Where to shop in NYC, I'm an NYC!newbie, where should I shop? |
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 Jul 24 2005, 01:16 AM
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Dirty Rotten Lurker  Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 176,055  |
Hey, bloggers!
I’m going to NYC for a week in August, and while my initial purpose for going was to see B.D. Wong in “Pippin” (well, this one is in Sag Harbor), “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” and “RENT,” I can’t help but think… I’M GOING TO BE IN NYC! I NEED TO SHOP!! ;)! So! I really don’t have much of a style (mostly t-shirts and jeans and my sweet kicks. I love Adidas, converse, etc) since I’ve been moving a lot and a lot of my schools had uniforms (HORRIBLE!), but now that I’m here in Texas for a while... I thought it was the right time to get a look together. I’m going to be a junior in high school next year… late start, I know. Where should I go to find jeans, cool t-shirts, and whatnot? I guess I could go as far to say I’m looking for “vintage,” but I don’t want to rule anything else out. Then again… my favorite “outfit” consists of a pair of jeans (a little torn, but so comfy), my black and white Adidas, and a t-shirt I got from an online Broadway store (in which all the funds will go to AIDS research). So, YES. Very blah, bland, nothin’ special, I NEED HELP!! I don’t even know what colors would be best with me! I’m very fair-skinned, about 5’9”, with blue eyes, dark bcbg glasses, and long blonde hair. I weigh about 138lbs, so I’m not the skinniest chick at my school, but I’m no Pillsbury dough boy (unless you ask my dads opinion. Then I’ve got the fattest ass on the planet). Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions! |
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Jul 24 2005, 01:21 AM
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 All I want for Christmas is an Underground Band. Group: Member Posts: 1,046 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,797 |
Look for a store called "Built by Wendy".
Uber rad Tees. Very "vintage". (: I think there's one in SoHo but I'm not sure, Check builtbywendy.com.  [edit]Heh Heh  Nothing in SoHo, just NYC & Brooklyn[/edit] |
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Jul 24 2005, 01:23 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 893 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 68,217 |
Well, the Queens Mall is a really good place to shop. It has macy's, JCPenny's, a nice big food court with McDonald's and KFC and asian cuisine, and lots of other shops to look around in, including Hot Topic, PacSun, Aeropostale, Forever 21, Gap, and Papaya. It's got clothing, food, and jewelry, mostly, I think...
Anyway, it's my favorite place to shop, so I recommend it. :) Here's the info: Address Queens & Woodhaven Blvds @ L.I.E. Elmhurst, New York 11373 Phone: 718-592-3901 |
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Jul 24 2005, 01:29 AM
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Dirty Rotten Lurker Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 176,055 |
Thanks, pyrochick19770 and ApocalypseAelis! I’ll check them out!! :D!
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Jul 24 2005, 05:36 PM
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 Call me Lauren d=] Group: Member Posts: 278 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 113,118 |
H&M and Strawberry have some cute stuff. I would give you the exact location.. But I'm not sure. I went to NYC on Spring Break and that was a while ago.. But good luck. d=]
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Jul 24 2005, 05:39 PM
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Dirty Rotten Lurker Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 176,055 |
Thanks, xldubaliciousx! I'll check those out too! :D
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Jul 24 2005, 07:29 PM
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Canal Street. Knock off's of EVERYTHING. I love it there..
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Jul 24 2005, 07:57 PM
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 hi. call me linda. Group: Official Member Posts: 8,187 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,475 |
Well, if you're in the city, you should check out 34th Street. There are many stores around, including Macys, H&M, Old Navy, Gap, Forever 21, and the Manhattan Mall (which isn't as great as Queens Center Mall). I usually do my shopping at 34th, and it's accessible by many trains (the 1, 2, 3, N, R, Q, W, B, D, F and V train). But, if you are going to be in Queens, definitely check out Queens Center (take the R or V to Woodhaven Boulevard)
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Jul 25 2005, 03:57 PM
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Dirty Rotten Lurker Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 176,055 |
lilliannnn- I am *so* ready for Canal street! I've got two birthday presents to buy... Louis Vuitton, maybe? Hee!
Knockoff everything, you say? So there's more than purses and watches? There's t-shirts and things? Yay! (I want slippers!) linke3- Oh my goodness, I almost forgot about Macy's! I'd like to go there... and Queens Center sounds interesting! Thanks!! |
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Jul 25 2005, 05:49 PM
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manhattan mall is good
since you want vintage you should check out screaming mimi's |
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| *Statistik* |
Jul 25 2005, 05:54 PM
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against all odds
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Jul 25 2005, 05:58 PM
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FLIGHT CLUB
254 Greene Street New York, NY 10003 +1 212 505 2330 http://www.flightclubny.com/      i had a dream about this place... |
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Jul 26 2005, 02:39 PM
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 what do you think it says....if so obvious. Group: Member Posts: 1,838 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 52,420 |
you can always go up 5th ave to Saks 5th , Gucci , Prada , A/X etc.....but those places are high-class shopping .
also ...if ever you take the time to get out of the mtro area head east to long island ....head to roosevelt field in garden city ....they have the best of everything in a mall .
