GIFTING THE UN-GIFTABLE
Happy Holidays beauties! I can’t believe how close Christmas is to us. Thanksgiving is here and signaling the start of the holiday shopping season and some of the absolute BEST sales of the year. Recently, I have been so focused on repairs in my home and on planning a trip with the hubs to Europe. Still, as I’ve been short on time, I was able to squeeze in a very special Holiday Gift Guide for you all. Black Friday is coming up, and so is Cyber Monday, so now is the best time to think about your gifting plan.
It is a great idea to plan ahead by visiting your favorite online stores and filling up your cart (create a wish-list) and have them saved. This way you can open them up throughout the weekend and on Cyber Monday to see which of your picks qualify for promotions and which ones have sold out. Having your wish-list ready will also help you to make the purchase before your favorite items sell out.
Another trick is to shop from the bottom of a website and move your way up, rather than shopping from top to bottom; items at the top of the page will sell out quicker than the product at the end of the page.
This guide has a little something for everyone. I’ve got the whole family covered (His, Hers, Kids, Mom, Dad, and, of course, something for the Bestie). With my own family in mind and always trying to out-do my past gifts, I put a lot of thought into these items.
For her, I wanted to mix in sexy items that any woman would love to receive from her man on Christmas day (or any day for that matter). These also make great gifts to yourself, ladies. A girl deserves a little love from herself every once in a while, and this time of year is the perfect excuse to show you how much YOU love you. I have so many friends who rarely treat themselves because they would rather spend that money on their children. I have such high respect for these women, and I know how hard they work and how much they deserved a little pampering too.
Hopefully I can make your life a little bit easier with this guide. There are also icons on each collage that are clickable. If you hover over the product, you will see the price (don’t settle for this price, as most websites will be having sales this week that will most likely apply to the majority of these gifts ideas).
I’ve also added upcoming sales to the bottom of this post and will be updating as they become available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday to make your online shopping experience painless this season.
For the hubs, or the boy toy in your life, I decided to think like a man. Haha. What would a man want? Whiskey comes to mind, a cookbook titled “Food & Beer,“ a PlayStation 4 (even though you’ll kill him if he becomes obsessed with the thing… lol), or maybe he’s a Music fan? With a Kanye record, a brand new portable speaker, and a best-seller that highlights the most influential moments and songs in rap music (since 1979 -“Rap Year Book“), he’ll be feeling spoiled for the rest of the year. If he’s a luxury man: espresso, cologne, sunnies, a coach leather duffle bag, or a kick asssss Saint Laurent crock wallet will have him speechless. I’m not going to lie, I want this YSL crock wallet sooo bad!
The “For the Kids” gift guide covers goodies for children of all ages (toddlers-teens). From clothing, to skateboards, to GoPros, to Drones, and to dolls; you will definitely put a smile on your child’s face with any of these gifts!
For Mom, I thought of the classics; a Coach bag, leather gloves, jewelry, perfume, or gorgeous boots. These items are easily paired with one another for one amazing gift. Also think of her kitchen, or maybe about pampering her. A heated blanket and a candle or spa robe set might inspire her to relax and enjoy time to herself. Add a bottle of Prosecco to help her unwind. I know I would love a bottle of good quality wine and a great cook book to get me feeling the holiday spirit. I actually own the cookbook “Cravings” that’s featured above. I’ve tried about three recipes so far and they have all turned out delicious!
For dad, I went for a bar kind of setup. Sleek decorative pieces, a bar cart, whiskey chillers, and decanter. Regardless, all dads love their whiskey, deserve an old-fashioned, good quality shaving set, and should have a good pair of dress shoes, a matching shirt, and a nice briefcase. Dad works hard, he’s gotta play hard too. LOL. Dads also love the grill and personalized gifts are always winners; an engraved bbq set would really make him feel loved.
