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HOLIDAY POP UP SHOPS IN NYC

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Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market 88 Tenth Ave., nr. 15th St.; 917-488-0044; artistsandfleas.com; A Williamsburg art market takes its fashion and design to Chelsea Market. Date: Dec. 15-31; 10 a.m.–8 p.m.


Beats by Dr. Dre 67 Greene St., nr. Spring St.; 646-454-1961; beatsbydre.com; Check out lots of speakers and headphones by Dr. Dre. ;Date: Through Jan. 15; Tue–Sun, noon–8p.m.


Bust Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair 82 Mercer St., nr. Spring St.; bust.com; Two hundred vendors will get together for the seventh year to sell handmade gifts ( jewelry, cards, bags, and clothing). There will also be food, demos, and live music, all part of Bust magazine's support of the handmade. Admission is $3; get there early to receive a goodie bag. ; Date: Dec. 10–11; Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.


Dylan's Candy Bar 1095 Sixth Ave., nr. 42nd St.; dylanscandybar.com; The candy shop will expand its digs over the holidays with a 7,000-square-foot pop-up shop featuring a life-size gingerbread house, floor-to-ceiling candy, and specialty items like Sprinkles cupcakes. ;Date: Nov. 21 through Jan. 8; Mon–Thu, 10a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat, 10a.m.–11p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.


Ernest Alexander 9 Clinton St., nr. E. Houston St.; 800-770-6658; ernestalexander.com; Shop for men at this luxury store (you'll find unique, heritage-style items like handsome brown leather overnight bags and wax canvas hunting jackets. ; Date: Through Dec. 24; Tue–Sat, 11a.m.–7p.m.; Sun, noon–6p.m.


Gaga's Workshop at Barneys New York 660 Madison Ave., nr. 61st St.; 212-826-8900; gagasworkshop.com; Lady Gaga takes over the entire men's fifth floor of Barneys New York. Barneys will donate 25 percent of sales proceeds to Gaga's Born This Way foundation. ;Date: Nov. 22–Jan. 2; Mon–Wed, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thu, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.


iAdventure Holiday Gift Show at Hudson Terrace 621 W. 46th St.; 212-315-9400; iadventure.com; Check out the ssortment of jewelry, clothing, accessories, while enjoyinbg cocktails and the Hudson views. Tickets are $15. ;Date: Dec. 11; noon–4:30 p.m.


JF & Son 112 Ludlow St., nr. Rivington St.;jfandson.com; Check out the latest designs from JF & Son, a local brand for both men and women known for its eye-catching prints. ;Date: Through Dec. 31; Tue–Sun, 1p.m.–7p.m


Jingle: A Holiday Pop-up Store Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., nr. 16th St.; 413-644-9994; facebook.com/jingle; For the fifth year, Jill Schwartz is curating this unique design collection, showcasing jewelry, home goods, men's accessories, kitchenware, and more. The eclectic mix of vendors ranges from Ayala Naphtali Jewelry to Fine & Raw chocolate. ;Date: Dec. 14–23, Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.


The Makeup Show Holiday Pop Up Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth fl.; themakeupshow.com; Browse products by top beauty brands at discount prices and get tips from celebrity makeup artists. Tickets ($20/day) can be purchased at cvent.com. ;Date:Dec. 2–3; Fri 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.


MoMA Design Store Grand Central Terminal; momastore.org ; MoMA debuts at the Grand Central Holiday Fair, showcasing many customer favorites from its midtown and Soho stores. ;Date: Through Dec. 24; Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.


The Monocle Order 220 Bowery, nr. Rivington St.; 202-302-4235; monocleorder.com; Shop for sunglasses from hard-to-find brands like Thierry Lasry and Contego at this pop-up that also moonlights as an art gallery and party space. ;Date: Through December; noon–9 p.m.


NMAI Art Market 1 Bowling Green; 212-514-3700; americanindian.si.edu; Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian hosts its sixth annual Art Market, with beadwork, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, and more, from some 35 Native American artists. Grammy-winning composer Joanne Shenandoah will also perform. ;Date:Dec. 3–4; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.




TAGS: feathers, hair accessories, Laura Kranitz





A FEW FEATHERS

Add some flair to your hair with feathers




Check out Laura Kranitz's hair accessories, handmade using natural and organic materials. In the mood to spice up your look, add some feathers, and feel free.



TAGS: feathers, hair accessories, Laura Kranitz





CHANEL FALL 2011 ILLUSIONS D'OMBRES DE CHANEL NAIL POLISH

The latest sensation to hit the market is a shimmery metallic Peridot



Inspired by the heritage and savoir faire of the artisanal craftsmanship of the House of Chanel, Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, introduces new textures and makeup effects in a radiant Fall 2011 Collection, ILLUSIONS D'OMBRES DE CHANEL.

($25; chanel.com)



TAGS: Chanel





GWEN STEFANI LAUNCHES HARAJUKU MINI

Harajuku Mini to launch in Target in November



Gwen Stefani is partnering with Target to give babies, children, and tweens a taste of Japanese anime-inspired clothing with Harajuki Mini. The collection will include products for babies, children and tweens, priced from $3.99 to $29.99. The first installment of Harajuku Mini hits stores and Target.com on November 13.



