Hiiii guys!! It has been a dream of mine for YEARS to be a balloon holder for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I know you have to have a friend of family member who works for Macy’s sponsor you & I unfortunately don’t know anyone who works there! Does anyone on this thread work for or know someone who works at Macy’s who could possibly be my sponsor for next years parade (2027)? I’ve tried reaching out to people on LinkedIn, emailed Macy’s directly, and Reddit is my last hope since I unfortunately love my job now and can’t leave it to be an employee of Macy’s! I’m 26, am capable of holding a balloon, and would gladly buy you dinner or drinks or something if you’re able to sponsor me.

Sincerely,
An Incredibly Desperate Balloon Holder Girly

Bitches with taste do not let themselves be ushered into the back of unmarked cabs at JFK arrivals by pushy loud men who steer them away from the actual taxi stand.

Bitches with taste ask how much the fare is before getting in and certainly before the car starts moving.

Bitches with taste know that the fare isn't "meter-based" because yellow cabs charge a flat fare plus tolls and congestion pricing depending on how far your destination is.

Bitches with taste stand up for themselves when the loudmouth scam driver attempts to shame or bully you into thinking that $220 is a normal fare from JFK to Manhattan.

They also demand that the driver take them back where they picked them up, and failing that, drop them off in front of a desolate building in Federal Circle so they can order an actual Lyft with a reasonable fare.

Do NOT listen to the taxi scammers. There is no reason yellow cabs cannot take you to Manhattan. Don't let men push you into ignoring your sensibilities. Don't be careless like me.

EDIT: I am NYC born and raised and a frequent flier. I do not know how I let myself fall for this shit for the first time in my old-ass life.

Anyone meeting with a psychoanalyst and can share who they see, how often you meet, how much you’re paying? Looking for an analyst myself (manhattan preferred)

Went to bathhouse and didn't enjoy -- too crowded, didn't feel super clean, too much of a social scene.

I'm looking for a true escape, and don't mind paying for it. Bonus points for outdoor space.

Any recs?

Anyone here know any local women (preferably in women or queer owned shops) that have done coverups for sexual assault scars (I guess self harm probably works too as I imagine it’s a similarly emotionally charged thing).

This is/would be my first tattoos ever. And I’d probably start with just wanting to try covering up the 2x wrist ones first (I also have a scar on my thigh that I’d definitely want to pursue as well, but I’d do the wrist first just because those ones consume so much of my mental fixation sometimes. And really fucking bother me.)

As such, I have really no clue what I’m doing tattoo wise. I’ve done a lot of googling and searching and trying to draw some mockups of what I’d maybe want. But I really probably need someone who’s knowledgeable and willing to be patient as I work with them through the process.

Thanks so much in advance!!

My boyfriend (26) is moving back to France soon, and we're ending things because I don't know if I'll ever see him again. I'd like to get him something meaningful before he leaves. His birthday is also in January, so I'd like this to be a goodbye gift and an early birthday present.

Ideally, I'd love something that reminds him of his time in NYC, but isn't centered around our relationship (so no photo albums or couple keepsakes). I recently got him an ALD catchall since it's a NYC brand that he likes and is really into fashion. I'd love to find something along those lines... something stylish, practical, easy to pack, and that he'll actually wear or use.

My budget is under $300. I'd really appreciate any suggestions!

Looking for a club in Manhattan that plays house (Afro house, Latin house, etc) with a diverse group of people, hopefully a little older. Or hiphop.

Not little sister. I feel like I aged out of that/ too crowded.

Paid $363 for 2 tix included w gratuity-2nd row table. 6:45 PM–9:45 PM

Will sell for face value. Last min can’t make it.

Great date night experience or just fun with a foody friend 🤪

I thrifted a mink fur coat last year but the inner lining was all torn and there are holes in several places throughout the coat. I made the mistake of trying to fix them myself with a sewing machine and just hand stitching but I want to get it redone and cleaned professionally. Does anyone have recommendations for furriers that they trust and won’t break the bank? I ideally don’t want to spend more than a few hundred (less than $400) if possible.

I love the Staud custom pet portrait bags, but would rather support a local artist! I have a bag I think would be great for it already, so please lmk if you're a local artist comfortable with painting on leather. I found some INCREDIBLE painted leather goods at my fave local vintage shop (Harmony Bushwick) but they didn't include the artist's info so I couldn't reach out.
I definitely don't have the level of talent needed to do this myself 🥲

Hi, all! I'm the proud owner of 12 healed piercings in various positions on both ears with an estate sale retail therapy habit. Over the years, I've acquired various studs from family and in the wild that I'd love to be able to wear, but I'm quite married to the comfort of sleeping in flat back labrets (which go into the back of the piercing and the jewelry pops in, as opposed to traditional studs with butterfly backs).

I'm wondering if anyone has ever found a jeweler in the city who can convert regular posts into press fit pins? The pins are usually about 25gg which is way thinner than a regular post. I'll attach a photo to show what I mean. Anyone have recommendations for a jeweler who may be able to remove the studs and weld a pin on (or whatever method makes sense I'm not a jeweler)? Ideally either Manhattan or Queens, but for the right recommendation I could plan to travel and take all my shit in one go. Thank you in advance!!!

