Hey, Magpies! What could be better than a night of shopping in NYC? That’s right – nothing! We are so excited about Fashion’s Night Out, a shopping extravaganza that kicks off 2010 New York Fashion Week. On September 10th, over 1,000 stores here in New York will keep doors open late for customers to mingle with [...]
It’s that time of the year again – end of summer always means it’s almost time for New York Fashion Week (yay!), one of our favorite times of the year! We love the parties, we love how New York City attracts every celebrity in the world, and most of all, we love, love love the [...]
If you are like the crew at Harriet Magpie, then you are suckers for true love stories – like those on “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.” Even if they are constructed and manipulated for reality television shows! We cried when Roberto Martinez proposed to Ali Fedotowsky; we sighed when Jason Mesnick hugged his (weird) son Ty; and we [...]
NYC’s Fashion and Garment District has been transformed into a sidewalk catwalk with mannequins on display (runway style) between 34th street and Times Square, on Broadway. This outdoor display will be going on from now until September 3rd, 2010. Thirty-two talented and amazing designers signed on to be part of this public arts project, put together by the Fashion Center [...]
The crew at Harriet Magpie was a bit skeptical when we heard about Zumba. It’s a Latin dance-like fitness program started several years ago by this very charming aerobics instructor, who, having left his regular exercise music at home, conducted his normal class with the only CD he had in his car – Latin salsa and merengue! His [...]
Kevin MacDonald and Ridley Scott are doing a social documentary about the world and are asking for anyone or rather everyone, who has a decent camera to film their day on July 24, 2010 and post it on the Life in a Day channel on YouTube (youtube.com/lifeinaday) between July 24 and July 31. They then plan [...]
World Cup Fever is spreading, and with all the hype and excitement, even the crew at Harriet Magpie has gotten the World Cup bug! (it’s hard not to, with the sounds of buzzing bees emanating from the stadiums!) So, where in the world is it possible to watch the United States try to advance (out of [...]
We Magpies have been known to splurge on hair and beauty treatments from time to time – but nothing beats a great deal. That’s why we wanted to tell you about a great website we found called Lifebooker.com, where you can get great discounts at salons and spas throughout NYC all year long! You simply [...]
Harriet Magpie is back with the who-what-where heads up on sample sales around town this week. Though we would like to feature only those sales that are worthwhile, it’s hard for us to check them all out to help you avoid those warehouses filled with last year’s duds. However, since some sales do turn out successful, and we are not ones to prejudge [...]
We Magpies just got back from seeing the new Sex and the City 2 movie – and we’re sorry to say…this movie is NOT worth your money. As longtime fans of the series, we feel like we just got taken advantage of by Sarah Jessica Parker and the entire franchise – because aside from the one-liners [...]
Today (Friday!), May 28, 2010, is National Hamburger Day! And lucky for us carnivores out there, many great restaurants are offering deals on hamburgers in honor of this special day! Here are some participating restaurants: Our old fave, Rare Bar & Grill, in its new location at the Fashion 26 Hotel (151 W. 26 St.), [...]
New York City was Carrie-d away last night by Sex and the City 2 fever. Everyone who is anyone turned out for the premiere of the film – but more important than the film itself was seeing the stars of the film, and what they were wearing. Sarah Jessica Parker played it remarkably simple in [...]
Summer’s almost here and we Magpies are busy downloading a lot of good music for our iPods, as we dream about lying on the beach. We’re loving the just-released new single “Airplanes (Part II),” off of B.o.B’s new album The Adventures of Bobby Ray, featuring Eminem and Hayley Williams of Paramore. Play it as much [...]
This week marked the grand opening of the Limelight Marketplace. The former Episcopal church on 20th Street and 6th Avenue which once housed the notorious nightclub Limelight is now a mini-mall! The transformation from “designer drugs to designer grubs” is complete and we Magpies are totally excited about it! According to Time Out New York, marketplace president Jack [...]
Thanks to “Sex and the City,” Sarah Jessica Parker has one of the most recognizable voices on the planet. And now, you can even hear her voice at museums! A new exhibit set to open May 5th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will feature women’s fashion in the U.S. from 1890 to [...]
Straight from Paree, Le Whif has landed in Dylan’s Candy Bar store and boy, it’s created quite a stir! This new, cigar-shaped dispenser is filled with flavored particles which make you feel like you’ve indulged in chocolate by simply inhaling them. By gently breathing in, the particles are picked up in the airstream and fall onto your tongue. You puff [...]
In 2002, Jane Rosenthal and Robert DeNiro founded this New York City film festival to provide new filmmakers a venue to preview their films, introduce new talent in the industry, and also help regenerate and revitalize business in the Tribeca community. This year’s film festival looks like it’s going to be a huge success – it will be showcasing 99 films [...]
Kotex is launching a new ad campaign and has reached out to the one woman they feel represents their products and messages best – Khloe Kardashian! And to make that bold, important announcement, Kotex held a press conference in Madison Square Park to introduce Khloe to her adoring fans. Well, we happen to like the Kardashians, so we were on [...]
How much do you really know about the original New York City blogger Carrie, and her very best friends? Now you can cash in on all those hours you spent watching Carrie and her gang at Stir’s Cosmo-fueled trivia night. The signature cocktails will go for $6 each, or you can get $4 Buds and Bud Lights (if you’re more [...]
Spring is here, thank goodness, and it’s time to de-stress from the long, miserable winter. What better way to do that than with…Spa Week!! From Monday, April 12th through Sunday, April 18th, several spas all over the city will be offering deals on treatments. The services range from massages and manicures to waxing and facials — and [...]
