Shop Talk

Anyone who has ever shopped on luxury discount site Gilt knows the rush of adrenaline that comes with saving hundreds of dollars on the perfect pair of designer boots or a diamond watch you never thought you could afford.

This is the crowd that will also understand why the upcoming Gilt City New York Warehouse Sale is a shopportunity that just can't be missed.

Think shopping that...

You probably know Gray Line New York and CitySights NY for their red double-decker tour buses in Manhattan. Now they're taking a break from entertaining tourists and are teaming up to help get businesses back on track after superstorm Sandy.

Looking for a day trip or need a fresh approach to your holiday shopping?

They're providing a free shuttle service from Midtown Manhattan to the...

Nov 21

Helen Kaminski trunk show, luxe winter hats and caps, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at SHAG, 1370 Northern Blvd., Roslyn; 516-484-3133

Aritzia opens its 5th Avenue flagship, its largest store to date, with a wide selection of women's fashion labels at contemporary price points and below; at 600 Fifth Ave., Manhattan.

Nov. 23

Stop by Bloomingdale's Roosevelt Field,...

Every year, red and white striped tents filled with holiday goodies turn Manhattan's Union Square into a winter wonderland. Visitors from around the world come to shop the unique gifts, many made by local artisans, while sipping some of the city's best hot chocolate and munching on specialty foods from top vendors.

The Union Square Holiday Market, curated by UrbanSpace, opened for its 19th...

Nov. 14 and 17 At Bloomingdale's Roosevelt Field, Hermes scent expert Robert Meyer helps you pick a perfect fragrance from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14; get a free cosmetics bag when you book an appointment (one per customer, while supplies last); 516-873-2700. Then on Nov. 17, have a mini-makeover by Lancome's makeup team, noon-4 p.m.; reservation suggested; 516-873-2800...

UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Sandy, Lucky Shops has been postponed. The event will now take place Dec. 6-8 at 82Mercer in Manhattan.

“The safety of everyone is our first priority and our thoughts are with those affected, which is why we feel it is necessary to postpone LUCKYSHOPS,” said Lucky’s vice president and publisher, Marcy Bloom.

An additional charitable component will...

After attending a private shopping party Friday night at H&M in Manhattan, 21-year-old Sara Oldmixon spent Saturday with designers Pamela Love, Olivier Theyskens and Rachel Roy, to name a few.

Oldmixon, who grew up in Massapequa and will graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in December with a degree in advertising marketing communications, was one of the 525 students from...

Second Time Around has become a favorite spot among savvy New York shoppers, and now deal hunters will be three times more likely to find the designer discounts they seek.

The upscale consignment chain opened three new Manhattan stores this week, on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Gramercy Park, adding to their six established locations.

They will also be bringing their coveted...