Black Friday Sales

I can’t believe it is that time of year again. BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE. Are you in the mood to grab some bargains? Get ahead of the game and start your gift shopping.

There are some amazing deals to be had. Whether you are buying for friends and family or treating yourself.

As I get older I tend to avoid crowded shops and prefer to do my browsing and shopping online. I let my fingers do the work.

Planning is everything. Make a list of the people you want to buy gifts for and what category of gift you think they would appreciate. It saves time if you can click straight through to the relevant section.

When it comes to shopping for myself I tend to stick to the classics, replacing worn out pieces and filling gaps in my wardrobe. I might have saved up for a special item that I have been coveting since the beginning of the season but could not necessarily afford at full price and which is now been reduced to within my price range.

The sales this year are bigger and better than ever. There are some generous discounts in nearly all departments.

Below is a list of stores that are offering great Black Friday deals plus a selection of my favourite picks.

NORDSTROM – Extra 20% off selected styles.

Cashmere

Boots and shoes

Bags – Great bargains in (now might be the time to purchase a bag you might not normally be able to afford)

Jewellery (either treat yourself or buy as gifts)

JOHN LEWIS – Excellent for Electrical Offers Home and furniture Beauty & Fragrance & Womenswear

WOOLOVERS – They have great quality sweaters especially cashmere at good prices. I have several in my wardrobe.

BODEN – 30% off CODE N6D5. 30% off plus free delivery and returns. Good for reasonably priced cashmere. They also have excellent bags this season.

FINERY – 40% off CODE: BLACK FRIDAY – I like their tops and sweaters. See my polka dot blouse that I wore on my recent trip to Paris here

LANDS’END – Up to 70% off. I bought a great pair of burgundy sneakers yesterday. (US link)

HOBBS – Code OHMYDOG 20 I really like their jewellery, shoes and bags.

THE WHITE COMPANY – Code AS313. Good for gifts and for lovely Christmas table decorations.

HAPPY SHOPPING

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.