The Rebecca Minkoff “Morning After” clutch is great for a fast getaway! Minkoff’s line of bags have always been stylishly practical without the designer pricetag. And we Magpies always appreciate making purchases (and decisions) that we don’t regret. So when we heard that her Spring 2010 line was in the stores we coincidentally were in [...]
After deciding that we were not blessed with the long, lush lashes that we’re sure God intended, we decided to check out a salon called Wink, on 36th Street near Broadway, that was offering a special on a full set of individual lashes. Since it’s still a bit pricey for all of us to try [...]
Founded in 1895, Bendel’s attracted the rich and famous by showcasing unique designer goods from around the world. That tradition still continues today, and it’s a perfect girly place to spend an afternoon sampling makeup and checking out the newest accessories (there’s always a trunk show going on!). While Bendel’s once carried clothing, its new [...]
We at Harriet Magpie love to take advantage of the restaurants that participate in restaurant week. So, when someone suggested Asia de Cuba (which has been around for some time), we all decided to go; first- because we love going out to dinner, and second- because we knew it was a prix fixed dinner of 35 dollars. Well, [...]
Ever nervously leave your precious Macbook in your NYC apartment and worry something might happen to it? No? Hm…well did you ever try to reserve a table at Starbucks with your Macbook- but were afraid that only the table, and not your Macbook, would still be there when you returned? Don’t fret- TwelveSouth has taken [...]
Since its arrival in Soho (between Broome street and TopShop), Madewell has become one of our favorite “go to” places to get our weekend clothing staples. Its namesake, the original “Madewell,” was best known for its workwear clothing- so it’s rather fitting that this pleasant Soho store sells our typical weekend workwear clothing: t-shirts and [...]
All you veteran New Yorkers know that the last week of January (and first of February!) is the greatest New York giveaway of all time- it’s Restaurant Week! It’s the one time that most of the ridiculously priced restaurants in New York invite us regular people to dine for a fraction of the cost. You can [...]
The weight wait is over! Finding the right cupcake takes a lot of patience, time and calories. That’s why the professional cupcake eaters at Harriet Magpie have decided to help our readers eat responsibly when it comes to selecting their desserts. Why regret eating a little too hard cake at Crumbs, a little too sugary [...]
The UK’s “News of the World” is reporting that Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have decided to call it quits, after five years together. They reportedly signed a separation agreement earlier this month, dividing their 330 million dollar fortune and granting them joint custody of their six kids. Rumors have been spreading [...]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it was an ideal time to feature some of our current loves of 2010. We wanted to include one of our favorite new artists (to put you in the mood), one of the most sinfully delicious chocolate places in the city (to arouse your senses), and [...]
Have you ever had a craving for a really good blueberry muffin like the ones your grandmother used to bake? Well, maybe your grandmothers…our grandmas don’t bake. Anyway, we have searched the entire city for good muffins and to tell you the truth, there are plenty of muffins out there that look really good…but simply don’t [...]
To say that we were pleasantly surprised by Apotheke is a complete understatement. This lavish cocktail bar is hidden in Chinatown in a slightly sketchy alley with an unassuming bouncer hanging outside its door. However, upon entering Apotheke, we were immediately drawn in by its unique look and subdued decadence- pale, painted exposed brick walls, plush red velvet couches, and glistening chemistry [...]
Dear readers, The team at Harriet Magpie wants to make sure our reviews and features are timely and honest, and we also want you to be interactive on this blog, too! So, please send any of your secret (or not so secret) good finds, good times, and good gossip to us at harriet.magpie@gmail.com and we will definitely share it with our [...]
The Golden Globes is always such a fun show preshow to watch because actresses and actors from both film and television attend. And among the women on the red carpet, there are some definite hits- and some terrible misses. Here are our picks for best and worst dressed (all images courtesy of justjared.buzznet.com). Who were your favorites?
Just got back from vacation and you’re starting to lose your glamorous tan? Or, do you want your friends to think you’ve been on vacation? Well- we have searched high and low for the perfect bronzer…and after trying ALL of these (and many more), we have a clear winner: NARS Casino. It works well on [...]
There are great places for breakfast in the city…and definitely, some great places for dinner. But where to go when you just want a really good sandwich? You go to Grey Dog Coffee, on University between 11th and 12th Streets. You definitely don’t feel like you’re in New York City anymore. It’s warm, cozy, and [...]
When it’s unseasonably warm for January in New York City and you just start to aimlessly walk around by yourself, and you start feeling a little blue, because it really would be nicer to walk around with a puppy on a leash or in your pocketbook- then we have a perfect (OK, maybe politically incorrect) [...]
If you’ve ever been to Paris, one of the things you probably noticed is that hair salons are basically just storefronts with very little design- minimalist to say the least. So when we stumbled upon the Marc D’Orsay hair salon on Park Avenue between 30th and 31st Streets, we immediately felt very Parisian. His salon [...]
We spotted this body chain at Forever21 and had to have it. It’s the hottest new accessory- you can wear it as a harness or an ultra-long necklace over any of your softest tees. Be the first to buy it- start your own chain reaction!
There are so many brunch places in New York that it’s sometimes hard to decide where to go. But after spending too many Sundays eating at too many bad brunch places, we decided to grab our brunch by the horns, suck it up and wait on line with the other famished, in-the-know customers at Clinton [...]
