I’m Lauren, your resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and blogger from Diary of a Fashion Addict.com. Join me as we explore this week’s best online sample sales, NYC street deals, exclusive discount codes from your favorite designers and more. Like what you see and want more of it?! Check back with us every Tuesday, and visit my blog www.diaryofafashionaddict.com for even more sales, shopping tips and style inspiration.

Deal for a Day:

Fulfilling all my t-shirt and legging needs: LnA on Gilt today, 8/23! Don’t miss it.

for an invite email: Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

Discount Code DL:

Love Taylor Swift’s Love ring? Me too. Get yours for 20% off with code “grechen” at Shop Rumor.  Avanessi ring originally $350, now $280.

Sale on Sale:

I’m gonna pretend this doesn’t hurt since I paid retail for these Karen Walker sunnies! Get 30% off ALL sale items at Buy Definition with code “summer11.”

Do yourselves a favor and snap these up before they are gone: Karen Walker Deep Freeze sunglasses originally $180, marked down to $126, now approx $89 with coupon.

Real Life NYC Sample Sale:

LF Boutiques are a bohemian safe haven for any hippie wannabe. I spend more in this store then any other and I literally run to be first in line when they have their end of the season sale. Get this: the entire store is 60% off! I’m talking Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, Soixante Neuf, Furst of a Kind vintage tees, Car Mar denim and more.

What: LF Boutiques

When: NOW

Where: NATION WIDE

www.lfstores.com

The Male Sale:

Hands down, this week’s Mens sale is Mackage on Hautelook on 8/24. Buy your guy a leather jacket for Fall and score your own James Dean. While you’re at it, get one for yourself, they’re having a Ladies sale too!

For invites email: Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

 Bonus: The City Steal

2 chances to get a great deal on tickets to the US Open finals! RueLaLa is having a sale on 8/24 and Gilt City is hosting a package going on NOW.

Mackage brought Rock n Roll flair to some amazingly tailored suiting, dresses and outerwear. Designers Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy’s collection ran the gauntlet of edge, with body-aware dresses, downtown scenester separates, and great elements of studs and leather. Shoulders followed tradition of other designers previous season and remained sculptural.

My personal fave aspect of this show was how every piece remained independent. While the collection was cohesive, the looks didn’t feel like duplicates.

VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM MACKAGE ON ENVY

Fifth On Main, a new e-commerce boutique targeting the contemporary womenswear & accessories markets. Officially launches online November 1st.

What: Pop-up Sample Sale offering Summer and Fall/Winter womenswear and accessories.

The Designers: Cynthia Steffe, Cynthia Rowley, TWG, Yoana Baraschi, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Mackage, Chaiken, Tibi, Robert Rodriguez, Rozae Nichols, Nicole Miller, Diane Samandi, Tadashi, Fleurwood, Gypsy 05, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Re:Sound, Soundgirl, Tyhlo, Nicholas K, Body Language and many more!

The Goods (and it’s really good):

* ALL merchandise 60-70% off retail.
* RSVP to arrael@rich-pr.com for an additional 10% off your total purchase.
* Register for a Fifth on Main account on-site and receive another 15% off already discounted prices! AND receive 5% of your purchase back in Fifth on Main Rewards Points, which can go back into shopping on www.fifthonmain.com or transfer to American Airlines miles or Marriot Hotel Stays.
* Sunday CLOSEOUT – an additional 10% off already reduced prices + discounts!

Even More Goods:

* Complimentary coffee daily 10am – 12pm
* Complimentary wine daily 6pm-8pm
* All major credit cards accepted

Where: 421 West Broadway, between Prince & Spring
Soho, New York http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=New+York&state=NY&address=421+West+Broadway

When: Friday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th
10am – 8pm daily

RSVP: arrael@rich-pr.com for an additional 10% off your total purchase!