Posts Tagged ‘Shopping’

You didn’t expect any special treatment after having a baby, but it’s a rare thrill when someone actually offers his seat on the subway. Stores are catching on that you deserve VIP status, too.

The Mommy Pass is a discount card for NYC parents. Many local family-friendly businesses, from clothing and toys to spa treatments and fitness, offer a percentage (about 5 to 30-percent) off their services for members (like 15-percent off at The Shoe Box, or 10-percent off at Tribeca’s Blue Bench). A $50 fee grants access to the savings pass and all the goodies that come along with it (check out the website for a list of participators).

Available at themommypass.com.

How does your closet grow? With silver belts, and cashmere shells and pretty mittens all in a row?

Expand your wardrobe responsibly. Camilla Boutique in Boerum Hill offers eco-friendly and sustainable goodies like cute organic cotton jackets from Kate Quinn and colorful hooded towels from Speesees for kids, or simple canvas totes and stylish Loyale Estancia tunics for Mom. Owner Camilla Ares is into green designers who create fashion in an ethical way, so you can shop in good conscience.

Oh yes, and the store is known to have good sales — as if you needed more incentive.

355 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, 718-422-0282, camillaboutique.com.

To paraphrase Elizabeth Taylor, diamonds won’t keep you warm at night (especially with a skyrocketing Con Ed bill). But it never hurt to look.

Fave West Village jewelry shop Phoenix Roze gives you more room to browse, now that it has moved from an itsy-bitsy studio to a spacious salon. Co-owner and designer Guy Rozenstrich approaches his pieces with a fine art touch, with a rotating classic collection of vintage, contemporary and custom jewels (think fire opal, peridot, tourmaline and black diamond).

On the gift front (for that one present you’d like to make a little special), the enameled heart necklaces are perfect for a best friend, while a new mom would go gaga over the freshwater pearl-and-sapphire earrings (plus, the prices won’t make your head spin). For the silver-spooned baby, go for…the silver spoon, personalized with a 14k gold initial.

Harry Winston heist aside, it’s a sound investment.

Open daily 12-8pm. 39 Eighth Ave. at Jane St., 212-255-2362, phoenixroze.com.

The thought of back-to-school shopping during the last precious days of vacation sucks the summer glow right out of you. But there are backpacks, shoes, tights and button-downs to be bought.

Enjoy one or two more beach days, and hand over the to-do list. Former NYC nanny Hilary Waterous launched Pride & Joy, a children’s personal shopping service, to meet the needs of busy families. Whether it’s fall accessories or an early start on birthday party gifts, she’ll do the shopping while you finish sunning.

Visit prideandjoynyc.com.