Are there any Visual Kei shops in New York City?
I'd say your best bet would be in online shops. You can't really find much in the US, sadly... -_-; Hot Topic isn't even that good anymore. The only thing I can do right now for you is links to "shops" with similar items. Although, I'll warn you, if you do decide to buy...shipping is quite pricey along with the item of clothing itself mostly because they're shipping overseas from Hong Kong. But, these sites give great ideas of what to be looking for when you go shopping. You could also alter what you buy to maybe attempt to make it look like what you want it to. eBay: - Little Chili Lolita Shop: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Little-Chili-Lolita-Shop__W0QQ_armrsZ1 - J Punk Rock style clothing: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/J-Punk-Rock-style-clothing__W0QQ_armrsZ1 - Refuse to Be Usual: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/REFUSE-TO-BE-USUAL__W0QQ_armrsZ1 - Wai1222 CoLLecTiOn: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Wai1222-CoLLecTiOn__W0QQ_armrsZ1 Other online shops: Lolita Kisama: lokisa.com I've ordered things from Little chili Lolita Shop and Wai1222 Collection before and I'd say...it was averagely priced. I think shipping is what killed my wallet! xD but all in all it was a nice experience and the items I got were fantastic! I am about to order an amazing looking jacket from the J Punk Rock style clothing for the first time, seems trusting I have heard "okay" things about Refuse to Be Usual, some people didn't really like the quality of the clothing but I'll let them be the judge haha Lolita Kisama: I've heard great things about this store, many people who order from here seem to like it. They range from Visual kei to Harajuku style clothing and accessories. They also have "gifts" for first time orders. I heard the Grab-bags are pretty cool as well :) Even if you can't order online, the pictures still give fantastic ideas as to what you could be looking for in shops in your hometown. Hope I helped at least a Little! :)
Best places to shop in New York city?
Here's a quick breakdown for you: Chinatown (Canal Street) = tourist central. tons of girls looking at endless blocks of designer knock-offs, novelty items Spring Street = My personal favorite. Tons of cool clothing stores to fit every kind of style (take 6 train to spring and just walk it) Manhattan Mall area (34 and broadway) = the mall itself is not too exciting but within a few blocks are all kinds of cool stores (mainly for chicks). Macys (6 or 7 floors) is right next door, while the garment district starts only 5 or 6 blocks south, still on broadway. Soho= lots of fancy little boutiques. some VERY expensive, some cheap. nice area to walk around and window shop regardless Saks = Super expensive name brands but great variety of stores in the area
Another question about NEW YORK but please answer i need some hints and tips?
How much will these things typically cost in NY? A standard 10 min taxi ride? A nice american breakfast? Lunch of a sandwich crisps etc (also where to buy lunch? we have marks and spencer here) A good dinner? (somewhere nice but not overly posh?) To go up the empire state building? Visit ground zero? Go to the rockerfella center? Also what is American highstreet fashion like? In the uk we have topshop/River island etc? Is there anything similar in the US? What are the main cosmetic/drug stores in the US, like in the UK we have boots and superdrug? What would be an average amount of money to take for 5 days in NY...we want to visit a few places, eat out (not to extravagantly) and do some shopping (not really in designer places though) ? Just any hints tips or places to visit woluld be great??
I'm opening a ny style bagel shop/cafe and need suggestions for names somehow referring to NY?
NYC Bagel Cafe' Bagel & Bread New York Bagel & Bakery NYC N.Y.C. Bagels & more Bagels Plus - New York The NYC Bagel & Bakery Manhattan Bagels Bakery Big Apple Bagel Company NYC Bagel Factory City Bagels and Bakery Empire State Bagels
How do people shop for groceries in New York City?
In car-centric/car-friendly towns and cities, the standard practice is to drive to the supermarket once a week and buy everything you think you'll need for the next seven days -- typically, several rather heavy bags of food.In New York, it is quick and easy -- and quite common -- for people to stop in a grocery store or a farmer's market on their way home from work and buy only what they're planning to cook that night and/or tomorrow night. Particularly in Manhattan, most people live quite near a supermarket (walking distance) and don't bother using a car for groceries (many don't even have a car). Because you buy less at any given time, it's not a big deal to take 10 or 15 minutes to buy what you need and carry it as you walk home.This works out well in reducing food spoilage, too. People eat out on a whim more often, in part because it's not just convenient, but also often only marginally more expensive than cooking yourself. It doesn't make sense to buy groceries unless you know for sure that you're going to cook it that night or the next. Because you don't know if two days from now you'll end up working late and eat near the office (or get takeout), and the next night some friends will text and say "Haven't seen you in a while, let's have dinner tonight!" and then the night after that, you'll simply not feel like cooking, and the night after that you have a date, etc. etc. Then you realize that the stuff you bought on Sunday, planning to cook it on Tuesday, has gone bad because a week's gone by.This is what we did when we lived in NYC. But of course, there are easy alternatives, too. Many people use Fresh Direct, where you order your stuff online and arrange for it to be delivered to you at a predetermined time. And some people still do weekly shopping, using their own utility cart to get it home.
Hippe/Down to earth clothing store suggestions?
Not completely hippie, but do you know of any down to earth clothing sites/shops? I'll give you an idea or two on style... I love Joni Mitchell's style. She's beautiful, simple, natural, down to earth. I like nicely fitting, simple dresses. I love sweaters. Sweater dresses, and I love skirts. I already know of Forever21 and Boohoo.com Any sites that are down to earth clothing sites? (And are reasonably priced) Thanks!!!!!
What brand stores should I visit in New York?
As has been stated here before, it would be something of a waste to come all the way to NYC just to shop at stores that you can find anywhere. The city has an hundreds of boutiques and independent shops offering things you won't find anywhere else and half the fun of being here is exploring and discovering these gems.If you insist...However, if you absolutely insist on going to a brand store, Nike's flagship store on E57th Street is fairly entertaining for those who enjoy maintaining a more active lifestyle. It is totally gorgeous inside and usually features a unique, temporary display. They're always impressively artistic.
What are some tips for buying a used car in New York City?
Purchasing used in NYC has a bad rap because people tend to be pretty smarmy, mechanics can truly be crap (don't get me started on shelling out $$$ for what amounted to a sh-- cat converter installation), and there are many collisions to be had/covered up. However, there are also a lot of transplants that used perfectly lovely vehicles to get there and now need to get rid of them. If you have to buy in the boroughs, check CarFax and every piece of documentation you can and take it to a reputable mechanic for a once-over (I loved Salerno's in Williamsburg -- family business and let me tell you, these guys are car guys, and have the expansive driveway on Long Island to prove it). Bonus points if the owner has saved receipts for any work that was done so you can piece together what it has and what it may need in the near future (see also: mechanic).If you can, I would even venture expanding your search to Long Island or Westchester. There are fantastic communities and vehicles well taken care of. There's also a lot of money, so folks want to upgrade when their car is in nearly-new condition. A couple weekend trips to Manhasset on the LIRR and you could be in stop & go traffic back to Brooklyn in no time.Owning a car in NYC is actually super unnecessary (not ascending my soapbox, but it's true) and though that sounds negative, it can actually mean vehicles don't have usual wear and tear as they end up sitting unused for weeks/months at a time, save for that pesky alternate-side-parking ritual twice a week. I had a great car with me in Brooklyn for years primarily because I had a driveway included in my rent -- so why not, for those weekend trips upstate.Also, and this is likely a no-brainer, but check out every resource around car ownership from the NYS DMV. Buying the car is one thing, but the inspections, registration, insurance rates and regulations is what will get you, and the DMV does not screw around.