Building store and have lunch at Eataly or Shake Shack. My favorite products are Prep + Prime Transparent Powder, the Face Protect SPF 50, also the Eyelid Primer Paint in Sublime Nature and, of course, the iconic brushes. Astrid Gysen shared that some stores offer the makeup service ($50) by appointment.
- Inglot - the one at Chelsea Market is quieter than the Times Square’s, and you can have a wonderful crepe or ice cream there! By the Way, the Chelsea Market is a must see. I'll write a post soon.
- Kiehl’s - founded in the East Village 160 years ago! The Creme de Corps is great!
- Duane Reade - great for Sally Hansen such as my beloved InstaDry, La-Roche Nutritic Lipbalm, Johnson's Head-to-toe shampoo and body wash, etc.
I'll share with you my "HG beauty products":
Women's Clothes:
- Reiss - great dresses and coats.
- J Crew - I like the one at Columbus Circle.
- Diesel - I prefer the one close to Bloomingdale's.
- Burberry - I really cherish their cashmere coats and the iconic trench coats.
Accessories:
- C Wonder - try the new one at Columbus Circle.
- Baubble Bar - check the website for the pop-up stores.
- Marc Jacobs - go to Magnolia Bakery but ask for the banana pudding, much better than the cupcakes.
- Sunglasses: Solstice and the department stores (see the links at the shoes section)
Jewelry:
Shoes:
- UGG - cozy (UGGly!) boots and snow boots.
- Capezio - dance shoes.
- Jack Rabbit - running shoes - hands down the best store for this! You run in a treadmill and they use a video to recommend proper shoes for your feet. I also buy there Win Sports Detergent, essential to remove sweat odors from synthetic fabrics, and the Tri-Swim anti-chlorine shampoo for my triathlete hubby!
Lingerie:
Winter Clothes:
- Uniqlo - the Japanese Heattech thermal clothes are wonderful and ridiculously cheap!
Men's clothes:
Books:
Photo:
- B&H - the best one! But they close for Shabbat (at 2pm on Fridays and reopen on Sundays) and Jewish holidays.
Electronics:
- Best Buy
- Apple - the stores are usually packed but the Upper West's one is relatively calm.
Sports:
- SBR - Swim, Bike, Run - Triathlon
Chocolates:
Macarrons:
Candy:
Toys:
Gifts:
- Moma store - I love museum shops. If you are planning to spend some money consider a membership, since it gives you great discounts in the stores!
- MAD (Museum of Arts and Design) store.
Paper, Scrapbooking, Crafts:
- Lee's artshop - Angelina Jolie buys her 6 kid's supplies there…
Tools:
Babies:
- Buy Buy Baby - same owners of Bed, Bath, Beyond (and as great as it).
- Century 21 (the financial district's one is impossible. Try the Upper West store).
- Baby Gap (my favorite is the Upper West, in front of Zara, which also has cute clothes for babies).
- Metro Minis - specialized in "baby carrying devices".
Maternity Clothes:
You should optimize your itinerary so you won't waist time in the traffic jam….
Here are the stores pinned at Google Maps by Neighborhoods:
MIDTOWN WEST & UPPER WEST SIDE SHOPS:
See Midtown West & Upper West Side Shops- BestFromExpats.com in a larger map
MIDTOWN EAST & UPPER EAST SIDE SHOPS:
See Midtown East & Upper East Shops - BestFromExpats.com in a larger map
CHELSEA/ MEATPACKING & GREENWICH VILLAGE SHOPS:
See Chelsea / Meatpacking / Greenwich Village Shops - BestFromExpats.com in a larger map
SOHO SHOPS:
S:
See Soho Shops- BestFromExpats.com in a larger map
FLATIRON DISTRICT AND UNION SQUARE SHOPS:
See Flatiron District & Union Square Shops - BestFromExpats.com in a larger map
Pretty sure I'm forgetting some….
Have fun!
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