SHOPPING

Fifth Avenue
Still need something to wear? When ALL MY CHILDREN's Erica came to the Big Apple, she strolled down this famous street. To shop where the rich characters like La Kane get their wardrobes, don't miss Bergdorf Goodman (745 5th Avenue at 58th Street) and Barneys New York (just a short detour east to 660 Madison Avenue at 60th Street), two stores that New York costume designers love. Then head over to Henri Bendel (712 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street), where DAYS' Alison Sweeney (Sami) stops whenever she's in town.

ABC Carpet & Home
888 Broadway at 18th Street
Set designers have always favored this swanky home store for all things interior, from antiques to fine bedding to, well, carpets.

Kleinfeld Bridal
8202 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn
(R Train to 86th Street Station, Brooklyn)
Over on that other borough's Fifth Avenue is where you'll find the home to a huge percentage of New York soaps' bridal gowns over the years. The costume designers rely on this huge showroom, and some actors do, too: It's one of the places where Terri Colombino (Katie, AS THE WORLD TURNS) shopped for her real-life wedding dress. See http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com for more specific directions.

Amazing Savings
1415-1423 Avenue M, Midwood
(Q Train to Avenue M, Brooklyn)
Once you've shelled out all that cash in the pricey stores, head to this bargain emporium for some deals. And sure, there are many locations, but just around the corner from this one? That's right: it's JC Studios, home to AS THE WORLD TURNS.