Retro Van Halen at Forever 21

I have a thing against retro band T's, because the concert T was such a badge of honor that it was totally poseur to wear one if you didn't go to the show. And back in the day, no one wore a band T that wasn't bought at a concert. But, as what usually happens with all #GrannyThinking, one day a girl walks into Forever 21 on 34th Street and goes Uh-oh!

I am so tempted to go against my Retro Band T Ban. So tempted. And yes, I once attended a Van Halen concert, although it was with Sammy Hagar so it doesn't really count. But I saw David Lee Roth too, so that almost makes for a complete Van Halen experience, right?! Unless you're a hardcore Van Halen fan, and then it's not even close. So many rules in the rock fan world!

Forever 21

50 West 34th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues

Summer Looks at WHO.A.U

WHO.A.U always impresses me with their selection and quality. Yes, this is a junior store, but those of us over 25 should stop by on occasion for their denim jackets, great tops, and sales racks in the back for basic sweatshirts and T's. Also, I tried on some of their dresses last week and was pleasantly surprised. How cute is this entire WHO.A.U look for a summer weekend? 

WHO.A.U 
22 West 34th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues

Twinkle Toes at Famous Footwear

Yes, often now I go straight for the girl's shoe section before I browse for myself.  Last week I spotted these at Famous Footwear on 34th Street.

That's three layers of flower frills. Can you stand it? Touch of Nina girls sandals, now $29.99.  

And then these happened. If you're not satisfied with pink bows, there's also sequin studs and sparkly stuff. There are tons of cute Skechers for girls at Famous Footwear. I'm sorry, boys, there is nothing that tops shoes like these in any shoe department anywhere in the world, because boy shoes are brown, black, or blue, and always boring! 

Famous Footwear

250 West 34th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues

34th Street Weekend Picks: Father's Day and More!

Uniqlo, Levi's, & Geox 
Last minute Father's Day shopping? Hit up some sales on 34th Street. Uniqlo has specials for Dad, Levi's has 50% off select items, Old Navy has up to 40% off everything for guys, and Geox has up to 50% off select items.

WHO.A.U

30% off shorts, 30% off dresses, and buy one get one 50% off tanks. I adore WHO.A.U and really wish I could fit into their tiny, tiny shorts. I think.

Forever 21 34th St: Black & White & New All Over

Well, it's new all over on the second floor. If you haven't shopped Forever 21 on 34th Street in a while, you're in for a big surprise: this store is now so much easier to shop. First, there's all the really pretty displays featuring the latest trends, like black and white.

Then there's the section where GapKids and babyGap used to be, on the second floor of Herald Towers overlooking Broadway (Gap and Forever 21 are in the same building). Now it's all Forever 21 with light coming through the windows. Lovely!

Remember what the old accessories department looked like in Forever 21 on 34th Street? This is a HUGE upgrade. Also, there's a beauty section.

Again, remember what the old checkout lines looked like? Now you can browse merchandise while waiting to check out, just like at Sephora ;)

A huge improvement on 34th Street. Of course, I was there at 9am this morning which accounts for the lack of line at the dressing rooms and checkout. I highly recommend an early morning trip; Forever 21 is open at 8am on 34th Street, so you can stop by on your way to work.

Forever 21

Herald Towers, 50 West 34th Street just east of Sixth Avenue

Bryant Park for Father's Day

Is your dad a big fan of our sister company, Bryant Park? We have the perfect gift for him.

The "Park Fan" package includes the Bryant Park T-shirt, ping pong balls, and baseball cap. Or we've got the de-luxe "Park Dad" package with the Bryant Park Klean Kanteen, baseball cap, ping pong balls, and our new Film Festival blanket. Visit the online shop to purchase, and if you're in NYC you can select local pickup when checking out and save on shipping. 

Want the full-on Bryant Park Dad experience? Take him to Southwest Porch for cold drinks and bites hot off their grill, then visit the new Bryant Park putting green. Perfection, yes? Happy Father's Day to all you dads! 

Bryant Park's Southwest Porch and The Green

Both located at the southwest corner of the park. Enter at 41st & Sixth Avenue or 40th just east of Sixth.

Bryant Park Shop

Desigual by Lacroix: The Pants, Etc.

I usually fall madly in love with at least one Desigual by Lacroix piece per season, and this year it's these pants. Adore, want, need. 

Desigual by Lacroix pants $154; white jacket $219

This crazy fun jacket runs a close second. 

Desigual by Lacroix jacket $169

If you're dying to buy my macrame shell necklace, you are out of luck. This was a birthday present from my three year old, so until she's got an Etsy store you'll have to go get your own DIY macrame shell necklace kit ;)

Desigual 

358 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street