Archive for the 'Shopping' Category

Prom Dresses and Gowns

  The much awaited Prom night gives good excuse for shopping for prom dresses and gowns, accessories and jewelry. Of course one totally

Newport Mall, Jersey City – Low Tax Shopping

The Newport Mall in Jersey City is located very conveniently off of Exit 14C on NJ Turnpike near the entrance of the Holland Tunnel. It is a prime shopping destination in Hudson County, New Jersey. It is a great destination for New Yorkers too because of the lower sales tax (3%) since it comes under [...]

Cheap Party / Prom / Wedding Dresses – Cliquer’s (New York Shopping)

Cliquer’s on 34th street between 6th and 7th Ave. in Manhattan carries a good stock of discount casuals (tees, layers, tops, skirts et al), very reasonably priced party / prom dresses, wedding gowns, party shoes etc. The party dresses range in price from

GNC – Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements: Manhattan, New York

GNC (or General Nutrition Centers) is a retail chain dispensing a variety of nutritional supplements, beauty items, health and

24 Hour Pharmacies in Manhattan, New York City – Part 3

CONTINUED FROM PART 2 Rite Aid – Rite Aid is a retail pharmacy chain operating across US. It is the third largest drugstore chain in the country. Online shopping in Rite Aid is through Drugstore.com. Through it one can purchase

24 Hour Pharmacies in Manhattan, New York City – Part 2

CVS Pharmacies- Headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, CVS is a pharmacy and convenience store chain with presence in 40 states across US. The products and services at CVS include photo labs,  home medical supplies, personal care items, skin care,

24 Hour Pharmacies in Manhattan, New York City – Part 1

For any locality a 24 hour pharmacy is a boon given the fact that emergencies do not announce their arrival. Some of the pharmacies open 24 hours, in Manhattan, New York are listed below –

Brookstone – Shopping in New York City

Brookstone is a must visit for any gadget maniac who has a penchant for new, innovative or quirky gadgets and other products. Its product range includes various types of clocks, digital photo frames, massage chairs, pillows and mattresses, umbrellas and gloves, tools, stereo systems et al. The products are varied and they are generally different [...]

Shopping in Piccadilly, London – Old Bond St. to Stratton St.

Continued from Shopping in Piccadilly, London – Sackville St. to Old Bond St.  At the corner of Old Bond St. and Piccadilly is located a De Beers store. They have some of the finest quality diamond jewellery. An appointment can be taken with the De Beers staff to help out in the diamond selection. This [...]

Shopping in Burlington Arcade, London

Burlington Arcade – Opened in 1819, this is Britain first shopping arcade. It is also known to be the longest covered shopping street in England. It’s quite the ultimate in luxury goods. Another thing Burlington is famous for, are the Beadles. The Beadles are