Oh my goodness, anyone else feel like the sales started earlier and are steeper discounts this year? It seemed like every day this week another promotion was announced. While I’ve certainly gone off my list once or twice, I am doing a pretty good job sticking to those items I had already wanted to give as gifts.
I have had to remind myself that these are just sales, which doesn’t mean I need to buy everything (or anything!). There will be other sales. If you are in the market for an item that happens to be on sale, that’s great! If not, do not succumb to the pressure to buy.
I put together a list of all the sales I’ve checked out or shopped, along with my picks at each, and separated the list into small businesses and big brands. As I was putting it together I was so happy to realize the vast majority of my shopping and recommendations come from small businesses, many of them female founded.
This post turned into a big labor of love. Some of the retailers I included below participate in the affiliate program I belong to, which means I earn a small commission if you click on a link and make a purchase. This doesn’t cost you anything extra so I would be very appreciative if you use my links whenever possible. 😘
Sales to Shop – Small Businesses
Coloradical | 25% off sitewide with promo TURKEY.
Clare V | 20% off with code CHEERS20.
Wild & Free Hats | 25% off sitewide with promo BEACHY25
Hudson & Bleecker | 35% off sitewide and free shipping, no code necessary
- Away Clear Case (my go to for liquid products when traveling)
E. Frances Paper | 20% off with promo ELFING2020
Violet Grey | 20% off sitewide with exclusions, no code necessary
The Striped Sheep | 40% off sitewide, no code necessary
Lake Pajamas | Up to 50% off, no code needed
Follain: 20% off and free shipping, no code needed
- Ilia Multi-Stick
- Everything Soap
- Essential Face Wipes – these are great for camping
12|12: 25% off with code BF25
Lele Sadoughi | 15% off all orders over $65 with promo BF15
- festive face masks
- breathable face masks for kids.
Simplified Planner | 20% off 2021 planners, no code needed
Vert Beauty: 20% off and free shipping over $50 – Vert is local to Colorado, but ships everywhere
One/Third | 20% off orders under $100, 30% off order $100-$200 and 40% off orders over $200 (starts Friday)
Cote Shop | 40% off polishes, treatments and removers, no code needed
- No. 6
- No. 36 (my signature color)
- No. 38
- protective base & top coat (currently sold out)
Heath-Ade | 50% off everything with promo HOLIDAY50 (they always have free shipping)
- Holiday Cheers
- Pink Lady Apple
Laurel Skin | 20% off all orders (starts Friday)
- Eye balm – I got my first facial in 6 years last month and she used this eye balm that made my skin so smooth and hydrated
Tuckernuck | 20% off with promo BIGSALE
- Tiger Tee – a great graphic tee that is really versatile
ChappyWrap | 10% off with code BLACKFRIDAY10
- captain’s classic grey – I use this one every single night while relaxing on the couch
- kids midi blanket – fits perfectly on a toddler bed
Dudley Stephens | To Be Announced
- Park Slope in Terry Fleece – slightly looser fit than Vello
- kids crewneck
Sunday Candle Co | 20% off all orders, orders over $100 get a free bandana (starts Friday) – you really can’t go wrong with any scent!
- el sol
- woods + cider
- spiced pumpkin
- alpine haus – smells like a pine tree
- fireside cinnamon
Cuyana | 15% off select items
- tote
- travel set – one of my favorite special gifts to give
- laptop sleeve
Tubby Todd | 20% off, no code needed
- bubble bath – getting these for stocking stuffers and for our nieces/nephews
- all over ointment
- advent gift set
Sales to Shop – Big Brands
Madewell | 30-50% off with promo VERYMERRY
- black jeans
- denim jacket (size up)
- zip top transport tote (full review here)
Amazon | 30% off select items
- ghd curling iron – one of my top 5 purchases of 2020, this curling iron heats up in less time than it takes me to brush my hair
Banana Republic | 50% off + extra 10% for cardholders with promo BR10
- teddy sherpa jacket – one of my favorite purchases of 2020, sizes are limited
- shirt dress
- pleated midi dress
J. Crew | 50% off full-price, extra 60% off sale with promo EARLY
- tissue turtleneck
- teddy coat
- sweater blazer
- flannel shirt
- girls long-sleeve tee (Sybil *loves* these and I like that they are thicker than other tees)
Bonobos | 30% off sitewide with promo FRIDAYWEEK
+ Nordstrom | Up to 50% off, no code needed
- Hunter first classic rainboots (green only)
- Cole Haan sneakers