Merry + Happy: Black Friday Sales

In honor of the upcoming honorary shopping holiday, I've decided to share another round up of all the amazing steals and deals this Friday (and sharing the tips & tricks I noted last year).  More codes are coming, stay tuned the next few days!

Tips & tricks for the Black Friday Shopper: 

1. Make a list and do your research. Search locations, compare prices, and return policies! Don't want to be stuck with an item that does work or doesn't fit!

2. Sales are now starting on Thursday evenings (crazy!). Arrive early to your late evening, pre-midnight, midnight, 4 am stop. Pick up some Starbucks, bundle up, and find your spot in line! Just don't trample anyone when they open the doors!

3. Work in teams. Stores may open at different times, refer to guideline number 1 to make sure you are covering all of your wish lists!

4. Don't want the rush? Hit up your local small businesses and boutique! 

5.  Black Friday shopping just isn't for you? Prefer to sleep in? You can always online shop! Make sure to read the list below to find out the deals!

ALDO :: Save an extra 30% off all reduced footwear + save 50% off select Men’s footwear. DATES: Nov 27 – Dec 1

ASOS (US):: Save 20% off site wide. DATES: Nov 28 – Dec 2 CODE: GIMME20. 

Ann Taylor :: Save 40% Off Entire Purchase. SALE INFORMATION COMING / CODE COMING

Bloomingdale’s :: Save up to 50% off. DATES: Nov 25 – Dec 1. 

BonLook :: Save up to 50% off on select eyewear. Also enjoy free shipping. DATES: Nov 29 & Dec 2 only.

C. Wonder :: Save 30% off 3 items or more, full price or sale + free ground shipping. DATES: Nov 27 – Dec 1. CODE: GIFTS30

Charm & Chain :: Save 20% off all orders under $150, save 25% off orders between $150-$400, and save 30% off orders over $400. DATES: Nov 28 – Dec 2. CODE: thanksgiving20, thanksgiving25, thanksgiving30 (respectively) - http://rstyle.me/ad/nca3c77w

Cynthia Rowley :: Save up to 65% off fall markdowns, save 50% off angora sweaters, and save 20% off full-priced clothing. DATES: Nov 28 – Dec 2.

The Dreslyn :: Save up to 50% off site wide. DATES: Nov 26 – Nov 29.

French Connection :: Save 30% off your total purchase + free ground shipping on orders over $150.

DATES: Nov 27 – Dec 2. CODE: W13COUPON. 

Heels.com :: Save $25 off your purchase over $100, save $50 off your purchase over $150, and save $75 off your purchase over $200. DATES: Nov 28 – Dec 1. CODE: BF75.

Henri Bendel :: Save 25% off your order over $100 and receive a $20 Splurge Card with every purchase.

DATES: Nov 29 – Dec 1 CODE: TURKEY25.

Hurley :: Save 30% off site wide. DATES: Nov 28 – Nov 29. CODE: CARVE 

ILY Couture :: Mix and match select items (1 for 50% off, 3+ items for 65% off, and 5+ items for 75% off).

DATES: Nov 29.

Jeweliq :: Save 20% entire order and 30% off orders over $100. Free shipping.

DATES: Nov 29 – Dec 2. CODE: BFTREAT20 & BFTREAT30 (respectively).

Joie :: Spend $250, save 20% off – Spend $500, save 30% off. DATES: Nov 27 – Dec 2. 

Kate Somerville :: Save 30% on all orders. DATES: Nov 25 – Dec 2. CODE: HOLIDAY2013

Kendra Scott :: Save 20% off site wide and enjoy free shipping (excludes LUXE collection and gift cards). DATES: Nov 27 – Dec 2. CODE: BFCM201. 

LOFT :: Save 40% off  EVERYTHING! DATES: Nov 29 – Nov 30. CODE: ENJOY.

Loren Hope :: Save 20% off orders over $100 + free shipping. DATES: Nov 29 – Dec 2. CODE: THANKS.

ModCloth :: Shop hundreds of new items at 50% off. DATES: Nov 27 – Dec 1.

