Every year Black Friday is starting sooner and sooner; at first it was just the Friday after Thanksgiving, then it was Thanksgiving night, then it was the entire week before and now it seems like the sales started on November 1st, or even before Halloween this year.

However, if you're a savvy shopper you know that sometimes the deals are better on actual Black Friday than before, but I think this year might be the exception because Thanksgiving is so late. The shopping season is cut off by at least a week since Black Friday is November 29th, so most retailers Black Friday sales started last week.

In addition to sales getting earlier and earlier, they've also gotten smaller; the percentage off is not as strong as they have been in the past but if you know the retailer to look at, you might find some gems.

I wanted to round up some of the sales I'm going to be shopping, mostly for gifts, but maybe for one or two items for myself. 

I'll update this post throughout the week with more deals as they come out but wanted to get some picks out there before the shopping really picked up! 

Tis the shopping season! It seems like Black Friday has been going on for over a month but we've made it to the big day. Black Friday gets earlier and earlier every year but I hardly shop the early sales. I never fully trust the retailer's pre-Thanksgiving sales and like to wait until I see the final Black Friday sale prices, that way I know I'm getting the best deal.

The key to find out if the early sales are the real Black Friday sales is to read the fine print of the offer. It'll tell you when the promotion ends so it's very clear if a new one will come on Black Friday aka November 23rd this year. 

I spent most of the weekend scouring the internet for the sales I'll be shopping, and the sales from retailers/brands I love...all to live in this post & be updated throughout the next two weeks while retailers continue to update their promotions.

The biggest shopping week of the year has arrived and it's also one of the most overwhelming times to be an avid online shopper. My email inbox and Instagram feed is filled to the brim with promotions, sales, and gifts with purchase from my favorite brands and retailers, as well as some brands I don't even like! 

Sales started earlier than ever this year, some appearing during the first week of November to get ahead of the supply chain issues and to maximize earnings.

I've already been shopping up a storm and it's honestly not good. I have spent more money in the past few weeks than I have in a long time but my, this time of year always gets me! I also figured that instead of waiting until actual Black Friday to post my sale report, I would post now so you can start shopping! 

Most retailers are calling out if this is their true Black Friday sale or if something better will come along in a few days but I think it's safe to say, we have officially transitioned to Cyber Week as the week before Thanksgiving vs just a few days of good deals. 

Let's get into it, shall we? I'm only sharing the sales that I would shop for myself! 

Clothes & Accessories

Kate Spade: Up to 50% off select items with code BFPREVIEW 

Nordstrom: Up to 50% off select clothes, accessories, and more

Baublebar: 30% off everything with code BB30

Bloomingdales: 25% off select items that are labeled 25% off

Love Shack Fancy: Extra 20% off sale items, no code needed! 

Tory Burch: 30% off $250 select items, no code needed! 

Lele Sadoughi: 25% off everything with code BF25

Hill House: Up to 50% off select items

Loren Hope: 20% off sitewide with code GETGLAM 

Good American: 25% off the website with code BF25

Jet Set Candy: 30% off the entire website, no code needed

Jack Rogers USA: 30% off entire site with code YAY30

Spanx: 20% off everything

Slip Silk: 25% off everything

Abercrombie: 30% off almost everything

Rowing Blazers: 25% off sitewide

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I have to admit, I have nothing I want to buy on Black Friday. I know, it's very shocking. I just don't need anything and I haven't really thought about what I want. Usually, I'm making Black Friday lists on November 1st but this year, I guess it's like with anything this year, it just doesn't feel right. 

Even though I say this now, a few days before Black Friday, I'm sure I will buy at least *one* thing. And just because I might not be shopping doesn't mean I can't share the best deals around! I've done these posts over the years but unlike other bloggers, I usually share the sales I'm going to be shopping or sales I think are really worth it. 

It's very easy to feel overwhelmed by all the sales that happen on Friday and over the years, the shopping week starts earlier and earlier. That's why I want to make this as simple as possible and focus on good deals and retailers that I really love. I also will include a section for small businesses that I've seen are doing sales.

