You're probably pre-heating your oven for that juicy Butterball turkey, boiling the pasteles, or peeling the candied yams for Thanksgiving dinner so, as a way to express our gratitude towards you lovely readers, we've rounded up some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals out there. From special Cyber Monday makeup collections to free gifts with purchase, discount codes, and sale items, here's a recipe for stress-free holiday shopping.
ALICE + OLIVIA BLACK FRIDAY BELLINI BREAKFAST
Are you a fan of Alice + Olivia on Facebook or Twitter (@alice_olivia)? If so, you might have noticed that Alice + Olivia is offering its social media fans the chance to shop an hour earlier than other customers on Black Friday. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., you can stop by Alice + Olivia retail stores and enjoy an additional 15% off all merchandise (excluding sale items). To get on the list, make sure to follow A+O on Twitter and "like" the brand on Facebook, then RSVP at events@aliceandolivia.com.
AMRITA SINGH 50% OFF SPECIAL
Until November 26th at midnight, enjoy 50% off all orders (no restrictions, ladies!) at AmritaSigh.com when you enter the coupon code black10 at checkout. If you spend $100 or more, you'll also get free shipping and a free gift: the Amrita Singh Dune Necklace in Turquoise.
BAN.DO BLACK FRIDAY SALE
From Friday, November 26th through Sunday, November 28th at midnight enjoy 25% off all hair accessories at ShopBanDo.com. Just enter the code blackfriday at checkout.
BING BANG NYC BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
In keeping with the Black Friday motif, jewelry designer Anna Sheffield is gifting customers with a free pair of gunmetal Vivienne Tiny Studs earrings (which retail for $48) when they make any purchase of $45 or more at BingBangNYC.com.
CUBANNIE LINKS "BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE" OFFER ON BLACK FRIDAY
On Black Friday, for every piece purchased on CubannieLinks.com, shoppers will receive a free jewelry item of equal or lesser value. Simply specify which piece you'd like to receive for free in the checkout instructions section.
ENDLESS.COM THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SALE
From Nov. 25th through Nov. 27th, enjoy 30% off regular-price boots, slippers and athletic shoe styles at Endless.com, as well as jewelry and watch offerings. On Cyber Monday, the rewards increase further, with discounts of $30 off $100 orders, $60 off $200 orders and $100 off $300 orders.
FOREVER 21 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Select items will be priced at $3 to $12 (including cardigans at $9 and jeggings at $6). Shoppers can also enjoy the "buy one, get one free" offer on marked-down apparel. Plus, if they spend $40 or more, customers will receive a special gift: a locket holding a lip gloss in its center.
FRENCH CONNECTION BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS
Visit French Connection stores from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday or shop online at FrenchConnection.com and enjoy up to 40% off outerwear and sweaters and up to 50% off select dresses. Orders of over $125 qualify for free shipping — just enter the code BFFCFS at checkout.
H&M BLACK FRIDAY SALE
H&M is painting the town red on Black Friday, lowering its prices even further, with fashion finds starting at $5. Visit HM.com/US for store locations.
HUDSON JEANS CYBER MONDAY SALE
On Monday, November 29th, Hudson Jeans will be hosting its first-ever, 24-hour VIP sale exclusively for Facebook fans, offering premium denim pieces for up to 40%. To get in on the fun, make sure to "Like" Hudson Jeans on Facebook (Facebook.com/HudsonJeans), then log on to your FB account on Monday to access the promo code and get to shopping!
JUICY COUTURE TOTE FOR BLACK FRIDAY
From November 26th through November 29th, customers who spend $175 or more at Juicy Couture stores or on JuicyCouture.com will receive a free reversible tote bag. Viva la Juicy!
JULES SMITH DESIGNS SALE
From 12:00 a.m. on Friday, November 28th through Friday, December 3rd, enjoy up to 60% off jewelry pieces like the above pictured Super Stud Bangles (regularly priced at $135 each) and Skeleton Ring (normally $95 each) at JulesSmithDesigns.com.
KATE SOMERVILLE 30% OFF FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNT
Replenish your arsenal of Kate Somerville exfoliators, masks, tanning towelettes or moisturizers, and purchase some great gift items *such as the Merry & Bright and Let It Glow! kits) when you shop at KateSomerville.com. To enjoy savings of 30%, enter the code KSFF2010 at checkout. The offer is valid through November 29th.
LIERAC 30% OFF SALE (THROUGH DEC. 5TH)
Whether you're addicted to Lierac's Creme Mésolift or its Hydrofilia range of moisturizers, now is your chance to stock up on some skincare goodies (and get some holiday shopping out of the way). From November 29th through December 5th, enjoy 30% off at Lierac-USA.com when you enter the promo code FF2010 at checkout.
LISA PERRY BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Are you a fan of designer Lisa Perry's 1960s Mod aesthetic? Then enjoy 30% off all black items (such as the flirtatious dress pictured above) at her Madison Avenue store in NYC (976 Madison Avenue, between 76th and 77th Street).
LORAC CYBER MONDAY COLLECTION
On Cyber Monday, LORAC is unveiling a brand new, limited edition kit created exclusively for this special day. The Cyber Monday Collection features five products — two shades of Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadow, a Screen Duo Highlighter/Cream Liner, a pink Lotsa Lip Gloss and a Lotsa Lipstick in a universally flattering pink shade — all packaged in a sleek, zippered makeup bag. The kit will go for $25 and will be available at LORACcosmetics.com.
NO! NO! BLACK FRIDAY SALE
From Wednesday, November 23rd until midnight on November 30th, enjoy 20% off all no! no! hair removal devices, replacement parts, and accessories at My-No-No.com when you enter the code BF2010 at checkout.
NYX COSMETICS 50% OFF THANKSGIVING SALE
Starting Thursday, November 25th at 9 a.m. PST, makeup lovers can splurge on cream glitter shadows, lipsticks, eye shadow palettes, false lashes, jumbo eye pencils, and shimmering glosses at NYXcosmetics.com thanks to the brand's Thanksgiving sale, during which items will be priced at 50% off retail.
OLE HENRIKSEN CYBER MONDAY SALE ITEMS
Cyber Monday is all about affordable skincare kits at OleHenriksen.com, with discounts of up to 67% off on sets like: Beauty On The Go (priced at $21 from $37), which includes the On The Go cleanser, Fresh Start Eye Creme and Herbal Day Creme with SPF 15; Blemish Be Gone (down to $16 from $46), which features products packed with salicylic acid, purifying clays, and soothing aloe vera to calm irritated skin and minimize breakouts; All About Eyes (priced at $25 from $45), which includes everything from makeup removing wipes to the rejuvenating Fresh Start Eye Creme, packed with softening avocado, and Ultimate Lift Eye Gel, which diminishes the appearance of bags and tightens pores. This is just a small sampling of the kits you'll find available, so make sure to check out the OH website on November 29th!
PRISMERA DESIGN SALE
From Nov. 26th through Nov. 29th, enjoy 30-50% off hair accessories and jewelry pieces at PrismeraDesign.com. Our choice picks: the Rose Bobby Pins pictured here, which will perk up any updo (regularly $16).
TREESJE BLACK FRIDAY THROUGH CYBER MONDAY SAVINGS
From Friday through Monday, all handbag styles at Treesje.com will be priced at 20% off retail. The popular Treesje "Renegade" hobo bag in black (pictured above), which normally goes for $595, will be available for 25% off.
