It was anice surprise coming to realize that we could customize a shopping tour perfectfor an entire family. The tour was for a lovely family from Berlin, Germanyconsisting of dad, mom, teenage daugther and a six-year-old little girl. Westarted the tour at Henri Bendel where the mother was quickly drawn into thebeauty department to try a new product. The teenaged daughter perused thesignature accessories section in the Gazebo shop while the six-year-old watchedher mom get made over in awe. The dad picked out some things to surprise thegirls with while they were busy and then joined the teen on the second floor tocheck out some of their fragrances. On our way out, the mother and teen pickedout some signature Bendel accessories to take back home to their friends.
FromBendel’s, we headed downtown to the Meatpacking District where they had quicklytoured earlier on their trip but didn’t have time to experience the shopping.We started out at Tracy Reese, where the mom and the teen had fun trying onsome colorful dresses and boho blouses. I knew this would be a great start forthe two of them since Tracy’s line is both youthful and sophisticated.
FromTracy Reese, we stopped quickly next door at Elizabeth Charles, where therewere some beautiful New Zealand designs along with some Australian designs,although nothing that really suited the ladies’ taste. And since I started toget a feel for their style by this point, I suggested that we head over toScoop. (I also knew that there would be something for the dad at Scoop Men andfor the youngest daughter at Scoop Kids–although to my dismay, the kids’ storehas closed and they discontinued the line.)
Scoop,however, was definitely successful for the mom, and the teen tried on somethings as well. The teen was specifically searching for a handbag and I knewthat they would have a cool selection. Also, while the dad shopped at ScoopMen, I suggested the mom and teen cross the street to the Diane Von Furstenbergflagship to check out her famous wrap dresses and her handbags.
By thispoint, the youngest daughter, who had been on her best behavior was slightlyrestless, so we headed over to the West Village so I could get their cupcakesat the Magnolia Bakery. It was here that I also introduced them to the MarcJacobs Special Items Store where I helped the six-year-old pick out a small NYCnecklace with a heart and a statue of liberty charm. I suggested that the dadhead over to Jack Spade, where he found a few things, and I sent the mom andteen to the Mulberry store to search for handbags since the teen hadn’t foundwhat she was looking for yet. They also checked out Olive & Bette’s whichis always a great option for the chic shopper.
Since thesix-year-old had been so patient, her dad took her to the Little Marc Jacobsstore where he bought her a beautiful wool-knit poncho. Her eyes just lit upwhen she put it on, so he couldn’t say no :-)
We headedback to the limo and since we had time for one more stop, I suggested TopShop.I knew that they could all find something there (even the six-year-old couldfit in their 00 Petite sizes!) They enjoyed their cupcakes on the way and Igave them a quick run-down of the store layout so they could find their wayaround more easily. Afterall, it is a HUGE store!
At thispoint we were out of time with the limo and they decided to stay at TopShop tocontinue shopping. Before I left them, they asked me about a place for dinnerso I suggested the new Scott Conant restaurant in the East Village, Faustina.They absolutely loved it and they sent me this e-mail on their way back toBerlin:
DearNatasha,
Now we’reon our way back home to Berlin. We’re still i Pressed of the tour we had withyou. We all want to thank you again for your assistence, your charme andhelpful tips. Even the Faustino was à great event and we enjoyed the meal andthe very sympathic waitresses. Thank’s for all.
Bestregards
Gudrun,Mara, Jo and Marco
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