Friday, June 27, 2014

34th Street Patriotic Weekend Picks: Old Navy and H&M

Old Navy
Not only is this Saturday, June 28th, $1 flip flop day (in-stores only, Saturday only), but Old Navy is having a big sale for the entire family and for their very patriotic 4th of July flag tees. 150 West 34th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue



H&M
Patriotic fashion finds for the whole family, starting at $4! Visit one (or both!) of the 34th Street stores for a little festive something like the below! 435 Seventh Avenue at 34th Street, and 47 West 34th Street at Broadway







Wednesday, June 25, 2014

More Reasons to Shop Bryant Park!

Our sister company, Bryant Park, has some new items on its shop this month, so I wrote the post below for the Bryant Park Blog. Be sure to check out the new tees, and also the Bryant Park Bistro Chair sale for the 125th Anniversary of the Fermob bistro chair!

What's new to the Bryant Park Shop this month? Our very musically-inclined 2014 Musical Chairs tees.


Every summer we host a hugely popular Musical Chairs event and design a T-Shirt to commemorate the fun. Now you can participate by getting your own in "storm" (above) or "cardinal" (below).


New tees means we need to make room in our shop closet, so our 2013 Musical Chairs tee is now on sale for $10! But wait, there's more...

 Meet Me on the Lawn Blanket

We also have a lovely new red blanket! Last year we introduced the blue "Meet Me on the Lawn" sweatshirt blanket for our HBO Film Festival, and this year we've added a new color and slightly different design: this one has a tie while last year's has straps. Both are now available here.

Also, don't forget that we are hosting a very rare Bryant Park bistro chair sale (save $40) to celebrate the chair's 125th anniversary. Shop all our sale items here.

Happy Bryant Park shopping!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Treat Yourself Tuesday at Banana Republic

It's Tuesday! Woo-hoo! At least, it's woo-hoo if you're shopping Banana Republic today.


Get down to 34th Street now and enjoy 30% off!


Banana Republic
17 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Monday, June 23, 2014

Lane's Bryant's Most Excellent Sale

Lane Bryant's Cacique semi-annual sale starts today! This means bras are buy two, get two free, and panties are five for $25. Truly, Lane Bryant knows how to throw a sale.


Be sure to see store for details, and get to the 34th Street flagship soon for optimal selection in styles and sizes!


Lane Bryant 
225 West 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues

Friday, June 20, 2014

34th Street Weekend Picks: Mango, Zumiez, Desigual, and WHO.A.U

Mango  
Up to 50% off almost everything in the store, including lots and lots of dresses. Shop soon for good selection on summer looks. 7 West 34th Street just west of Fifth Avenue
Daria = cheekbones. Also, perfect tan.
Zumiez
Buy one get one 50% off on select items at 34th Street's new skate and snow shop! 15 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Up to 50% off at Desigual! Adore their kicks, dresses, and world's cutest kid's clothes. 358 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, and 958 Sixth Avenue at 35th Street

$10 and up sale on shorts! 22 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Broadway Bites Makes Me Go YUM!

If you work in the 34th Street District and you've been under a rock (or tied to your computer screen) for the last couple weeks, this is your reminder to get out into Greeley Square and enjoy the culinary fabulousness that is Broadway Bites.
YUM.
Brought to you by Urban Space, the same company that does Mad. Sq. Eats, this is a food market not to be missed. It's open daily from 11am-9pm (through August 1st) so you've got a lot of options to avoid huge lunch crowds. I stopped by right at noon today (below) and devoured a shrimp taco (above) from Seoul Lee Korean Barbecue, and am planning on returning soon for their wings. Seoul Lee is just a small sample of great nom-nom'ing options, but I also recommend trying newcomers Breads Bakery (yeah, bread) and Mimi & Coco (teriyaki balls!), in addition to delicious standbys like Red Hook Lobster Pound and Roberta's. Of course, you must use #bwaybites to Instagram all the pretty food you'll be enjoying in Greeley Square this summer.



Broadway Bites
Greeley Square, between 32nd and 33rd Streets and Broadway and Sixth Avenue
Open daily 11am-9pm through August 1st, 2014


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

On Display: Victoria's Secret Herald Square

Sometimes, a girl just wants to be surrounded by gorgeous lingerie. 


So when the mood strikes you, just stroll into Victoria's Secret Herald Square and enjoy the collection items on view right inside the door. 


Close-ups:



Victoria's Secret Herald Square
1328 Broadway at 34th Street

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

H&M Herald Square: Shorts, Minimalism, and Fruit

If I haven't been to H&M Herald Square in a while, I suss out the ground floor to find where they've moved their trend section, or the place where I find: 

Perfect minimal looks;

Great orange maxis and orange slice tops (or grapefruit slice tops, whatever you're craving);

And excellent shorts.

This is the section I often have to walk by with eyes shut, or I'll end up dropping $100 on a couple things too perfect to resist. This is also the section I always go to when I need an event outfit. Currently it's immediately on your right as you enter the Herald Square store, but its location changes often, so it might be further back in the store on the left (clever tactic...). You'll know you're there when you suddenly find yourself with an armload of clothes, praying there's no dressing room line. Just try to shop before noon and after 2pm!


