Christofle Black Friday

For Black Friday, Christofle stores are doing 15% off and then an additional 10% off. In-stores only.

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Online sales have started

A few online sales have started, in case you are getting bored sitting around at home...
- Steven Alan
- Saks.com
- Cole Haan - use code "THANKS" to take 30% off your entire order. Ends Friday morning, Nov 27.
- Intermix

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YOOX.com promotions

A couple of YOOX.com promotions for you:
- 10% off your total with code "CM1009"
- 50% off Paul Smith shoes for men with code "PSS50"

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On holiday

I usually never do the family-travel thing over Thanksgiving (I save that for Xmas), but this year it's reversed. Therefore I must lay out the disclaimer that I will be posting significantly less for the rest of the week. I hate to leave you in your time of need, but in addition to the outlet links on the left, you should research your fav department store websites for all their details. For big box store circulars, check out BlackFriday.info, BFads.net or BlackFriday.com.

Happy Thanksgiving shopping!

And remember if you're midnight-madnessing: strategize. Eat early and take a nap. Then try not to panic as you watch midnight pass you by while sitting on your couch. Bide your time and let the turkey do its work on those eager beavers. Show up at the outlets at 4 or 5AM and get all the pre-6AM deals without having to hurt anyone!

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Saks one-day sale

A jump-start to Black Friday, up to 40% off. However, make sure you make it to the store on Friday, the discounting, although not up to last yr's ridiculous standard, will still make for fun shopping!

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Woodbury Common rundown

Although this was not the weekend that 'counts' (by retail standards anyway), my trip to Woodbury Common was fruitful, and I made a lot of observations.

1. Go early. We got there at 10:30AM on Sunday, and the parking lot was 80% full with lots of people milling about. It wasn't ridiculously crowded with people, so shopping in stores wasn't bad. You just might have a hard time snagging a parking spot later on.

2. Don't bother with your VIP book of coupons. 95% of all stores are running special discounts and promotions, and that will probably go up to 99% of all stores come this weekend. In 11.5 hours of shopping, I think my aunt managed to use 3 coupons: one in Polo Ralph Lauren home, one in Levi's, and one in some kitchen store in the food court.

3. Get ready for waiting in lines. Coach, Gucci, and Ugg had stanchions and ropes, and I'm sure there will only be more. Burberry was madness.

4. The Movado outlet had watches from Coach and Lacoste which were very reasonably priced after discounting ($120-160). They also have 2 cases of fine jewelry in the back of the room that is 60% off.

5. The Ellen Tracy store is going out of business. It also has Caribbean Joe apparel (super casual wear) and it is all VERY cheap. I bought a $268 Ellen Tracy pencil skirt for $27.99.

6. The YSL store is well-stocked on bags. Muses, Muse Twos, Majorelles, Tributes, Calypsos, Downtowns, and others. Not exactly the popular colors, but much more than Prada has. They also have the lower berry patent Tribute sandals.

7. Off 5th has a very nice selection of private label (hear me out) Saks Fifth Avenue winter coats. Yes, they also have Tahari, M60/Miss Sixty, Michael Kors, Andrew Marc, and whatnot, BUT the private label coats are 100% wool fabric sourced from Loro Piana (the M60 coat I liked was only 40% wool, and the rest was polyester and rayon.) And they are only $200 after the discount. I was totally caught between 2 styles, but I picked a mid-thigh length grey one. The other, a short coat with toggles and a hidden zipper was so cute. I wish I could have gotten both!

P.S. The stock at Catherine Malandrino is 95% size P. If you're size Petite, you need to swing by.

Good luck!

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Black Friday outlet shopping

Chelsea Premium Outlets has posted their after-Thanksgiving sales/specials. They've also posted special additional parking information if necessary. (For instance, at Woodbury Common, it's very necessary).

Tanger Outlets also has their deals online, as does Prime Outlets.

Tip: most outlets throw the doors open at the stroke of midnight, so jostling for parking at 11PM could be the most migraine-inducing thing you ever do. Some seasoned shoppers have advised me that most of these women can only sustain a few hours of shopping before the turkey does them in. What does this mean for you? Show up at 4 or 5AM and get all the door-buster deals without the nerve-busting crowds.

Looking at the Woodbury promotions, I would definitely hit up: Giuseppe Zanotti, Chloe, Cole Haan, Catherine Malandrino, Hudson Jeans, Movado, Carolina Herrera, True Religion, Le Creuset, Zegna, LeSportsac (free bag!), Tommy Bahama, Tod's, Puma, Saks Off 5th, and Neiman Marcus Last Call. They seem to have the best deals/discounts.

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