Mr. Gotham’s review: Lootcrate March 2016

March’s Lootcrate is finally here, but, if you want it…you gotta fight for it! That’s right guys, the keyword this month is Vs, so you can be sure that you will find some of the biggest and most legendary…

Review: Le Mieux Skin Perfecter

I have to admit I’m usually extremely sceptic when it comes to beauty gadgets. I own a wonderfully dry and sensitive skin that doesn’t pair well with many of the electronic face brushes out there in the market, and…

Mr. Gotham’s review: Loot Crate February 2016

February. Month of lovers, intimate dinners, romantic presents…and the rise of the dead! Yep, Dead is the keyword that Lootcrate has chosen to surprise their fans with an assortment of geek products filled with zombies, demented immortal super heroes…

Valentine’s Days Gifts For All Budgets

Valentine’s Day is coming up. Whether you plan to gift your significant other, your BFF, or just treat yo’self, stay tuned! I’ve compiled the best ideas for all possible budgets. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some…

Mr. Gotham’s review: Loot Crate January 2016

Lootcrate announced at the end of 2015 that the New Year would bring with it a juicy invasion of tasty new geek collectibles, and true to their word we have in our hands a brand-new crate of pop culture…

Mr. Gotham’s Review: Loot Crate December 2015

Welcome to our new section, where New York For Beginners’ very own Mr. Gotham will unveil the latest trends in lifestyle! Today, Mr. Gotham will explore what Loot Crate prepared for the sci-fi and fantasy fans for the month…

Last-minute gifts for the Beauty Addict

Are you still searching the perfect gift for the beauty addict in your life? Look no more! I’ve compiled a selection of what I consider to be la creme de la creme (aka the very best) gift sets available…

Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

‘Tis the time of the year to start making a list full of wishes (especially if you’ve been nice!) For those of you who love to find a Christmas stocking filled to the brim, I have created a specially…

Holiday Gift Guide: Made in USA

Do you want to make a great gift and support your local economy? Then look no further! Today I’m bringing you a curated selection of gifts made in USA by small and medium companies that use the finest materials. …

Holiday Gifts for Foodies

I have several members of my family who are literally obsessed with food. But sometimes gifting foodies can be somehow tricky (it should be a bit more complicated than roaming the aisles of Whole Foods, right?) My Foodies Galore…

Gifts for the Book Lovers

We all have at least one bookworm (aka book lover) in our life. When it comes to gifting, many people assume that giving that person something else to stack in an already crammed and overflowing bookshelf is the best…

Geek Holiday Gift Guide

 If you’ve stumbled upon this post while looking for gifts for the geek(s) in your life, you have arrived at a great place. I have curated nine different gift ideas that include Star Wars products, a superb American artist,…

Holiday Gift Guide: Organic Products

I am so glad to see that you’re reading New York For Beginners today, because I’m starting a 12-day special with my specially curated Holiday Gift Guides. In them you’ll find all sorts of gifting ideas from companies that…

Star Wars Loot Crate Sells On Cyber Monday

For those willing to have the Force on their side this Cyber Monday, Loot Crate has just revealed they will sell a special Star Wars Limited Edition crate for $100 (including shipping and handling.)  Loot Crate is a company…