Last, but not least, we have gifts for “The Bestie.” Whatever type of girl she is, she’ll appreciate this list. My absolute favorite bestie gift is the Just Between Us flask. I laughed so hard when I saw this. It isn’t just funny, it’s beautiful too! This one most definitely has a place in my gift bag. If your bestie isn’t as wild as mine is, a Purple Rain record or a purple plant will say I Love You. The Ralph Lauren silk robe and sleep set is another one of my favs; I might pair the flask with the sleep set as a gift. The items featured here are also awesome options for sisters (especially if your sis is your BFF). The camera and record player might be perfect for her!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoy the sales and gifts I’ve chosen for you! Don’t forget to sign up for newsletters from your favorite stores to learn more about upcoming sales and to receive 10-15% off of your first purchase (Macy’s, Betsy Johnson, Neiman Marcus, Overstock, Ralph Lauren, and Amara are just a few online stores who offer this deal and are all stores I used in the gift guides above). Amara will actually take $30 off your first purchase. Other stores like Urban Outfitters and Lane Crawford have rewards programs that also offer great deals. I will be adding more deals as the weekend progresses and Cyber Monday approaches. Keep a look out! I’ll also post on my social media channels to let you know when more deals are up!
Bluefly //Countdown to Black Friday up to 80% off + Free Shipping USE CODE: SHIP150 for FREE SHIPPING]
Selfridges //Newly added sale items and markdows
Lord & Taylor //Extra 50% off Newly reduced styles for up to 80% off women’s apparel + up to 65% off Men’s & Kids
Extra 20% off Regular priced and sale itms USE CODE: THANKS
Extra 25% off sale and clearance Fine Jewelry
$20 off your $160+ purchase USE CODE: BONUS
FREE SHIPPING
Ralph Lauren //Thanksgiving sale up to 60% off + take an extra 30% off USE CODE: THANKS30
3.1 Phillip Lim //60% off handbags
And Other Stories // 50% off select items
DATE: 11/25 -11/27
A Pea in a Pod // save up to 30% on designer maternity styles
DATE: 11/23-11/28
Abercrombie & Fitch // Entire Store 50% Off – Online Only!
DATE: 11/25
// Entire Store 50% Off
DATE: 11/24-11/25
// All Clearance 50-70% Off
DATE: 11/24-11/28
*Free Shipping on all orders
AG Jeans // 30% Off Sitewide and In Store
DATE: 11/22-11/28
CODE: BF16
AlexandAlexa // (Kids) 25% Off Most Everything! Plus Free Shipping On $99+
DATE: 11/24-11/27
All Sole //30% off Sitewide
DATE:11/24 – 11/29
CODE: BLACK30
All Saints // 30% off Sitewide
CODE: CYBER
American Eagle // 40% off
DATE: 11/21-11/29
// 50% off all sweaters, shoes and cozy accessories
DATE: 11/28
Ann Taylor // 50% off Sitewide and In Store
DATE:11/23-11/25
CODE: celebrate
Arianna Belle // 15% off Sitewide
DATE:11/25-11/28
CODE: HOLIDAY16
Ariel Gordon Jewelry // 30% off all orders over $150
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CHEERS30
ASOS // 20% off Sitewide and In Store
CODE: GOGOGO
// 30% off Sitewide and In Store
CODE: THANKFUL30
DATE: 11/24-11/29
Assouline // 25% off products under $800
DATE: 11/28-11/29
CODE: CYBERASSOULINE
// Get Dinner Diaries when you purchase $250+
DATE: 11/25-11/26
CODE: DIARIES250
Aveda (UK Only) // Free hair treatment gift + 7 samples on orders over £40
DATE: 11/25-11/27
CODE: GREENBF116
// Free damaged hair treatment duo on orders over £40
DATE: 11/28-11/30
CODE: GREENCM116
Avenue 32 // 30% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24-11/28
Bailey44 // 40% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/21-11/28
CODE: BLACKFRIYAY
Banana Republic // 50% off everything Sitewide-No Exclusions
DATE: 11/24-11/26 (online) 11/24-11/28 (in store)
// 50% off Sitewide and In Store
DATE: 11/27-1/28
Bandier // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CYBER25
Barneys New York // 40% off Sitewide
BaubleBar // 30% off purchases
DATE: 11/25 – 11/27
CODE: THANKS30
// 25% off 1 item
CODE: SAVE25
// 35% off 2 items or more
CODE: SAVE35
DATE: 11/27-11/29
Bergdorf Goodman // 40% off Sitewide
BirchBox // Sales starting at 10% off
Black Halo // 25% off Sitewide
CODE: BFRIDAY25
Bloomingdale’s // Extra 25% off a large selection of items Sitewide