Either way, Black Friday is no longer the only big shopping day but it is still fun to sit at home, curl up on the couch with Christmas movies and shop your heart out! 

Cyber Week + Black Friday Sales

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Fashion & Accessories 

It's the best day of the year! (I have a lot of best days so let's just go with it). Black Friday and Cyber Week are here again! If you want to get technical, Black Friday deals have been happening all week long but now the main event is happening.

I'm first to admit that the deals on Black Friday for your normal, everyday items aren't that great. Most places nowadays have deals all year round so it's not that special. However, that doesn't stop me from shopping!

Black Friday is also a really great time to buy electronics or household items like vacuums (I've seen so many deals on vacuums which is why it randomly is at the top of mind).

However, what I like Black Friday and Cyber Week for the most is to stock up on items (like my Zella Leggings which are on sale for 33% off) or to buy gifts. I'm planning on getting most of my Christmas shopping done on this one day so it's an exciting time.

For my BF posts, I never go into the deep webs of the internet to look for sales I'm not going to shop. I tell you straight up what my favorite deals are

Stoney Clover: 25% off + discount applied at checkout

Kate Spade: 40% off with code TGIBF

Kendra Scott: 25% off + 30% off orders $300+ (discount applied at checkout)

Evil Queen Candles: 20% off with code SHOPSMALL

Jack Rogers: 30% off the entire website with code BF2019



Besame Cosmetics: Sleeping Beauty BUNDLE (Sleeping Beauty book, mirror, base, tote bag, crown $126)

Anthropologie: 30% off entire website + discount applied at checkout

Nordstrom: Cyber Sale, 50% off select items

Ulta: Steals & Deals all weekend long

Evelyn Henson: 25% off with code SHOPSMALL25

May Designs: 40% off everything + applied at checkout

J.Crew: 50% off everything + 60% off sale styles

J.Crew Factory: 60% off everything

Tory Burch: 30% off $250 + 60% off sale items. Discount applied in checkout

Happy shopping!

PS: Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

xoxo
B

Happy biggest shopping day of the year! I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving and are ready for a day of movies, leftovers and shopping.

My Christmas tree was already up before Thanksgiving (last weekend to be exact because my mom wanted to get it over with) but today I'll be decorating the rest of the house and I cannot wait. Christmas officially begins today, at least for me it does, and I want to soak up every last bit of it.



I'm planning on a lot of great Christmas/holiday content within the next month so definitely stay tuned for that!

We're also one week away from my 26th birthday so next week I will reflect on that as well as have an extra special surprise for all of you! This is just my favorite time of year and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

For this week's Royal Round Up, I think I'll skip the usual set up and just talk about the Black Friday deals I'm going to shop and show you what I plan to get. I will admit I've been planning for Black Friday since last week because I get super overwhelmed so I made about four different lists trying to figure things out.

Usually, it's really hard for me to figure out what the deals are going to be for each retailer as I try to plan what to buy but this year a lot of retailers made it easier by releasing their Black Friday deals early, as early as Tuesday! Therefore, I've already made a few purchases.

Here's what I'm planning on:

Rebecca Minkoff: 25% off $100+ with code THX25

Alex and Ani: 20% off all orders

I'm currently sitting on my couch with my aunt, uncle, & mom, watching Football and awaiting for the appriporate time to eat leftovers.

I was going to blog Wednesday & yesterday but just didn't have the time. I was cooking and baking and had to run errands, and I was just exhausted by the end of it.

I wanted to have this post up earlier but I woke up late and was spending time with my family (and working because uh, it's the biggest shopping day of the year).

I've already shopped a few Black Friday sales before Black Friday even began, so I don't have too much shopping to do but I still wanted to round up my favorite sales of the day/weekend.



Kate Spade: 30% off with code GIVEJOY


May Designs: 40% off notebooks, 20% off accessories

Nordstrom: Extra 20% off sale items

Charlotte Tilbury: 50% off select kits & deals all weekend long


*I really am tempted to buy one of the beauty advent calendars for 50% off and I'm doing my best to resist temptation.

