THE BIG APPLE OF MY EYE!

Ades de Vebustus.
King Cole Bar.
Pastis.
Nobu Next Door.
Opening Ceremony.
Henri Bendel.
Madame Paulette.
Cloak.
The Cowshed.
MOMA Design Store.
Niche Modern.
Death & Co.
Resurrection.
Jin Soon Spa.
The Standard.


As requested by the ever-so-lovely Ms R of Paddington, here is an abridged version of my choices of choices for must do/see's in New York.

Take a Deep Breath, Focus, Align the Credit Card and Begin!

1. AEDES DE VENUSTAS. Fragrances galore. Leave smelling incredible without even touching anything. 9 Christopher Street, West Village.
www.aedes.com

2. KING COLE BAR. Located in the St Regis Hotel, this legendary society club is a must, even if it's for one drink........and that may be all you have! $$$ Dress up! 2 E 55th Street.

3. PASTIS. Parisian Bistro in the Meat Packing district. Weekend breakfast, a must!
9 Ninth Avenue. www.pastisny.com

4. NOBU NEXT DOOR. If you can't get into it's Big Brother (NOBU) right next door, try for a table at it's diffusion. Like Miu Miu is to Prada, anyone can afford it if you're hungry enough. Delish. 105 Hudson Street www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com
Fish & Chips Nobu Style highly recommended.

5. OPENING CEREMONY. Comprising of a Gallery, Showroom and Retail Space, Opening Ceremony brings together establish designers and up-and-comers! A treasure chest of, ummm, treasures! 35 Howard Street www.openingceremony.com.us

6. HENRI BENDEL. Famed Boutique department store, this New York institution is always ahead of the rest, with Barneys close behind. Word is, it may become an accesories only store, as the fashion has already disappeared, which when you think about it, aint a bad thing!
www.henribendel.com

7. MADAME PAULETTE. One of the BEST drycleaners in the world. Madame Paulette's specialty is Couture! Drop something off, anything, if only to bump into Ms Wintour (probably an assistant) who uses Madame Paulette for all her clothing upkeep. 1255 Second Avenue between 65th - 66th Streets www.madamepaulette.com

8. CLOAK. With a Bespoke option, this Menswear store stocks incredible tailored suits, trousers, shirts etc by designer Alexandre Plokhov. The store itself is intimidating, but don't worry, the staff are great! 16 Greene Street www.cloakdesign.com

9. THE COWSHED. Located inside SOHO HOUSE, this Day Spa is potentially the most original when it comes to Spa Interiors. Similar to a private club, there are no stark white walls or uncomfortable bland furniture, but instead, alot of wood, retro furnishings and lighting with character. It also has its own range of products (which you can buy in Brisbane at MECCA COSMETICA). 29 - 35 Ninth Avenue www.sohohouseny.com

10. MOMA DESIGN STORE. Stocking everything from re-productions to books to objects of design, the Museum of Modern Art Store is, like the APPLE store, a must. You won't leave empty handed, I promise! 11 West 53 Street.

11. NICHE MODERN. Like light fittings? Then this is the place for you. An odd suggestion you ask, but a visit to this lighting store is recommeded. Shipping your purchases home is probably easier said then done. Love, love, love the Trumpette table Lamp and the 'Crystal Series' lights!

12. DEATH & CO. Cool bar, with an endless cocktail list and delectable casual cuisine. Does not take reservations. If there's a line, get in it, no groups more then 6! Order a Smoked Horchata, that's a cocktail, not a tapas dish!! 433 east 6th Street.

13. RESURRECTION. Find Vintage Pucci, Gucci and Halston all in pristine condition. Designers apparently come here for inspiration. Walk out with a dress an Olsen twin returned the day before. Everything in here is incredible. It's possible you may spend your entire savings here! You've been warned! 217 Mott Street www.resurrectionvintage.com

14. JIN SOON NATURAL HAND AND FOOT SPA. Pounding the pavement in NYC is an everday norm, and although most of you will do it in flats (buy some from TRIBUNE so you don't blow your holiday budget before you go), you'll still need some therapy to help ease the pain. Go no further then Jin Soon. Enough said!

15. THE STANDARD HOTEL. All the meatpacking district hot spots are in stumbling distance of this already iconic hotel. The entire hotel will officially open in August, although you can get a room now. There is a park which 'literally' runs underneath the hotel, and by September the unfinished restaurant and beer garden are already creating a buzz. Sexy Sleepovers!
848 Washington Street www.standardhotels.com

Flashy and Trashy, there you have it.