The time is freakin’ here y’all! BLACK FRIDAYYYY. Ok well not really, but it’s coming like really, really soon. And over the past few years, a lot of retailers have actually started putting some stuff on sale as early as today, so it’s kinda “Black Week” (slash “Cyber Week”) now if ya think about it. Anyways, I know some people feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of sales and options, so I’m trying to keep y’all as prepared as possible.
Now, we all know this week is great for knocking off your gift list and all that, but it’s actually a time when I like to be a little selfish as well. I mean, a great sale is a great sale, so shouldn’t I be buying myself stuff at discount too? The answer is YES.
What to Stock up on for Cyber Week
I always spend a little time before big sales and this week in general to make a list of basics that I need. We all have those items that we use daily, or wear all the time, so it makes sense to stock up on them when you can save a little cash. If you haven’t thought of items you may want to consider in terms of daily basics, go through the list below. I’ve been doing this whole Cyber Week thing for a few years and so I have a pretty good idea of what goes on sale – for the most part! So as I’m sitting here freaking out with excitement but also a little bit of nervousness I thought I’d channel some of that energy into a PREP post – to both calm my nerves and hopefully help you too!
Undies
Obvi! It’s a great time to go through your undies drawer and to take note of how many new pairs you need. Nordstrom usually puts their Hanky Pankies on sale, and department sales in general throw a lot of their undies on sale.
Workout gear
Without a doubt, this is when I stock up on workout clothes like WOAH. Yoga or fitness pants in general run crazy expensive, but I’m all about that good quality, so I save up to buy them until now. In fact, it’s an excellent time to look at workout stuff in general – sports bras are ALWAYS marked down, as are workout tanks and the like. Take note of what you need.
Workout shoes
I can’t remember the last time I bought a pair of Nikes or running shoes at full price. DON’T. Wait for a sale, because they always go on sale. I’m excited to buy a new pair of black and white Nikes this week – always my go-to for sales.
Pajamas
Another thing you should never buy at full price. Need some new winter jammies? Now is the time! Also, don’t forget about things like robes, which correspondingly go on sale as well. Might as well look for your mom while you’re at it.
Winter coats
Y’all know those North Face or Patagonia jackets that are super cute but are like a million bucks? Search for them at places like Nordstrom or REI during Black Friday sales and you’re bound to find some options for way cheaper! And since you wear them so much all year, plus they’ll last a few years, they’re a smart basic investment.
Hair tools
If you’ve been eyeing a new blow dryer or curling iron, you’re prob gonna be really happy this week because hair tools are always marked down!
Sheets & towels
It’s not clothes, but think about basic household essentials that you might need to replace. This is the time of year that I stock up on new towels and treat myself to some sheets – marked down of course.
Jeans
Because duh! Are you holding on to a few pairs that are just taking up space in your closet? I am! So I’m replacing those with some good sale finds.
OK y’all, now that you know the basics, make sure to start a list of what you need. I even like to do a little pre-shopping and bookmark items I really want, hoping they’ll be on sale later in the week. Just go back and check, and chances are, a lot of them will be!
WHAT TO EXPECT
I don’t really know exactly WHEN the sales are going to start, but I’m thinking it’ll be like tomorrow or Tuesday for sure. Each year, I’ve noticed that the sales keep getting earlier and earlier each year so I wouldn’t be surprised if they started on Monday this year! But we shall see!
From BTD, you can expect updates EVERY SINGLE DAY on the blog! And I’ll be highlighting A FEW of my favorites on instagram stories, but you really need to hit up the blog for the ALL the GOOD STUFF all in ONE place! Plus, it’s just easier to do these sorts of things all in one place, right?
Here’s the thing about this week, EVERYTHING is on sale. So it can be a bit overwhelming. BUT I want you to know that although it’s tempting to just include ALL THE THINGS in my sale round ups, I’m going to be working very hard to be selective and only include the BEST. Hopefully that way, my sale round ups will help you navigate the madness instead of adding to the chaos you know? EEEK I’m so excited! Check back later this week to see what we’re talking about as far as sales go! Oh, and have you gotten on the BTD list yet? That’ll help you stay in the loop as well!