Holiday '12 Sparkle at Express

I can't get enough Holiday in August. Seriously, I'm done with sweating on the subway platform and baking on the street, bring on the holiday previews! But it would be nice to keep the weekend beach option going strong through September, thanks.

Express, giving great hi-lo sparkle.

At the Express Winter 2012 preview, I was really feeling the shoes, accessories, dresses, and sweaters. OK, everything.

WANT bootie.

Wish I had a close up of sparkle flat.

Clutch on right. Mine.

Express is hitting it out of the park with shoes again.

Some miscellaneous winter fun. 

Look for it all in one of our 34th Street stores come holiday time!


Express 
Manhattan Mall level one, 33rd Street and Sixth Avenue

Express 
7 West 34th Street just west of Fifth Avenue

Alternative Apparel Holiday 2012 Press Preview

Below, Intern LCogs visits the Alternative Apparel holiday preview as I was home nursing a bad back. God bless muscle relaxers and Advil.



Alternative Apparel's new line of clothing for this holiday season is a comfort-seeker's dream. Their clothing is incredibly soft, 100% cotton, and has a vintage, cozy look and feel to it. Their inspiration for the new line came from the neighborhood vibe of San Francisco, which translates to lots of color, some great holiday patterns, and an all-around hip and relaxed winter aura.



I can just picture myself curled up by the fire, drinking hot cocoa, feeling lazy and tired, but still looking put together 'cause I'd be rocking a colorful hoodie or one of these patterned sweaters.

Alongside the colorful and patterned apparel were some really fantastic purses and handbags that were of similar style to the clothing: retro and urban-inspired. 

Look for the Alternative Apparel boutique at Macy's Herald Square next to the Impulse Department, normally on 2, but now on 3 during store renovations.

Macy's Herald Square

34th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue