The week in shopping
Sale of the week: This almost sounds too good to be true: Seven, Yanuk, and Lucky Jeans for 50%-80% off. Seven jeans and miniskirts are available in "A" pocket, Hefner, and Dojo styles; Yanuk jeans, jackets, and skirts in six-pocket, worker, and penpal styles are here too, as well as tops by Joe's Jeans, Arden B., Von Dutch, and Betsy Johnson. Hopefully I'll get a chance to check this out sometime this week, but if not, please post a comment and let us know what the sale is like. There is one catch: It's cash only. Through 5/13; 11-6; 232 W. 37th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 4th fl.

Dolce & Gabbana's supersexy clothes (for men and women) are up to 70% off. 5/14-5/16; 9-6 Fri., 10-6 Sat., 11-5 Sun.; 85 Spring St.

My fellow Chicago native Cynthia Rowley makes fun, girly clothes; pretty much everything in her store is 40%-80% off, with prices starting at just $15. Through 5/31; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 112 Wooster St.

If you're a hipster with money to blow, you'll like Showroom Seven, featuring Erickson Beamon, Orla Kiely, Martine Sitbon, and others for at least 60% off. Through 5/21; 10-7 (closed Sun.); 498 7th Ave. (near 36th St.), 24th fl.

After shoes, my second-favorite thing to shop for is lingerie. Luckily, there are some good lingerie sales this week. The first features Chantelle, Simone Perele, and Huit; bras are $25 and bottoms are $15. 5/12-5/14; 10-6 Wed., 10-8 Thurs., 10-4 Fri.; 40 E. 34th St. (Park & Madison Aves.), suites 707,710, and 1107.

More lingerie: Azaleas has lingerie from Aubade, Love Tanjane, and more for 30%-70% off. Through 5/30; noon-8 (closed Mon.); 223 E. 10th St.

Some say milnery is a dying art. Luckily, Lola is prolonging the art with her funky hats, now 60% off at this sale (denim newsboys are $50). 5/12-5/14; 10-7; (10am-7pm). 535 8th Ave. (at 36th St.), 20th fl.

Philippe Adec's chic French womenswear is 50% off; prices start at $34 for tees. 5/13-5/15; 9-7, 11-5 Sat.; 209 W. 38th St., 2nd fl.

Manuel Canovas' sexy beachwear (including bikinis) is up to 60% off. 5/12-5/14; 10-6; 530 7th Ave. (at 38th St.), ste. 2800.

The New York Vintage and Antique Textile Show and Sale isn't as good as the show at the Metropolitan Pavillion, but it's still worth checking out. Admission is $20; go to the website for a $5 off coupon. 5/14-5/15; 11-7:30 Fri., 11-6 Sat.; the New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave. (at 34th St.).

Feeling charitable? Lighthouse International is hosting a sale featuring new and gently used designer clothes (Chanel, Celine, Armani, etc.). Admission is $10, but proceeds benefit Lighthouse programs for the visually impaired. 5/13-5/16; 11-7; 110 E. 60th St.

For the pregnant ladies, Liz Lange's chic maternity wear is up to 75% off. 5/12-5/13; 8-6:30; 47 W. 36th St., 7th fl.

Preppy? Ralph Lauren Footwear for men and women is $10-$250 at this sale. Through 5/14; 10-4; 120 E. 56th St. (Park & Lex), 2nd floor.

Capucine & Capucin and La Loop's spring shoes and jewelry are 50%-70% off. 5/14-5/15; noon-6; 33 Little W.12th St., ste. 203A.

M.A.D Women knitwear is 60% off (now $10-$50). Through 5/14; 11-7:30; 58 Thomas St.

Anni Kuan womenswear is 60% off (now $40-$75). 5/13-5/14; 10-6; (10am-6pm). 242 W. 38th St., 11th fl.

Neal Decker's handbags and totes are up to 75% off (were $150-$295, now $40-$65) that's up to 75 percent off. 5/12-5/14; 11-6; 153 W. 27th St., ste. 700.

Through 5/18, it's Gloss.com's Best in Beauty event, which basically means a lot of free samples, or my personal favorite, gift with purchase! Check out the website for details.

Because it's never too early to start thinking about next season, preview Chanel's fall collection (including accessories and shoes) tomorrow and Thursday from 11-4 at Bergdorf's. Also happening this week: A Douglas Hannant trunk show today and tomorrow on the fourth floor; a Calvin Klein trunk show today on the third floor; yet another Oscar de la Renta trunk show on the fourth floor Wednesday through Friday; and a Marc Jacobs trunk show on the third floor Wednesday through Friday.

Clothingline has added merchandise from Olive & Bette's, plus C. Ronson and Jheri Richards, starting today. 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

For the Upper East Siders, Design Within Reach has opened a new store at 62nd and Madison.

Get 15% off the online collection at La Redoute when you enter code 1651-36985-285 at checkout.

Order your fall Proenza Schouler selections through 5/17 on the 5th floor at Barneys!

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