Generally are trainers cheaper in NYC?

[EachandEveryone]

Because I need some decent footwear but I'm conscious of how much trainers are these days. I don't go to the gym but I walk a lot and in NYC I am planning on walking everywhere but I still need to look alright to go into a bar after all that walking. Should I wait until I get there or should I potentially pay more money but buy them now and start breaking them in?

[Want2bSupermum]

Go on lifebooker. It's amazing. If I didn't have kids I would be getting so much more done through that but I end up not having time at weekends. My client right now is not in Manhattan.

[EachandEveryone]

Well I've bought New Balance trainers I've just got to get my head around wearing them with tights!

[bigTillyMint]

E&E, I wear them with black trainer socks too - I don't like the feeling of tights in trainers!

Sooooooo excited!

[EachandEveryone]

When do you go??

[bigTillyMint]

Sunday 25th - 11 days to go!

[spub]

Going right now. Will report back!

[bigTillyMint]

Oooh spub, so excited for you! Can you do us updates if you get wifi while you're there?

[spub]

BigTilly,
I will do my best. Wifi in hotel but shocking overseas coverage with 02 so won't be on my apps as much as usual. Anything in particular u want a heads up on if poss?

[EachandEveryone]

My cousin is there now and it's boiling in the day but freezing in a night. What on earth to pack. I go a week Monday!

[EachandEveryone]

I need you to go to Inglot Cosmetics for me next to Hershey's and tell me if it's as fab as my cousin says. She's a make up artist do knows her stuff.

[ChipsandGuac]

I wouldn't say it's boiling! It's in the 60's during the day here at the mo and cooling off week by week. I'm happily wearing jeans again after the heat of the summer.

[bigTillyMint]

spub, no, just everything! Well top tips/buys/places to go would be great if you can

E&E, that's a useful bit of info re the temps. Must make sure I have some thermals with me/buy a puffa as soon as I arrive there!

[Want2bSupermum]

I guess compared to the UK it's warm?!? We are reaching 'feels like' highs of 72f according to Mike Woods on fox 5 (super awesome weatherman here in the Ny area). It is actually mid to upper 60s but there has been some humidity.

[bigTillyMint]

It was late teens/20 here in London at the weekend, but feels freezing today at 12 - no idea what that is in old money!

[EachandEveryone]

Oh it's bloody freezing in London. I haven't got dressed yet! I am on nights

[bigTillyMint]

E&E, on nights? You have my greatest admiration. After suffering terrible jetlag on/back from our NZ trip, I have no idea how anyone copes with working nights!

[spub]

Each, I am layering for Great Britain! Will do my best to fulfil my mission :)
Just arrived. Its's sunny and warm but will be colder later. I love New York
Off for dinner and cocktails shortly ( waves)

[EachandEveryone]

Oh two weeks today I'll be in The Boathouse!

[bigTillyMint]

spub, cocktails

[EachandEveryone]

My cousin spent over a grand yesterday and said it wasn't really any cheaper than the UK! I wouldn't bother myself.

[spub]

Went to DBGB kitchen at 299 Bowery for dinner. Prix fixee menu for $38. For 2 plus drinks about $120. Then went to PDT for cocktails. U have to reserve seats from 3pm on the day of your visit and you enter through the back of a phone box.
I needed my long merino wrap/cardie but it's not cold at nite per se. Given this is more about NYC than style I'll probably post from now on the thread I started in long haul travel. Seems more sensible! Hope this helps

[EachandEveryone]

Well it's abit of both as it started out about trainers and bargains and I received my trainers today. New Balance they really pull on my legs when I'm walking like Fit Flops do. I think that's a good sign!

[bigTillyMint]

spub, entering through the back of a phone box sounds cool!
I will search out the other thread.

E&E, I know it's a bit disappointing that it's not really cheaper. Just different choices I guess. DD and I will still be shopping for stuff.

[Want2bSupermum]

Oh is that the hotdog place with a bar through the phone box? Drinks are alright there if that's the place.

[LeopardIsTheNewBlack]

Regarding the Macy's coupons- if you go on their own website they almost always have printable coupons. Some of the stores here (Old Navy springs to mind) have survey invitations printed on the bottom of their receipts. If you complete the survey online or on the phone you get a discount code for future purchases. So I go and buy a $1 item, do the survey then go back another day with my discount code and get my shopping done.
I also like Lifebooker but find you have to be really careful, it can be a bit hit or miss.