Nordstrom :: Save 25%+ off on select brands. DATES: Nov 27 (10AM PST) – Dec 1 (10PM PST). 

Nordstrom :: Save 33%+ off on select brands. DATES: Nov 28 (10PM PST) – Nov 29 (10PM PST).

OTTE NY :: Save an extra 40% off sale items. DATES: Nov 25 – Nov 29. CODE: BLACKFRIDAY.

THE OUTNET :: Save 20% off site wide. DATES: Nov 25 – Nov 26 (10AM EST). CODE: THANKSGIVING. ALSO: Enjoy free standard shipping (Nov 30-Dec 1, Code: FREESHIPWKND); Enjoy free shipping (Dec 17-Dec 31, Code: HOLIDAYGIFT).

Poppin :: Save 25% off all orders over $75. DATES: Nov 29 – Dec 1. CODE: POPBF.

Rent the Runway :: Save 20% off site wide. DATES: Nov 28 – Nov 30. CODE: RTR2013. 

Serena and Lily :: Save 20% off site wide and enjoy free shipping. DATES: Nov 26 – Dec 2. ALSO: Receive a $50 gift card when you spend over $100 on December 2. Code: THANKS20.

Shopbop/ East Dane :: Save 15% when you spend $250, save 20% when you spend $500, and save 25% when you spend $1000. DATES: Nov 26 – Dec 2. CODE: BIGEVENT13.

Sole Society :: Save 33% off all jewelry, handbags and shoes (with new offers being presented everyday at 10am). DATES: Nov 25 – Dec 2.

t+j Designs :: Save 30% off the entire site (excluding Monogram Items, Glam Gift Sets, and Flash Sale Items). DATES: Nov 25 – Dec 2. CODE: TDAY30. ALSO: Shop the Thanksgiving Flash Sale for items as low as $6! (Nov 27 – Dec 2). 

Target :: Save 40% off select denim, women’s loungewear, and women’s party dresses. DATES: Nov 25 – Nov 30. 

Tory Burch :: Save 20% off orders over $300, save 25% off orders over $500, save 30% off orders over $750 plus free shipping. DATES: Nov 29 – Dec 2. CODE: HOLIDAY.

Urban Outfitters (US) :: Free shipping on orders over $50. DATES: Nov 22 – Nov 29. 

Urban Outfitters (US) :: Save an extra 50% off all sale merchandise. DATES: Nov 29

Urban Outfitters (US) :: Save $15 off $75, $25 off $100 and $50 off $150 and enjoy free shipping.

DATES: Dec 2. ALSO: Free shipping on orders over $50 from Nov 22 – Nov 29.

Wallis :: Save up to 30% off site wide. DATES: Nov 25 – Nov 30.

West Elm: Spend $100+, save 10%. Spend $250, save 15%. Spend $500, save 20%. Spend $1,000, save 25%. Good till 12/1 with code STOCKUP.

My Style: Thanksgiving

 Old Navy Sweater {Similar} // UO Scarf {Similar} // Gap Jeans // Target Loafers {Similar} // BaubleBar Necklace // Shira Melody Bracelet 

I believe we should have four day weekends more often. Enough time to spend with friends, family, savor the Thanksgiving leftovers, enjoy too much wine, game nights and cuddling with your loved ones, and finally decorate for Christmas. We ate way too much at my boyfriend's Thanksgiving then we drove to Iowa City to meet up with my family. Upon arriving I was informed that we would be heading to our local outlet mall for a little Black Friday shopping...something I've never done before! From 10:30pm - 1am we shopped until we dropped. I ended up with a few things for myself and even a few things for the boy for Christmas. A successful haul, however; I think I value my sleep and shopping from a computer a little more than the craziness of Black Friday shoppers :)

And on a complete side note, this girl has some new hair! Though the photos make my hair looks a bit more red in these photos than it is in real life {which I don't mind in the least}, I could not be more thrilled with how it turned out! If you are in the Des Moines area make sure to ask for Robin at Estilo Salon & Day Spa! 

Don't forget to head over to Chloe Rose Boutique - 30% off your entire purchase {excludes sale items} with the promo code CMBRUNETTE30. Valid from November 26th-30th!

