#MyKiplingBag Tour Comes to NYC

As I was strolling down Sixth Avenue today on my way home from grocery shopping, I stumbled upon the Kipling Bag Tour Pop Up Store on 29th Street. As I opened the double doors leading into the temporary shop, I entered a warm, sunny, friendly atmosphere. Green grass covers part of the floor, colorful dry erase boards line the wall, and Kipling bags are artfully merchandised where ever I turned. The store will be open from November 12th to 14th and offers an array of amazing services.



Professional makeup artists at your beck and call? Of Course!
Photo booth? Step right up!
Monogramming Service? You bet!
Free Food and Drinks? For sure!

The best part? You guessed it, everything is free! Seriously...everything! I could hardly contain my glee when Megan, one of the makeup artists, offered to do my makeup. Whilst getting pampered, an employee offered me a cold drink and when I was done, I made my way over to the monogramming station where I got to custom design a pen case to take home. To say I left happy is an understatement!

If you are in the area, I highly suggest checking it out since tomorrow is the last day they will be there. They are open from 12 to 9 PM and will be serving "sips" after 7 PM.

835 Sixth Avenue at 29th St

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Best Shoe Repair in New York City

Fall in New York City means two things to me:

1. Unabashedly consuming copious amounts of pumpkin flavored goodies

2. Wearing boots ALL the time

I will leave my love of all things pumpkin for another post and focus on my affinity for sliding on a great pair of boots and listening to the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot as I traipse down the street. Few things bring me greater joy. Unfortunately, all my traipsing does a number on my footwear. I realized a few weeks ago that on two of my favorite pairs, the heel had completely worn out. Not wanting to retire my beloved boots to the trash and unwilling to buy another pair (did I mention that I purchased both of them just last winter!), I decided to look into getting the heels re-soled. At the suggestion of my roommate, I decided to check out Hector Shoe Repair.

Hector Shoe Repair is a hole-in-the-wall establishment located at 11 Greenwich Avenue in the West Village. Open 6 days a week, they offer several services including heel repair, shoe stretching, and polishing. I was doubtful that they'd even take my boots since they were in such bad shape. After looking them over, the attendant (wish I had asked his name!) assured me that the damage was fixable and told me to come back in a few days.

I did just that, and the results were AMAZING! Not only did they completely replace the heel, but they polished my shoes free of charge. They looked better than the day I bought them! At only $20 dollars per pair, it was well worth it! Getting shoes repaired a really wise financial decision. First, because it saves money on buying new shoes and prolongs the life of footwear. And second because it could save you medical expenses. Seriously, though! I got tendonitis in my knees from the strain caused by walking on uneven shoes. It's a thing, I promise. 

So before you decide to chuck a pair of your favorite kicks because they're worn out, stop by Hector. You won't be disappointed! 

Hector Shoe Repair

11 Greenwich Avenue

(212) 727-1237