89th And Broke I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city.
Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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By Laura, on August 20, 2012, 7:31 am
Swing by Grand Central today for a free manicure. Bobbi Brown is opening a pop-up shop today through January, and to celebrate opening day, Brown’s personal manicurist will offer 10-minute manicures to customers on a first-come-first serve basis.  The pop-up is open 8am to 8pm.  Thanks to Ludmila for the [...]
By Laura, on May 9, 2012, 8:31 am
Shiseido is celebrating 140 years of skincare and cosmetics with its Wishes for The World pop up at Openhouse Gallery (201 Mulberry Street at Kenmare). Â Swing by today for free hand massages from 10am to 8pm. Enjoy!
By Laura, on February 28, 2012, 8:01 am
Wellness Week 2012 runs from March 19 – 25 this year, and during this week, you’ll be able to receive discounted spa treatments – some as low as $50. Other treatments are marked at half-price.
Wellness Week bookings open to the public on Wednesday, February 29, but if you’d like to book early, you [...]
By Caryn, on July 20, 2011, 6:37 am
For some reason I’ll shell out $100-200 to get my hair highlighted (it actually makes me sick looking at that now) every 3-4 months, but I can never seem to spare the extra $40 for a hair cut, or even $30 for a blow out once it’s done. But my ends were splitting a [...]
By Laura, on May 26, 2011, 7:04 am
This one is for the ladies….there are free manicures today!
Today, from 9am – 4pm, you can get a free manicure, thanks to a Ford Flex promotion. There will be two Ford Flex vehicles parked at E 51st St between Park and Lex on the south side, and another vehicle parked on 6th Ave between [...]
By Laura, on April 7, 2010, 2:41 am
Looking for a free makeover? Check out the TRIA Beauty Blue Lounge. TRIA, which offers a skin clarifying system, is demonstrating the product at its pop-up shop on Fifth Avenue between 21st and 22nd starting today through the 13th. Patrons will receive free makeovers from TRIA’s beauty team, as well as free candy and [...]
By Caryn, on March 24, 2010, 3:36 am
Want a nice manicure before the weekend hits? Check out Spa 34’s new deal exclusively from 8coupons.com. This OCHO LOCO! special is offering 88 cent manicures March 24-26 on a first-come, first-serve basis. And no, you can’t make an appointment ahead of time to secure your spot. Just be sure to text yourself [...]
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