Calvin Klein singlet top. Zara skort. Marc by Marc Jacobs watch.
Every Tuesday I am lucky enough to have a
day off! On these days however I find myself in SoHo right next to work, as
coincidently enough it is my favourite shopping spot in Manhattan. So I thought
I would share with you some of my must see places in this little
neighborhood!
Before a big day of shopping, and lets
face, it what kind of shopping day isn’t big, I go to my favorite café in
NYC. ‘Ruby’s’ is an Australian run (yes
that’s right my local spot to eat does happen to be Australian, but I didn’t
plan it I swear!) café located in Nolita on Mulberry st between Spring and
Prince St. It may be small, but boy does this kitchen produce some
goodies. I can pretty much recommend
anything off the menu since I have tried it all at one time or another, but my
favourite breakfast items include the Bircher muesli (American’s just don’t
understand how to make it) and the avocado toast. But Ruby’s specialty would have to be their
burgers. Made on fresh Panini’s they are
AMAZING! As in better than Grill’d, if that were possible.
After a stamina boost its time to hit the
shops! Yes there are the main stores that you can’t go past such as
Bloomingdales, Top Shop and Zara, but hidden amongst these stores lie unique
boutiques that cannot be ignored!
Opening Ceremony would have to be my
most loved boutique in this little pocket of New York. Carrying labels such as Phillip
Lim, Proenza Schouler and Rodarte the stuff is beautiful but can be kind of
pricy. Their house brand products are
also to die for and a little bit more affordable. However, if you are lucky enough to be here
during a sale you are in luck. Just as a
general statement, American sales are not like those in Australia. When they discount, they discount, and with a
good exchange rate you can get some real steals!
Wink is another store located in SoHo that has little bits and pieces from various brands especially focusing on celebrity spotted trends. The jewellery here is especially eye catching with pieces from House of Harlow and Jennifer Zeuner making this a must stop shop.
After exploring the side street stores make
your way back out to Broadway on the corner of Spring St to a store called
Buffalo by David Bitton. This up and
coming label is really cute and has some unique pieces as well as wardrobe
staples.
In between shopping you may get thirsty,
and when this time comes there is no better place than ‘Jakes Wife Freda’ for a
refreshing drink. The cantaloupe juice
is my absolute favourite and something I had never tried before coming here.
After a short break hit up the higher end
designer stores for some fashion inspiration or ‘window shopping’ as people
like to say. Alexander Wang, Free People
and All Saints are some of the best with their stores being just as spectacular
as their designs!
Happy Shopping!
Love Bella
xoxo