J.Crew: 40% off your purchase

J.Crew Factory: 50-60% off everything



Sephora also is having their $15 and under kit sale which I also shopped and picked up this IT Cosmetics skincare set. 

Don't pass on QVC today either; 5 ezpayments on all their beauty & electronic items AND free shipping on everything. It's a must shop in my opinion.

Let me know what you're buying!! Happy Shopping!

xoxo
B

It was a great week. A really fabulous, awesome week! I turned 23 years old on Monday and it was honestly one of the best birthdays in a while. It felt like my birthday for once, and my sister baked me cupcakes and I got the most adorable Kate Spade bag as a present from my mom.



The weekend was fun too -- I had a birthday brunch and all my best friends from college came and celebrated. It was good food, laughs, and endless amounts of mimosas.

Actually, now that I think about it, I haven't really "blogged" about life since before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was fabulous and the entire weekend was really great. Food and family and a few birthday cakes is always a plus in my book.

I shopped a shit ton on Black Friday and throughout the weekend, and on Cyber Monday. I don't know if I'll blog about everything but I'm sure you will see my purchases here and there in reviews and monthly favorites. I already have some great posts planned for next week--it may be an entire beauty themed week but I've never done that and I have a lot of beauty products that I want to talk about.

Aside from having a great week (I also have off from work today, it's my mom's birthday, and my family is coming over to celebrate tonight), it was also my first time working Black Friday/Cyber Monday at a retail company. Working e-commerce on Cyber Monday was INSANE! I have never experienced anything like it but it was sort of thrilling. I'm a social media coordinator but help out with customer service so it was really crazy on Monday. It was really interesting though.

Alright, I'll stop babbling and here are my links I loved this week!



I've fallen into a book funk after reading/listening to some amazing ones. This is such a great list to go off of! 

It's officially December and it's time for Christmas movies!!!!! ELF is FOREVER my #1

I couldn't even get through this entire article. SPOILER ALERT: You will cry.

This was an eye opener. Happiness is within yourself

Carrie Bradshaw is life. She is always right, but especially here

Ready to turn your side hustle into a full time job? Yes please! Great advice here

I love reading about people's morning routines and the editor of Glitter Guide posted hers--nothing short of fascinating

Who better to take health and wellness advice from that the Editor-in-Chief of Self Magazine?

Stop sabotaging your skin in the A.M!

What did you love this week?? Happy weekend everyone!

So here it is. The day we wait all year for. The biggest shopping day/weekend of the entire year and my goodness, it is a shopaholic's dream!

I shop like crazy all year round but I love a good sale/deal so this is my Christmas.

I know I won't be buying a lot for myself but I will definitely be getting gifts for my family and friends. But let's be honest, I wouldn't be me if I didn't get myself at least ONE gift!

Here are the sales that I'll be shopping, mostly online because I don't want to face the crowds and there are sometimes better deals online than in store.



Ulta Beauty: Special deals & steals on certain items

American Eagle Outfitters: 40% off & free shipping!


Spring: 20% off entire site!

BaubleBar: 30% off with code THX


Birchbox: 25% off with code BIGDEAL

Sephora: They have their annual $10 deals which are a steal!!

Kate Spade: 25% off with code MERCI


Best Buy: Doorbuster (I'll be buying a new JawboneUp Fitness Tracker)

If I come across any other sales that I think are worthy, or that I shop, I will definitely up this post!

What sales are you looking forward too? And also, do you do more shopping this weekend in store or online? I'm very curious what other people's shopping habits are!

American Eagle Chunky Cable Knit Cardigan (ON SALE NOW) American Eagle Jeggings American Eagle Blanket Scarf Coastal Scents Beijing Eyeshadow Palette Coastal Scents Brushes 1 2 3 4 Bauble Bar Crystal Mason Ring in Rose Gold (I've talked about this ring for MONTHS and I finally got it and I'm obsessed)  tarte Lights, Cameras, Fashes mascara (this was a purchase for my mom but I got a sample of the lights, camera, lashes mascara)