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Here's to time spent with family + friends, indulging in savory delights, and enjoying this extra long Holiday weekend. 

Happy Friday and hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

PS. Make sure to check out my Complete Guide to Black Friday here!

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Complete Guide to Black Friday

May the force be with you..and this shopping guide as well. Before you hit the stores come midnight on Friday, November 23, here are a few tips + tricks!

|| Black Friday Tips + Tricks ||

1. Make a list and do your research. Search locations, compare prices, and return policies! Don't want to be stuck with an item that does work or doesn't fit!

2. Arrive early to your pre-midnight, midnight, 4 am stop. Pick up some Starbucks, bundle up, and find your spot in line! Just don't trample anyone when they open the doors!

3. Work in teams. Stores may open at different times, refer to guideline number 1 to make sure you are covering all of your wish lists!

4. Don't want the rush? Hit up your local small businesses and boutique! 

5.  Black Friday shopping just isn't for you? Prefer to sleep in? You can always online shop! Make sure to read the list below to find out the deals!

|| Black Friday Online Deals ||

AllSaints 

20% off select merchandise online and in-store from November 22 to November 25. 

ASOS.com 

Free shipping, free returns, and more exciting deals yet to be unveiled. Click here for updates. 

BB Dakota

Spend $125; get $25 off with promo code: 25OFF125

Spend $175; get $50 off with promo code: 50OFF175

Spend $250; get $100 off with promo code: 100OFF250

Valid: November 21-26, 2012

Bloomingdale's

Save up to 50% on a great selection of merchandise in Womens, Contemporary, Mens, Kids, Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry, and Accessories at Bloomingdales.com. Offer valid November 20, 2012 through November 25, 2012. 

C Wonder 

25% off all online purchases at cwonder.com on Black Friday. From midnight to 8 a.m. In-store get an additional 50% off sale items. Get 25% off your purchase of $100 or more from November 24 to November 26. 

DVF

30% off sale items and free shipping from November 21 though Cyber Monday with promo code HOLIDAYSALE. 

Express

Starting November 21, everything 50% off until 12pm noon on Friday, November 23. After 12pm, everything is 40% off. 

French Connection 

30% off all orders plus free shipping from November 21 through Cyber Monday. 

J.Crew

25% off your purchase, in stores & online. Plus, free shipping on $150 or more. Ends Sunday. Use code: COLOR25.

J.Crew Factory

Take 40% off everything from J.Crew Factory with the code GIVEANDGET from November 21 through Cyber Monday. 

LAMade

Everything 30% Including Sale Items With Coupon Code THANKS30

Last Call by Neiman Marcus

LastCall.com only • Now through November 22. Save up to 85% off original designer prices! Extra 40% off everything Including clearance!

LOFT

BLACK FRIDAY! 40% off ENTIRE Purchase. Use code: ENJOY. Offer valid November 20 - November 23!

Madewell 

] 25% off and free shipping on everything with promo code TREAT. Valid November 21 - November 26, 2012 

Piperlime

20% off all items from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.

Rebecca Minkoff

Up to 50% off select styles plus free shipping from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. 

Rebecca Taylor

Take an extra 25% off all sale items with the code RTEXTRA2512.

Shopbop

Until November 26th enjoy a tiered discount system on all items. Purchases of $250 or more are marked 20 percent off, $500, 25 perfect, $1000, 30 percent off annnnd orders over $1500 will be marked 35 perfect off. So go pick up those Rag & Bone booties and Vince sweater you've been drooling over! 

Steve Madden

Early Savings with Steve Madden! Save 25% off plus Free Shipping! Use code GIVE25. Valid November 19 - November 22, 2012. Some exclusions apply, see site for details.

Topshop

On Black Friday receive $10 off your purchase of $30, $20 of your purchase of $50, and $50 off your purchase of $100. Select items will also be 30% off. 

Vince Camuto

30% any online order from midnight to noon on Black Friday and 50% off select bags and accessories from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. 

Zara Home

Free Ground Shipping and $20 off all orders.