https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 22:29:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919196 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:39:23 +0000 Diana 919196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Century 21 is best on weekday mornings, IMHO. It's least crowded then and relatively neat still since people haven't had time to mess it up. </p> <p>Otherwise, I like to visit joe fresh and uniqlo since they're not found widely elsewhere. Soho and the east village for cute boutiques, fifth ave for window shopping. </p> <p>And I actually like the enormous Macy's in herald square. It's quite unlike most other Macy's you may know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919156 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:42:17 +0000 ElleH 919156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Should I bring rain boots?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919140 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:22:40 +0000 Debora 919140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here you go, Zap:<br /> <a href="http://nymag.com/listings/stores/century-2103/" rel="nofollow">http://nymag.com/listings/stores/century-2103/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/century-21-manhattan-2" rel="nofollow">http://www.yelp.com/biz/century-21-manhattan-2</a><br /> It's not near Fordham. It actually replaced the Barnes and Noble across from Lincoln Center. I loved that B&amp;N, so mixed feelings here. Reviews say it's not as mammoth-sized as the downtown location, so it may be more manageable.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919134 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:12:46 +0000 Anonymous 919134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just remember another Century 21 in Queens, near Queens Center mall.<br />ETA: Deborah, I did not know about the one at Barnes and Noble. Can you please ask your DD if it is near Fordham U? I just tried google with no avail. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919133 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:08:55 +0000 Debora 919133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My New Yorker is visiting and sitting right here next to me on the couch as we speak. As for shopping, she says go in the morning on a weekday while all the city dwellers are at work. Try to avoid lunch hour. Another vote for Soho and Union Square/Flatiron ( particularly 5th Ave between 17th St. and 23rd St.). For unique, independently owned boutiques, stroll along 7th and 9th streets in the Easy Village. There is also a Century 21 on the Upper West Side (in the old Barnes and Noble location) near Lincoln Center. I haven't been but would recommend to go early and avoid the lunch hour rush. Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919119 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:38:13 +0000 Jjsloane 919119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Listen to Zap - she's a genius.&nbsp;<br />My old friend Jimmy is a chef/owner of Red Cat so I hope you go there! I loved my meals there, but I am highly biased.&nbsp;<br />If you can check out Uniqlo and&nbsp;Joe Fresh (I don't think you have either near you). Club Monaco and Zara too.<br />Century 21 is great if not on a weekend.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919070 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:31:16 +0000 rachylou 919070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ok. I have to go home and look inside this sweater I have for the label. There used to be&nbsp; this girl in New York who had a shop where she sold her own designs, and I loved her stuff.<br /><br />Ok. That probably describes a thousand girls. Are there any shops like that left in NY? Where individuals who make their own line of clothes run a shop?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919067 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:28:09 +0000 kkards 919067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a local NYC, but both my sisters live there, so I get to be both a tourist and a semi native a couple of times a year. Not sure if you will be there mid week, or only over a weekend, but if possible I recommend shopping mid week. Less crowded, and so much easier to get around. I would second the recommendation for Soho, some of the best street fashion, as well as actual shopping. And a pretty good mix of high &amp; low price stores. Check out Uniqlo, they always have something interesting. Lots of great furniture stores in that neighborhood as well, if you are interested in that.<br /> Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919065 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:27 +0000 Anonymous 919065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lord I just found another human being, who cannot eat tomatoes, i am so happy. I have several food allergies. I always modify my food. That should not be a problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919059 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:12:30 +0000 ElleH 919059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ NancyLee I will check out the Red Cat because I am staying in Chelsea. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919050 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:58:05 +0000 Anonymous 919050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There is plenty of light colors, too. Light everything, perhaps not yet. I wear a cream leather jacket too. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919046 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:54:22 +0000 nancylee 919046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beige would work. &nbsp;It might be a nice compromise between white and black. It is spring, after all. &nbsp;;) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919043 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:52:33 +0000 ElleH 919043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is 2 votes to leave white at home. What about beige? I am thinking of bringing my beige leather jacket &amp; bucket bag &amp; clutch so I am not all black for Spring. What do New Yorkers do in Spring? Do they wear light colours or just add brights to their black? