Fashion and Shopping
Your go-to guide to shopping Long Island, from new boutiques to trendy women's and men's styles and one-of-a-kind gift ideas.
Boutique Spotlight
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4m read4m read"Fun patterns like lemons and rainbows are big right now," says Carissa Cillis, whose store What a Girl Wants features a baby section where you can splurge.
2m read2m readThe boutique caters to fashion forward women looking for both professional and dressy clothing.
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1m read1m readIt's a photo booth, a backdrop and an experience in one.
3m read3m read"No matter how far those days go back for you, you can create something special on your timeline of life."
2m read2m readThe shop has an eclectic mix of vintage jewelry, accessories and an assortment of indie beauty brands.
1m read1m readThe shop also has an assortment of hand painted signs, hoodies and soy candles made with local seasonal herbs.
1m read1m readHail the "#shelfie," which refers to the public flaunting of artfully done-up shelves, cubbies and cabinets.
3m read3m readBookstores are neighborhood mainstays.
3m read3m readThe East End shop offers garden design, installation, gifts and is frequented by celebrities visiting the Hamptons.
2m read2m readOur top finds, including gifts from guests and special touches the couple may want to incorporate.
3m read3m readCall it another sort of long engagement.
3m read3m readAt the Barber and Beauty Institute of New York in Hempstead, 35% of the students enrolled in barbering classes are women.
5m read5m readCollectibles or collecting dust? Dig out your Pokémon cards and Beanie Babies; rare ones are worth big bucks, local collectors say.
Long read8m readFind thousands of nostalgic candies, toys, merchandising signs and collectibles at these 10 retro retail spots.
5m read5m readFind unique sports, entertainment and political relics at Living Legends in Rockville Centre.
1m read1m readTheir brand has also been picked up by Dick's Sporting Goods.
1m read1m readThese four Long Island companies are selling creative men's accessories such as cuff links and boutonnieres.
5m read5m readThe shop specializes in women's clothing and trendy accessories.
1m read1m readHand-poured candles offer ways to express creativity for DIYers.
3m read3m read"Creators with Compassion" reflects their ethos of selling locally made, cruelty-free items.
1m read1m readThe intimate class includes a one-on-one session with a specialist, and maxes out at two crafters.
1m read1m readWhat started as an Instagram-based store two years ago has turned into a fashion haven of sorts in Northport Village
1m read1m readLow-rise jeans are back ... and not necessarily welcome.
3m read3m readThe recently expanded Port Washington boutique also offers private appointments.
2m read2m readNew pandemic relationships and long-term older couples are among those driving the interest in promise rings.
2m read2m readOne Long Islander has a collection of nearly 100 vintage Valentine decorations.
2m read2m readOn these cold winter days, you can't go wrong with a comforting, steamy hot cup of tea or coffee.
3m read3m readOne half of the space is stocked with items by local artisans and the other half is devoted to workshops, spearheaded by the owners and other crafters.
1m read1m readThe new boutique is a standout in the neighborhood, which is peppered with all sorts of shopping opportunities for women but virtually none for men.
1m read1m readThe shop specializes in monogramming clothes, towels, blankets and more.
1m read1m readCraft your own one-of-a-kind creations during a workshop at a local specialty shop.
2m read2m readLocal crafters are showing that crochet isn't for grannies — and really never was.
2m read2m readWelcome to #CleanTok, a specialty area of TikTok where content about household chores is vacuuming up attention faster and more efficiently than a deluxe Dyson upright.
2m read2m readIt's the comfiest, coziest trend of the year.
2m read2m readThe return of the perm ... for dudes.
3m read3m readSome local business owners can help you out with products meant to motivate and inspire, from comforting crystals to energizing juices.
Long read6m readFind items by local artists, authors and brands.
1m read1m readThe premier luxury consignment business opened its first Long Island brick-and-mortar store.
1m read1m readBrace your cozy self. After two years of comfy, covered up clothes, a slew of Long Island retailers and designers assert that 2022 is all about the big reveal.
3m read3m readLovestoned sells a large variety of crystals, jewelry, bath and body oils and hard-to-find antiques.
1m read1m readShopping for children's clothes isn't a one-store-fits-all deal.
3m read3m readWhy do people do it? "I think a lot of holiday decorating is born of nostalgia."
4m read4m readThe retail space is stocked with vintage finds, from furniture for every room in the house, to wall décor
1m read1m readFor many, family roots help keep these stores grounded.
Long read8m readA lot of well-dressed Christmas trees are going for a new look this year.
2m read2m readIt's the "little boutiques" where you find "unique gifts," one shopper says.
3m read3m readLovers of nice things at reasonable prices, might want to make a beeline to the new Leonza's Treasure Box thrift shop in Farmingdale.
1m read1m readBrowse one-of-a-kind pieces and refined architectural salvages.
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