The Recessionista's Guide to Black Friday

The Recessionista's Guide to Black Friday

Making a statement doesn't have to break the bank. With the holiday's quickly approaching I've decided to put together a list of fab finds for this upcoming Black Friday.

Aldo Shoes
The fast-fashion shoe chain will offer 30% off all shoes and 20% off bags. Friday only.

Various locations

Ann Taylor Loft
20% off all store merchandise if you shop before noon. Friday only.

Midtown: 35 West 34th Street

Bare Escentuals
Receive a four piece makeup set with any $50 purchase made before noon. Friday only.

Midtown: 44 West 34th Street
Upper East Side: 1140 3rd Avenue

Barneys New York
Save on Rag & Bone denim (marked to $119 from $242), Giles & Brother accessories and Moschino footwear. Friday through Sunday.

Midtown: 660 Madison Avenue
Chelsea: 236 West 18th Street
Upper West Side: 2151 Broadway
Soho: 116 Wooster Street

Bebe
Try your luck with Bebe's scratch-off savings cards. Friday only.

Midtown: 1 West 34th Street

Betsey Johnson
Enjoy 40% off the wack-a-doo designer's fall offerings (with the exception of intimates, swimwear and accessories). Friday through Sunday.

Soho: 138 Wooster Street (between Houston and Prince)

Bird
This hip Brooklyn boutique is offering between 25 and 40 percent off select men's and women's fall collections. Keen shoppers should keep their eyes peeled for Alexander Wang, Loeffler Randall, and Commes des Garcons. Friday through Sunday.

Cobble Hill: 220 Smith Street (at the corner of Butler)
Park Slope: 316 Fifth Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd streets)
Williamsburg: 203 Grand St (between Bedford and Driggs)

Billy Reid
Spend 500 dollars and receive a $100 gift card toward future purchases. Friday through Sunday.

East Village: 54 Bond Street (near Bowery)

Blue & Cream
30% off select designers like Yigal Azrouel, Rag & Bone and Charlotte Ronson. 20% off all other merchandise.

East Village: 1 East 1st Street

Built By Wendy
Rising indie star Wendy Mullen will offer 30% off select fall styles--we're particularly enamored of the hooded wool car coat, now $220 from $315. Friday through Sunday.

Williamsburg: 46 North 6th Street (near Kent Avenue)

Cloak and Dagger
Last spring's collection will be marked down up to 75% off, with fall/winter styles at 15%. Friday through Tuesday.

East Village: 441 East 9th Street (at Avenue A)

Duo
On Saturday the store will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a sale starting at 11am and a raucous fete at 5pm. Tasty drinks and food have been promised. Enjoy 15% off womens' clothing and 10% off accessories.

East village: 337 E9th St, near 1st. Ave

Dusica Dusica
This one is sure to get shoe-aholics exercising a little spending power: additional markdowns of 20% on previously on-sale boots and shoes; 30% off full-price styles. Friday through Sunday.

Soho: 67 Prince (at the corner of Crosby)

Express
25% off everything purchased before noon; 20% off purchases after noon. Friday only.

Various locations

Fred Flare
We're big fans of this discrete Greenpoint boutique, and even more so now that it's marking down all store merchandise by 25%. Be sure to scope out the faux fur vest, down to $45 from $60. Friday Only.

Greenpoint: 131 Meserole Avenue (at Leonard Street)

Frock
Offering up to 15% off vintage clothing and accessories from the cream of the fashion crop (think YSL and Lacroix). Friday through Sunday.

Nolita: 170 Elizabeth St., near Spring St

H&M
Ye Olde H&M will knock 25% off the item of your choosing should you arrive before 10am. Plus, the $5 rack is rumoured to be stocked aplenty with dresses, tops, and (gasp) outerwear. Friday only.

Various locations

Hayden Harnett
Brooklyn natives Toni Hayden and Ben Harnett will offer up to 40% off their complete fall collections. Don't miss the handbags!

211 Franklin (at Freeman Street)
253 Elizabeth Street (near Houston)

Kate's Paperie
Channel the thrill you felt at age six when shopping for new pens and notebook covers for school: chic office supply and stationary supplier, Kate's Paperie, will offer 21% off all calendars, planners, and agendas in honor of the brand's 21st birthday. Friday through Sunday.

Soho: 72 Spring Street (between Crosby and Lafayette)
West Village: 8 West 13th Street (between 5th and 6th)
Midtown: 140 West 57th Street (between 6th and 7th avenue)
Upper East: 1282 Third Avenue (at 74th street)

Kisan
Lifestyle boutique Kisan will offer clothing and home accessories at up to 70% off. Friday through Sunday.

Soho: 125 Greene Street (near Prince Street)

Oak
Take 20% off all clothing and shoes. Look for choice selections from Alexander Herchovich, Filippa K and Clu. Friday through Sunday.

Soho: 28 Bond Street
Williamsburg: 208 North 8th Street

Old Navy
Already budget-friendly Old Navy crosses over into the dirt-cheap, with all adult sweater and jeans at $15 a pop. Friday through Sunday.

Various locations

Project No. 8
Shoes and women's styles between 25 and 40 percent off.

138 Division Street (at Orchard Street)

Rebecca & Drew
Pick up a fitted button-down or shirtdress and have it monogrammed for free on top of savings up to 40%. Friday through Sunday.

342 West 13th Street (at Hudson Street)

Ralph Lauren
Belated but no less noteworthy, Ralph Lauren's "open invitation" Friends and Famiy sale will offer 25% off to those who request it. Starts Tuesday, December 1st.

Soho: 381 West Broadway (between Spring and Broome)
West Village: 383 Bleecker Street (at the corner of Perry Street)

Rogan
Shredded-denim afficionados will enjoy 30% discounts off men's and women's collections. Today through Sunday.

Nolita: 330 Bowery Street

Sephora
Rumour has it that the first 100 guests to any of Sephora's NYC locations will receive a mystery gift card worth anywhere between $10 and $500.

Various locations.

Stella Filante
40% off all fall styles including Bulga, Boy Meets Girl and Antik Batik.

Lower East Side: 156 Ludlow Street (near Stanton Street)

Steve Madden
More scratch cards! cards! Shoppers can receive up to 40% off with one of Steve Madden's Black Friday gambles.

Various locations

Temperley London
Accessories and fall collection up to 40% off. Friday through Sunday.

Soho: 435 Broome Street (at Mercer Street)

Terra Plana
Eco-friendly footwear from Terra Plana's Fall/Winter 2009 collections will be marked down 30%. Friday through Sunday.

Nolita: 245 Elizabeth Street (at Houston)

Thistle & Clover
Enjoy 30% off select women's styles--Sunner, Trovata, and Geren Ford ready for the the taking. Friday through Sunday.

Fort Greene: 221 Dekalb Avenue (near Clermont)

Tracy Reese
Take 20% off jewelry, womenswear, and shoes. Friday only.

Meatpacking: 641 Hudson (at Gansevoort Street)

Uniqlo
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Uniqlo will offer a different promotion each day for 25 days, kicking off--when else?--on Black Friday. Ease in with women's cashmere for only $49.90.

Soho: 546 Broadway (near Spring Street)

7 For All Mankind
Spend $200 or more at the denim mecca and receive up to $100 off your entire purchase. This Wednesday through Saturday, December 12.

Soho: 394 W. Broadway (near Broome Street)