DATE: 11/27-11/28
// Take $25 off of every $200 you spend Sitewide + save up to 50% on select items
// Loyalists get triple points when you use your Bloomingdale’s Credit Card online
// Save 30% on select regular-price handbags, wallets, wristlets and more
DATE: 11/18-11/23
// Take 15% off $100-$199.99 or 20% off $200+ on a great selection of items online + save up to 50% on select items
DATE: 11/24-11/26
// Take 25% off a large selection of regular and sale price items for a total savings of up to 60% off online
DATE: 11/27-11/28
BNKR // Black Friday 25% off full-priced items
DATE: 11/25
CODE: BLACK25
// Cyber Weekend 25% off full-priced items
DATE: 11/26-11/27
CODE: CYBER25
// Cyber Monday 25% off full-priced items + extra 50% off sale items
DATE: 11/28
CODE: SALE50
Boden // 30% off + free shipping and returns
Bonobos // 30% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CYBER2016
BUFFALO David Bitton // 50% OFF apparel & 20% OFF Denim
DATE: 11/28
Burberry // Complimentary monograming & next day delivery
Calvin Klein // Extra 40% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/23-11/27
// Extra 50% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/27 -11/29
Century 21 // $30 off $150 or $40 off $200
DATE: 11/23-11/26
Chicwish // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/25 – 11/28
CHRLDR // 40% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/25- 11/27
CODE: BLACKFRIDAY
// 50% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CYBER
Coach // 30% Off select styles
DATE: 11/18 Early Access; 11/19-11/27
CODE: THANKS2016
// 50% off the Edie handbag
DATE: 11/24
// Up to 50% off select styles & shop 125+ online sale exclusives
DATE: 11/28
Coggles // 30% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24-11/29
CODE: BLACKFRIDAY
Cole Haan // 40% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/27-11/29
Colleen Rothschild // ALL SKINCARE 30% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/21-11/25
CODE: BLKFRI
//Discovery Collection on sale for $49 and all regular-priced skincare will be 30% off
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CYBER30
Dogeared // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/23
Dr. Scholl’s // 25% off Sitewide + up to 60% off select styles
DATE: 11/28
CODE: DRSCYBER
Dylan’s Candy Bar // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
CODE: STOCKINGSTUFFER
Dynamite // 30% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/25
East Dane // Spend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off
DATE: 11/22-11/29
CODE: GOBIG16
// Spend $200+, get 15% off, Spend $500+, get 20% off, Spend $800+, get 25% off
DATE: 11/22-11/28
CODE: GOBIG16
eBags // Receive up to 85% off
Express // 50% off everything In Store and Sitewide + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/22-11/25
// 50% off everything ONLINE ONLY + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/28
FORZIERI // 30% off all orders of $350+
DATE: 11/28-12/1
CODE: CYBERSTYLE30
// VIP 30% off orders of $500 or more and 25% OFF orders of $325 or more
DATE: 11/23-11/27
CODE: BSTYLE30, BSTYLE25
Francesca’s // 30% off Sitewide
French Connection // 40% Off Everything In Store and Sitewide + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/21-11/29
CODE: F40BLF
Furbish Studio // 20% off site wide
DATE: 11/24-11/28
CODE: HOLIDAY20
Garage // 30% off
DATE 11/25, 11/28
GiGi New York // Receive a gift card up to 35% of your purchase PLUS a personalized leather case
DATE: 11/25
// Receive up to 35% off
DATE: 11/28
Gorjana // 30% off curated category
DATE: 11/21-11/27
CODE: STUFFED
// Spend $100, Save $25
DATE: 11/28
Graphic Image // Receive up to 30% off
Gymboree // 50% off entire purchase + $25 off $100 + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/28
HappySocks // 40% off + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/24-11/29
Hollister Co. // Entire Store 50% Off Sitewide and In Store
DATE: 11/25 (online) 11/24-11/25 (in store)
* Free shipping on all orders
INTERMIX // Flash Sale: 40% Off Select Full Priced Items In Stores & Online
DATE: 11/21-11/22
// Extra 40% Off Sale
DATE: 11/23-12/7
// $150 off every $750 spent with code.
