There’s so much to be grateful for on Thanksgiving: family, friends, and Black Friday sales! Whether you’re grabbing your purse to head to the crowded mall or grabbing your laptop to go online, here’s how to make the most of your Black Friday:
· Do your research before the day of (you’re off to a great start by reading this article!)
· Look for sales that go through the entire weekend so you can skip the Black Friday crowds
· Have an idea of how much you want to spend before you actually shop (you’re supposed to save on Black Friday, not become broke)
· Check return policies before you make a purchase, especially for online items that you can’t try on before buying
Deals to check out:
Groupon: Last year, Groupon cut prices down by 90% on many items, so take a look at their website this week to see what deals they have this year. It’s a perfect website to use for holiday gift shopping!
Ulta Beauty: Ulta is having incredible deals online and in stores from Thursday, 11/27, to Saturday, 11/29. Check out offers like Bare Minerals kits for $10 each, 25% off select Chi flat irons, 40% off many products from The Body Shop, and more!
Bloomingdales: The Big Brown Bag Sale goes through November 29th, and takes $25 off almost every $200 you spend (up to $3000). Many items are on sale for up to 50% off! In addition, Bloomingdales is having a 30% off sale on designer handbags! If you’ve had your eye on an expensive bag and have been waiting to splurge, now is the time to do it!
American Apparel: They claim to be having their biggest sale ever starting on Black Friday, November 28th. Check out all of their sale items and as a bonus, American Apparel offers free shipping on orders over $50 and free returns!
Urban Outfitters: Urban is having a start of the season sale on many items including flannels starting at $39, boots from $49, and jackets from $79!
Sephora: Sephora will be having many once-a-year sales this Black Friday. Follow Sephora on Instagram on November 26th to view their specific Black Friday deals on your favorite beauty goodies!
Good luck this Black Friday, Collegiettes. Go forth and save!
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