by Kimberly Rae Miller

Ladies, head to the Lower East Side for the Annie Havlicek End of Summer Sale!  This shop has some of the most romantic, girly clothes around…and now they’re up to 80% off.  When they say sale, they mean it.  This sale starts today and runs through Sept. 1.  Too busy to get to the store?  Online shopping has free shipping. Annie Havlicek: 154 Orchard St., New York, NY. 212-260-0200. Hours: Everyday noon–8pm.

Hipster Fashion: Summer sale at Alter, two Greenpoint boutiques (one for the gents, one for the ladies) are one stop shops for men and women who favor plaid shirts and skinny jeans.  The accessories here are reason enough to hit the G-train, amazing leather goods up for grabs.  Alter locations: 140 Franklin St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 718-349-0203 • 109 Franklin St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 718-784-8818. Hours: Mon- Closed, Tue–Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–7pm.

Home Furnishings: If your closet is fully stocked, but what you really need is a new closet, ABC Home Furnishings is the place to be.  If you’re looking to refurnish, or renovate your place, head to the Bronx for this massive home furnishings sale.  Carpets, tables, cabinets, light fixtures all on sale for hundreds, even thousands of dollars less than their original retail price. Sale lasts through Sept. 6^th. ABC Carpet & Home Warehouse: 1055 Bronx River Ave., Bronx, NY. 718-842-8772. Hours:  Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm.