Tips + Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Black Friday 2020
As much as I love shopping + hunting down a good deal, I don’t loveeeee the “real Black Friday experience” as some might call it. The thought of getting up early to face the crowds + cold temperatures, is a no go for me . . . it only leaves me feeling anxious as heck. I will always op to stay home + shop online, especially this year with all the capacity restrictions.
I don’t know about you but in years past when the Black Friday deal went live, my anxiety levels went UP. I would have serious FOMO (fear of missing out) on a deal which led to over buy due to the pressure of the moment or on the other hand, wanting to throw up the tinsel all together + call it quits.
With so many deals + special shopping hours that it can overwhelming. So, to keep the joy of the season alive, I want to share a few tips + trick I use when shopping Black Friday sales . . .
1. Shop from your desktop if possible: when I shop off my phone, I feel more pressured to make in the moment purchases because its easier to lose your place or items you have sitting in your cart. When I shop off my desktop, I am able to be more intentional with my $$, since I can save my place + shop later.
2. Shop with intention!! I always have to ask myself 2 questions before hitting the purchase button “do I need this?” + “is this a gift for someone?” if the answer is no, it gets the boot.
3. Make your list before the sales are out: this has been one of the most helpful things for me when shopping, to avoid over spending or shopping. I always sit down a few weeks before + make a list of things I’m looking to snag + the people I am shopping for. I like to think of it like this . . . its like going to the grocery store hungry. When you don’t have a list, you end up buying the whole store because it all looks good in the moment, just to come home + find you already had that item. If I only had to give you one tip for shopping Black Friday, it would be to make your lists ahead of time.
4. Do your research: In addition to who + what I’m shopping for, I like to make a rough outline of where I am going to shop. Below are a few places + favorite deals happening this Black Friday.
Black Friday Shops To
Free People
Free People is my go to when it comes to unique pieces, so when select items are up to 50% off, I stock up + return whatever doesn't work out. Click over to my Instagram + find the highlight "Free People" to shop some of my favorites.
They’re offering 50% off most all of my beauty picks. You can find my top picks all rounded up in a blog post called, "WHAT’S IN MY MAKEUP BAG" or shop my Sephora highlight on Instagram.
The ENTIRE site is 30% off, so be quick, because things are selling out left + right. I find its a great place to shop for yourself, or the kids. Also, stock up on candles + home goods . . . these things NEVER seem to go on sale.
This might be the first time in history Lululemon has had a Black Friday sale. . . even some of their align products are on sale. RUN!! I guarantee these items will fly off the shelf during the holidays, so make sure to be quick on these items.
Nordstrom is offering 50% off select items + brands AND an extra 25% off sale items! shared + saves a few of my favorites to my Nordstrom highlight on Instagram.
Black Friday has already begun over at Gigi Pip. This year we're having a spend more, save more sale . . . 30% OFF . . . $225+ 20% OFF . . . $125+ . . . 10% OFF EVERYTHING. Be sure to use code : GPARRISH for free shipping.
Offering 20% - 40% off select items! Have you seen the grey crewneck I snagged from here for Jon? Head over to the blog post "GIFT GUIDE FOR MEN 2020" to see.
If I could dress in all things Annie Bing for the rest of my life, I wouldn't be mad about it . . . an extra 20% off items with the code: EXTRA20. If Annie Bing has a sale, you act on it + return later.
Backcountry is offering up to 60% off, which is S'DANG good if you're in the hunt for winter gear. Head over to my Backcountry gift guide to see a few of our family favorites.
As much as I love shopping + hunting down a good deal, I don’t loveeeee the “real Black Friday experience” as some might call it. The thought of getting up early to face the crowds + cold temperatures, is a no go for me . . . it only leaves me feeling anxious as heck. I will always op to stay home + shop online, especially this year with all the capacity restrictions.
