Chelsea & UWS Takeover During Boutique Week

Walls overflowing with jewelry at This 'n' That

New York is always first with fashion and this time is no different. Premiering October 24th through 31st is Boutique Week. With participating cities including New York, Boston and L.A., the event is not even finished and already has boutiques from Miami, Chicago and San Francisco signed up to join in the spring. Participating boutiques will have at least half of the store's stock at 25% off or more. Many stores have the entire stock discounted at more than 25% off. 

Chelsea and Upper West Side boutiques are at the forefront of the inaugural year. Of the Chelsea boutiques participating which includes Parke & Ronen and Sabon, perhaps one of the most unique is This 'n' That. Best put by The New York Times, "The window is crammed with vintage jewelry". Vintage costume jewelry, bric-a-brac, lighting fixtures and glass fills the shop for wholesale and retail alike with enough vintage jewelry for you to finish out Boutique Week still inside.

Boutique On 57 stylish interior

A quick ride on the F train to 57th Street will lead you to what may be one of the best unknown deals of the season. At 80% off half of the store, Boutique on 57 sells end of the season overstock from top designers. All of the boutique's merchandise is up to 70% lower than retail value and personally chosen by celebrity stylist Kasia Bosne. A few of the designers include Versace, Cavalli, Ungaro and Christine Lacroix.

Check out more participating boutiques and discounts here. Already shopped at one the Boutique Week shops? Tell us how it went!

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Celebrating Culture at the African-American Day Parade

One of the high energy dance teams at the parade

41st Annual African-American Day Parade

September 19th, 1PM

Starts at W. 111th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

A celebration of cultural pride, music, food and dance will take place at this years African-American Day Parade. Located just one block from Central Park, residents from neighboring Upper West Side and Harlem can both enjoy the nearby festivities. 

Being the largest African-American parade in the country, notables including Governor Paterson, David Dinkins, Al Sharpton and Charles Rangel have been in attendance. The route begins on 111th Street and continues up to 142nd Street with step teams, high school marching bands, hip-hop dancers and musical performances hosted by Hot 97FM radio station. Organizations, historically Black colleges and large bands come from across 12 states to participate. 

Some of the littlest fans enjoying the celebration

 Many vendors come out along the route with Southern favorites of home fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and sweet potatoes. Authentic Southern sit down restaurants and family fun along the parade route includes Amy Ruth's and Harlem Lanes.

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Worldwide Event: Fashion's Night Out 2010

Fashion's Night Out Event Poster with model Liya Kebede

Fashion's Night Out is an annual event worldwide. Full of celebrity appearances, free giveaways and of course, fashion. Fashion industry greats created the initiative to help boost the economy and designer support. 

 

Various stores throughout New York City will host unique events after closing.

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