The complete guide to Fashion's Night Out

On Sept. 6, more than 700 stores around New York City are throwing open their doors for Fashion's Night Out - the annual citywide shopping party that kicks off September's New York Fashion Week, running from 6 to 11 p.m.

Department stores, indie boutiques, chains and salons are hosting everything from celebrity guests to dance parties to beauty touchups to, of course, lots of opportunities to shop, shop shop.

So what are you waiting for? Get out to FNO!

Cue the crowds! Reality TV queen Kim Kardashian is making an appearance at Lord & Taylor to chat with customers and sign bottles of her True Reflection perfume (for anyone who buys a $123 gift set). Meanwhile, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Project Runway," past and present "Runway" designers - including Chris March, Mondo Guerra and Jay McCarroll - are making appearances, as is ex-"Real Housewife" Jill Zarin, to promote her new jewelry line. 424 Fifth Ave., btwn 38th and 39th sts., 212-391-3344

Fox's "Glee" returns to the airwaves Thursday night (especially exciting since part of Season 4 was filmed in NYC!). Before you hit up the DVR for the episode Friday (since you're obviously going to be at FNO Thursday night), meet "Glee" cutie Darren Criss at Saks Fifth Avenue. Also slated to hit Saks: designers Oscar de la Renta, Rebecca Minkoff - hosting a girls' night out booth, complete with a ponytail bar and makeup application - Rachel Roy, BCBG's Max and Lubov Azria and Kimberly Ovitz. 611 Fifth Ave. at 50th St., 212-753-4000

That's a wrap: "Girls" star Allison Williams hosts Diane von Furstenberg's Meatpacking District bash alongside the iconic designer. Also in store for the evening: Tunes spun by Solange Knowles, makeovers courtesy MAC Cosmetics, palm readings, cocktails and appetizers. 874 Washington St., at 14th St., 646-486-4800

Get in bed with "Twilight" hunk Kellan Lutz: He'll be appearing at Bloomingdale's on behalf of bedding line Charisma. Or, if you're more into music, say "hi" to the bandmates from Matchbox 20. who'll be swinging by. The Bloomie's flagship's other fun FNO stops include a Fred Perry ping-pong tourney and a destination where designers spin tunes. 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St., 212-705-2000

Fab e-commerce site Piperlime is launching its first brick-and-mortar store ... Thursday night! Piperlime guest editors Rachel Zoe and Olivia Palermo will be on hand chatting about fall's hottest trends, and Rev Run and DJ Ruckus are providing the entertainment. 121 Wooster St., btwn Prince and Spring sts.

The Meatpacking District outpost of NYC womenswear staple alice + olivia won't open until later this fall, so for FNO, designer Stacey Bendet and her team are taking over the rooftop of hot spot STK for a slumber-party themed bash, complete with a massive pillow fight. 26 Little W. 12th St., at Gansevoort St.

Designer Christian Siriano hosts the grand opening of his Nolita boutique with a DJd soiree, where cocktails will be flowing and Siriano will be signing handbags and accessories (many of which are less than $100). All customers are automatically entered to win a chance for two tix to Siriano's Sept. 8 fashion show. 252 Elizabeth St., 212-775-8494

Rock out as Cyndi Lauper (who wrote the upcoming Broadway musical "Kinky Boots") performs at shoe guru Manolo Blahnik's midtown boutique. The concert starts at 8:30 p.m.. 31 W. 54th St., btwn Fifth and Sixth aves., 212-582-3007

The Ace Hotel and the shop Opening Ceremony are always a hubbub for fun, and on FNO, the hotel lobby will become a karaoke lounge. For fashion lovers, a handful of designers and friends of Opening Ceremony (Proenza Schouler, Band of Outsiders and more) are taking part in the Closet 2Closet initiative, selling items from their closets, with proceeds going to Broome Street Academy. 1190-1192 Broadway, at 29th St., 212-334-7240

Upscale department store Henri Bendel is going all-out Cirque du Soleil, with performances from Cirque's Zumanity. Customers who purchase $50 worth of goods receive a striped iPhone case that can be customized with Swarovski crystals. Before you leave, grab a bespoke cocktail (or two) courtesy of The Mulberry Project. 712 Fifth Ave., at 56th St., 212-247-1100

It's going to get hot at the DKNY store. Nightlife photographer Patrick McMullan is hosting a soiree with the sexy firefighters of the FDNY 2013 calendar. Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the FDNY Foundation. 655 Madison Ave., at 60th St., 212-223-3569

Designer Tracy Reese is throwing her third annual FNO dance-a-thon, judged by Reese and DJ Brooklyn Dawn, who is spinning. Need a break from the dance floor? Sip wine from Clos du Bois and, of course, shop - customers who spend $400 are entered in a raffle for pieces from the fall 2012 collection. 640 Hudson St., at Gansevoort St., 212-807-0505

At Missoni, New Yorkers can mingle with designer Margherita Missoni as well as buy a collection of colorful rings supporting Edodé Onlus, a charity working to provide safe drinking water to villages in Africa. 1009 Madison Ave., at 77th St., 212-517-9339

Want to look your best before you get to FNO? Then hit up Salon AKS' FNO lounge, open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For $35, get your hair styled dry. No appointment necessary. 689 Fifth Ave., at 54th St., 212-888-0707

In celebration of its latest fragrance, Blackberry & Bay, Jo Malone London is doling out themed gelato pops and blackberry bellinis. 330 Bleecker St., at Christopher St., 212-242-1454

Cheers! Ted Baker London will have Ted's Fish & Chip's Truck parked outside, doling out fish and chips. Inside the men's and women's shop, indulge in sticky toffee and cocktails. 595 Fifth Ave., at 48th St., 212-317-1514

Jewelry designer David Yurman is offering up desserts inspired by his four signature collections and fab specialty cocktails. 712 Madison Ave., at 63rd St., 212-752-4255