jrobinson
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does anyone know of any good discount beauty stores in New york?
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absolutly fab!
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no , but we r off shoppping to NY in august! Have you been
rachel019102
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Sephora is meant to fantastic. Cosmetics are already a lot cheaper in US than here (some up to 40%) and with dollar to pund rate its even better at the moment.
jrobinson
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Where is Sephora? I am going in 3 weeks, cant wait. Just want to grab a few beauty products when im over there, cos as you say they are cheaper x
fozzyo
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There are Sephora stores all over the place, and plenty of other discount beauty stores everywhere you go. NY is one of my fave cities in the world! My shopping and dinning tips and sigh-seeing tips:
Sephora - they have loads of branches around the city, see Fragrance, Cosmetics & the Finest Facial Skin Care Product Selection at Sephora.com
Old Navy - this is a cheaper version of Gap (but owned by same company) and is the place to go for basics and jeans and stuff
Banana Republic - The upmarket Gap (again owned by same company), very nice cut to the clothes
Abercrombie & Fitch - every american jock boy (and girl) shops here. The store on 8th Avenue isn't the best one to shop in, the other is much nicer, but on 8th Av there is a model on the door you can pose for a photo with
Abercrombie & Fitch
American Eagle - the cheaper version of Abercrombie, equal quality and pretty much the same styling, but a whole lot cheaper!
Bloomingdales - my fave department store in the world!
Wholefoods - amazing food shop, and great food hall (under Time Warner Centre next to Central Park)
Florent - oh my god I can not tell you how much I love this dinner! its in the Meat Packing District and is open 24hours a day 7 days a week and I do believe featured in Sex and the City. It is incredibly popular! But it is also closing so check local press and if its open you have to go!
florent
Empire State Building - miss it! There is one iconic building you can't see when your standing on it, and you can't see Central Pack because the Rockafella centre is in the way.
Top of the Rock - 100 times better then the Empire State, quieter and cheaper. You get unblocked views of both the Empire State and Central Park. Definate one to do.
Ground Zero - You have to see it, there is a small church there by the Millenium Hilton that is worth visiting to see stories of how volunteers helped out on the day and afterwards very moving.
Coffee and Donut / Pretzel Carts - You get these on most street corners, do what the New Yorkers do and buy your coffee and donuts / pretzels from these guys instead of Starbucks. Much better quality and a whole lot cheaper!
Central Pack - love it! its huge, you don't realise just how huge!
The subway - get a Metrocard and use this, saves a lot of time and is really easy to navigate.
Use ATM's - Don't get out too much cash (dollars) before you go and don't take travellers cheques. Take your debit card (either Maestro or Visa) and you can use the cash machines to withdraw dollars, and you'll get a much better exchange rate!
Tip in Bars - This is a strange one that brits really aren't used to! When you are in a bar (and *every* bar will make amazing cocktails) for each round of drinks once you've paid leave a dollar bill on the bar. Just leave it on the bar and take your drinks. Next time you'll find you get better quality spirits used, your soft drinks will be filled up without asking if you sit at the bar, and the drinks will be stronger. The joys of free pour and decent bar staff!
Tipping in Restaurants - I think we generally double the tax.
Statue of Liberty - Take the Statten Island Ferry (its free) and you'll go past it for some great photos.
United Nations HQ - I love this place!
Thats all I can think of for now. Lemme know if you need to know anything.
Mat xxx
Sephora - they have loads of branches around the city, see Fragrance, Cosmetics & the Finest Facial Skin Care Product Selection at Sephora.com
Old Navy - this is a cheaper version of Gap (but owned by same company) and is the place to go for basics and jeans and stuff
Banana Republic - The upmarket Gap (again owned by same company), very nice cut to the clothes
Abercrombie & Fitch - every american jock boy (and girl) shops here. The store on 8th Avenue isn't the best one to shop in, the other is much nicer, but on 8th Av there is a model on the door you can pose for a photo with
Abercrombie & Fitch
American Eagle - the cheaper version of Abercrombie, equal quality and pretty much the same styling, but a whole lot cheaper!
Bloomingdales - my fave department store in the world!
Wholefoods - amazing food shop, and great food hall (under Time Warner Centre next to Central Park)
Florent - oh my god I can not tell you how much I love this dinner! its in the Meat Packing District and is open 24hours a day 7 days a week and I do believe featured in Sex and the City. It is incredibly popular! But it is also closing so check local press and if its open you have to go!
florent
Empire State Building - miss it! There is one iconic building you can't see when your standing on it, and you can't see Central Pack because the Rockafella centre is in the way.
Top of the Rock - 100 times better then the Empire State, quieter and cheaper. You get unblocked views of both the Empire State and Central Park. Definate one to do.
Ground Zero - You have to see it, there is a small church there by the Millenium Hilton that is worth visiting to see stories of how volunteers helped out on the day and afterwards very moving.
