Uniqlo 34th Street: Flexible, Fabulous Loungewear

Because I'm envious of the older European women in our neighborhood who walk around in those sack-like, easy day-dresses that look like they are from another era, it shouldn't be surprising that the below, spotted in Uniqlo on 34th Street, greatly appealed to all my loungewear needs.

All loungewear shown here is $19.90

I'm not saying I want to go outside in my pjs, but I do like my "not-leaving-the-apartment-today" clothing to be flexible. I might be forced to get the paper off the front stoop, or run around the corner for cat food and milk. I feel like now I can do the latter in a dress that is comfortable enough to hibernate in. Both of the above are made in Uniqlo's micro fleece. Odds are very high that I'll be wearing one of these straight through the Christmas vacation.

Also, for those of you who want to dress it up while lounging at home, there is this:

Yes, also micro fleece. Amazing. Do I need to say perfect gift?


Uniqlo
31 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Baby, It's (Getting) Cold Outside

Tricia Lewis, our Fashion Herald blogger, is out on maternity leave. Following is a post from her co-worker Catherine with Martin's shopping assistance.

Thanksgiving was almost tropical in New York this year (especially compared to 2008), but the beginning of this week finally felt like winter. If you find yourself in midtown Manhattan on a chilly day, take a spin on The Pond at Bryant Park. Everyone's doing it - even the Old Navy Modelquins.

When your legs are tired and you just can't twirl any longer, nothing sounds nicer than changing into cozy loungewear and plopping in front of the TV for a classic like Miracle on 34th Street or one of my favorites, A Christmas Story. Martin perused Old Navy for some comfortable winter necessities and found this "soft, warm, and comfortable" robe on sale for $12, regularly $24.50.

For a nice gift set, pair that with some fleece or flannel lounge pants ($10-$16.50) and slippers ($10-$12.50). It's such a good deal that you might want to treat yourself, too.

Old Navy, 150 W. 34th Street
The Pond at Bryant Park, 42nd Street and 5th Avenue