In NYC and looking to shop for higher-end clothes/makeup/household items at discount prices?

If you're going to be in NYC anytime soon and are looking to buy some higher-end items at discount prices, check out the following stores:

1. Gabay's Outlet
actually carries overstock from some of New York's finest department stores, including Bergdorf Goodman and Henri Bendel (and they're available from 50% - 80% off!!! Isn't that a great find?!). Gabay's Outlet is family owned and operated. They even offer a mailing list that you can sign up for, where you can get the inside scoop to hear about new arrivals.

Address: 225 First Ave. (between 13th and 14th)
Phone: 212-254-3180
Subway: L to 1st Avenue; 4/5/6, N/R/W to 14th Street/Union Square

2. Loehmann's
offers clothing at 30-65% off retail. They have a famous "Back Room"where they have high-end designer merchandise at bargain prices. Go to their website and sign up for their "Insider's Club" if you would like additional coupons.

Address: 101 Seventh Ave. (near 17th St.)
Phone: 212-352-0856
Subway: 1/9 to 18th Street

3. Century 21
is marketed as "New York's Best Kept Secret". But it's hardly a secret at all. If you plan on going there, be prepared to face throngs of "in the know" shoppers. This is usurped by the fact that their are amazing discounts available. To beat the crowds, going in the early morning or the mid-afternoon (when a lot of people are at work) will more than likely help.

Address: 22 Cortlandt St. (between Church St. and Broadway)
Phone: 212-227-9092
Subway: E to World Trade Center; 2/3 to Park Place; N/W to City Hall

4. Find Outlet
offers ever-changing inventory. Sign up for their weekly email so that you can be in the know on the current week's offerings at the stores. (If you plan on trying on the clothes though, be prepared for tiny dressing rooms.)

Chelsea Location Address: 361 W. 17th St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
Phone: 212-243-3177
Subway: A/C/E to 14th Street

SoHo Location Address: 229 Mott St.
Phone: 212-226-5167
Subway: 6 at Spring St., N/R/W at Prince St.

5. Syms
offers designer clothing lines, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole. For convenience sake, there are differently shaped tags for men, women and children and different colors for each size. (Which makes things much easier!) You can sign up at their website to get 10% off of your first purchase.

Midtown East Location Address: 400 Park Ave.
Phone: 212-317-8200
Subway: E/V to 53rd/Lex, 6 to 51st/Lex

Financial District Location Address: 42 Trinity Pl.
Phone: 212-797-1199
Subway: 4/5 to Bowling Green

5. Cosmetic Market
is somewhat like a discounted drugstore, but at the same time, so much more than that. There's a lot you can pick-up here, but if you are looking for a specific high end brand you more than likely won't find it. When going to Cosmetic Market, walk in with an open mind and ready funds, and walk out with some amazing deals.

Address: 15 East 37th Street (near Madison Ave.)
Phone: 212-725-3625
Subway: 6 to 33rd St/Park Ave, 7/B/D/F/V to 42nd Street, 4/5/6/7/S to Grand Central

As always,
Happy, Happy Shopping!!!