The Holiday season can sometimes turn a bit stressful with all the list-making and shopping and gift-giving and what not! In busy cities, it can be all the more over-whelming with the never-ending crowds!
In NYC, department stores like Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Saks, Bloomingdales and a few others have gone out of their way to add a little extra spice to the holiday season by displaying beautiful Holiday windows! Times like these make me want to act like a tourist and go all crazy clicking photos of the beauty all around!
Yesterday I decided to go see a few, but unfortunately I could only cover two of them. In my defense, there were so many window displays in these two stores alone, that I kinda ended up spending a lot of time over there. 😀 (Hopefully, I’ll get to see some more in a few days again!)
Saks Fifth Avenue has created winter wonders in their window displays this year, while their front facade has been completely transformed into a winter palace in the form of a bedazzling light show!

Lord & Taylor has some real cute or as they say ‘kawaii’ display all around. My favorites were the snowmen and Rudolph on top of rotating cupcakes and the little dancing gingerbread men balancing a gingerbread house!
To tell you the truth, the photos do NOT do any justice to the actual beauty! Many of them are animated ones and I clicked a lot of videos (I have posted few small videos of them on my Insta too. Do check it if you fancy it)
If you are in or around NYC for this holiday season, be sure to check them out. Trust me, you don’t wanna miss them! For those who can’t make it, I hope you like this little eye candy through my post! 😉
Have a lovely day ahead!!
Jim
December 11, 2015wow! amazing! wonderful shots.
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December 11, 2015Thanks a lot Jim! I tried my best 🙂
amaya911
December 11, 2015Beautiful! ? Thanks for sharing them!
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December 11, 2015Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 🙂
seaangel4444
December 11, 2015These photos are absolutely breathtaking!!! Cher xo
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December 11, 2015Glad you liked them Cher! xoxo
amaya911
December 11, 2015This might be a silly question but are the cakes and cupcakes real?
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December 11, 2015Hehe don’t worry it’s not a silly question.. and although they looked sooo real, they were not 😀
amaya911
December 11, 2015Aww! 🙁 Lol.
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December 11, 2015😀
simplygailg
December 11, 2015I haven’t had a chance to see the displays yet but I can’t wait. These are all really beautiful. 🙂
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December 11, 2015Yup you should definitely see them… but preferably not on a weekend.. you know why right? 😉
simplygailg
December 11, 2015Yes, absolutely, it gets as bad as Times Square and I can’t deal! During the week is definitely preferable.
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December 12, 2015Yup I went yesterday still it was crowded with tourists ?
simplygailg
December 12, 2015It’s still worth it though; it helps to get people into the Christmas spirit!
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December 12, 2015Haha very true ?
Freda @ Aromatic essence
December 12, 2015Such stunning displays! Thanks for sharing them with us Shamira 🙂
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December 12, 2015My pleasure Freda!! ??
Lina
December 12, 2015Lovely photography ☺☺☺
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December 12, 2015Thank you Lina!!
speedyrabbit
December 12, 2015OMB these window displays are beautiful,thank you for sharing these with us,xx Rachel and Speedy
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December 12, 2015Glad you liked my post!! Thanks a lot! ?
kaarlaa88
December 12, 2015These are super gorgeous!! Hopefully one day I get to see displays like these in real life! 🙂
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December 12, 2015Thank you.. Glad you liked it!! ?
mopana
December 12, 2015You opened a window to a wonderful world 🙂
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December 12, 2015Aww thanks for such a lovely compliment!! ?
mopana
December 12, 2015Always 🙂
yellowwolf80
December 12, 2015Stunning!!
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December 12, 2015Thanks a lot!! ?
Erika Kind
December 12, 2015This is a dream! I wished to be in NYC once around Christmas time. It must be so beautiful!
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December 12, 2015Yes Erika! It’s really magical at this time of the year! ?
Erika Kind
December 12, 2015Awh… I experienced Christmas once while living in the suburbs of Buffalo. But in a City like Manhattan it must be just amazing! You are lucky!
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December 12, 2015Yes I feel truly lucky.. And for once I don’t mind the crowds here ?
Erika Kind
December 12, 2015I totally get you! 🙂 Enjoy!
anroworld
December 12, 2015Fantastic photos, Shamira, I live the atmosphere, so Christmas-like! And designers did a good job! I have never been to NY and especially at Christmas, so thank you for showing me it! Great!
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December 12, 2015Glad I could share something that you enjoyed Ann! Thank you so much! ?
Lifestylebites3
December 12, 2015Very festive and Christmassy.
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December 12, 2015Yup…really lightens up the mood!
ddr_74
December 12, 2015Gorgeous!
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December 12, 2015Thanks a lot dearie ?
apuginthekitchen
December 12, 2015Isn’t it beautiful!! Although I think Santa needs to wear flip flops and bermuda shorts it’s so warm here. NYC is magical during the holidays.
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December 12, 2015Haha true it’s been an unexceptionally warm winter this year ?
thespiritkeepers
December 12, 2015Beautiful photos. I really like the Saks display not that the other ones didn’t stand out they did. Saks was my prefered choice.
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December 12, 2015Yeah the Saks one is really pretty!
gwyncurbygodwin
December 13, 2015Makes me want to fly up there today.
amaya911
December 13, 2015Reblogged this on Life of an El Paso Woman and commented:
These are beautiful photos!
Jen
December 13, 2015They definitely outdid themselves this year! I don’t remember their display being as great last year! Are you planning to go see the Macy’s Window display on 34th st?
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December 13, 2015it’s definitely more beautiful than last year. Yes I’m planning to go see the Macy’s display.. I heard Bloomingdales and Tiffany & co also have lovely display this year!
Jen
December 13, 2015I haven’t been around Macy’s yet, but I do want to go take a look. Their displays are always nice. Next time i’m in the city, i’ll try and see Bloomingdale and Tiffany & co!
Lynz Real Cooking
December 13, 2015These are amazing photos! So nice of you to share with us!! Wow
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December 13, 2015Thanks Lynn! When I saw them I just knew I had to share it on my blog ?
Lynz Real Cooking
December 13, 2015yes amazing!!
Lynz Real Cooking
December 13, 2015Thanks for sharing!
luckyjc007
December 13, 2015Thank you, I love them all. Sure wish I could see them in person. 🙂
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December 13, 2015I’m so happy you liked them! ?
dray0308
December 13, 2015Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often and commented:
Introducing Smiling Notes!!
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December 14, 2015Thanks a lot for the re-blog Danny!
dray0308
December 14, 2015My pleasure!
Sadie's Nest
December 14, 2015People are so creative! Since I won’t be making it to NYC, thanks for posting!
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December 14, 2015I’m glad I can share a piece of NYC through my post ? Thank you so much!
The Thought Card
December 14, 2015Will have to make time to check them out!
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December 14, 2015You should definitely do it.. I prefer weekdays coz the weekends can sometimes get mad crazy! ??
Globalinfo4all
December 23, 2015NYC – Amazing and Colorful 🙂 Thank you for sharing!!!
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December 24, 2015Thanks for visiting .. Glad you liked it ?
Globalinfo4all
December 26, 2015Thank you too?? you made it liked ??