Happy Black Friday Friday everybodyyyyyy!!
I am so so so sorry I didn't have the chance to post anything yesterday... The day just got WAYYYY too hectic and when I was getting ready to head to Newport Beach, my mama literally had me change five times {aka: my room looks like my closet blew up}.
ANYWAYS -- Because I know how crazy Black Friday gets {although I have NEVER actually been out shopping on the day}, I thought I would rally up some of my own personal picks for this holiday. Before I get to it though, I want to let y'all know that everything that I am listing // linking on this post I personally have, I really want to get for myself, and // or I have heard nothing but great things about.
Now, because I want to save some items for Cyber Monday and more deals that are going to be happening online following this weekend, I figured you gals could use this as "A Lazy Girl's Guide to Black Friday"... aka: if you're like me and planning on just working out and then sitting on the couch the rest of the day...
Granted I'm going to my Nana and Grandpa's a little later for a belated Thanksgiving din because we were with my dad's side of the family yesterday. And on a side note: I was SOOOOO dang close to heading to Lake Arrowhead for the weekend and I am honestly sooooo bummed because I love Lake Arrowhead {I grew up going there all the time growing up} and I absolutely LOVE the snow... So, if anybody wants to go on a snow trip with me, LET ME KNOW!!
That all is besides the point though... Let's get started babyyyy!!
Grab your coffee {or matcha // chai if you're somebody like me}, slip on your favorite pair of fuzzy socks, wrap yourself like a burrito in your cozy blankie you have over-loved, and grab your credit {or debit} card before your actually get yourself fully situated. Also if you're feeling extra spontaneous and in the mood for background noise {because I know how focused you have to be when you shop}, the Hallmark channel has been my go-to for the past month.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE SELECT ITEMS:
{this is a click to shop post}
FASHION:
I have NOTHING but good things to say about Spanx. They literally have the power to suck you in, in ALL the places necessary. I absolutely love the fabric and if you don't own anything Spanx already, I also recommend you get yourself some of THESE for under dresses and whatnot.
This is something on my wish list because I have been obsessing over turtle necks lately {and you honestly can't go wrong with Free People}. I mean, how freakin cute does this knit tunic look?!
I am a sucker for Tory Burch flip flops {and obviously you know I am drawn towards blue} so these are the PERFECT add to my personal Black Friday list. All my flip flops run true to size too, for those of you who are new to buying the classic TB flip flop.
This is one of the many Barefoot Dreams sweaters that I steal out of my mama's closet and it literally feels like butter. I can't stop stealing it {so mom, if you're reading this... you know what to do}.
I kid you not, the amount of these pumps that I have {and don't technically need} is hilarious. If you personally know me, you'd know that I don't do a heel shorter than 5 inches usually; however, these were a game changer for the work place when I was always walking around the office or on apartment tours. The shoes are comfy and they're chic.
This thermal is one of my favorite shits in my closet!! It's EXTREMELY soft and I have honestly worn it out and also to bed... Plus, it comes in different colors!!
I don't personally have this scarf; however, I have something almost identical to it {that I bought myself in Europe} and it has honestly saved me lately. With the way the weather has been dropping lately, this scarf is a perfect lil accessory to add to any outfit.
GUYSSSS!! Anthropologie is doing 30% off everything and I promise you that these jeans are TO DIE FOR!! They are seriously some of the most flattering jeans I own {if you see any pics from my birthday party, that's what I wore} and they are soooo comfy.
Oh my goodness, I don't own these but boy do I want to!! Lately I have been getting into the whole "mules fad" and I actually got myself this pair of leopard mules BUT I also have an odd draw towards cow print ANDDDD these are 30% off!!
I have shoes very similar to THESE ONES and I am obsessed. I got soooo many compliments when I wore them out to brunch & drinks and I am counting down months until it's "acceptable" to wear white again... Not that I ACTUALLY really listen to that rule but my feet also get cold really easily and it's a bit chilly out these days {lol}.
HOME & ELECTRONICS:
I'm sure I'm not the only one who is going to rave about this cute blanket {which actually comes in three different colors}. It's been seen on The Skinny Confidential, on Lauren Elizabeth's insta, AND the Kardashians actually own them. This Barefoot Dreams throw blanket is ACTUALLY a dream and I have wanted one for so dang long...
If you have been anywhere in // near my apartment {when I lived in Texas}, you would know THIS was my signature scent. The Volcano candle was originally found at Anthro but now Nordies is price matching them and I HIGHLY recommend this purchase.
I have this camera in white and I LOVE it; however, I only use it for my YouTube videos because I have a DSLR Canon that I use to shoot my other content. This deal is AMAZING though because I personally just got the camera BUT this is giving you the camera AND the lens for $400 off!!
