Serious DealsThe mammoth 7th on Sale sample sale has been marking down designer goods since 1990, with all proceeds going to HIV/aids-related funds.
Edit Opens on Lexington AvenueNew to upper Lexington Avenue is the 2,500-square-foot store Edit, which could be the fashion love child of Bergdorf Goodman and Intermix.
Legacy Opens on Bleecker StreetCoach’s new 1,200-square-foot Legacy store features a restored copper exterior and white-oak- and nickel-accented interiors.
Annie & Company Opens on Madison AvenueAnnie Goodman’s taken over a ground-level store below her space, and Annie & Company is now 3,000 square feet of handwork bliss.
Style Counsel: BeautyDO
Wear a special fragrance. DKNY Be Delicious may work at a picnic, but smelling like candied apples doesn’t work at your wedding.
Feeling BluePosted Oct. 5, 2007Normally, any blue makeup flashes me back to Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink. So when it came time for me to test Jemma Kidd […]
Glitter: A Brief HistoryMankind has been using light-reflecting particles for special occasions since the dawn of civilization. Today, it’s everywhere.
Wendy Mink Opens in the Lower East SideAfter fifteen years in a tiny West Village outpost that was principally a workshop, jeweler Wendy Mink has moved to a 500-square-foot Lower East […]
From the RunwayFor fall 2007, the wedding gown continued to evolve. Designers further
narrowed the gap between aisle and catwalk with bold color, unconventio […]
Chop, ChopWho’s cutting off their shags and manes? Right now, lots of people.
Temporary Tattoos If you just want to test-drive, there are more-sophisticated alternatives than press-ons. Temptu (26 W. 17th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 503; 212 […]
Life SaverPosted Sept. 21, 2007In the beauty biz, you hear tons of lame stories about products and their creation. But Francesco Clark’s tale moved me—and […]
Gant Reopens on Fifth AvenueIt’s hard to imagine that it took Gant a mere four months to take its Fifth Avenue flagship from an unremarkable sportswear emporium to somethin […]
Zaba Opens on Franklin StreetGosia Goclowska, who recently became a mom, couldn’t find a shop that appealed directly to children. So she teamed with her sister to open a pla […]
Crazy for Animals Opens in QueensWith the opening of Crazy for Animals at the Shops at Atlas Park mall, dogs have new, more attractive ways to contribute to the environment.
Free and ClearPosted Aug. 31, 2007The latest quick zit-be-gone fix comes in the form of the new Isolaz treatment. In simple-people talk, it’s a machine with a […]
Smoke and MirrorsPosted Aug. 24, 2007The idea behind Lorac’s new Showstopper eye and cheek palette was to bring red-carpet glamour to your bathroom. Marketing rh […]
The Muji WayThe prices aren’t exact yet, but nothing on these pages will be more than $40.
A Big BouquetPosted Aug. 17, 2007Fans of Manuel Canovas’s bold, island-themed textiles will be excited to know that the French house just launched a quintet […]
ê Shave Opens in MidtownThe freshly minted ê Shave, the concept of former sculptor Danielle Malka, elevates shaving accoutrements to art forms.
Smells Like New YorkPosted Aug. 10, 2007It’s strange that Bond No. 9 never had a line of body products to complement their neighborhood-themed fragrances. But final […]
Beauty Jewel Opens in Greenwich Village At the corner nail salon, you run the risk of getting sloppy work. High-end spas are expensive and frequently booked. But Greenwich Village’s B […]
Mollusk Opens in WilliamsburgSan Francisco–based surf shop Mollusk (718-218-7456) has washed up on Metropolitan Avenue, at River Street, in Williamsburg.
Hot Hot HeatPosted July 27, 2007Besides Christine Chin and Frank’s Chop Shop, the Lower East Side is pretty barren beauty-wise. The latest pit stop for the […]
Fuzz OffPosted July 20, 2007It’s a bit creepy to tell a bikini waxer that you love her, but I almost muttered those words after a visit with Arsi Taviti […]
Au NaturelFor glowing skin, try Europe’s best-selling beauty and health supplement.
The Midsummer Wardrobe RefresherIn the torpid days of summer, we move through five or six temperature zones every day (tropical subway platform, temperate subway car, tropical […]
Locked UpPosted July 6, 2007Venerable makeup brand Shu Uemura recently ventured into hair care, and surprisingly enough, they nailed it. I’m normally pre […]
Iris Opens in the Meatpacking DistrictThe latest designer-shoe store to arrive in the meatpacking district has the potential to give the neighborhood’s other footwear powerhouses a s […]
Spot OnPosted June 22, 2007Nonstop product testing can wreak havoc on your skin. One bad cream and your clear face turns into a bump-ridden canvas. Whi […]
Block PartyPosted June 15, 2007After Freeze 24-7 launched their facial cleanser with SPF 15 last year, it was only a matter of time before other companies […]
Space.NK Opens in SohoThis month, Space.NK owner Nicky Kinnaird opens her first Stateside location in Soho in the form of an airy 2,000-square-foot boutique.
Clarabella Opens in LESErin Whelan’s inviting Lower East Side boutique Clarabella is like a classroom for retail education.
The Power of ThreeA trio of luxury brands is coming to a neighborhood better known for bargains and stereos.
Male OrderPosted June 5, 2007Men’s fashion met beauty with the launch of Dior Homme’s Dermo System. Ignoring the PR jargon about cell protection and tissu […]
Clary & Co. Opens in TribecaWhen Coach bought out Sandra Wasserman’s antiques boutique Clary & Co. on Bleecker Street, her loyal following was dismayed. But now Wasserman h […]
Wax OnDermalogica’s Medicated Clearing Gel works wonders on ingrown hairs and discoloration from years of bikini-waxing.
J. Press Opens on Madison AvenueGenerations of frugal Ivy League gents have flocked to J. Press for tweedy sport coats, button-down shirts, and colorful collegiate scarves. But […]
Bright WhitesDentabrasion is an inexpensive and effective middleman between a normal teeth cleaning and laser whitening.
Louis Feraud Opens on Madison AvenueThe late French designer Louis Feraud made outfits for Brigitte Bardot and wardrobed the elite of Cannes; the glamorous tradition continues unde […]
Miguelina Gambaccini Opens on Bleecker StreetJumping on the Bleecker Street bandwagon, designer Miguelina Gambaccini has opened a 900-square-foot shop for her high-style women’s apparel.
A Royal FlushPosted April 20, 2007How many times have you heard a makeup salesperson say, “This shade looks good on everyone”? Highly unlikely. But O-Glow fr […]
Charlotte Moss Opens on Madison AvenueAt the new Charlotte Moss townhouse, what you see is what you buy: stools, doorknobs, even the heels on the bedroom floor.
Saving FaceFormer Tracie Martyn staffer Joanna Vargas ventured out on her own and now performs an amazing anti-aging Triple Crown facial.
