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New in NYC: Sugar Factory, e.l.f. Studio and more
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Manhattan is filled with shopping destinations, from massive department stores to tiny boutiques. Here, some new spots worth checking out this summer.
Sugar Factory
46 Gansevoort St.; 212-414-8700
Hours: Tues.-Weds. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-4 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday closed.
Move over, Dylan's Candy Bar -- a new, sugar-crazed...
Read more »Project Prom: 'Field of Dreams' takes it
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It’s official. Some 3,000 Newsday readers voted on four potential dresses that this year’s Project Prom girl, Danielle Trotta, 17, of Seaford, should wear to her prom. More than a third of them chose, “Field of Dreams,” a lively abstract floral number with a bejeweled Empire waist by Alex & Eve from Alight, in Plainview.
Dani, as she’s called by friends and family is satisfied with the...
Read more »C. Wonder celebrates Memorial Day in the Hamptons
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Since opening last year at Roosevelt Field mall and in Manhattan in 2011, C. Wonder has gained a following from moms and daughters alike with its colorful clothing, fun jewelry and cute housewares.
Now, it's bringing the party to the Southampton and East Hampton, where two summer pop-up shops will celebrate their grand openings Memorial Day weekend.
Offerings will include a prize wheel...
Read more »Report: Lawsuit filed to get Fashion Week out of Lincoln Center
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New York Fashion Week might have to bring its exclusive white tents elsewhere, as The New York Times reports a lawsuit has been filed against New York City and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Area residents and park activists are angry over the use of Damrosch Park, a 2.4 acre section of Lincoln Center where Fashion Week, The Big Apple Circus, and other events not open to the public...
Read more »Early Memorial Day sale: $20 sandals
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If you’ve been lusting over that perfect pair of summer sandals but are feeling cash-strapped, Macy’s has got you covered.
For this Memorial Day weekend, they will be offering Rampage shoes for just $20 a pop.
You can opt for a pair of metallic silver flat sandals adorned with punky studs or select a gold sequined wedge sandal that is just asking to be worn on a summer's night out.
Other...
Read more »Report: Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatens to sue Khloe Kardashian over T-shirt
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It's not uncommon to see fashion brands ripping off other designers like Christian Louboutin's famous red-soled shoes or Louis Vuitton's coveted handbags. But reality star Khloe Kardashian and NBA player husband Lamar Odom could be in trouble for copying a more unlikely target . . . the New York State Department of Agriculture.
The New York Daily News reported Monday that they obtained...
Read more »Makeup lessons, shoe sale in Roslyn
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May 22 TRISH McEVOY holds a Virtual Power of Makeup master class via Skype at Saks Fifth Avenue at the Walt Whitman Shops, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., along with live, hands-on guidance from her team. Your prepaid, $100 workshop fee is redeemable with a Trish McEvoy product purchase on day of session. Seating is limited; to reserve a spot, call 631-350-1361. May 25 BLOOMINGDALE'S...
Read more »Uni K Wax Center makes Long Island debut
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It's mid-May, and the days of hiding beneath layers of clothing are behind us. This can only mean one thing . . . it's probably time for a wax. (Cue horror movie scream.)
We know, we know. Waxing is no fun. It's painful and can leave you red, sticky and irritated. Argentine Noemi Grupenmager founded Uni K Wax Center in the 1990s with this in mind, and her innovative salons dedicated to natural...
Read more »Catherine Malandrino debuts Parisian line for Kohl's, in stores this fall
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Models in berets and Eiffel Tower-printed dresses mingled while waiters served macarons and Champagne and a mini-orchestra played smooth French melodies.
The lady of the hour, designer Catherine Malandrino, was the one responsible for turning a little piece of Manhattan into Paris Thursday afternoon, and she will do the same at Kohl's stores nationwide this fall.
Malandrino is...
Read more »On sale now: This week's top five picks
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Designer names and an average savings of more than $200? You can’t beat this week’s top picks (plus you didn’t even have to look for them yourself).
1. Nanette Lepore dress Was: $398.00 Now: $180.00
You save: $218.00
Why buy? The perfect party dress for upcoming weddings and graduations, this merino wool shift dress is easy, feminine and chic.
Get it here: revolveclothing.com...
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