Black Friday
I have to be honest, my brain is hurting after sifting through all of the Black Friday sales - I haven’t intentionally “shopped” in almost 12 months and I honestly forgot how labor intensive it is to compare prices, watch for sale start and end times, browse freely… I do not miss it haha. Especially since the ONE thing I planned to buy for myself seems to be the ONLY thing not on sale.
That said, I know that many of the items I posted in my Final Wardrobe Edit are pricey investment items, so I wanted to do a little sale hunting to find as much as I could for less while it’s all on sale. Here’s what I’ve scrounged up:
The ShopBop sale takes the cake so far in terms of investment items actually being on sale - most of their inventory is up to 25% off wide code MORE19. I’ve linked a lot of the items from my closet and some similar finds below, but the best buys IMO are:
My favorite FRAME jeans in denim and white. I also like the Mini Crop Boot if you like a bit more flare
This simple black tee fits all of my requirements in terms of versatility, special detail, volume in the sleeve, and generous fit
This cream cardigan doesn’t contain wool and is a great alternative to the one in my closet
This dreamy white Rebecca Taylor top is a great less expensive version of one I have from Doen and is a great example of seasonless apparel
The single pair of sunnies that made my final edit are included in the sale and are under $100
My favorite Ulla Johnson dress is marked down AND included in the sale, many sizes still available
Nordstrom is offering a preview of their Cyber Week deals, I didn’t find anything too mind blowing but my favorite turtleneck is included as are the ever-popular Spanx faux leather leggings. I like my Walmart ones even with the flack I get for them ;) but the Spanx definitely have more of a control top.
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My beloved CBD from Equilibria Women is 15% off sitewide but you can get an EXTRA 5% off (20% off, sitewide, on EVERYTHING!) with code MEGHALLBF. CBD has been absolutely lifechanging for me, this is a great opportunity to try it without a huge investment.
Ssense is holding their own with one of the best sales I’ve seen on designer items, including my exact Golden Goose sneakers and the suede version of my Chloe flats. They also have some great gift ideas like these Chloe card holders. They are also the only place I’ve been able to find the FRAME Le High Skinny Jeans in Harvard on sale.
Follain just announced that they are offering 20% off sitewide (no code required) which is super exciting as it includes many of the clean beauty products I use that don’t frequently go on sale, like:
Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser - Indie Lee is one of my FAVORITE clean brands not only because it works but because it’s one of the only natural brands that doesn’t smell like a yoga studio ha. This cleanser is nice and slippery (I hate when they feel dry or leave a residue) and it smells like STRAWBERRY.
Indie Lee COQ-10 Toner also smells incredible, I pat it in before my serums and it helps prime the skin for absorbtion and is SO refreshing
I’m also a huge fan of their Squalane Oil - my skin is on the drier side and I’ve finally figured out that oils work much better for me vs. creams that seem to just sit on my skin
I haven’t tried their I-Recover Gel but everyone swears by it and I plan to order it to try for my low back endo aches
I ordered this Everything Soap - I LOVE that it’s refillable and plan to use them in our bathrooms
I’ve been waiting to bite the bullet on this Sweet Cherry Brightening Peel - I love all this Naturopathica and have heard great things
We are also trying their bar soap (we’re big bar soap people) and I like that this is easy to order online (we were previously using one from an essential oils brand that we love but has min order requirements, etc.)
I’ve been looking for a natural shampoo and conditioner and am ordering this one from Innersense as well as the matching condition
I love other products from RMS beauty and just ordered this concealer to try
JCrew is 40-50% off site wide but I didn’t find anything worth posting from the women’s picks aside from my favorite boyfriend jeans. They have some cute things but most are very season-specific (tartan, etc.) and don’t check the versatility box for me. I’ve been disappointed in their shoe quality so I’m hesitant to recommend them.
C has had great luck with their menswear however and rounded up some of his favorites including his new winter coat and his favorite leather gloves. He recently got rid of FIVE pairs of pants and replaced them with these slim fit cords, he’s worn them EVERY day since! He also lives in these sweatpants.
Farmacy Beauty is one of my favorites and rarely goes on sale - they are currently offering 20% off sitewide and 30% off orders over $120 with code CYBER. I live for the Very Cherry Clean version of their famous cleansing balm (takes off ALL of your makeup, and no residue!) as well as their Clean Bee ultra-gentle cleanser. I have also been using their Honeymoon Glow 2x/week for a few weeks now and I LOVE it as an uber effective yet gentle resurfacing serum - excellent buy especially if you have suffered from adult acne like me.
Serena & Lily’s Thank You Sale is their best sale of the year, they are offering 25% off sitewide. It’s the perfect time to invest in timeless classics like their bar stools, etc. and Nellie’s favorite stool:
My favorites from the sale include this light that we are eyeing for our kitchen re-do, these sconces that we love for our bedroom, this floor-length mirror, our bar cart, Nell’s crib sheets, our living room pillows, and coordinating throw. We are also LOVING these flush mounts that we’ve replaced older lights with throughout the house. This denim rug made a huge impact in our office and feels great under foot. We also love our oxford stripe sheets and these pillow inserts:
Gap is offering 40% off everything (50% off early Black Friday access for Cardmembers) and a lot of Nell’s winter wardrobe will be on sale.
Nell’s beloved Mini Chappy Wrap will be on sale starting Friday (no exact details yet but I’d wait until then to purchase)
In terms of small businesses, my favorite daycare labels for Nell are 40% off and the Planet Box stainless steel lunchbox I’ve been waiting to go on sale for her is offering 20% off sitewide. Lark Adventurewear is a new-to-me-kids brand that offers 100% breathable bamboo essentials like uber-soft pajamas, made responsibly in Los Angeles - they are offering 20% off order $50+ with code BF50 and 35% off orders $120+ wide code BF125.
