Shop Talk
Style and sample sales, fashion and fun.
Kiehl's grand opening at Roosevelt Field
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At Kiehl's, you can sample anything for free -- except the motorcycle.
Samples -- and incredible customer service -- have kept customers flocking to this East Village apothecary for 161 years. Now, you'll find its hair and body products at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, in a new shop with vintage fixtures, Mr. Bones (a teaching skeleton and brand icon) and classic motorcycle (part of the...
Read more »Do you have the next Gap kid?
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Gap is looking for America's brightest babies (ages four and under) and kids (ages five to 12) for their sixth annual casting call contest.
Parents can upload up to five photos with a brief description of how their child brightens the world. "Being 'bright' can mean anything—from a simple smile that brings joy to someone’s day to a community service project that makes a difference,"...
Read more »Rent the Runway opens online wedding boutique
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Rent the Runway is known for providing label lovers on a budget with Cinderella moments via affordable designer gown rentals, and what better way to ward off the stresses of spring wedding season?
The site just launched their wedding boutique, and although your bridal gown is something you'll probably want to hold on to for more than three days, there are plenty of other outfits to think about.
The...
Read more »On sale now: Six Easter dresses for less
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Love designer clothing but hate paying full price?
Me, too.
Searching the Web for sales can be a time-consuming activity, so I've gathered my favorite discounted items online right now.
This week's picks are dedicated to grown up Easter dresses, with six spring looks for less including a bright striped BCBG strapless number, a perfectly ladylike Nanette Lepore neon frock with cut-out...
Read more »Joe Fresh flagship opens in Manhattan
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Joe Fresh, the affordable Canadian fashion label by Joseph Mimran that hit the U.S. with a pop-up shop debut in the Hamptons last summer and opened a store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City last fall, celebrated the grand opening of its New York flagship store in Manhattan Friday.
The store, located at 510 Fifth Ave., is stocked with the brand's best preppy spring and summer looks for men...
Read more »Bridal trunk shows, sample sales
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Through April 29
PROM FAIRY PROJECT: Bring in your prom dress to be donated to a girl who cannot afford to buy one and you’ll receive a $50 gift card toward a new dress at Flair Designer Boutique, 85 Main St., Stony Brook, 631-689-2922.
April 3 and 5
IRINA SHABAYEVA bridal trunk show, at Kleinfeld, 110 W. 20th St., Manhattan, call for appointment; 646-633-4300.
April 5-7
JIM...
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