New York City is the absolute mecca for shopaholics. We’ve got everything from Saks Fifth Ave to discount shops like Century 21 to the smaller eclectic boutiques of downtown. I’ll admit that I have done my share of spending around this city, so I do have some insight on the best of the best when it comes to shopping.

Department Stores. There are some pretty amazing (and overwhelming) department stores in NYC. There’s Barney’s New York , Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel , Saks Fifth Avenue and of course, Macy’s. If your looking for discounts, head to one of my favorites, Century 21. It offers a great selection of designers at discounted prices. Just be aware that it takes some fishing to go through the abundance of stock. If you’re on vacation, it can be a daunting task to attempt to hit all of these. Macy’s alone has 10 floors and can take a whole day to conquer! I suggest picking one or two of these department stores that you want to visit because you’ll want to save some time for these other great shopping adventures…

For the kiddos. Definitely check out Toys ‘R’ Us in Times Square (equipped with a ferris wheel inside) or FAO Schwarz o Fifth Avenue at 58th St. Believe me, they will love you for it.

Bookworms. You must go to Strand Book Store located at the corner of 12th Street and Broadway. With an endless selection of books, you could easily spend hours here. Be sure to stop at the $1 racks outside. Every once in a while you find a real gem.

Bling. Ladies, if you are coming to New York to shop, there is no way that you can miss stopping at Tiffany & Co. Located right on Fifth Avenue (just blocks from The Roosevelt Hotel), Tiffany’s is the place to find some of the most beautiful jewelry. I always make my way up to the second floor to look at the diamonds. Not everyone can afford to be there, but a girl can dream, right?

Sample Sales. Through every season there are a multitude of sample sales around the city. These can be a wonderful resource to get designer goods at a tremendous discount. I recommend getting to these sales very early because there are usually a limited amount of stock and a very high demand. Check out this list of some of the sample sales coming up.

If you’re looking for a more eclectic, boutique type shopping, then you need to spend a day in the neighborhoods of Soho and Greenwich Village. Up and down the streets in these neighborhoods, you will find everything from antique shops to clothing to accessories.

No matter how you look at it New York City is a shoppers paradise. You are now prepared to pack your bags, grab your wallet and hit the streets of the Big Apple.

What’s your favorite place to shop in New York City?

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