It all started innocently with me calling up Hermes stores all over the northeast in search of a christmas gift. My lucky Hermes store was in Manhasset NY. “Man-what” was my exact reaction. Google maps showed the town nestled somewhere in the northern part of Long Island. The drive was about 40 minutes from Manhattan and well worth it when we pulled into Americana Manhasset. It was like discovering a gold mine in your backyard, only this gold mine sucks your money.
The opulence was beyond words can describe, one has to visit this ‘Miracle Mile’ to experience the ultimate shopaholic Nirvana.
The Hermes store was abundantly stocked rivaling and even, dare I say better stocked, than the Hermes store on Madison Avenue. And imagine this, shopping without fighting the tourist crowds on the upper east side.
We met the lady who owned the store and she was nothing but delightful.
My other favorite store was Hirshleifers. They carried everything in this store, just everything. The most amazing Louboutins I had searched the entire universe for were elegantly displayed in Hirshleifers’ shoe salon.
It was like the East Coast’s very own customized Rodeo drive. What shocks me is I went this long without hearing about this place. Is someone keeping it a secret? Anything you’re having a difficult time finding in Manhattan I will guarantee you will find in Americana Manhasset, the shopping center with a blog.
Most stores have online shopping, but it’s not the same as going there.
I debated if I should keep this gold mine a secret, but the love for my readers conquered all. May  this be considered a late holiday gift.
Put on your leather driving gloves or hop on the LIRR to 2060 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset , NY 11030.
Main entrance of Hirshleifers and their newly added Chanel Wing


Inside Hirrshleifers, that chair is for sale, for 8k.


The Shoe Salon inside Hirshleifers
You’ll thank me later when you find a sold-out Chanel sheer panel dress you have searched for everywhere.
Happy New Year! I hope you all have an amazing 2011.

sources: all photos from Americana Manhasset and Hirshleifer’s facebook pages

XOXO
Liz Lizo.