Pookie & Sebastian

If shopping were an Olympic sport, Upper East Side girls would be gold medalists, which is why Pookie & Sebastian is so impressive. Having fulfilled the fashion needs of the world’s choosiest shoppers for over 20 years, this is one boutique worth adding to your hit list.

The bubblegum pink storefront of Pookie & Sebastian is sure to catch your eye from a mile away, but what will really lure you in are the drool-worthy pastel mini-dresses hanging in the window. Come on a Saturday and you’re likely to find the shop bustling with everyone from style-savvy Columbia girls to impeccably dressed UES moms. To put it simply, it’s like a fashion-lovers Disneyland.

           

Sure, there might be a million boutiques in New York selling date-night dresses and denim jackets….but for under $100? About as rare as an empty Trader Joe’s on a Sunday. Pookie & Sebastian’s curation of satin camis, pastel ruffle skirts, and metallic clutches are not only charming, but astonishingly inexpensive. When you find a place that sells statement earrings for less than the price of a mimosa, you should never let it go.

It’s the kind of place you casually stop by and walk out 10 minutes later looking like the “after” of a movie makeover scene. While more personalized customer service and a better online presence would score them extra points, Pookie & Sebastian is still worth a visit next time you find yourself in the UES!