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919038 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:50:23 +0000 ElleH 919038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zap unfortunately I have health issues that require me to be on a very specific diet so we have rented an apartment instead of a hotel room, in Chelsea, near Wholefoods so I can cook. I could eat at the Counter, a build your own burger place with grass fed beef. I need to eat at places that allow me to be picky. I need naked meat &amp; fish, no spices &amp; salad without tomato &amp; no dressing, just olive oil &amp; lemon on the side. That is what I have found to be the easiest for me when eating out. Grass fed &amp; free range &amp; wild caught meat &amp; fish are preferred. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919031 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:42:24 +0000 nancylee 919031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely check out Soho and Union Square&nbsp;shopping. &nbsp;It'll be busy but not nearly as crowded/busy as Midtown. &nbsp;You should also check out ABC Carpet and Home (Broadway between 18th and&nbsp;9th)&nbsp;just to see the cool displays. &nbsp;There is a good tapas restaurant attached to ABC.<br /><br />For lunch Union Square has some fun restaurants. Check out the Coffee Shop or Republic (noodles!). &nbsp;And the Red Cat in Chelsea is a good bet, too.<br /><br />And I'd leave the white at home! &nbsp;:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919025 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:32:16 +0000 Anonymous 919025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear suede but yes, i would not pack it on a trip. We have had a rather dry season, though. You should bring them and waterproof if necessary. I know Suz traveled with her suede report booties no problem either.<br />You are coming from sunny LA? Oh yes, you guys run cold. Ditto on the wool coat then. Please feel free to PM me if you need anything. <br />Do you need recs for food? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-919021 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:27:02 +0000 ElleH 919021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Zapotee! Great advice &amp; wonderful list of shops. This is exactly what I was looking for, local shopping knowledge.&nbsp;I was thinking of leaving the moto boots. Still contemplating the wool coat. Nights are still cold on the wunderground forecast &amp; I feel the cold. Especially given that I will be on foot, not in my cozy &nbsp;car like I am in LA. Oh and does anyone bother with suede there? It rains every time I go. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-918995 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:01:40 +0000 Anonymous 918995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We are not much of a white denim wearer crowd unless it is 90 degrees but bring them on... brake the mold and off your pinterest, I would leave the moto boots home. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-918994 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:59:53 +0000 Anonymous 918994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not sure about what to pack,&nbsp;&nbsp;but it has gotten warmer here. You could live off a trench coat by now. <br />As far as shopping, I can help there:<br /><br />The best H&amp;M is on 52nd and Fifth - Rochefeller Center,&nbsp;in my opinion.<br /><br />Check the Zara a block over, that is the&nbsp;NYC flagship. Also,&nbsp;check the sale section at the Banana Republic a block before as well.&nbsp;The sales rack is on the second floor. That store is the BR flagship, the smaller stores send the sale merchandise there. I have gotten crazy deals there.<br /><br />GAP, LOFT, Forever21, American Eagle: By far, the ones located around Times Square.<br /><br />If you ever go near Grand Central Station: Check Strawberry and a store called Boltons. As you walk in you are going to think I'm off my rocker, but check the shoe selection at Strawberry: I have spotted DV, Steve Madden, Jeffrey Campbell shoes for ridiculous prices. Check the outerwear at Boltoms. I just bought a BCBG trench for $60 dollars. Don't make a trip out of this, since both stores are not worth a full itinerary around them. I recommend only if you are already in the area.<br /><br />Check Union Square too: There is the Rack, DSW, and several stores in the area: Banana, GAP, Anthropologie, Zara, H&amp;M, etc.<br /><br />There is only one Century 21 in&nbsp; NYC and that is by the WTC. It is chaotic but it is worth it, IMO.<br /><br />I like SoHo for browsing too: Check the Kate Spade Store there and wait for it.... There is a ASH shoe store there also. This is the only one in the US. There is also a Comptroir du Cottoniers there. There are several stores at a higher price point: Helmut Lang, 7FAM for premium denim. Rag and Bone and the list goes on!<br /><br />Have a blast. There is always a crowd everywhere you go. The key is to relax and pull away if things get too chaotic. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-going-to-ny-next-week-for-a-week-any-tips-on-packing-or-shopping#post-918968 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:52:42 +0000 ElleH 918968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm wondering if there are any tips on avoiding crowds &amp; long lines when shopping in NYC. I remember just walking out of Century 21 &amp; H&amp;M on previous trips. I can't handle the lines &amp; crowds. I guess I could go early. There is only one Century 21 that I'm aware of but should I go to particular H&amp;Ms to avoid crowds? I could just wait until I am back in LA for H&amp;M I suppose. Any fab places I should shop at?<br /><br />I have started a pinterest board but am not sure whether to just have black as my main neutral or take my beige leather jacket &amp; bags. I haven't put much in the pinterest yet as I need to take my own pics of a lot of my items.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/lovlealea/new-york-trip-may-2013/">http://pinterest.com/lovlealea.....-may-2013/</a><br /><br />Should I leave my white jeans &amp; jacket at home? People always comment how dirty one gets in NY. I will check bag but it still fills up &amp; gets heavy with too many jeans so I'm thinking of taking only 2 pairs, black &amp; blue or black &amp; white. This might change to 3 pairs&nbsp;as I plan more. I also have an olive pair.<br /><br />Thanks&nbsp;