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Jul 30 2005, 04:26 AM
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 skaters gonna skate. Group: Official Member Posts: 6,860 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 6,336 |
lol roosevelt field mall my thoughts exactly.
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Jul 30 2005, 09:30 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 6,953 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 52,702 |
Roosevelt Mall- you can google it
and Queens Center and just go in whatever store you see |
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Jul 30 2005, 07:57 PM
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gigi =p Group: Member Posts: 3,679 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 41,206 |
From your description, I suggest Soho. The best way to check NYC out is by walking, so ride a cab to Soho and walk around and check out the stores. They're all full of urban clothes with little shops and cult brands.
If you're looking for the high-end shopping, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth, Neiman Marcus will all fill your desires. |
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Jul 30 2005, 08:51 PM
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 The Eurasian Concert Master Group: Member Posts: 484 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,826 |
From most expensive to cheapest...
5th ave. in the 40's and 50's: Saks, Bloomingdales, Lacoste, etc. Soho and Broadway: Victoria's Secret, Prada, American Eagle, Wet Seal, Armani Exchange, etc. Seaport: Abercrombie and Fitch, Victoria's Secret, Express, Footlocker etc.) 34th Street 6th Ave (personal suggestion for all price ranges): Macys (a large selection!), H & M, Forever 21, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Sephora, Footlocker, etc. In the Manhattan Mall (like 32nd and 6th): Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe, Strawberry, Aero, Express, etc.) Chinatown: (Cheap bootleg purses) Vuitton, Coach, etc. All I could think of right now =/ |
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Jul 31 2005, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(basick @ Jul 25 2005, 5:58 PM) FLIGHT CLUB 254 Greene Street New York, NY 10003 +1 212 505 2330  All I have to say is...    
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Jul 31 2005, 12:16 AM
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 Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
^^ Manhattan Mall (if you could call it that) doesn't have much, you'd be better off going to the mall in Queens (great place, it's actually two malls in the same area. Well, the other one isn't really a mall, all it has is Best Buy and Target but hey, Target kicks booty) or the one in Brooklyn.
Oooh, and if you're going down towards Canal, try Yellow Rat Bastard and its sister shop (located convieniently across the street) Sloppy Joe's/Dirty Jane's. YRB costs a tad more than Sloppy Joe's, though. There's also a YRB in the big mall in Queens. QUOTE(basick @ Jul 25 2005, 6:58 PM) FLIGHT CLUB 254 Greene Street New York, NY 10003 +1 212 505 2330 Holy crap, I lived right near that place and didn't know it was there. As soon as I get back to the NY, I'm going to find it, that's a bet. |
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Jul 31 2005, 11:18 AM
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 mon cheri amour x Group: Member Posts: 2,349 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 168,530 |
QUOTE(xiMiJix @ Jul 26 2005, 3:39 PM) you can always go up 5th ave to Saks 5th , Gucci , Prada , A/X etc.....but those places are high-class shopping . also ...if ever you take the time to get out of the mtro area head east to long island ....head to roosevelt field in garden city ....they have the best of everything in a mall . yeah whenever i read about new york shopping i always think about 5th avenue.. it`s very high-class but still very good
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Jul 31 2005, 12:28 PM
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 wanderlust personified. Group: Official Designer Posts: 7,515 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 797 |
At Staten Island Mall there's 3244391274 girl clothing stores.
 Joyce Leslie.
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Jul 31 2005, 12:39 PM
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 I like it when it rains. Group: Member Posts: 836 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,294 |
Gah I forgot the name of the place but it's by the headquarters for NBC. I think it's right next to it.
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Jul 31 2005, 01:29 PM
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 ¢¾ Wanting it. ¢¾ Group: Member Posts: 2,060 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 39,234 |
DR jays. most def
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Jul 31 2005, 06:36 PM
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 Sing to Me Group: Member Posts: 1,825 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,808 |
nyc is the coolest.
 i love it here. ^ what everyone said so far. 1) Chinatown - you said you love tshirts riite? take either the Q or R? train to Canal. when you get off, take a look around. you should be between like Lafayette (sp?) and something. just kept walking straight down. this street has like everything! perfume, sunglasses, shirts, purses...etc. 2) Soho - awesome place with lots of designer shops. a little expensive but lots of choices. Noho is the same. YELLOW RAT BASTARD! 3) Antique Orange is near Chinatown and a few blocks near my school. designer names for a bargain. actually most shops are like that all over the place. 4) 34th/Herald Square/Manhattan Mall - Oasis + Aeropostale at Manhattan Mall. Clinquers is a store across from Macy's. Lots of cheap clothing. ... i have a small shopping problem. haha. hope you enjoy your stay. |
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Jul 31 2005, 07:05 PM
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Dirty Rotten Lurker Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 176,055 |
Thanks everyone! I'm counting down the days... 8 more and I'm there! :D!
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