DATE: 11/24-11/28
CODE: THANKS
// Cyber Monday Sale: 30% off select full-priced items
DATE: 11/28
// Green Tuesday Sale: 40% off private label & exclusives
DATE: 11/29
Jewelry.com // Save up to 85% on select jewelry pieces
DATE: 11/14-11/27
CODE: SALE
Joe’s Jeans // 25% off
CODE: THANKS25
John Varvatos // 25% off – no exclusions
Journelle // 15% off $150, 20% off $300, or 25% off $500 + Full priced merchandise
DATE: 11/21-11/27
CODE: JUSTSAYYES
Jurlique // Up to 50% off selected items
DATE: 11/23-11/27
// $10 off orders over $50, $30 off orders over $100
DATE: 11/28-12/6
CODE: CYBER10, CYBER30
Kelly Wynne // 20% off
DATE: 11/25-11/28
Larson & Jennings // 15% off everything Sitewide
DATE: 11/25-11/29
CODE: LJ15
LOFT // 40% off Sitwide
CODE: THANKS
Lulu Frost // 25% off Sitewide and 20% off fine jewelry
DATE: 11/28
CODE: FINE20
Last Call // up to 80% off Sitewide and In Store
Luisaviaroma // Early access to extra 20% off sale
DATE: 11/22-11/24
CODE: BFRE20
MACKAGE // Up to 50% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/22-11/25
Macy’s // 20% off Sitewide
CODE: FEAST
Malin+Goetz // $75+ and receive a free hand cream and free shipping
DATE: 11/28
CODE: GREENBERG
Minted // 15% off no minimum, 20% off $150+ on holiday
DATE: 11/23-11/27
CODE: BF2016
// 20% off $150+ on holiday, wedding, and all gifts
DATE: 11/23-11/28
CODE: BF2017
Moda Operandi // Sale items up to 65% off
DATE: 11/21-11/28
CODE: EXTRA30
ModCloth // 20% off no thresh, 30% off $100+, 40% off $200+
DATE: 11/23-11/27
CODE: FRIDAY20, FRIDAY30, FRIDAY40
// 30% off sitewide
DATE: 11/27-11/30
CODE: CYBER16
Molton Brown // 25% off Sitewide + Free shipping
DATE: 11/24 – 11/28
Mouth.com // 25% off The Holiday Collection
DATE: 11/22
CODE: SECRET25
// 20% off site-wide
DATE: 11/23-11/26
CODE: CHEER20
//20% off site-wide + free shipping on orders $100+
DATE: 11/28
CODE: EXTRACHEER20
MPG Sports // 35% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
CODE: MPGCYBERMONDAY16
Mr. Kate // Up to 70% off
DATE: 11/25-11/28
Mr. Porter // 30% off selected brands
DATE: 11/23-11/28
My Bag // 30% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24 – 11/29
CODE: BLACK
My Theresa // 30% off all sale items
DATE: 11/25 – 11/27
Nasty Gal // Up to 80% off on Cyber Monday
Neiman Marcus // Up to 40% off + free shipping
Nina Shoes // Buy One Get One 50% Off All Nina Shoes + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/22-11/27
CODE: GOBBLE
Nisolo // 40% off select styles of shoes, bags, and jewelry
DATE: 11/22-11/28
CODE: RS10
Nordstrom // Take an extra 20% off selected sale items
DATE: 11/24- 11/28
// Designer sale – 40% off
NYLON // 15% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/22-11/23
CODE: PREGRAME15
// 20% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24
CODE: THANK20
// 25 Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/25- 11/27
CODE: FRIDAY25
// 30% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/27-11/28
CODE: LETSCYBER30
Office (UK Only) // 20% off + free UK delivery
DATE: 11/23-11/28
CODE: WONDER
Otte NY // Extra 40% off all reduced-price merchandise
DATE: 11/18-11/27
CODE: MORETURKEY
// 20% off SItewide
DATE: 11/28
Parker NY // 30% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/23 – 11/28
CODE: CHIC30
// 30% Off Sitewide + 30% off your next purchase online
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CHIC31
Paula’s Choice // 20% off + Free gift when you spend $65+
DATE: 11/28
CODE: DAILYGIFT7
*Free Shipping
Public Desire // 30% off everything Sitewide and In Store
DATE: 11/24-11/27
CODE: CYBER30
Pura Vida // 50% Off Sitewide. Free shipping on US all orders
DATE: 11/24-11/28
Rag & Bone //Cyber Monday Sale – 25% off Everything Online & In Stores with code CYBER25.
