Bargain Shopping in NYC for the Fashionista

Yes, You Can Find Great Designer Bargains Throughout the City!

Being that I was born and raised in NY and am a certified bargain shopper, I am here to tell you that NYC has some of the best fashionable bargains around. After all, NY is the fashion capitol in the United States. From street vendors to upscale department store sales, its all here for you in black and white. Whether you live in NY or are planning on visiting this summer, print out this article for future reference. You will thank me later.

Street Vendors

Manhattan is known for street vendors. They are scattered throughout city and are willing to negotiate. The best area for finding cool stuff is in the Village. Broadway from 14th Street to Grand Street have some really great finds. There are some fabulous accessories to score. You can find everything from bangles to belts. Stay away from "designer" handbags. They are fake, no matter what they say.

Designer Bargain Stores

Finding designer clothing at half the price or less is always a rush for me. Century 21 ( 22 Cortlandt Street, c21stores.com) is the number one department store to find designer bargains. They have everything from Gucci sunglasses to Jimmy Choo shoes to Seven Jeans to Valentino dresses to Le Perla underwear, etc. I can go on and on and everything is at least half price or more. If you are a true fashionista this should be your first stop.

Another not-to-be-missed store is Find Outlet ( 361 W. 17th St. and 229 Mott St., findeoutlet.com) This boutique carries hip designers like Lauren Moffet and Ernest Sewn for a fraction of what they cost at department stores like Barney's and Henri Bendel.

Loehman's (7th Avenue @ 16th St.) and Daffy's (57th Street is the best one) are other fabulous bargain department stores. They carry names like Plenty by Tracy Reese, Nicole Miller, BCBG, etc. These stores are also fabulous treasures.

Upscale Department Store and Boutique Sales

If you are in Manhattan always check with department stores to see if they are having any sales. If you go to Henri Bendel the end of August or January expect to find items up to 80% off! The Barney's Warhouse sale takes place from February to March and everything is also up to 80% off!