H&M Herald Square
47 West 34th Street just east of Broadway

Friday, June 13, 2014

34th Street Weekend Picks: Joe Fresh Father's Day Sale

Joe Fresh
Get 30% off regular-priced shirts for him at Joe Fresh this weekend, a great gift for Dad. 215 West 34th Street just west of Seventh Avenue

Vince Camuto
Summer sale is on at Vince Camuto! Get 25% off your entire purchase. See store for details. 30 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues


American Eagle Outfitters
In addition to a summer sale with select items at 60% off, all AEO polos are $14.99. 40 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues




Thursday, June 12, 2014

DSW Shoe of the Week: Kelsi Dagger Bootie

Yes, please, Kelsi Dagger Balldance Bootie.The open toe and side vents help you boot up for summer if you're uncomfortable in a full-on look for warm weather days.


Personally I'd choose the above, but it also comes in black.


And for $79.95? Compared to its regular $140 price tag, it's a steal.


DSW
213 West 34th Street just west of Seventh Avenue

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

From the Archives: Herald and Greeley Before and After

Recently, we sent photographer Angelito Jusay out to take some shots of the new horticulture installations in Herald and Greeley Square Parks. To compare, we looked back at some photos taken from the same angles nearly 20 years ago. A lot has changed.

Herald Square looking north, early 1990s:

Photo: 34SP
Herald Square looking north, April 2014:
Photo: Angelito Jusay Photography for 34SP

Greeley Square looking south, early 1990s:
Photo: 34SP
Greeley Square looking south, April 2014:
Photo: Angelito Jusay Photography for 34SP

Monday, June 9, 2014

Pandora Flagship Coming to 34th Street District

We are happy to announce that Adam Gindi of Diamonds & Dials is soon opening a Pandora flagship just south of 34th Street at 1284 Broadway. Projected opening is early July.
Rendering of future Pandora flagship on Broadway.
Under construction in early May.

Adam, proprietor of one of 34th Street's last remaining family-owned and operated small businesses, has long had a successful relationship with the charm powerhouse, and is thrilled to be opening a new Manhattan flagship store. We salute Mr. Gindi and his history on 34th Street, and toast his current and future endeavors with both Diamonds & Dials Greeley Square and Pandora.


Pandora 
Opening soon at 1284 Broadway just south of 34th Street

Friday, June 6, 2014

34th Street Weekend Pick: Desigual and bareMinerals F&F

Desigual
Get that adorable maxi bag free with a purchase of $199 and up! And by adorable, I mean perfect for summer. 358 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, and 958 Sixth Avenue at 35th Street


bareMinerals
Their 34th Street store is temporarily shuttered, but we miss and love bareMinerals so we're spreading their great friends and family news: 20% off! I'm going to take advantage and get their new Brightening Serum Foundation. Temporarily closed at 44 West 34th Street 






Wednesday, June 4, 2014

DSW Shoe of the Week: Dolce Vita Sandals

Shoe of the week, below, because this Dolce Vita sandal is a fabulous go-to summer shoe.


Work, weekend brunch, and back to work, this one's good with wide-leg pants, dresses, and skirts. This Dolce Vita sandal multi-tasks in style, and all at the reasonable price of $124.95.


DSW
213 West 34th Street just west of Seventh Avenue

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Cute and Comfortable at Aerosoles

Aerosoles really gets New Yorkers. This is a walking town, but a chic walking town, so we need comfort and style. Enter these peep-toe pumps featuring Aerosoles' exclusive "Heel Rest" technology.

Heels designed for maximum comfort at a very reasonable $69.

According to the American Osteopathic Association, "One in ten women wears high heels at least three days a week." Yeah, that sounds about right. There was a time I happily wore heels at least four days a week, ignoring any kind of warnings that the aforementioned association published, like that high-heels are one of the "biggest factors leading to foot problems in women, with up to a third suffering permanent problems as a result of prolonged wear." Yes, that's when I cover my ears. I hear no evil when it comes to heels.

Luckily, for those of us who are addicted to height, Aerosoles developed "Heel Rest" technology. The Heel Rest distributes weight towards the heel and away from the ball of the foot, resulting in superior comfort.

3 inches of comfort: the perfect walking heel.

Now you know why Aerosoles has the most comfortable heels. Stop by the 34th Street boutique and try on a pair, I think you'll be pleased at not just the comfort, but also the very cute selection.


Aerosoles
36 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Monday, June 2, 2014

Zumiez: Now Open on 34th Street

Looks great, right? Zumiez recently opened their 34th Street store in the old Aeropostale space at 15 West 34th Street, and it's a good-looking addition to the north side of 34th Street.


Visit for your skate/snow/surf needs. This is Manhattan's second Zumiez outpost (first is at 840 Broadway in the Village). Inside you'll find Married to the Mob, Crooks & Castles, Vans, Nixon and G-Shock watches, a skateboard section, and a lot more.

Summer Vans



Zumiez
15 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues