Macy's Juniors Rocks

I practiced a little self-control the other day and ignored Macy's second floor. Instead I headed right to Juniors on the fourth floor, Broadway side, because there's a lot on sale (mostly 50% off). And in Juniors you can find some interesting trends cheap, like these embroidered tops (grey top $28, Sele black w/white $39) and these dresses, or tunic tops, depending on your height (dark orange stripe $44, grey PinkRose w/pockets $44):
















I'm a big Gwen fan from way back, so when I saw this brown velour Harajuku Lovers zip-up hoodie I had to try it on. Ok, I know this probably looks too junior's but I still really want it:

And, in keeping with the too junior's theme, a tokidoki hoodie:












This reminds me to tell you Le Sportsac fans to look for the new line of highly coveted tokidoki bags to be released in August. Macy's Herald Square usually carries the full collection. In the meantime, go buy this tokidoki hoodie ($40) featuring Adios, the grim reaper, his girl Ciao Ciao, and a skull and bones zipper! OMG, I totally heart them!

Ok, back to adulthood with some almost perfect, long denim shorts by Rerock ($79). The denim is soft and I love the western front pocket detail (sorry, bad picture, the stitching is yellow):

But I'm a little wary of the back pocket detail as I'm an old-fashioned, levi's type of girl and prefer to go easy on the rear-end embellishment:

So what's the theme of the day? Grow up! No, kidding, go check out Macy's Juniors on 4 for some great deals.

* the hat is from Strawberry, Manhattan Mall, $7.99. Very convenient for bad hair days.


Macy's Herald Square, 151 W. 34th btwn Broadway & 7th Avenue

Wide Legs and All, Cycle 3

The search goes on…

H&M is the destination for fashionistas trawling on the cheap. Full of stylish hits and the curious trend (see pic on left, love this orange wool thing and yet don't really know what it is), H&M never bores. Some swear by the jeans, none of which can be found on the first floor. But there is a pretty dark green suede makeup bag ($6.90), a beautiful white-fringed scarf ($9-ish), sweater coats for around $60, and a sales rack with brightly printed tops and long striped tanks, perfect for 90 degree October days.

The second floor yields some jeans, but not quite what we’re looking for. There are some wide legs, but the zipper features are too much ‘80’s hardware for the office. The Dior-like black satin ankle boots should be snatched up for $34.90 (unless you’re a size 9, which is sadly sold out), and the sales rack has lots of bright geometric prints that harken spring 2008. With this weather, you could be wearing these for turkey dinner instead of packing them away for next season. Also, there are loads of basic T’s for $7.90 and up. Make them interesting with this cropped, bunny-print cardigan that looks early Gwen Stefani.

Disappointing jeans-wise, but H&M always has something you need. Like the big ’70’s hat that walked right off Michael Kors’ runway. For $9.90 it’s modern retro, especially with a sweater coat, bright tights/leggings, and those “Dior” boots. Yes, leggings, very last season but they’re still practical and they’re still out on the street.

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