Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours! It’s always a good day when we can step back and give thanks so I’m especially thankful we have a holiday that does just that. A day when we can spend time with loved ones and a day to reflect on our many blessings.
In today’s world, it’s all too easy to become cynical when world events are thrown at us 24/7. But studies have shown regular expressions of gratitude are good for your soul and even decrease blood pressure and reduce anxiety and depression.
My hope is to bring a ray of sunshine to your lives day in and day out at Style at a Certain Age. Fashion, food, home decor, and beauty may sound trivial to some but I’ve always thought it’s but one way to add beauty to the world. Our homes are so much more than roofs over our heads. It’s a place of refuge and a place to call our own.
And I love to open my home to not only friends and family but my lovely readers – You. So this year I’m giving thanks for not only a place to call home, but my friends, family, good health, and my furry friends. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to give thanks for all the things we already have!
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Today, Kelly and I are sharing our top 10 Black Friday picks
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Our Top Black Friday Picks
Beth’s Top 10 Black Friday Picks
Let the shopping begin! No, wait, the shopping has already begun by the likes of all the sales slung our way the past few weeks. Traditionally, Black Friday was the kick off to holiday shopping but I’m not sure when it starts or stops these days. Nevertheless, Kelly and I are sharing our 10 Black Friday Picks and we’ll have a few more for Cyber Monday too!
Beth’s Outfit: Slim Fit Shirt (J.Crew) | Cotton Cashmere Sweater (J.Crew) | Classic Straight Jeans (J.Crew) | Slingbacks (similar, Linea Paolo) Kelly’s Outfit: Schoolboy Sweater (J.Crew Factory) | Oh Christmas Tree Tee (similar, Belk) | The Corinne Lugsole Loafer (Madewell) | Bay Leaf (Rothy’s) | Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean (Madewell)
- Our Place is having a terrific Black Friday Sale with up to 45% off sitewide. Home and Hearth are important to me so it’s no surprise The Always Pan is on my list. I’ve converted my entire family to cooking with Our Place pans and now they have a great lineup of Tableware and Kitchen Tools.
- J.McLaughlin is a favorite brand of mine that rarely goes on sale. But they’re offering 40% for Black Friday! I have my eye on this sweater and the gorgeous wool bouclé jacket I took to Paris is now on sale.
- Talbots is having a terrific sale with 50% off one item and 40% off your entire purchase. I snagged this faux fur vest and moto leggings.
- M.M. LaFleur is a brand I’ve been wanting to shop for. They have oodles of classic style options so I’m taking the plunge and shopping their sale. Sales are a great time to test out new products and brands. Here’s their lineup of sales but I’m eyeing their washable silk charmeuse blouse.
- Amazon always has great deals but select Ray-Bans are on sale and they’re one of my favorite brands for sunnies. And Wüsthof Cutlery and Carving Sets are always great gifts!
- Bloomingdale’s is having a 25% off Black Friday Sale. Looking for gifts under $100? Check out Pillow Talk Gift Set or Men’s Uggs Scuff Slippers.
- One of my favorite skincare brands Colleen Rothschild is offering 30% off. I travel with their Discovery Collection but check out their Eyes Have It Collection.
- Williams & Sonoma is a brand I go back to year after year. I make a cup of coffee every morning with an Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Maker that’s on sale! And it might be time to pull the trigger on an AirFryer. All I hear is how a-ma-zing they are!
- Paige Denim is always in my closet. And they’re offering 30% off sitewide.
- And the Gap Family is offering a variety of sales. Athleta has 30% off your purchase (I love the Brooklyn Pant), I’ve been singing the praises of Banana Republic for the past two years. Now’s your chance to check them out too with 40% off. I have this blazer in my cart. And Gap has 40% off everything.
Kelly’s Top 10 Black Friday Picks
Black Friday is here and rather than just being the Friday after Thanksgiving, it seems the shift has been made to “Black Friday Week.” This actually works out well for those of us who are not impulse buyers; with a whole week’s notice of Black Friday sale items, I had plenty of time to shop around, compare sales, and contemplate purchases.
Black Friday is the perfect time to pull the trigger on higher-priced items. With discounts of 50% off your entire order at J.Crew, 40% off your order at Madewell, and with Nordstrom, you can find between 30 and 60% off select items.
Beth’s Outfit: Slim Fit Shirt (J.Crew) | Cotton Cashmere Sweater (J.Crew) | Classic Straight Jeans (J.Crew) | Slingbacks (similar, Linea Paolo) Kelly’s Outfit: Schoolboy Sweater (J.Crew Factory) | Oh Christmas Tree Tee (similar, Belk) | The Corinne Lugsole Loafer (Madewell) | Bay Leaf (Rothy’s) | Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean (Madewell)
My top ten picks are from these three sites: Nordstrom, J.Crew and Madewell. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, or for someone you love, you’re sure to find some great deals this Black Friday! See my picks below:
Board: Carina Chelsea Boot (Madewell) | Marc Jacobs The Director Faux Leather Tote (Nordstrom) | Normani Lace Up Mary Jane (Madewell) | Villa Coat in Italian Wool (J.Crew) | Cashmere Beanie (J.Crew) | Willa Cropped Flare Pant in Snowy Stewart Tartan Wool (J.Crew) | Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer (Nordstrom) | Lauren Ralph Lauren Puffer Coat (Nordstrom) | Dior Pilot Sunglasses (Nordstrom) | Jene Pointed Toe Flat (Nordstrom)
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