The Ultimate Black Friday / Cyber Monday Shopping Guide

By Tryitonme @tryitonme
Whether you're brave enough to tackle the Black Friday crowds, or shopping from the comfort of your couch on Cyber Monday, here's everything thing you need to know to both survive and kill it on the busiest shopping days of the year! 
Here are the deals I'll be shopping, both in-store and online. Also, be sure to follow me on Twitter, and check back here throughout the week for exclusive updates on sales!
ASOS: Take 30% off everything, and save up to 70% off all sale items. This Faux Fur Funnel Snood is the perfect gift for that girl that has everything!
Banana RepublicUntil 1 p.m. on Black Friday, take 50% off one full-priced item and 40% off your purchase all day long in-store only.BaubleBarTake 15% off two items, 25% off three items, and 35% off four items. PS- This is one of my favorite gift destinations. I can't wait to snag these Phoenix Wing Ear Cuffs or Pearl Trio RingBCBGMAXAZRIA: Take 50% off holiday must-haves (including sweaters, coats, and dresses). Plus, special savings on seasonal essentials: $88 leggings, $68 peplum tops, $98 lace dress, and BOGO on cozy knits. In-store, until noon on Black Friday, spend $200 and save $50, spend $300 and save $100, and spend $400 and save $150.ConverseTake 25% off the Gift Guide, plus free ground shipping.Express: Take $15 off your purchase of $50, $50 off your purchase of $150, and  $100 off your purchase of $250 or more (code: 9739). Check out a swarm of special time-sensitive deals, both in-store and online. You could never go wrong with gifting this chic Envelope Clutch
H&MEnjoy exclusive deals from $4.95 and in-store scratch-offs for the first 100 shoppers, valued up to $300.

Kenneth ColeTake 30% off everything from November 26th at 8:00 PM EST through midnight on December 4th.LacosteTake up to 50% off select styles from Black Friday through the weekend.

LoftTake 50% off everything online on November 26th, 50% off in-store on November 27th, 50% off everything in-store and 40% off everything online on November 28th, and 40% off everything in-store and online on November 29th. This Jeweled Plaid Shirt would be perfect for the holiday office party! 
Lulu Frost: Take 25% off everything (excluding custom and sale items) starting at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving day through December 1st.Macy's: Huge deals on beauty and cosmetic sets from favorites like Origins, Urban Decay, Smashbox, and bareMinerals. Steve Madden boots will be an extra 25% off, and most puffer coats will be on sale. This sassy floral dress (from an upcoming post) is one of my absolute favorites and I'm willing to bet my life that it will be marked down!
Mara HoffmanTake 25% off everything, plus free ground shipping with code blackfriday14.
Nordstrom: Take an extra 20% off clearance on Black Friday (in-store only). Customers will also receive emails on November 25th, 27th, and 28th about specific online Black Friday deals for apparel, accessories, shoes and cosmetics- including 30% off! This is the perfect opportunity to invest in a new winter coat; how about this one from Sam EdelmanKill it at your upcoming holiday with these Sequin Leggings
Nordstrom RackCustomers will receive an additional 30% off all red tag clearance items!
Old NavyEntire store will be 50% off on Thursday and Friday, 40% off on Saturday, 30% off on Sunday. Dozens of special items marked down to $5 and $10! Also, Old Navy is bringing back its second-annual "Overnight Millionaire" giveaway, where the first 100 customers to line up will receive a game card, loaded with a chance to win $1 million. I'm planning on loading up on cute cold weather accessories like these CHIC gloves and adorable Pompom hat
Rebecca Taylor:Take 30% off sale items online and 30% off sale and dresses. I have a special event coming up, so this would be the perfect opportunity to find THE dress! 
Target: This giant is a must- stop if you are shopping on Black Friday. Specifically, look for 40% off sweaters and BOGO 50% off on boots for yourself, then electronic and toy deals for everyone else! 
ThreadSenceTake 30% off everything with code BLACK30 from November 27th through the 28th.
TOMSTake 25% off everything (excluding core classics and sale items) from November 27th through December 1st. I don't know about you, but my local TOMS store serves coffee! Ulta: Big Sexy Hair products for $6.99 (my personal favorite), deals on beauty sets from favorites like Benefit, Lorac, and OPI, and hair tools from Chi and Bedhead. Plus a free serving set with any fragrance purchase of $40 or more! 
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