Ends 11/29 11:59 PM PT.
River Island // Up to 50% off online and in store
Revolve // 65% off – early access
Runway2Street // 15% Off Sitewide and up to 60% off sale
DATE: 11/23-11/26
CODE: THANKSR2515
Saks 5th Avenue // Up to 40% off
SaturdaysNYC // 25% off SaturdaysNYC Items + free domestic shipping on orders $100+
DATE: 11/21 – 11/28
CODE: FRIENDS25
Say Hello to Longer Legs // 20% off Invisible Heels
DATE: 11/21-11/26
CODE: CYBER
Serena and Lily // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
CODE: BESTEVER
Shopbop // Spend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off
DATE: 11/22-11/28
CODE: GOBIG16
// Save up to 25%
CODE: GOBIG16
Show Me Your Mumu // 40% off dresses and rompers
DATE: 11/21-11/25
SkinStore // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/25, 11/28- 11/29
CODE: CYBERWKND
// 20% Sitewide + free make-up brush set
DATE: 11/26 – 11/27
CODE: CYBERWKND
Sole Society // 30% off all footwear, select bags, and accessories
DATE: 11/25-11/27
// 30% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28
Ssense // up to 50% off
*Free Shipping
St. Frank // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28-11/28
CODE: JOYTOTHEWORLD
Stephanie Kantis // 40% off sitewide
DATE: 11/25
Steve Madden // 30% off + 30% off clearance
DATE: 11/26
CODE: BACKINBLACK
// 35% off + 30% off clearance
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CYBER
Style.com (EUR) // 20% off
DATE: 11/25-11/28
CODE: STYLE20
T3 // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/27-11/28
CODE: T3CYBER16
// 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24-11/25
CODE: T3FRIDAY16
Talbots // 50% off one item until noon
// 40% off entire purchase until midnight
DATE: 11/25
Tictail // Up to 75% off
DATE: 11/22-21/1
The Outnet US // Up to 90% off your favorite designers including Stella McCartney, Balmain & more
theUNDONE // 20% off SS16 Collections
DATE: 11/27-11/28
CODE: CYBER20
// 20% off everything that is black
DATE: 11/25-11/26
CODE: BLKFRI
DATE: 11/25 – 11/29
Things Remembered // 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28-11/29
CODE: A130
// Buy 1, get 1 half off Sitewide
DATE: 11/30
ThirdLove // NEW holiday collection 24/7 Lace Balconette Bra in Scarlet and Midnight Teal – each only $49 (normally $78)
// NEW holiday collection matching Lovely Lace Cheeky in Scarlet and Midnight Teal – each only $19 (usually $34)
DATE: 11/25-11/28
Tommy Hilfiger // 50% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/28- 11/29
CODE: CLICK50
// 40% Off Sitewide + Free Shipping + Extra 20% off $100
DATE: 11/25
// 40% off Sidewide
DATE: 11/23-11/28
CODE: GIFT40
TOPSHOP // Up to 50% off select items
DATE: 11/23-11/28
Tory Burch // 30% off any purchase of $250+
DATE: 11/28
CODE: THANKS
Trina Turk // 30% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/23-11/28
True Religion // 40% off + a free beanie with purchases of $250+
DATE: 11/27-11/30
* Free Shipping
Ulta // New and Only at Ulta Beauty! BareMinerals Kits Make Them Stare Smoky Eye Trio OR Make It Glow $10 each ,$37-39 Value
DATE: 11/24 @6pm- 11/26
// NYX 40% Off Eye Makeup
DATE: 11/28
Urban Outfitters // $50 off orders of $150+ or $15 off orders of $75
DATE: 11/27-11/28
Villeroy & Boch // 30% off Sitewide. free shipping on orders $75+
DATE: 11/23-11/29
W Concept // 15% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/25-11/28
Wanderlust + Co // 40% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24-11/29
CODE: RSCYBER40
Woolovers // 20% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/24 – 11/28
CODE: BLKFRI
Yigal Azrouel // 40% off the fall collection
DATE: 11/28
CODE: CYBER40
Zimmermann // All Summer Swim 2016 will be marked 30-50% off all styles
