The week in shopping
Finally, writing "The week in shoping" doesn't take me three hours. I should note that nearly every store and website is having a sale; here are some notables.

Both the website and store version of Girlshop have goodies by Lauren Merkin and other hip designers for up to 75% off. Through 1/31; store hours 11-7 Mon-Wed., 11-8 Thurs.-Sat., noon-7 Sun.; 819 Washington St. (Little W. 12th & 13th Sts.).

A trip to Soho is definitely in store for me this weekend: A.P.C. has clothing and accessories for men, women and children for 30%-50% off. 1/5-1/31; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 131 Mercer St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Get your Aussie fix at Elizabeth Charles: Australian and New Zealand designers' clothing is 30%-60% off. Through 1/31; noon-7:30, noon-6:30 Sun., closed Mon.; 639 1/2 Hudson St. (Horatio & Gansevoort Sts.).

Pretty, delicate Tina Tang jewelry is a wonderful 50%-70% off (think semiprecious stones and sterling silver for $20 and up). Through 1/8; noon-7 weekdays, noon-6 weekends, 230 Mulberry St. (at Prince St.).

Treat yourself to a bra that actually fits--and is on sale, to boot--with an appointment at Bra*Tenders. 1/5-1/31; call 212-957-7000 to make an appointment; 630 9th Ave. (at 45th St.), ste. 601.

I've done serious damage before at Shop; their small but well-chosen selection is cute, cute cute (and now majorly on sale). Through 12/31; noon-7; 105 Stanton St. (Ludlow & Essex Sts.).

Get fancy, old-school stationery for up to 75% off at Dempsey & Carroll's sale. 1/5-1/6; 11-7; 136 E. 57th St. (Park & Lex), 4th fl.

Score sexy swimwear, vintage stuff and jersey gowns by Norma Kamali for 75% off. Through 1/13; 10-6, closed Sun.; 11 W. 56th St. (5th & 6th Aves.).

Get 20% off plus free shipping on independent designers at Mighty Flirt through 1/8.