With the ever-changing retail landscape of Soho and Nolita, it was time to troll the streets and see what’s new (what’s belly up) and whats wortwhile. Today we went to the Piperlime and Christian Siriano stores, both of which opened in past 3 weeks.

Piperlime: This fresh big store– the only bricks and morter one of this popular on-line company — offers mid range women’s apparel, accessories and footwear. Here you wont find originality, but rather items from Rachel Zoe,   Splendid, Olivia Palermo, BCBG and about 12 other designers. A good one-stop shopping excursion in lieu of a visit to Bloomies. The large shoes and boots section has worthwhile offerings in the $150- $300 price point. Overall: good addition to Soho for those who find the area overrun with chains and unaffordable boutiques. Piperlime, 121 Wooster St, between Prince and Spring

Christian Siriano: High hopes dashed with this store.Felt  like so many of the individual boutiques (with short lives) in NYC. Designer’s inspiration vs what women want to wear. At first glance, this small store does not even inspire a thorough glance.  Dark and drab dresses and separates in the $300 – $600 category.  Funny, but the online store feels fresher. Feh. Christian Siriano, 252 Elizabeth Street

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Coming to NYC April 18th and want to  SHOP? Shop Gotham’s Weekly Deal is: 15% off the April 18th Garment Center “insider” shopping tour. To read up. visit: www.shopgotham.com. To book: use code: Wedge

Yes, Free!! This November promo is an outstanding opportunity to give your teenager the time of her life. Choose from 2 daily tours. For more info: www.shopgotham.com. Booking code: freeteen.

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This is a First & ONCE -ONLY Shop Gotham deal. Coming to New York City in November with your teen daughter? Does she want to shop, shop and shop some more? Then you are in luck.

Right before the mad holiday season begins, we invite you to bring your TEEN DAUGHTER for FREE on a Shop Gotham shopping Tour. Shop the Indie boutiques of Soho/Nolita or Wholesale Showrooms and Sample Sales in the Garment District.   We know what’s what and where it is.  It’s hot, its special access, its an only in NYC experience.

Here is how it works:

One complimentary teen ticket for each paid adult ticket. We highly recommend reading up on what minimum age we suggest for each tour (we want both moms and their girls to be happy!) Tours max at 12 persons, so they will fill up. Advance booking required.

For more information on our tours and to book tickets, please visit. www.shopgotham.com. Booking code: freeteen

Tickets are still available for Shop Gotham’s Soho & Nolita Chic Boutiques shopping tour this weekend. Fun for teens, families and anyone looking to see what NYC shopping is all about. www.shopgotham.com

20% off July 10 Soho & Nolita Chic Boutiques shopping tour. Tours max at 12 persons, so tickets limited. Shopping tour is recommended for teens and older. To book: www.shopgotham.com. Code: julyten

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Are you bringing your teenagers to NYC this spring and worried about keeping them happy and entertained? Well, if you have daughters, you know they want to shop, shop and then shop some more. Consider a Shop Gotham shopping tour and let us take the guess-work out of your NYC shopping forays.  Your girls will thank you for it .. and you’ll thank us. www.shopgotham.com

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