Fashion week is undoubtedly the most fun time of the year (well, two times a year for those of us who hit the tents), but has recently become fun for all every September with the institution of Fashion’s Night Out–a retail experience that cannot be missed in multiple cities. This year’s FNO is happening THIS Thursday, September 8th and here, on a silver platter, I’ve tallied up my top ten must-visit FNO fetes (in no particular order)!

1. Henri Bendel (712 5th Avenue) 3pm – 11pm

Gossip Girl costume designer Eric Daman, model Sasha Pivrova, and makeup artist Trish McEvoy will all be on hand, as well as a Bendel’s salon takeover by LYRALOVESTAR & the Hester Street Fair!

2. Kiehl’s Flagship Karaoke Karnival (109 3rd Avenue) 6:30-11pm

Hosted by AJ McLean (yeah, the Backstreet Boys’ resident bad boy!), Kiehl’s is hosting a night of karaoke (sing for free Kiehl’s lip balm), a chance to enter a raffle for Kiehl’s goodies, and complimentary food and alcohol! Other performers and “VIP” celebrity guests will make an appearance!

3. Salvatore Ferragamo Step Out Black & White Fete (655 5th Avenue) 7-9pm

Various socialites will be present at the Ferragamo event, but there’s nothing more fun than a black and white themed party, cocktails and hors d’ourves, with a percentage of sales for the evening benefitting the Lincoln Center Institute! Think they’ll exchange my ugly Ferragamo bag for me?

4. Missoni for Target Pop-Up Shop (1095 Sixth Avenue) 6-11pm

For the 2nd year in a row, Target is offering NYers the opportunity to shop a designer for Target’s collection before it hits the stores. (I believe last year was Rodarte!) I don’t even want to share this information with you because I want everything from the Missoni for Target collection for myself, but since I love you, here it is!

5. Disney Store’s Stylish Ever After (1540 Broadway) 6-11pm

If only I were under the age of ten, this event would be like a fairytale come true. The Disney Store invites you to be “stylish ever after…” Come get glam for Fashion’s Night Out and join us for a magical evening of pampering and accessorizing. Preview the latest Disney-inspired lifestyle product lines while being treated like royalty. Guests will receive an exclusive mini-manicure with the Disney Princess Designer Collection nail polish, and have the opportunity to customize their very own charm bracelet at the Kidada for Disney Store charm bar. Fashionistas will leave smelling as whimsical as Tinker Bell with a special sneak preview of the latest Disney Store Fragrance—Pixie Dust.

This year, the cast of "Glee" filmed an FNO-themed video for Vogue covering David Bowie's "Fashion" Click to view the music video! (P.S. How hot do they all look--especially Mark & Cory!)

6. FAMOUS footwear (Penn Plaza 250 West 34th Street) 6-9pm

Calling all aspiring top models! FAMOUS footwear’s 34th Street location will host a New York Fashion Week Casting Call from 6pm-8pm. The event will be hosted by Vh1 Glam God INDASHIO & America’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 Winner Jaslene Gonzalez. Winners will receive the opportunity of a lifetime to model down the runway at INDASHIO NY Fashion Week Show on Sept 13th.

7.  j.f. lazartigue (764 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor) 6-10pm

I might be a little biased because I’m a budding Broadway star, but this sounds way too fun, plus the proceeds benefit, what else? Impact Broadway! Support my future salary please. J.F. Lazartigue creator of Les Soins d’Exception “Haute Couture” for the hair honors Broadway’s musical HIT “Sister Act” in Beauty Meets Broadway. Cast Members will meet & greet lazartigue customers. Portions of the evenings proceeds of products sold will benefit Impact Broadway.

8. Jeffrey New York (449 West 14th Street) 6-11pm

More Broadway stars–but definitely a must for any Harry Potter fans! Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Hemingway from Broadway hit musical “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” will meet and greet fans and autograph Fashion’s Night Out merchandise. Columbia Sportswear will be on hand to showcase their Jeffrey co-branded design collaboration. The Clarins-Courtin girls will be selling FEED 10 bags, specially designed by Claire Courtin-Clarins. The bags will feature 3 of Clarins most iconic products.