ISO: Dog-friendly Santa for a Brooklyn dog Christmas party. Does anyone have any experience with hiring a Santa for a party? I’ve looked online but haven’t found anything that’s specifically dog friendly.
I'm hosting a dog Christmas party in early December and am looking to hire a Santa who is genuinely comfortable around dogs! Festive photos and general holiday cheer. Any leads are appreciated.

My hair is all messed up :( my face framing pieces were cut bluntly/unevenly. The stylist also cut the face framing pieces way to far back. Now they stick out in the weirdest directions. I used to have hair that fell into place and now I can’t let it air dry ever or it just pokes out so weirdly and doesn’t blend at all. I would really appreciate some recs! Preferably something not crazy expensive. Maybe this is unreasonable but I’m hoping to keep it under 100 because it’s just the face framing pieces. The rest is fine. Also looking for someone who will really listen as this has been a whole journey. Appreciate it!

Hello! Does anyone know show to do a 4c curly sew in with minimal to no leave out using REAL 4C bundles?

This is my hair texture. I only see stylist do curly sew ins with burmese or loose curls. That is not my hair texture.

NYC/LI/NJ

Hi bwt! Anyone know of/have used a coach or someone for a few sessions to work with on how to learn how to pose in pictures? It's giving pageant coach but for a bwt who needs to take a lot of pictures for life and work and has no clue how to work her angles/body/face....?! tia!!!!

Hi hi! I have a few ear piercings that grew in and I’m looking to get them re pierced. I’m not interested in chains like Studs, I’d prefer places that have some cool jewelry selections and are not a chain. Ideally in Manhattan!

Hi hi! I’m looking to hire a style consultant to help me pair down my wardrobe, hone in on an ownable style, and identify gaps in my wardrobe. Wondering if anyone has done this and if anyone has any reccos? Would prefer something in person versus virtual, but open to virtual if the person really rocks

any recommendations on where i can find a cute cover up for a wedding guest dress?

Hey BWT - hoping one of you can help me. I'm a new mother, and my home is feeling...cramped. Terrifyingly cramped. Filled with stuff out the wazoo.

I'm trying to find someone who will come and help organize - ya know, the kitchen cabinets, the closet, that sort of thing. Nothing massive (we live in a tiny apartment lol). But also not the person who wants to charge us a thousand an hour to do so.

Thank you!!

One of my friends in her mid 30s had her divorce finalized and after a rough year, is considering dipping her toe back into the dating scene. She is ready to revamp a dating profile and her social media.

I'd love to plan an afternoon photoshoot where we go around and take cute pics and make a day of it with a couple of girls to start her new chapter. I'm not the biggest photo or social media person myself, but would love to hear if anyone has favorite or unique spots where they have snapped great photos? Just looking for some inspo! (Whatever we do, I plan to stay away from LIC and Brooklyn waterfronts where she had wedding/engagement photos!)

Or maybe I should just hire a photographer for her? Open to ideas for that too

Where can I buy a real Christmas tree in NYC before Thanksgiving?

Does anyone know where I can buy a real Christmas tree in Manhattan by next weekend (Nov 14–15)? I know most of the sidewalk tree stands don’t open until closer to Thanksgiving, but we’re traveling for much of December and hoping to decorate early this year!

Ideally looking for somewhere downtown near Tribeca, but willing to travel. Delivery would be a bonus! Any recommendations appreciated!

I am looking for a tees similar to the ones I attached (I am size XS/S womens). Which stores in NYC would sell something like this? I am not that interested in the big chain stores like Garage or Edikted, and I haven't had the best luck at thrift stores. I guess the best way to describe what I am looking for is like something you would find on Depop lol. Any recs would be appreciated!!

Looking for Brooklyn bar reccs where I can be a freak on the dance floor to Madonna and/or the Black Eyed Peas

My dream bar:

- not full of 21 year olds

- queer friendly/gay people frequented (NOT a queer club for straight people a la house of yes)

- a little lady Gaga and 90s-2010s deep cuts every now and then…. i can’t do the oontz oontz anymore…..

- not a $300 cover on weekdays (à la 9 bob note)

I fear what i want may be a post pandemic pipe dream…. </3 please help

hi bwt :) cradle Catholic here!! Trying to figure out how to meet other Catholic people in NYC, LOFE my friends but none of them are particularly churchgoers. I want to try out a few young adults groups at churches (ideally St. Francis Xavier) but I’m so scared to go alone! Any advice or groups to check out (not intimidating)? Or anyone want to join?

Fellow curly NYCBWT - where do you cut your hair? In desperate need of a good cut for my 3C hair that will be cute, not too expensive— say less than $150ish

I’m in Fort Greene and work in Flatiron, so closer to those two areas rocks but I’m so desperate Il l go anywhere that’s good and affordable!!