Yes, I know it’s Thanksgiving weekend and yes, I know it’s Black Friday (and WHY would anyone go out shopping on Black Friday, I really don’t get it) but I was inspired by an email I got from JCrew this week, promoting their “tees with all the trimmings.” You see, I love a t-shirt. But let’s face it. T-shirts tend to be b-o-o-o-ring. But not these embellished tees. These have style! Check ‘em out.
I love how they have this floral tee paired with a simple black skirt and then a casual scarf thrown on for good measure. Now that’s a tee with style.
Or if you’re not into a print, how about this Beaded Marrakesh tissue tee? This is the one that was pictured in the ad that caught my eye.
Oooh and look at this Jersey Tee with Rosettes.
I know, those are all kinda spendy. But rest assured, there are embellished tees at every price point. Ann Taylor LOFT has a nice selection. Target even has some.
And here are a few steals and deals I have found in my email inbox this weekend.
Be sure to check out Amazon.com and their Black Friday Deals.
In addition to their fabulous sale prices, Kohl’s is giving $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent in the store and online until 11/29. You can redeem the Kohl’s Cash in the store on Monday, 11/30.
JCrew is offering 20% off sale items AND free shipping online only with the code EXTRA20 through 11/29.
Banana Republic has 30% off sweaters, outerwear and more until 11/29.
Ann Taylor is offering 40% off one full-priced item online only and free shipping with orders over $150 — coupon code is SAVE40. And only until NOON TODAY 40% off your ENTIRE PURCHASE in the store only. Y’all. That’s sweet. Hurry! Run!
Even Etsy is getting in on the Black Friday deals. Sew Gracious is offering 20% off her handmade accessories and gifts. See her store for details. There are a ton more Black Friday Etsy sales on the Etsy Twitter Team blog.
And DCR Design doesn’t want to get left out either. I am offering 20% off Blogger designs this weekend. Contact me by 11/30 with this completed order form to claim this offer.
What are you doing on this Black Friday? Are you out shopping or relaxing at home and shopping online? Did you go anywhere before dawn to get an amazing deal? Do tell.
Or maybe you are not shopping at all. Imagine!
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Not shopping at all
I’m not shopping today. The last time I tried to get a deal, I nearly ended up in the middle of fisticuffs over an item. THAT’S NOT what this holiday season is about! I have refused to have anything to do with Black Friday shopping since.
I actually took two of my daughters out for a couple of hours this morning (between 10 and 12), and I’m so glad I did! I got some amazing deals!
- $10 girls’ jeans at Old Navy
- 5 rolls of wrapping paper for $4 at JoAnne Fabrics (they were .99 each plus I had a 20% off coupon).
- 2 air soft guns for my nephews (regularly $25 each) for $10 each at MC Sports
- a very cute necklace and matching earrings buy-one-get-one-1/2-off PLUS an extra 20% before noon today for a niece (I think it was about $18 total).
- Sebastian hair spray for me (!) at Ulta for $5.99.
So we didn’t go to get anything specific, but found some fun deals. And there really were no crowds.
But here’s the best deal of the day: my daughter was trying on a pair of jeans at Old Navy (all women’s jeans were $15 this morning) and she found a $20 bill in the pocket! We talked to a manager about it, and she just said, “I guess it’s your lucky day!” So my daughter got free jeans and $5 to spare. We’ve been laughing about it all day.
We actually went to Chicago for the day. The traffic was not bad getting in or out but there were a ton of people on Michigan Ave (the magnificent mile). I got some really cute shoes from Coach at an amazing price and my daughter got her Itouch from the Apple store at a better price than any around here (although Walmart & Toysrus had them with a $50 gift card if you were lucky enough to be in the store before they ran out).
I just had my dinner of Snickers cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory. It was the best thing we did all day :}
Next year, we will be staying home!!
My sister-in-law and I always go shopping on Black Friday morning – we go together and talk one of our husbands (or both of them…) into watching the kids. It’s a fun girls day out and we usually end up with some great deals – we never stand in line to get into a store and we don’t even bother with WalMart. Target usually isn’t too bad – they seem to be better organized!
My best deal of the day? The GPS I’ve been eyeing for the past few months – on sale for $100 – that’s $180 off
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I was on a plane, coming home from Tokyo. My husband and I both work for a school district, so we had the whole week off. Because of the time difference, I got home in time to do some late afternoon Black Friday shopping with my mom. But, I was so jet lagged I’m not even sure what I bought!
NICE tees! I’m going to have to include a couple for myself on my Christmas shopping list!
I didn’t spend a penny on Black Friday. Not a-one.
I stayed in, which was actually quite nice.