9. Lord & Taylor (424 5th Avenue) 6-11pm

Undoubtedly FNO’s wildest event, iconic 5th avenue retailer Lord & Taylor might possibly be hosting the biggest FNO event. The store is transforming each of its floors to represent the different neighborhoods of NYC for your shopping enjoyment! Solange Knowles (Beyonce’s sister) will be on hand to shop and meet & greet fans from 6-9pm on the 2nd floor; Misook Doolittle of the line “Exclusively Misook” will meet & greet from 6-7pm on the 3rd floor; the 4th floor with host Vince Camuto and his fall collection, as well as a gift with purchase; From 6-8pm Jones New York’s resident style expert, Lloyd Boston takes wardrobe classics and shows you 7 Ways To Wear It–you can enjoy a fashion presentation, one-on-one style consultations, and a chance to win a makeover and walk the fashion show’s finale on the 5th floor; Heather Thomsen of Yummie Tummie will hang out on the 8th floor from 6-8pm to break all the laws of shapewear; on the 10th floor from 6-9pm, the NY Jets Cheerleaders will be signing their swimsuit calendars, posing for photos and dancing (you know, if you dare to leave your man up there); There are about 9 other guests slated on each of the unnamed floors that you know you want to see, and Lord & Taylor is a known FNO hangout for celebrities who aren’t otherwise engaged for the evening. See the full FNO roster.

10. Macy’s Flagship (151 West 34th Street) 6-11pm

I don’t dare step near the always-packed even at 9pm on a Sunday night Macy’s Herald Square, but if you’re a fan of any one of the amazing folks on their lineup, 151 W. 34th street is where you’ll want to be this Thursday. Here’s the rundown: Have the opportunity to meet Tommy Hilfiger and Joss Stone on the 2nd Floor in Men’s; join celebrity DJ, Samantha Ronson, for a dance party hosted by Gucci Guilty for Men! Main Floor- Fragrance Arcade; visit the “Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s” collection on the 2nd floor and perhaps supermodel Coco Rocha will help you shop; meet designer Rachel Roy and athlete Amar’e Stoudemire as they introduce their cool collaboration for Rachel Rachel Roy and host a “Hoops for a Cause” event. With any $50 purchase of Rachel Rachel Roy, guests will have the opportunity to give their best “shot” on a pop-a-shot machine and raise money for the Amar’e Stoudemire Foundation 2nd Floor, Impulse;  Let celebrity stylist, Derek Warburton, take you on a tour of the fall trends as he updates your wardrobe for the season. RTW- 3rd Floor; Visit luggage on the 9th floor where artist Charles Fazzino will launch the Fazzino by Heys USA Luggage Collection. Brand ambassadors Chrissy Teigen, 2011 SI Swimsuit Supermodel, and Amber Collins, 2011 Miss New York USA, will be on hand to celebrate the occasion; From 5-6pm join celebrity chef Sandra Lee for a cookbook signing on the 8th floor; Love shoes? Make sure you’re starting fall off on the right foot by visiting Shoes on 5! Miss J Alexander of America’s Next Top Model will be on hand to conduct a shoe seminar, complete with informal modeling, foot massages, music and refreshments; Join Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Marc Forgione, and Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods” host, Andrew Zimmern, for a night of food, fashion and fun! Marc will share his recipes and entertaining tips for the ultimate dinner party and Andrew will give his own take how to entertain in style; Meet Anna Dello Russo, INC Editor at Large, and supermodel Karolina Kurkova. Enjoy informal modeling, refreshments and music while shopping the collection; Singer Kelly Rowland shakes up the evening with a live performance and meet-and-greet in Dresses on 4; From 7-8pm, join singing sensation Joss Stone at the Tommy Hilfiger party where she will be performing outside on Broadway Plaza; On the 4th floor, meet the impeccably styled “Pretty Little Liars” star, Shay Mitchell, while shopping the hottest Junior trends of the season.

So that’s it my fashionable friends! Which FNO events are you excited for? If you’re not in NYC, how are you celebrating FNO in your city?

Disney Store invites you to be “stylish ever after…” Come get glam for Fashion’s Night Out and join us for a magical evening of pampering and accessorizing. Preview the latest Disney-inspired lifestyle product lines while being treated like royalty. Guests will receive an exclusive mini-manicure with the Disney Princess Designer Collection nail polish, and have the opportunity to customize their very own charm bracelet at the Kidada for Disney Store charm bar. Fashionistas will leave smelling as whimsical as Tinker Bell with a special sneak preview of the latest Disney Store Fragrance—Pixie Dust. Guests from across New York City won’t want to miss out on this stylish good time, it’s sure to be an enchanted night of fashionable fun!