TAGS: Gwen Stefani, Target





GIFT THE BEST IN SWEETS

Personalize chocolates, and give the gift that all will remember, and enjoy




Give chocolate! A box of zchocolat can be the sweetest gift ever - sweets comes in a beautifully engraved box, $165.02, zchocolat.com.



TAGS: zchocolat





ALL THINGS DIGITAL

Beauty brands go digital with super sexy apps














































Sephora and Nars go digital with super cool apps and e-commerce sites.


NARS Cosmetics, a division of Shiseido Americas Corporation, announced the relaunch of the brand's e-commerce website, narscosmetics.com. This is a one-of- a-kind, high-impact luxury shopping experience, with exclusive application tips, product suggestions, how-to guides, and expert insight from Francois Nars and leading NARS artists. Bonus: Site is iPhone/iPad compatible.


Strike a Pose with Pose - this app allows you to ask top fashion consultants and your friends for their advice and opinions. Snap a photo, upload it to the system for friends to view, and get instant feedback.

Food Essentials App allows busy shoppers to scan items with their iPhone at the store and get easy-to-understand nutrient and ingredient information. ($2, itunes.com) More >>



TAGS: Sephora, iPad App





DIANE'S SCENT IN A BOTTLE

Diane Von Furstenberg puts "the power of women in a bottle"




Diane Von Furstenberg's new fragrance, called "DIANE" is due out in October 2011, with two main elements in the juice: frangipani and violet. At launch in the U.S., the scent is to be carried exclusively at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Sephora.



TAGS: Diane von Furstenberg; DIANE





AMERICAN EAGLE ROLLS OUT 77KIDS CONCEPT STORE

77KIDS gets interactive




77kids and digital agency space150 are turning everyday shoppers into onscreen rock stars. A customized photo booth at the company's brand new flagship store in Times Square snaps a photo of each kid and then inserts their face into a rock video that plays to crowds outside on giant digital billboards.



TAGS: American Eagle





SUPER SWEET RIDE

Stroll in sweet-style with the special edition Dylan's Candy Bar Buggy




Dylan Lauren, owner of Dylan's Candy Bar, has partnered with Maclaren to create a special edition stroller. The rainbow-colored and candy-print stroller has a whimsical look that kids would love.



TAGS: Dylan's, Maclaren.com





SEPHORA TO LAUNCH NAIL STUDIO

Sephora offers manicures + Same-Day Delivery service via Mini Cooper


Get ready to get polished at Sephora with it's upcoming in-store manicure service. Sephora Nail Studio Art + Lacquer Services featuring XpresSpa will open up at the brand's Times Square location.The products will include Sephora by OPI and Sephora collection polishes, Illamasqua, Dior, Nars, Nails Inc. London, and Perfect Formula.


BONUS (available in Manhattan): Sephora has also just launched a same-day delivery service. From Monday through Friday, from noon to 9 p.m., Sephora will hand-deliver your makeup and skincare orders (must be placed between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. that day) via a Sephora-branded Mini Cooper.



TAGS: Sephora





YOUNG VERSACE TO LAUNCH


In 2004, Versace closed its Versace Young line. And now, eight years later, Collection for Spring 2012, Versace will introduce Young Versace, a children's wear line aimed at kids from infancy to the age of twelve. Gian Giacomo Ferraris,CEO of Versace SpA, says that this new line is "a high-end, glamorous and colorful collection in line with the brand's essence, with a touch of rock 'n' roll." Young Versace will offer a full collection that complements Versace's current line. "The label's iconic symbols, such as the Greek frieze and the Medusa, will be reinterpreted with a sense of irony and fun prints in natural fabrics." (WWD, "Versace to Launch Kids Line", 05.11.11).





TAGS: Versace





GUCCI'S PLAYGROUND APP


Gucci announces the launch of a new interactive feature, the Children's Collection Playground, which allows users to dress up virtual dolls with products from the new Gucci children's collection, as well as draw and color with a variety of templates. Available under the iPhone/iPad Exclusive section of the Gucci App.

Take a look at our top picks here.


TAGS: Gucci





BLOOMINGDALE'S CELEBRATES MOMS!


For this Mother's Day, Bloomingdale's decorates its windows with a mother-themed, featuring pictures (and sweet quotes) of five designers with their moms along with each designer's ready-to-wear. Photos of Lela Rose, Michael Kors, Milly designer Michelle Smith, Rebecca Taylor, Yigal Azrouel, and their moms are all on display as of yesterday.




TAGS: bloomingdales.com





RALPH LAUREN GOES VIRTUAL WITH STYLISH NEW VIRTUAL STORYBOOK


RalphLauren.com has launched an interactive storybook for readers ages 2 to 8. "The RL Gang," narrated by Harry Connick Jr., tells the story of eight super stylish kids who go on an adventure on their first day back to school. Shop any closet while browsing this shoppable storybook. Just click and purchase.


Get the hard copy of the book for 18.95 at Tikatok.com.


Credit:Ralph Lauren

TAGS: ralphlauren.com





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February 06, 2012

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Citistroller App for the iPhone/iPad offers more than 700 baby-and kid-gear retailers, stroller-friendly public transport, diaper-change stations, and nursing spots. Fully optimized for Boston and NYC.

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