1. CASHMERE
We all love cashmere, but it’s not something we buy ourselves every day. It’s normally a splurge, but with J. Crew, Club Monaco, Nordstrom, and Ann Taylor (just to name a few) offering up to 50% off their cashmere selection, now is the time to add a few pieces you’ll really treasure to your wardrobe. Cashmere is also a wonderful gift for mothers, sisters, best friends, and wives (hello male readers!). They’ll love you for it.
CW from top left: Club Monaco cashmere sweater (30% off) | Halogen cashmere sweater (33% off) – comes in petite sizes | J. Crew Collection cashmere sparkle cardigan (30% off)|Franco Ferrari cashmere scarf (up to 25% off) | J. Crew Collection cashmere scarf (30% off) | White + Warren cashmere hand warmer (up to 25% off)
2. Active/Workout gear
Even though exercise is an essential part of my life, workout gear often ends up on the lowest end of my shopping priorities. There’s no doubt that new workout gear is the best motivator and I love Lululemon with a groupie-level passion, but I’m actually very cheap when it comes to workout clothes. I wore the same pair of running shoes from 2006 until my mom gave me a new pair earlier this year (I’m not exaggerating at all, they were essentially frictionless at the bottom). I once treated myself to two Lululemon shirts as a reward for performing well at work, and after some internal debate I returned them a week later. Out of necessity, I slowly started adding a tank top here and a pair of leggings there so I wouldn’t have to do laundry all the time. I love Old Navy Active and GapFit, and I was really happy to discover Nordstrom’s activewear brand Zella. They all have great Black Friday deals, so maybe I will be extravagant and buy myself a sports bra.
1. Asics running shoe (20% off) – I’ve always liked the look of this shoe, and hopefully I’ll get it before the year 2022. | 2. Adidas Down Glam jacket (20% off) | 3. Old Navy Run-Rest-Repeat tank top (~40% off) | 4. Zella “Move it” capris (25% off) – Zella makes great active wear. | 5. Adidas by Stella McCartney Performance Bra (24% off) | 6. Helly Hansen Dry Revolution zip top (50% off) | 7. Helly Hansen Salt Jacket (35% off) | Kate Spade Saturday Weekender bag (30% off) – this would make the cutest gym bag ever!
3. SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Kiehl’s is one of the only skincare brands offering Black Friday discounts. Lucky for me, it’s one of my favourite skincare brands. The products above are my tried and true products, so I’m taking advantage of the discounts and stocking up.
Kiehl’s Limited Edition Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter (15% off) – smells soooo good | Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate (15% off) – my favorite Kiehl’s product | Kiehl’s Eye Alert (15% off) – great for de-puffing eyes after a night of watching a Nicholas Sparks movie
What sales are you taking advantage of this weekend? I’d love to know!