34th Street Store News: Farewell, Billabong

Breaking news: we are sad to say that Billabong has closed its store on 34th Street today.

Shelves were being emptied, doors were locked, and staff were waving me away. I'm sad to see Billabong go, it's was a great looking boutique and I loved their Element line.

              

                      Regrets, I've got a few, especially not buying this cropped jacket at Billabong Herald Square.

The Times Square store, however, is still open for operations. Billabong is having problems, but hopefully the future will mean a strong rebound and a return, perhaps, to 34th Street. We will miss you and your surfer girl attitude, Billabong.




Billabong
Now closed at 112 West 34th Street

34th Street Weekend Sale Picks: The Warmer Weather Edition

#1.  Daffy's
Because they are having a Friends & Family event this weekend, which means you get an extra 20% off your entire purchase. Click below for more details and to print coupon.  Herald Center, 34th & Broadway

 

#2. Billabong
Because they are having a 50% off sale and you might find some cute winter Element stuff like this.  112 W. 34th Street

#3.  Macy's
Because there's racks of sale items, and some are perfect for warmer weather, including these silky barIII pants.  151 W. 34th Street

#4.  Payless
Because you can check out the super cute new designer sandals while buying booties, etc, for up to 50% off.  110 W. 34th Street

34th Street Weekend Sales Picks: The Heatwave Edition

#1. Billabong
Because they are having a BOGO 50% off the entire store sale. And the store is full of cool hot weather clothing, big sun hats, sunglasses, flip flops, and more.

From the Element collection, that never disappoints, on second floor of 34th Street store.

#2. Strawberry
Because there are lots of cute cropped tops and tanks on deep discount.

I don't really know what I'm trying to look like here, but I love the cropped  sweater and I bought those pants for $9.99 to wear at the gym, and maybe work. I might sleep in them too.

#3. Borders

Because you need books for the beach, and their liquidation sale has started. For now, most books are 10% off, a select few are 40%, and titles like romance are 30% off. This includes games, stationery, cds, dvds, etc.

My Go-To Gilbert

Last week I remembered to ask my new video intern, Adrian, to take a few shots of me in Herald Square. Us social media people are always in need of new profile pics, etc., and it's a rare day I've got a photographer hanging out with me in Herald Square.

Top from Gap Herald Square (no longer available), pants from Zara 34th Street (other colors still available), sunglasses from Billabong Herald Square (still available).

I'm not crazy about the shoes with the whole look, but this was impromptu and these shoes sit under my desk all summer long. They are Payless (Lower East Side) from almost five years ago, and they are my daily comfortable work wedge. Seriously, I can walk all day through the district in these. And it's a good thing I'm wearing a wedge because I am standing on a subway grate. Herald Square is all subway grate in the middle.

Also if you're thinking hey, your hair actually looks coiffed today, like maybe you didn't have to spend fifteen minutes photoshopping flyaways, this is because I had just visited Gilbert up the block at Jean Pierre Salon (36th & Sixth). Gilbert is not my regular stylist (I've been seeing her for almost twelve years) but he is my fail-safe, go-to guy for bang trims, blow-outs, and last-minute color. I keep a box of John Frieda foam at home, but last week I really needed some chair time. Gilbert is wonderful, and you can find him at Jean Pierre Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

Jean Pierre Hair Salon 977 Avenue of the Americas at 36th Street

212-868-1800