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2023 Black Friday Sales That Caught My Eye
I love retail therapy and online window shopping, so I decided to pull together a round up of the Black Friday sales that caught my eye. I am focusing on refreshing my wardrobe’s staple pieces during this Black Friday sales season. In this endeavor, I have not been disappointed.
So, without further ado, read on for the sales that I think you’ll love!
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I’m publishing this post early and adding to it throughout the day so check back for more great finds!
The bulk of my finds are relating to women’s style and accessories, but many stores have great home sales and other categories of deals.
Shipping Deadlines for the Holidays
For ease of holiday planning, here are the last days that you can order with each shipping service in order to get delivery in time for Christmas:
- Fedex 5 Day Shipping – December 15
- Fedex Same Day Shipping – December 22
- UPS Ground Shipping – December 19
- UPS Next Day Air Shipping – December 22
- USPS Ground Advantage – December 16
- USPS Priority Mail Plus – December 20
Top Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals
Abercrombie & Fitch | Stack Code CYBERAF for Extra 15% Off
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Cyber Week/Black Friday deals start 11/20 for all myAF members (meaning you have a username and account with them), and then open to all customers from 11/22-11/27. The sale is site wide, but clearance is excluded.
Use my special code CYBERAF to stack an additional 15% off your order!
My Top Picks from Abercrombie & Fitch:
- Wedge Turtleneck Sweater – Available in a handful of colors, this sweater looks oh so cozy!
- Curve Love High Rise Mom Jean – Great colors and available in a wide range of sizes, these are a great straight-leg jean for those of us who don’t want to fully part with skinny jeans.
- Essential Ribbed Sunday Hooded Full-Zip – A worn-in, classic hoodie you’ll wear year-round.
- Oversized Boyfriend Matisse Graphic Tee – A&F has the softest tees, and this Matisse graphic t-shirt is the perfect mix of elevated and casual.
- Crew Pearl Button Cardigan – A classic cold-weather layer with a twist; I love the big pearl buttons on this cardigan, especially in the light brown color!
Favorite Finds from Abercrombie & Fitch
Chewy
Chewy has a bunch of Black Friday deals running this week, with a whole section of items discounted up to 50% here. I’m using the sales as an opportunity to stock up on my monthly Chewy order necessities, including kibble and treats.
My Top Picks from Chewy:
- Petcurean Now Fresh Cat Food – My cats’ favorite kibble, currently 30% off with code PET30!
- Inaba Churu Lickable Treats – This 20 count holiday pack is 50% off with code PET50!
- Holiday Goody Box – I got one of these for Louis’ birthday and it was the cutest thing! This one is 30% off with the code PET30 and is already in my cart.
- SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Cat Toy – A great toy option for bored cats, this is one of the featured toys in my cat toy guide here.
- Personalized Paw Print Stockings – These are adorable Christmas stockings and they even come in plaid – plus, they’re part of a mix-and-match deal.
Favorite Finds from Chewy
Dermstore
I’ve been using Dermstore a lot for my skincare purchases lately (especially for my Obagi face wash). They will be offering up to 30% off for Black Friday starting on 11/18. Plus, they have an offer where you can get a free Best of Dermstore kit with any purchase of $200 or more with the code GIFT.
My Top Picks from Dermstore:
- Obagi Medical Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser – My go-to gentle face wash that even clears away makeup (more on that here).
- Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks – A fun and effective way to reduce jet-lag/fatigue/life induced puffiness under the eyes.
- Supergoop! SPF Best Sellers Kit – Supergoop! is popular for a reason; this sunscreen is effective and great for sensitive skin.
- EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 – I recently got this tinted moisturizer to try and am loving it! Great price, even when it’s not on sale.
- Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment – A multipurpose lactic acid treatment to help brighten the complexion.
Favorite Finds from Dermstore
Lululemon
Lately, Lululemon has been getting more active (pun intended) with holiday sales and gifting. So, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on their site for great gifting options and Black Friday deals. To prepare your search, here are the pieces catching my eye:
My Top Picks from Lululemon:
- Everywhere Belt Bag 1L & Everywhere Belt Bag 2L – I never really thought I’d be a fan of fanny packs, but rebrand them to “belt bags” and I’m in.
- Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie & Scuba Oversized Full-Zip Hoodie – Just peak coziness!
- Free to Be Bra Wild Light Support – My go-to sports bra of theirs; I wear it to the gym and for daily life.
- Align™ High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25″ – These are my favorite ever and they align (ha, pun not actually intended there) with my 2023 motto of no more leggings without pockets. (More on that here.)
- Everywhere Backpack 22L – Do I need a new backpack? No. Do I want this in green? Absolutely.
Favorite Finds from Lululemon
Madewell | 40% Off Your Purchase With Code LETSGO
This year, Madewell is offering 30% off your purchase for Black Friday. This includes denim, bags, a selection of their sweaters, and more on their site and in store. Check the site for a relevant discount code; as of writing this, LETSGO was the code for the discount, but it seems like it might change (it’ll be at the top of the site page if it does).
My Top Picks from Madewell
- Mid-Rise Perfect Vintage Jeans – I don’t wear jeans much, but, when I do, I love a dark, rich wash like these.
- Signature Poplin Cargo Button-Up Shirt in Stripe– It’s green, it’s multifunctional, it’d be great all year round.
