When you walk into A Time For Children, you may think you are in just another trendy kids store on the Upper West Soie. The merchandise is adorable but what sets this store apart is that 100 per cent of the proceeds go directly to the Children’s Aid Society o New York. And all the employees? Well, they are participants in a retail program also funded by The Children’s Aid Society of New York. This is an extraordinary vision and an extraordinary store. I have found countless of beyond adorable items for my  boy there. I suggest you check it out!

Are the neckties getting knotty? The scarf set a wee bit worn? Just a tad tired with footsie PJ’s? If you’re looking for something unique to add to your holiday gift list this year, then don’t miss The Five Days of Jellio! Starting on Monday, November 29th, for FIVE days only, Jellio will be launching their new collection of whimsical products at five great locations around NYC!

In addition, each location will be hosting an exciting event that ties in with the launch. Oh, but what is Jellio, you ask? Think of it as your childhood memories coming to life in the form of unique home furnishings. (If you’re a mom of the tween-set, then you’ve already seen Jellio featured on the “iGot A Hot Room” episode of iCarly. Does the Ice Cream Bench, Cupcake Table, Gummilights and Candelier ring a bell?) So save the dates…there’s always room for Jellio. For more info on where and when to enjoy The Five Days of Jellio visit: http://www.jellio.com/5daysofJellio.html

The Hat Shop has combined the best features of a department store (wide selection) with those of a milliner’s atelier (custom selection). Customers may choose from Chapeau Chateau – our very own in-house line of perennial favorites – in addition to the work of approximately 30 New York milliners.

Our staff provides personal attention and is sensitive to the concerns of both the first time hat buyer and the self-confessed “hat addict”. The hats can be ordered in a variety of colours, trim and more importantly each customer is ensured the proper fit. We pride ourselves on finding the appropriate hat style for each facial type, life style and occasion.

The collection falls into three basic categories: function, finishing, and flaunting.
The functional hat provides sun protection in the summer and warmth in the winter.
The finishing hat combines form and function to build, enhance, & finish an outfit
The flaunting hat is not for the faint hearted but rather for the frivolous femme fatale.

For more info, just click here!

We all need a toss-everything-in tote, but most options always seem clumsy, or at best, boring. And always so…canvas. Thanks to Kate Spade’s quirky quotient, we now can tote a violet metallic foil-finish bag that is simultaneously practical and posh. The foil-finish Allana tote ($245) is snake-embossed fabric, so it’s lightweight and easy-breezy. Disco beach party, anyone?

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if you are looking for jewelry with meaning that won’t break the bank, head over to one of satya’s nyc location. the pieces are inspired by yoga and not only are they beatiful but you can find the perfect somethiing for that special someone for under a hundred bucks! LOVE THAT!

Ok, so you are dying to wear a killer designer dress to that big soiree, but you don’t have an extra two g’s to blow @ Bergdorf. Good news, my little fashionistas! Now you can RENT THE RUNWAY…rent the dress baby! Online! They will send it to you in 2 sizes to ensure a perfect fit…and it will cost you 10% of retail! Suh-weeet! Then you send it back in a package provided to you and that’s it! Think: Netflicks for Fashion!

Right in the meat packing district is where you willl find one of the most unique artistan boutiquees …every single piece of jerwlery is designed and made right here and to think it all so started so humbley almost 20 years ago.

And its easy to see why they have a huge celerity following…Uma Thurman, Christy Turlington, Susan Saradon to name just a few….

Every thing from the natural pearl ring farmed out the Mississpi River to the unique bangles will be sure to please every fashionita on your list. You can even find the perfect gift for around 100 bucks.

Ron and Dave thought it was a good year to bring back the charm, because these tiny good luck tokens boast a big history… Medieval Knights wore charms for protection in battle. …. And before that ….in Ancient Egypt charms were used for as symbols of faith and luck…. besides they are beautiful!

If you are looking to increase your freak street cred, this is the place to go. Goth kids rock out in this shop. They may look kinda weird (fake fangs, etc) but so fun! They decked out Mark Joyella in wardrobe that would make Mystery jealous (oh c’mon you know you watched The Pick Up artist on VH-1!). Very steam punk indeed. But what was really weird is that Mark bought it all and showed up with goggles on his head at his next assignment. Your kids will love this place.

Now if the place looks familiar that’s because it about a dozen films have been shot here including Carlito’s Way, a Sports Illustrated swim suit shoot edition you might have seen as well a Jennifer Lopez music video that was in heavy rotation on MTV. But Claudio has seen his fair share of important clientele in the chair when Jimmy Durante and old time mobsters used to come in for a cut.

Claudio says he has seen the neighborhood change. Before it was known as El Barrio, it was Little Italy. 80,000 Italians lived in East Harlem in the 1930s. Amazing to think that back in the day 50 cents was all you’d pay and that included a shave. But Claudio’s is still a bargain! 10 bucks for a cut, but don’t bother calling ahead because the one thing Claudio still does not have is a telephone!