This deal is FANTASTIC and you're saving about $700!! For a good Nikon DSLR camera with an extra lens, I'm kinda tempted to get myself one... I have had my Canon FOREVER and it's starting to act up on me.
I have been wanting a Mac desktop computer FOREVER because of how much photo and video editing I do {plus I have a Pinterest board for my dream apartment which I want a super cute office in with a Mac desktop}. BUT, on two of the Mac desktops you can save $200 by purchasing today!!
Floor mirrors are so in, and honestly a "must have" {in my opinion} if you are a blogger // vlogger. They make everything easier when it comes to choosing an outfit and I think this mirror is SOOOOO dang cute ANDDD its 83% off!!
The juicer that I want is on sale for $150 cheaper than it originally sells for and I am soooooo tempted to get it. I currently have one but it takes FOREVER to make my celery juice and I have heard nothing but good things {shoutout to my cousin} about this one!!
I also have pictured my future apartment basically having ALL white SMEG products and I just NEED to start by getting my hands on one of these because of how much I love baking homemade goodies.
If you know me, you'd know I have an odd obsession with Marie Kondo and her cleanup theory... I literally did a MASSIVE cleanup when I moved back to CA {I've donated about 8 bags to Goodwill so far} and a lot is listed on my Poshmark if you want to shop it. BUTTTT, when it came to cleaning out my bathroom, THESE are what I invested in to use for bath bombs, skincare products, makeup brushes, etc.
Y'all already know that I am quite the lil traveler... BUT ever since I moved back to the United States, my luggage has just been in shambles. I literally got a set of luggage from Santa before I moved and it lasted traveling throughout Europe every single weekend; however, the moment I moved back to the US, my luggage cracked and broke down on me. NOW, I have been wanting either THIS Calpak {which is 15% off} OR I have been wanting the Away brand {but those aren't on sale}.
I know that this is going to sound so cheesy BUT I first heard about a Roomba Robot Vacuum on the TV show Parks & Rec {lol} and I have been obsessed and wanting one since. The cheapest Black Friday option is on sale for $200 from $300 and the most technological one that's on sale is $280 from $500 with a wall barrier.
My FAVORITE pillows are on sale for $20 off and I promise you this would be one of the best purchases you can make. I currently have a couple in my room in California BUT when I lived in Texas, there were some in my main living area and a few in my bedroom and they're AMAZING!!
BEAUTY & SKINCARE:
I never personally got hooked on beauty blenders because I know how much you have to replace them for cleanliness; HOWEVER, I do have one and I love blending in my concealer with it. For this holiday though, how can you pass up this opportunity of getting TWO sponges for 33% off?!
I personally don't own one of thesetwo of these Clarisonic tools {because I have }; however, I have heard nothing but great things about this product... While I have to change the brush out consistently on my Clarisonic, because the Foreo is made out of rubber, there isn't really a strict cleaning process... You can also get the Foreo Mini for only $97 if you're only wanting the travel size.
People always question me if my lips are real {which they are} and because in the past about year I have been getting so much attention towards my lips, I decided to start wearing lipstick. I have been using the Mac color Yash because it's matte {so my hair doesn't get stuck in it} and it's neutral {which is so in}!! Also the matte lipsticks are all 15% off right now.
Another thing I always get compliments on is my hair and THIS hair tool has been a game changer since they sent it to me!! Originally selling for $300 {for basically three tools}, the Black Friday price is down to $200 which is such a steal!!
I started using Clinique foundation while I was living in Europe and it was SOOO good for my skin {since many of y'all know I have super sensitive skin}. ALSO, this foundation is kinda a win win because it has SPF and nobody wants skin cancer... You should ALWAYS be taking good care of your skin!! Also, when I don't use my Clinique {cause I only have the shade that matches my skin without a spray tan}, I use Dior Backstage {but that isn't on sale unfortunately}.
My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE highlighter set is on sale for practically 50% off!! The Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit is amazing because it provides you with four different shades of highlighter {and I honestly use them all}. Also, I have had mine for what feels like FOREVER and I've gotten a couple of my girl friends hooked on it as well!!
I am obsessed with this hair mousse because again, if you know me, my hair is stick straight with unfortunately no "oomph." This product however has changed my hair game and I use it every time I get out of the shower.
I have been wanting one of these mirrors for so dang long, but I guess I'll have to just wait until I move out of my parent's house {lol}. Talk about small enough to be realistic to store BUT also good for plucking your brows {and stache} and doing your makeup.
My favorite Naked palette is 50% off today and I am cryingggg. I personally don't wear makeup {thanks to eyelash extensions}; however, IF I am going to dress up and go somewhere super nice, I will dig out my palette because I think a natural makeup look is absolutely stunning.
THIS is something that I have been wanting to try for soooo dang longggg but I have never talked myself into biting the bullet. With a value of $234, it is now priced at $149 and I am on the verge of adding it to my own cart, closing my eyes, and just clicking purchase {lol}.