Coffee and Donut / Pretzel Carts - You get these on most street corners, do what the New Yorkers do and buy your coffee and donuts / pretzels from these guys instead of Starbucks. Much better quality and a whole lot cheaper!
Central Pack - love it! its huge, you don't realise just how huge!
The subway - get a Metrocard and use this, saves a lot of time and is really easy to navigate.
Use ATM's - Don't get out too much cash (dollars) before you go and don't take travellers cheques. Take your debit card (either Maestro or Visa) and you can use the cash machines to withdraw dollars, and you'll get a much better exchange rate!
Tip in Bars - This is a strange one that brits really aren't used to! When you are in a bar (and *every* bar will make amazing cocktails) for each round of drinks once you've paid leave a dollar bill on the bar. Just leave it on the bar and take your drinks. Next time you'll find you get better quality spirits used, your soft drinks will be filled up without asking if you sit at the bar, and the drinks will be stronger. The joys of free pour and decent bar staff!
Tipping in Restaurants - I think we generally double the tax.
Statue of Liberty - Take the Statten Island Ferry (its free) and you'll go past it for some great photos.
United Nations HQ - I love this place!
Thats all I can think of for now. Lemme know if you need to know anything.
Mat xxx
Tell your bank before you go that you are going to use your card out there as they dont have chip and pin.
The amount of walking you do is unbelievable. So comfy shoes are a must.
I liked saks cleared up on the mac counter. I think it was called nickys nyc was good but not alot cheaper if you buy trade in england.
I tried to find a beauty wholesaler on the internet before i went but was unsucessfull.
Oh and get a good tourist book. The maps really help.
The amount of walking you do is unbelievable. So comfy shoes are a must.
I liked saks cleared up on the mac counter. I think it was called nickys nyc was good but not alot cheaper if you buy trade in england.
I tried to find a beauty wholesaler on the internet before i went but was unsucessfull.
Oh and get a good tourist book. The maps really help.
fozzyo
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Forgot about that! Thanks lou. Be prepared for your bank card to be stopped when you use it. Just call your bank as soon as that happens to say yes you are in the states using your card and they'll reactivate it straight away.
Mat
Mat
Blue Rose
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New York & Company have some great inexpensive fashion items.
Century 21 is a great place to go to for branded goods heavily discounted Century 21 Department Store
Duane Reade - New York's Online Pharmacy. is a bit like our Boots & depending on how big a store you go to, have some great make up bargains.
https://www.dunkindonuts.com/ are to die for
If you want further bargains, then take the tube (from Downtown, can't remember which exact station) into New Jersey - the tax is cheaper so you save even more hard earned dosh
Macy's - Clothing, Shoes, Bed & Bath, Kitchen, Beauty Brands & Sunglasses is right next to Empire State & along with Bloomies have some really good 'Gift with Purchase' offers, especially on make-up & smellies.
If you have young children to buy for Extraordinary toys, gifts and collectibles at FAO Schwarz is worth a look.
Whatever you end up doing you will have a great time. I sooo luuurve NY.
Century 21 is a great place to go to for branded goods heavily discounted Century 21 Department Store
Duane Reade - New York's Online Pharmacy. is a bit like our Boots & depending on how big a store you go to, have some great make up bargains.
https://www.dunkindonuts.com/ are to die for
If you want further bargains, then take the tube (from Downtown, can't remember which exact station) into New Jersey - the tax is cheaper so you save even more hard earned dosh
Macy's - Clothing, Shoes, Bed & Bath, Kitchen, Beauty Brands & Sunglasses is right next to Empire State & along with Bloomies have some really good 'Gift with Purchase' offers, especially on make-up & smellies.
If you have young children to buy for Extraordinary toys, gifts and collectibles at FAO Schwarz is worth a look.
Whatever you end up doing you will have a great time. I sooo luuurve NY.
Sally Beauty Supply is the beauty products store in America. You can look it up on Google Earth or Google Maps and you will find several store locations in New York.
I know this because I will also be in New York in August and had enquired from other Nail Techs here who shop in America often. And the general reply was Sally's of course! It seems like some locations are better stocked than others so we'd have to find the best one. I think professionals get discounts too so I'm taking my certification.
Happy shopping!
I know this because I will also be in New York in August and had enquired from other Nail Techs here who shop in America often. And the general reply was Sally's of course! It seems like some locations are better stocked than others so we'd have to find the best one. I think professionals get discounts too so I'm taking my certification.
Happy shopping!
jrobinson
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hi thanks for all the advice! im taking cash with me rather than my card as i will get carried away! im going with my mum and dad so wont need an awful lot, just the spending money and i dont intend to take too much. im looking at buying make up more than anything as ive heard it is cheaper.
we're only there 4 days so only want to spend a matter of hours shopping really to be honest
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we're only there 4 days so only want to spend a matter of hours shopping really to be honest
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fozzyo
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Just make sure you have at least one card with you that you can leave locked in the hotel safe. What happens if you loose your purse?
Mat
Mat
absolutly fab!
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very good suggestion, would be hell if you had no card to shop !
