The (short) week in shopping
Sale of the week: Hey, ultrathin fashionistas: Balenciaga for men and women is 40% off. Sadly, that does not include bags. 6/2-6/19; 11-7, noon-5 Sun.; 542 W. 22nd St. (10th & 11th Aves.).

If you're one of the thousands of chicks who swear by Theory pants, Clothingline's got 'em (plus tops, coats, dresses and more) for 60% off. Go early and go often. 6/5-6/10; visit website for hours; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Fret not, fellas: You too can get Theory for 60%-70% off (suits are $339), with a two-day head start on the ladies. 6/3-6/10; 10-7 weekdays, 10-8 Thurs., noon-5 weekends; 520 5th Ave. (at 43rd St.).

If sheets were judged on the Michelin scale, Frette linens would get three stars. At this sale, snag 'em for up to 80% off. 6/4-6/7; 9-6:30; Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Cashmere in June? Hey, you gotta stock up sometime. So hit White + Warren for bright sweaters that are up to 60% off. 6/1-6/2; 8-6; 80 W. 40th St. (at 6th Ave.), 3rd fl.

Get fun totes and home accessories for 50%-80% off at Hable Construction. 6/3-6/4; 11-7 Fri., 11-3 Sat.; 195 Chrystie St. (at Stanton), ste. 102B.

Not IKEA prices, but not IKEA quality either: Save up to 70% on home furnishings at Armani Casa. 6/1-6/30; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 97 Greene St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Ultraglam Stuart Weitzman shoes are 30%-50% off; the more you buy, the more you save. Tempting. 6/1-7/31; 625 Madison (at 58th St.), the Shops at Columbus Circle.

Artsy stuff from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store is 25%-50% percent off. 6/2-7/4; call 800-468-7386 for store locations and hours.

For those who practice the lost art of letter-writing, old school Dempsey & Carroll stationery is at least 50% off. 6/2-6/3; 11-6:30; 136 E. 57th St. (at 3rd Ave.).

I've never heard of Phi, but if you have, they've got 2004 collection and 2005 samples in all sizes for $25-$500. 6/3-6/4; noon-6 Fri., 11-7 Sat.; 71 Greene St. (Spring & Broome Sts.).

For ridiculously expensive kids' clothes at slightly more affordable prices (up to 60% off), check out Bonpoint. 6/1-6/5; 9-7 weekdays, 10-6 weekends; 811 Madison Ave. (at 68th St.).

Reader tip: West Village tween haven Betwixt is closing; if you're a size 4 or below, jackpot for you! 245 W. 10th St. (at Hudson).

Anthropologie is having a sale with items nicely sorted by size.

Take 15% off at Bluefly when you enter code MISSEDYOU560 through 6/4.

Take 10% off your order at Target.com when you enter code TCTENJUNERYB through 6/1.

Discount codes at eFashionHouse.com: enter TAKE10 for 10% off a $100 order, TAKE15 for 15% off a $300 order or TAKE20 for 20% off a $500 order, all valid through 6/3.

Get free shipping on your $150 Saks sale order when you enter code FREEJUNE5 at checkout. If you're headed to the store, check out the bridal sample sale on the 9th floor through 6/7.

Oh, how we all love Lord & Taylor coupons!

Finally, tons of websites are having swim sales, including Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com, J.Crew, and Victoria's Secret.