The (mid-) week in shopping
My apologies for being a bit behind this week. Between this wedding last weekend, the election, and it being my busy week at work, I haven't been quite on top of things. But there's nothing like a devastating blow to the Democratic party to get me thinking about shopping! Um, not really, but I'm trying to focus on positive things. Like America's Next Top Model is on tonight...and I have a kickass new coat from Vintage Cool Things...and my total lack of appetite means that at least I'll lose a few pounds! Sorry to be Debbie Downer, kids (wah wah wah). On that note, on to the sales...

Sale of the week: Chaiken's womenswear is basic but very stylish, and at this sale, everything is 60% off. Through 10/4; 10-8 Wed., 10-1 Thurs.; the Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 4th fl.

French designer Catherine Malandrino's clothes are now 30% off (normally $195 to $1,400). 11/5-12/1; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 468 Broome St.

MaxMara's classic, sophisticated clothes are on sale; pants are $200-ish, coats are $700 ish. Through 11/4; 9-6:30 Wed., 9-5 Thurs.; Parsons School of Design, 560 7th Ave. (at 40th St.), 2nd fl.

Stylebug has gowns, cocktail dresses, and accessories by Vera Wang, Escada, Gucci, and other designers for 60%-85% off. Through 11/5; 10-6; 256 W. 38th St., 8th fl.

Is your Bush tax refund burning a hole in your pocket, millionaire? ABC Carpet & Home has antique rugs for 30%-75% off (now $500-$100,000). 11/4-11/21; 10-8, 10-7 Sat., 11-6:30 Sun.; 888 Broadway (at 19th St.), 6th fl.

Norma Kamali's stylish collection is on sale at below-wholesale prices; most items are under $100. Through 11/5; 10-6; 11 W. 56th St., 3rd fl.

Lâle's replica Iznik ceramics (Ottoman-era Islamic pieces) are $100-$4,000 (were $250-$10,000). Through 11/7; noon-8; 200 Mott St. (at Spring St.).

Glasses maestro Robert Marc is taking 50%-90% off his private label collection, Lunor, and FreudenHaus. Through 11/5; 11-8; 782 Madison Ave.(at 66th St.), 190 Columbus Ave. (at 68th St.).

For the spoiled little ones in your life, Cakewalk's high-end European childrenswear (3 months to 14 years) is 60% off. Through 11/5; 10-7 Thurs., 10-6 Fri.; 261 W. 36th St., 2nd fl.

In celebration of the arrival of their holiday catalogue, Victoria's Secret will take $15 off a $100 order, $30 off a $150 order, $75 off a $250 order, or $150 off a $500 order when you enter code HOLIDAY4 at checkout through 11/16.

Recent Cheryl Shops website of the week Le Train Bleu has new, unique fall arrivals.

For those who like to plan ahead, check out the Jimmy Choo trunk show as Saks (I'm quite fond of the terry cloth thong).

Sweaters are on sale at Delia*s for $24 and up; enter code DSFW225 for free shipping on orders of $25 or more. And all roomwares are 15% off (online only) through 11/11.

At Stila, get a free Illuminating Liquid Foundation sample with every order and free shipping on any two items from the holiday collection when you enter code 2starlets through 11/21.

Today is the start of Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale for women and children; select items are 25%-50% off. Also, spend $75 on Bobbi Brown makeup at and get a free full-size cranberry lip stain while supplies last.

When you buy a Lolishine Rouge sheer lipstick at Shu Uemura, get a free 50ml cleansing oil sample when you enter code SHEER at checkout though 10/5.

Former Cheryl Shops website of the week Vintage Cool Things is having an anniversary sale, and everything is 25% off through 11/13. I ordered a fabulous faux cheetah jacket and some great jewelry, and I highly recommend browsing through the site--proprietor Ellen recently posted some lovely winter coats.

Spend $100 at Bliss and get a free Herban Jungle soap when you enter code 114900 in the red box at checkout.

Fall jackets are 15% off at Pink Mascara through 11/13.

If you missed Zac Posen today (sorry!), meet jeweler Stephen Dweck tomorrow, 11/4, from 1-5 at Bergdorf's.

This week at the Shop at Style.com, Trina Turk womenswear, TseSay sweaters, Elaine Turner bags, Lancome cosmetics, Freeze 24/7 skincare, and Elizabeth Showers jewelry.

Get free shipping on a $45 purchase at MAC (the makeup, not the computers) when you enter code AD104E through 11/6.

Spend $75 at Gloss.com and get this kickass sample-filled clutch through 11/9. Plus get free shipping on a $35 order when you enter code BBWGLS.

Click here to get 40% off at LeSportsac's VIP sale.

Select styles are 50% off at BCBG stores through 11/20.

Get free shipping at Estee Lauder when you enter code earlybird04 at checkout through 11/16.

Apparently it's a holiday weekend; click here for coupons for Lord & Taylor's holiday weekend sale.

Click here for BeautyHabit's November specials (BeautyHabit is a former Cheryl Shops website of the week).