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! 

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)