I'm not even kidding when I tell you that I keep THESE in my car's glove compartment JUST IN CASE and they actually work. I love how Pacifica is affordable and is an all natural line and so far, the products that I have and I have tried, I have no complaints.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE LINE UP:
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FASHION:
✩ TARGET: up to 50% off hundreds of items
✩ BAUBLE BAR: 35% off everything
✩ OLD NAVY: 50% off everything
✩ H&M: WEBSITE IS DOWN
✩ NASTY GAL: 60-80% off everything
✩ BOOHOO: 60% off everything
✩ AERIE: 40% of Aerie collection AND 10/$30 underwear
✩ NORDSTROM: up to 50% off hundreds of items {get cash back on Nordies card}
✩ REVOLVE: up to 65% off
✩ MACY'S: 1000s of doorbusters // 25-40% off top active brands
✩ BEACHRIOT: $30 swim and active AND $20 apparel {most styles}
✩ URBAN OUTFITTERS: buy 1, get 1 50% off {online & in stores}
HOME & ELECTRONICS:
✩ BEST BUY: 100s of doorbusters {vary depending on department}
✩ PIER 1: 25% off sitewide
✩ POTTERY BARN: 25% off all orders {up to 50% off select items}
✩ CRATE & BARREL: 20-30% off sitewide AND 30% off all holiday
✩ WAYFAIR: up to 80% off select items
BEAUTY & SKINCARE:
✩ SEPHORA: up to 50% off select items {until December 2}
✩ ULTA: tons of beauty busters {up to 50% off}
✩ OUAI: spend $50 to get 20% off
✩ PEACE OUT SKINCARE: 30% off everything
ALSO -- I don't know if y'all know but I have been slowly {but surely} adding to my Poshmark closet and I actually JUST lowered the prices of EVERYTHING for my own kinda Black Friday. I am going to be adding to my closet a lil more hopefully today so be sure to check it out and make some purchases to help support my purchasing obsession as well {lol}.
Tomorrow I'm hopefully going to be forcing my brother to take some content photos in Malibu for some bikinis I got from a couple of companies {yikes it's going to be so freakin cold} and then I'm going to support him for his lil alum waterpolo game, but be sure to continue to check out my blog because I promise you, I have SOOOO many gift guides in mind that I want to share with y'all!!
LAST TIME I'M GOING TO SAY ALSO -- I mentioned earlier this week {in one of my blogs and // or my insta-g stories}, I was lucky enough to work with a couple of companies for their sales this year...
MAISON DE SABRE: Y'all I have worked with them in the past and to say I am obsessed with both of my phone cases by Maison de Sabre would be an understatement. If you know me, you'd know that I basically have a STASH of phone cases {and the majority are personalized lol}... I am actually working with a company by the name CaseApp {out of Sweden} and before I talk about those cases and share another promo code with y'all, I want to make sure they are actually durable and I truly like the two cases they sent me.
Since I so clearly just got side tracked above, back to Maison de Sabre... I worked with them in the past {if you remember seeing a pink phone case on my insta feed} and I LOVE how they reached back out to me to promote the biggest sale in their history. You can get up to 40% off sitewide and ALL their products are made out of genuine {and durable} leather. I literally dropped my phone immediately after switching out my last phone case {TWICE} and there wasn't any mark of proof on the case {or my screen, which doesn't have a screen protector on it... oops}.
MEJURI: I have worked with them before and I am absolutely OBSESSED with their jewelry!! Like, I am NOT even kidding... I. AM. OBSESSED. {I actually need to take a photo and post it today to promote their sale but I need to wait until my mama is back from doing her Black Friday damage}. Although, because so many of y'all know that I am ballin on a budget, a lot of the time I can't afford "unnecessary" jewelry {cause I clearly don't have a shortage of that either} BUT I love working with them so I can get my hands on as much Mejuri as possible... Also, if you follow me on Snapchat, you'd know that I got my ears pierced at the LA Showroom {my mama JUST found out about them last week}.
All the pieces are SUCH good quality and I feel like everything is timeless. Did I mention that this is Mejuri's ONLY sale all year {and just in time for the holidays}?! You can get 10% off of one item, 15% off of two items, and 20% off three items or more ANDDDD no code is needed!!
SMARTSWEETS: I honestly wasn't even working with them for their sale; HOWEVER, it's too good that I don't want y'all to miss out... Heck knows that I'm about to do some damage because I have almost powered through all the bags they sent me. I talked about SmartSweets in a previous blog but to refresh your memory: SmartSweets is helping people kick their sugar cravings!! They are sooooo dang good and for their Black Friday deal they are allow you to save 15% when you spend $30 or more. Not to mention, my code 'XOXOV' gets you free shipping on all orders $30 or more... Kinda a win, win if you ask me!!
xoxo V
