Dreamy Places to Shop and Eat in NYC (Part 1)

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With Fashion Week a few short weeks away, I thought it might be helpful to share some tips from three of my favorite New York bloggers about their favorite places to shop and grab a bite to eat in the city.

This will be a continuing series on Dream Sequins... So I hope you enjoy! (BTW: the Mr. and I just spent the weekend at a hotel in the city, and enjoyed pool and vintage shopping time! We definitely made good use of some of these recommendations. Sometimes it's nice to be a tourist in your own town...)

WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG

Name: Wendy Brandes

Brief Description of Your Blog: My Wendy Brandes Jewelry blog was started to promote my jewelry line, but I also write about fashion, medieval history, feminism, dogs and anything else that inspires or annoys me. You can also find me writing about the Francis clothing line here.

Favorite Neighborhood in NYC: I seriously can't pick one. There's something to love about every neighborhood.

Three Dreamy Places to Shop: Frock for vintage, Prada for bags and shoes, Bergdorf Goodman for everything.

Three Dreamy Places to Eat: Emporio (order the peach sangria), BondST (don't mix Champagne and sake), Novita

STYLE AND BEYOND

Name: Iyam

Brief Description of Your Blog: Just a simple reflection of my interest in fashion and expression of creativity but at the same time not being confined on that aspect, hence, the word beyond -- being in NY only makes things even better!!

Favorite Neighborhood in NYC: SoHo & West Village -- lovely places to shop. East Village -- thrift stores and independent fashion designers

Dreamy Places to Shop: Seven New York, Topshop, Opening Ceremony

Three Dreamy Places to Eat: Oh Taisho- Japanese Yakitori - St. Marks and 3rd Ave.; Mr. Tang - Chinatown - Mott & Bayard and Burger Joint - Le Parker Meridien

WE WERE DAMSELS

Name: Nadia from We Were Damsels

Brief Description of Your Blog: Me and my best friend contributor run a blog primarily based on our personal style and places we visit , random events in our lives and the daily indie song post.

Favorite Neighborhood in NYC: Hmmm this one is very tough . I have to go with the Lower East side . Any place from 2nd Ave to Delancey is where I usually hang out most nights.

Three Dreamy Places to Shop: DSW in Union Square has the greatest prices on really nice shoes or the Century 21 near Wall St has excellent designer shoes at bargain prices. I prefer to thrift in the Salvation Armies in Queens (Astoria and Woodside) because they are lesser known . Also Williamsburg is worth checking out . Very good vintage there (Buffalo Exchange, Angel Thrift, Beacon's closet)

Three Dreamy Places to Eat: Churrascaria Plataforma- very pricey but you will never regret going there , I think everyone should go there. It's the best thing ever. MAMOUN's in St. Marks - this place is a must, must, must! Best falafel in NY. I kid you not . I make all sorts of excuses to go there . I go at least once a week.

Special thanks to Wendy, Iyam and Nadia for their fabulous recommendations! More great shopping and food finds to come in future reports...