Courtesy of Macy'sAlison Syrett Cleary, Lucky magazine
Gigundo Black Friday promotions are as intrinsic to the third week of November as turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. But preparing for them shouldn't require the same up-to-your-elbows-in-giblets work. This year, we've simplified things by compiling a handy list of the best markdowns happening. Click through to save yourself some time for pumpkin scooping and crust rolling. (Or dialing the caterer-hey, more time for shopping!)
Zarahome.com
For one day only, you'll get $20 off everything from flower-printed satin sheets to pillows with feather trim to metallic wicker stools. Also, domestic ground shipping will be free for all orders.
Cardigannewyork.com
Visit the brand's website from between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to receive up to 80 percent off all men's and women's sweaters many of which are, obviously, cardigans.
Athleta
Instead of offering product discounts, the activewear company's stores are hosting "Take a Breather From Black
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Whether you're spending Thanksgiving with your hometown crew or your significant other, one thing's for certain: dressing for the holiday weekend isn't easy.
Cooking up a handful of outfits from a weekend bag is a difficult task-in fact, we'd venture to say it's as tough as whipping up a killer stuffing from scratch.
With that in mind, we've nailed down a recipe that'll take you from family time to friend time with a couple easy switches. Just toss these pieces in your weekend bag and you'll be seriously thankful:
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Q: Am I cheap to give homemade gifts for the holidays? Like jams and breads from scratch? -@akstylemyway
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Time, anybody will tell you, is worth more than money. So giving something you've made is the opposite of cheap! There's nothing better, for both giver and receiver. One family I know does a secret-Santa-type thing where they each get a name and a month to make something before the holidays. So much more fun, interesting and personal than just scrolling down some random website/aisle, looking for some item that vaguely satisfies.
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I went to the memorial service of an incredibly accomplished, brilliant, stylish person, and the thing that practically every speaker at the service brought up was how delicious this woman's pancakes were. Not to be maudlin, but make a gift and people will never forgetAccent Nails: Easy Ways to Jazz Up Your Mani
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Televison-themed, election-themed...the list of nail art possibilities, it seems, is endless. But let's be realistic: we're not all Katy Perry. We can't really walk around with dizzying prints or mini pieces of fruit all over our nails every day. So take a cue from the Olympic athletes this year who gave a nod to their respective countries via their fingers in a more subtle way: with an accent nail.
To create an eye-popping accent nail, you don't have to go to a pricey nail salon or be born with superhuman artistic abilities. Click through to shop nail wraps, charms, pens and more!
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Leave the bandage dresses and sequin minis to the former Mean Girls. Stealing the spotlight at your high school reunion is just a matter of a few smart (and subtle) outfit choices.
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Black Friday shopping is not for the timid, weak or unprepared. However, intense "doorbuster" stampedes aside, the savings are out there-if you know where to find them. So this year, between turkey roasting and pie baking, be sure plan your post-Thanksgiving spree. We've boiled down the process to five simple steps:1.) Make a shopping list and do your research.
Once you make a list, you can narrow your sale search to specific locations. Electronics are often the most sought-after devices on Black Friday, so if you're looking for an HDTV or smart phone, you'll probably be camping out in a parking lot.
Read more: 8 Outfits Men Love on WomenCompare prices between stores and look into warranties and return polices. Since things will be hectic, you won't want to waste your time at a place that isn't giving you the best possible service.
2.) Arrive early to your midnight stop.
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It may no longer technically be wedding season, but we're willing to bet you've still got a date or two blocked off on your calendar for some snowy nuptials. But when floaty tea dresses and strappy sandals won't cut it during the cooler months, what's a girl to wear? Click through for a little winter wedding style inspiration.5 Drastic Ways to Change Up Your Look
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Sometimes it's what's on the outside that counts. Like in winter. No matter what amazing figure-flattering outfit you put together, if you toss an ill-fitting coat on top, you'll just look like a lumpy rectangle. Maybe it's a lumpy rectangle disguising a $3,000 Roland Mouret pencil dress that sculpts your body more than eight SoulCycle classes-but it doesn't matter. Most people just see you in your outerwear anyway, so you'll need a good coat which isn't just tailored but tailored to you, like the ones in the slideshow below. (Although, admittedly, I sort of want them all.)
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While weathering hurricane Sandy in my apartment the other week, I reacted to the disaster porn by eating every scrap of edible matter in my cupboards and refusing to wear real pants. Mostly though, I just ordered lots of stuff online that I can't wear anytime soon-AKA items that aren't waterproof.
But now the rain has stopped and so has my stress-shopping stint-it's time to focus on navigating post-storm New York City. First, I must invest in a pair of impenetrable boots or booties that aren't of the 40-year-old-dad-shoveling-the-driveway variety. Click through to shop my bad weather footwear picks.
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