Joe Fresh New York City stores are having an amazing sale!

When Joe Fresh stores debuted in New York City last year, I wasn't convinced.  I'm a diehard H&M girl, so the Toronto retailer didn't move me.  There was something sterile about the department store's minimalist layout and those TV commercials with the too-perfect teen models staring blankly at the camera were kinda creepy. But the prices were right, so I couldn't resist Joe for long.

Well, this week I stopped by Joe Fresh and to my delight, the chain is having a mega sale.  I scooped up several t-shirts for a mere $5 each and a draped grey and black sweater for just $9.  I even found my hard-to-shop for hubby a short-sleeve, bluish-green checked shirt and a pair of navy cargo pants for $9 each. And there are plenty of other summer and transitional separates, bathing suits and shoes on sale from $5 -$29.

As a teen, I came to NYC on shopping trips and curiously followed the pink bags to Conway discount shops (these days there are only a few of those left in the city).  Now I follow the orange bags to Joe Fresh.

So hurry before all the sale goodies are gone.  I've visited the flagship store on 5th Avenue near Bryant Park and the store near Herald Square.  Next, I'll check out the 5th Avenue store near Union Square.

Joe Fresh store near Herald Square in New York City./Photo by Tracy E. Hopkins

Lisa Perry Bi-Annual Summer Sample Sale June 27-July 10

BI-ANNUAL SUMMER SAMPLE SALE

up to 75% off

Original Samples and Past Season Merchandise

Including Little Girls Dresses and Accessories

Wednesday June 27^th – Tuesday July 10^th

988 Madison Avenue @77^th street       

  

                       

Lisa Perry Maxi Dress                        Dot Swing Dress                        Jump Tunic

    Retail Price $795                        Retail Price $950.00              Retail Price $595.00

  SALE PRICE $398.00                   SALE PRICE $300.00           SALE PRICE $298.00

New York City Summer 2012 Street Fairs

Tracy's Pop & Shop loves street fairs and that's were you'll find me on most seasonal Saturdays browsing for bargain bracelets and noshing on $3 Vegetable Pad Thai. So you can join me, here's a listing from NYCTourist.com of weekend street fairs in New York City this summer.

Scene from the Dance Africa street fair in Brooklyn./Photo by Tracy E. Hopkins

Sat. June 23	Sixth Avenue SummerFest - 6th Ave. from 34th St. to 42nd St. 10am-6pm
Sun. June 24	Times Square Block Party - 46th St. from Broadway to 8th Ave. 10am-6pm
Sat. June 30	Avenue of the Americas SummerFest - 6th Ave. from 42nd St. to 56th St. 10am-6pm
Sun. July 1	Central Park Precinct Community Block Party - 60th St. from Madison to 5th Ave. 10am-5pm
Wed. July 4	The Great 4th of July Festival - Water St. from Fulton St. to Broad St. 11am-6pm
Sat. July 7	NYC Unfolds Street Fair - Broadway from Houston St. to Grand St. 10am-6pm
Sun. July 8	Celebration of Nations Festival - Madison Avenue from 42nd to 57th Sts. 10am-6pm
Fri. July 13	Bowling Green Park Fair - Broadway and Wenthall St. 9am-6pm
Sat. July 14	Times Square Summer Fair - Broadway from 47th to 57th Sts. 10am-6pm
Sat. July 15	Lexington Ave. Summer Spectacular - Lexington Ave from 23rd to 24th Sts. 10am-6pm
Sat. July 21	Herald Square Earth Awareness Fair - Broadway from 25th to 29th Sts. 10am-6pm
Sun. July 22	Tribeca Fair - West Broadway from Barclay to Chambers St.
Fri. July 27	Grand Central Carnival - 41st Street from Lexington to 3rd Ave.
Sat. July 28	Festival of the Americas - 6th Ave. from 42nd to 56th Sts.
Sun. July 29	Madison Avenue Summer Fair - Madison Ave. from 42nd to 57th Sts.

Celebrate Earth Day Every Day at Kaight

Every day is Earth Day at Kaight, a pioneering eco-fashion retailer with outposts in Manhattan and Brooklyn.  If you're in Brooklyn, pop in the Atlantic Avenue store to browse the thoughtfully curated racks of conscience clothing and neatly stacked tables of jewelry and accessories.  If you're lucky, you'll get to chat with friendly shop gal and Texas transplant, Katrina; I haven't been by in a while, so hopefully she's still there. 

On Fridays, the store hosts a happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with free bubbly and a 20% off discount on all merchandise.

Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins

LOFT Now Style Event May 19th, Save 30% Off Everything!

Cheap Chic Swimsuits at H&M for only $4.95!

When it comes to swimsuits, it's good to have a few options.  And at only $4.95 per piece, H&M is the place to pick up an extra suit ... or two.

The Summer 2012 swimwear styles are admittedly not for the modest or full-figured gal, but they come in fun, colorful Hawaiian, floral and paisley prints, and a mix of bright, block colors like hot pink and acid green.  For more conservative classic ladies like myself, there are also neutral black and metallic shades, and I picked out a padded, bra-reminiscent top and string bikini bottoms in black.

From $12.95, H&M also has sexy halter neck swimsuits, feminine strapless one-pieces and scuba-inspired one-piece suits for a sporty feel.  And to make your vacation look complete, the stores are stocked with stylish kimono and wrap cover-ups, as well as funky accessories and sunglasses.

Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins

So run, don't walk to an H&M near you to pick up a cheap chic swimsuit.