Top Black Friday Sales & Steals

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Happy Black Friday! I hope you all are having amazing luck at all the sales today! A few of my top favorites are:

1. Shopbop is having a tiered sale - the more you spend, the better the discount. It starts at 15% off purchases of $250 or more and increases from there. Use code BIGEVENT13 at check out.

2. Piperlime is offering 25% off site wide and an extra 40% off sale. Use code GIFT at checkout for the discount.

3. Aldo has 20% off site wide today only - use code BFDAY20 at check out.

4. J.Crew has really outdone themselves: 30% off site wide today until December 1st. Use code HOLIDAY to receive the discount.

5. Gorjana is offering 35% off a great selection of items. Use code STUFFED on the pieces located here (it only applies to them).

6. Rebecca Minkoff is also having a tiered sale - spend $200 and you get 20% off your purchase. The percentage increases the more you spend. The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

7. Charm & Chain is also having a tiered sale. 20% off purchases up to $150, and the discount increases after that. Use code THANKSGIVING20 (or 25/30 depending on how much you spend).

8. Steve Madden is offering 30% off plus free shipping. Use code THANKFUL30.

9. Vince has some great markdowns - up to 60% off for a limited time!

10. Rebecca Minkoff has 25% off all dresses (use code DRESSES25) and 25% off all sale items (use code BFWEEKEND25) at check out.

11. Loren Hope has 20% off site wide plus free shipping. Her jewelry is the BOMB. Use code THANKS at checkout for the discount.

12. Tory Burch is having their holiday sale event - its a tiered one also. It starts at 20% off purchases of $300 and above and increases from there. Use code HOLIDAY.

13. J.Crew Factory is offering 50% off the entire site, plus free shipping over $50! Use code HOLIDAY50 at checkout.

14. Saks - my one and only favorite store ever has some amazing deals that started today. Up to 60% off designer pieces (a huge selection!).

GIVE THANKS

Today is Thanksgiving - one of my absolute favorite holidays of the year. I just arrived home in Buffalo, NY, and am so happy to be here. It has been a hectic month, if not year, so it is always nice to go home, unwind, and relax. There are so many things to be thankful for, the list is endless. For one, I am thankful for the guy above - he is our 14 year old lab, our little old man. I am thankful for my job, my condo, my family, friends, my blog, my boyfriend, my horses, my health, and so much more. Take a little time today to think of and appreciate everything and everyone you have in your life. I may be a little MIA this weekend due to being home with the family, but you can keep up with me via Instagram and Twitter. I'm also sure I'll be hitting the online sales at some point, so I'll keep you all tuned as to what I find.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving (and happy Black Friday shopping)!

THE GIFT GUIDE: THE BEST BUYS FOR YOUR BFF

1. J.Crew Crystal Blooms Necklace // 2. Nars Lip Gloss // 3. Rebecca Taylor Every Day Tank // 4. Zara Gloves // 5. Tory Burch Winslow Earrings // 6. Sarah Chloe Rocha Ring // 7. Mark & Graham Opera Wallet // 8. Ugg Andi Slipper // 9. GiGi New York Mini Phone Case // 10. Urban Decay Naked Pallet  // 11. LEIF Agate Trivet // 12. Subtle Luxury Infinity Sweater Knit Scarf

Shopping for my best friend isn't all that hard usually, but the main issue I have is keeping it within my budget. My bff has incredible fashion taste which makes her very easy to shop for, but I could easily spend a couple hundred on a Christmas gift for her each year. I decided to search around for some great gifts everyone could buy their best friend, but my challenge was to keep them within a budget. All the items above are under $100 (most are under $80 even)! I've found the perfect, comfy, everyday tank, the best eye shadow pallet ever invented (I own one of my own and it's incredible, trust me), the budget friendly statement necklace, and so much more. Good luck shopping for the bff! The black Friday sales and steals are starting early (there is an insane amount today), so if the list above doesn't inspire you, here are a few more ideas...

1. LEIF has incredible, affordable, super pretty home decor pieces (the trivets above are from there). It would be almost impossible not to find something here...

2. ZGallerie is the definition of glam home decor. They have incredible accessories, furniture (if you feel like splurging), and art. Oh, and they're offering an extra 20% off art and accessories with code GIVE20.

3. Madewell is offering 25% off your entire order - now tell me you couldn't grab the perfect stacking rings or chic calf hair pouch for your bff here. Use code FEAST25 at checkout for the discount.

4. Dolce Vita is offering 25% off all apparel (use code BLACKFRIDAY13), and up to 50% off select shoe styles. I'm lusting after these perfect loafer flats.

5. Neiman Marcus is offering an extra 20% off their sale items. Doesn't get a lot better than that!

6. J.Crew Factory is giving shoppers 50% off everything site wide, plus free shipping on only $50 or more! Use code HOLIDAY50 for the deal. Their outfit obsessions section is crazy good - I'm always wanting to copy every single outfit there.

7. Rory Beca items are 25% off - every single one! Use promo code RBFREE25 at checkout to receive the discount.

8. Gypsy 05 is giving shoppers 30% off sitewide! Even though it's winter, I've had these shorts on my wishlist forever. I may just have to grab them while the sale is happening... use code SHOPBLACK at checkout to receive the discount.

9. This is a biggie... J.Crew is offering 30% off your entire purchase!!! There is an insane amount of things on my wishlist here, so I'm sure I'll definitely be taking advantage of this one. Use code HOLIDAY at checkout! PS - this promo code is available in stores AND online!

10. Last but not least, Shopbop has a tiered sale going on. The more you spend, the greater the discount. It starts at 15% off purchases of $250 or more, and increases from there. Use code BIGEVENT13 at checkout. 

Happy shopping!