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[title]Melissa Joy Manning
California native Melissa Joy Manning unveils the first NYC shop for her eponymous jewelry label. In 2009, Manning was certified green by her home state, and this 1,000-square-foot boutique reflects that environmental consciousness, with the designer’s sustainable, handmade men’s and women’s baubles ($25–$15,000), accessories ($50–$1,500), and sculptures ($250–$5,000) displayed on reclaimed cabinets and tables. Look for elegant opal-and-diamond rings ($2,560), oversize sterling-silver hoop earrings ($65) and 14-karat gold limited-edition labradorite necklaces ($1,125). The store also carries a selection of eco-friendly gifts ($3–$1,500) from other labels, such as Patch NYC and Soap & Paper Factory Stag votive candles ($19) and Stone Works vintage bone-and-steel knives ($150). Mention TONY for 10 percent off all purchases through February 28. 12 Wooster St between Canal and Grand Sts (212-219-2195, melissajoymanning.com). Tue–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm.
The Mark Project
Delicate Raymond jewelry designer Michelle Zimmerman rebrands her line’s eponymous shop as a women’s boutique with the help of stylist Mark Howell. The store still carries Zimmerman’s timeless baubles ($30–$369) and affordable vintage costume pieces ($5), but adds New York designer Walter Baker’s edgy womenswear ($88–$268). Threads from other local labels will show up periodically, but for now our top picks include Baker’s on-trend destroyed boyfriend jeans ($189) and sleek leather-edged blazers ($248). Mention TONY for 20 percent off all purchases through February 15. 73A Orchard St between Broome and Grand Sts (Delicateraymond.com). Daily noon–7pm.
Pucker
Business-savvy mom Hiyam McKelvey and celebrity makeup artist Julio Sandino opened this cosmetics studio to provide customized professional makeup applications ($50) that won’t break the bank. All sessions feature Pucker’s exclusive makeup line, including more than 70 shades of lipstick and glosses ($17 each) that are available for purchase and named after the duo’s all-time favorite NYC nightlife spots, including the Limelight, Webster Hall and Twilo. Ladies can prep for a night out with Pucker’s on-site shower, two private dressing rooms, lockers for stowing clothing and vanity stocked with essential toiletries. Sandino and his staff also offer one-on-one classes ($75) and can be hired for on-location makeup sessions ($125 per hour, minimum two hours). Best of all, 2 percent of all proceeds are donated to the Global Fund for Women (globalfundforwomen.org), a nonprofit that disperses grants to advance women’s rights worldwide, and the Grace Institute (graceinstitute.org), which provides job training and placement to low-income and unemployed ladies in New York. 129 Grand St between Broadway and Crosby St (212-334-3690, pucker.co), Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm.
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