- Chunky Circle Hair Clip – Cute, simple, keeps your hair out of your eyes with style.
- Jacquard Cap-Sleeve Sweetheart Cropped Top – An elevated version of a staple t-shirt, available in two great neutrals.
- The Essential Mini Bucket Tote – An adorable little crossbody bag that comes in multiple colors and looks like it carries a good amount of stuff!
Code at Checkout: LETSGO
Favorite Finds from Madewell
Monica Vinader | 30% off Everything and Up to 50% Off Flash Sales
My favorite jewelry brand Monica Vinader has many great deals right now! Everything on their site is 30% off and they have some amazing flash sales going on throughout the week. If you can’t see the sale on the page linked above, you may need to sign up for their email list to get access. Definitely worth it. I love their jewelry so much, as you can see from my review here!
My Top Picks from Monica Vinader
- Siren Wire Earrings – Some of my favorite green earrings of theirs; I wear them all the time.
- Geometric Gemstone Beaded Chain Necklace – Pretty, simple, and green!
- Keshi Pearl Stud Drop Earrings – Love the delicate size and the asymmetry.
- Diamond Essential Chain Necklace – Simple and classic, a great gift for any woman on your list.
- Siren Muse Mini Huggie Earrings – Perfect daily wear earrings for anyone looking for a little luxury.
- Siren Large Coin Rope Chain Necklace – Such a unique piece! I love mine and always get compliments.
Favorite Finds from Monica Vinader
Read my full review of Monica Vinader jewelry here!
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is having some awesome early Black Friday sales now through 11/22, with many great finds discounted upwards of 30% off. One of the best deals available is on the KBT Thermal Carafe Coffee Brewer from Moccamaster, which I featured in my Splurge Home Gift Guide. The coffee maker is pricy, but will serve any coffee lover well in their quest for the perfect cup! Get it here for 28% off!
My Top Picks from Nordstrom
- Hanky Pinky 3-Pack Original Rise Lace Thong Set – Various motifs are 33% off, so stock up now!
- KBT Thermal Carafe Coffee Brewer from Moccamaster – A fancy drip coffee maker worth every penny! (See it in my Splurge Home Gift Guide here for more info)
- Barbour Cavalry Fleece Lined Quilted Jacket – If I lived where it was cooler, this would already be in my cart.
- Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum – This is a great retinoid product for anyone, even sensitive skin.
- Ribbed Balloon Sleeve Cotton Blend Sweater – This sweater looks equal parts cute and comfy, and it comes in a bunch of colors.
- Voluspa Maison Set of 5 Mini Tin Candles – 5 Voluspa candles for $40. Sign me up! (They’d also make great stocking stuffers if you broke them up individually).
- Simplehuman 8-Inch Sensor Mirror – I have a similar version of this lighted mirror and it’s great for makeup!
- Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum – Another overlap from my Splurge Home Gift Guide, the updated version of my beloved Dyson vacuum is 20% off with the early Black Friday sale! Well worth the money, especially if you have long hair and/or pets.
Favorite Finds from Nordstrom
Rifle Paper Co.
Rifle Paper Co. has a 30% off site wide sale, along with free domestic shipping on all orders over $50. Whether you’re looking for festive home decor or one their beautiful rugs (I have this one in my office! – you can see it here), the prices can’t be beat!
My Top Picks from Rifle Paper Co.
- Palais Luxembourg Black Printed Rug – I have the 5 x 7 in my office and love it!
- In Bloom Book Collection – A beautiful set of classic stories, including Little Women and Anne of Green Gables.
- The 12-Month Academic Planner – This layout of planner works great for me; it helps me keep abreast of the bigger picture when planning.
- Garden Party Thank You Keepsake Card Box – You never know when you need a nice thank you card! These are great to keep on hand.
Favorite Finds from Rifle Paper Co.
Sephora | Up to 50% Off With Special Savings Each Day
Sephora’s Cyber Week and Black Friday sales are a little convoluted, but it’s worth looking into if you’re shopping for your favorite brands. For example, on Monday, 11/20, Fresh products will be 30% off; then, on Tuesday, Lancome products will be 30% off. This goes on throughout the week, and you can get the details here (I’m most interested in 11/23’s Sunday Riley deals and 11/25’s Kiehl’s deals).
My Top Picks from Sephora (more here)
- Ilia Color Ways Multi Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter Set – Colorful and multi-functional clean beauty gift set.
- Laura Mercier Cosmic Stars Mini Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Trio – I have a mini of one of these eye shadow crayons and absolutely love it — easy to apply and is great on it’s own or with other shadow.
- ALO Mega-C Hydrating Body Wash – Luxurious body wash that’s gentle on sensitive skin.
- Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set – More lux body care in a delicious scent!
- Mizani Reset & Restore Holiday Hair Kit – Some of my favorite long-hair-care products!
Favorite Finds from Sephora
Explore Holiday Gift Guides:
- Great Handmade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
- Home Holiday Gift Guide: Great Home Gift Ideas
- The Best Gifts For Book Lovers
- Great Gifts for Cat Lovers
- Gifts for Her: Simple & Special Gift Ideas
- Gifts for Him: Simple & Special Gift Ideas
- Coffee & Cupping: Coffee-Themed Curated Boutique
- Cats & Cuteness: Cat-Themed Curated Boutique
*This post was originally published on November 27, 2020. It was most recently updated on November 21, 2023.