Spotted at Dr. Jay's

I'd like to dedicate today's post to the adorableness of these tops from Dr. Jay's on 34th Street:

This is peplum enough for me. $39.99 and one of the cutest on-trend tops I've seen all spring. The back is a little revealing (below) but I would wear it in the office with a jacket. And then at night, well, you know, day-into-night...

The red is almost full-on puffy shirt, and it's $14.99. Done. 

Dr. Jay's 17 West 34th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues

Dr. Jay's Appreciates Students

Dr. Jay's on 34th Street is totally into giving. After the 3 Kings Coat Drive, they've come up with the Student Appreciation Program. Students get 20% off any purchase made between February 15th and March 31st at all twenty of Dr. Jay's retail locations.

Be sure to click above for details. Of course, we're partial to the 34th Street Dr. Jay's store, but you kids go get your 20% off wherever you like :)


Dr. Jay's 17 West 34th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues

34th Street Weekend Sale Picks: The Friends & Family Holiday Edition

#1. Esprit
Because their Friends & Family sale is 50% off, Esprit wins the F&F race. Esprit is good to their friends and family, especially the ones who print the coupon below and shop in store (you only get 40% off online).  21 W. 34th Street

#2. Bare Escentuals
Because a sale on cosmetics is pretty awesome, especially when it's Bare Escentuals. Their mascara and Buxom lip gloss is on the top of my recommendation list.  44 West 34th Street

#3. Dr. Jay's
Because you can take 20% off the lowest ticketed price on everything in store (with some exclusions, see store for details) and they have a great selection of winter coats. This isn't technically a friends and family, but I still like it!  17 West 34th Street

Updated to add: if you are a member of the Love, Daffy's club, check your email for a Friends & Family pass for an extra 20% off your entire purchase. Not a member? Go to www.daffys.com and sign up today, as the offer is only good through Tuesday. Daffy's Herald Square is in Herald Center at 34th & Broadway.

The New Dr. Jay's on 34th Street

Dr. Jay's flagship has undergone a big transformation on 34th Street this year. The store moved down the block right next to Banana Republic in a smaller space than Dr. Jay's previous home. But this is a much more attractive and shop-able store.

Click here for photo source and info on Dr. Jay's rebranding.

Now for the shopping: below is a small selection of the many brands to look for in the lower level. I dig the Wrangler and the outerwear. Dr. Jay's has some serious winter gear. What do I look for at Dr. Jay's? Clothes for my man and women's shoes. And if you're in need of a cap for a niece, nephew or sports fan this holiday season, Dr. Jay's has a wall full of hats.

Still think Wranglers are sexy.

See? Wall of hats.

There's a big selection of Levi's and North Face.

Schott! I had no idea Dr. Jay's carried Schott jackets! Now I just need Dr. Jay's to carry the motorcycle jackets.

I was embarrassed that I hadn't heard of Wellensteyn jackets. I think you can submerge yourself in North Sea waters in one of these and survive warm and toasty. OK, not really, please don't do that. But read more about this German outdoor company here. And buy one of these at Dr. Jay's.

Pleasantly surprised? Dr. Jay's will do that for you.


Dr. Jay's 17 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

34th Street Weekend Sales Picks For Hot Summer Days

#1. Express

Because they've got a BOGO 1/2 off all pants sale, including shorts, and we all need sequined short shorts to get through the dog days of summer.  7 West 34th Street and Manhattan Mall, 1st floor

#2. Aldo
Because they have racks of up-to-50% off summer sandals and heels. And I'm still excited about the Preen x Aldo news for Spring/Summer 2012.  27 West 34th Street

How sweet it is.

#3. Dr. Jay's
Because they have a wall full of bikinis and tankinis on sale, most for $19.99, and a new bikini is just what you need for the beach this weekend. Also, the newly renovated store is a hundred times easier to shop and there's a big Levi's section.  17 W. 34th Street

Getting Around On 34th

Hit up the Dr. for inexpensive coats:

Dr. Jay's coats run from $29 up; left, around $129, right, under $50.



Then go to the Gap for a navy jacket on sale ($59.99):




A stripe-y cape ($88);




And a down fur hoodie coat ($128).

Go for sport with the American Eagle:
$129.50
$99.50


Or be pretty in green & yellow at Forever 21:
$13.80 $49.80








Keeping you cozy and looking good in the district.

Dr. Jay's, 33 W. 34th between 5th & 6th, 212-695-3354
Gap, 60 W. 34th between 5th & 6th, 212-760-1268
American Eagle Outfitters, 40 W. 34th between 5th & 6th, 212-947-1677
Forever 21, 50 W. 34th between 5th & 6th, 212-564-2346

Sock Shops

There's something very satisfying about buying socks. You're giving back to your feet, you're not spending crazy money, and you're able to go a little wild. Tiger stripes, flowers, argyle skulls, polka dots, it's all good on a sock. Maybe not so much on a shirt, but that depends on your occupation. And did you ever notice how creative businessmen get with socks? I love that, makes a girl look at a suit twice.

In the district I happened upon lots of socks and its near cousin, the leg warmer. Aldo has some cute striped over-the-knee socks on sale, and they're nutty for leg warmers. [left $15, below (I love to pretend I'm a pom-pom girl but it never works out - $20 for you girls who can pull them off), and right, $25] This trend is painful for some but as an Olivia Newton-John fan from way back, I heartily endorse the leg warmer return. How else can you sweater-up your lower leg without becoming a dance major?

H&M has a sock wall that makes you want to strap on climbing gear and go for it. Plain socks, striped socks, over the knee, thigh high, and even viscose leg warmers. Pretty much it's sock land. Colorful ankle socks run 5 for $9.90, 2 pack knee highs are $7.90, and an over-the-knee sock is $5.90.

Dr. Jay's is your deal destination. And it's all irresistible. The cozy pink fuzzy is almost $3 less than H&M's and looks/feels exactly the same. Although you're probably as sick of skulls as I am, who can resist knee-high skull argyles (right) that comes in a pack of 3 for $4.99? Let's continue the rebel theme with these pastel heavy metal tiger stripes (left), a 3 pack for $2.99, baby. Come on, give me some hook 'em horns. And the most expensive pair at Dr. Jay's, the Nike performance sock, is all cute, chic and tennis-y for $9.

Old Navy doesn't have much of interest in the sock department. Basic ankle sport socks are 2 for $5. But check out the house boot I call the indoor ugg ($19.50) and update Mom's or Grandma's house slipper for a great holiday gift.

Lady Foot Locker is having a sale on socks, buy one get another half off. They have a very nice selection, their cushioned peds are adorable (this gold flecked tip (left) is $4, get a silver to match for $2) and their spa ped (middle) is cushy. Caress it and fall asleep. And can you believe LFL has the cutest pink leg warmer ($10 but also a part of the buy one get one half price)? All you pink girls need to check it out. It's got a little wool in the mix that makes it slighty fuzzy looking. Lucky legs.

Aldo Shoes, 15 W. 34th Street between 5th & 6th, 212-594-6255

H&M Herald Square, 1328 Broadway @ 34th St, 646-473-1165

Dr. Jay's, 33 W. 34th Street, between 5th & 6th, 212-695-3354

Old Navy, 150 W. 34th Street, btwn Broadway & 7th, 212-594-0049

Lady Foot Locker, 120 W. 34th Street, btwn Broadway & 7th, 212-268-7146