The week in shopping
Sale of the week: It's my second-favorite time of year (my favorite is Christmas, in case you were wondering): The Barneys Warehouse Sale starts Thursday, and, as is my tradition, I'll be there at 8 a.m. on opening day. Expect a full report before the weekend. 8/18-9/5; 10-9 weekdays, 10-7 weekends; 255 W. 17th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).

Show up early for the Intermix Warehouse Sale, because I always go late, and by that time, everything's picked over. Still, this round has Catherine Malandrino, See by Chloe, C&C, Miguelina, and more. 8/17-8/18; 9-9; Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Get the boho look for cheap: La Sirena's fun Mexican embroidered dresses, earrings, and home accessories are 30%-50% off. 8/19-8/31; noon-7; 27 E. 3rd St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.).

Treat yourself to some bling--for 30% off--at Soho Gem. 8/20-9/5; 367 W. Broadway (at Broome St.), 780 Madison Ave. (at 66th St.).

The excellent Assets London has Orla Kiely, Vivienne Westwood, Cacharel, and others for up to 80% off. Through 8/31; 10-7 (closed Sun.), 152 Franklin St. (at Hudson).

Get an exotic-print tote with your $85 cosmetics or fragrance purchase at Saks when you enter code SAKSBEAUTY1 at checkout through 8/20.

Save 10% at Target.com when you enter code TCSAVESTENJH at checkout through 8/17.

You know you love Lord & Taylor coupons.

Head to La Petite Coquette (the store or the website) tomorrow for owner Rebecca Apsan's birthday party. Score an additional 20% off sale merchandise when you enter code REB08162005 at checkout on the website; or just go to the store, lazy bum. 51 University Place (9th & 10th Sts.).

And don't forget to register for the Prada sample sale!