Cheryl Shops

Black Friday seems to be coming earlier and earlier every year, and I'm definitely not mad at it—this year, with all of the supply-chain uncertainty, I'm doing my holiday shopping (a.k.a. me shopping) early. In fact, I've already made quite a dent, but I'm just getting started. And BTW, you should too (you've earned it!). Without further ado, here are the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. 

I've been giving thanks and practicing gratitude all week and one of the things I'm most grateful for is you, dear readers. Your pageviews and comments keep me going, and I'd like to thank you for your support this year and throughout the years—it means a lot to me! One of the most important ways you help support me is by clicking on and making a purchase from my affiliate links; since I receive a small commission from many of them—at no cost to you—that money helps me provide content to you for free. That said, we're going into the biggest shopping season of the year, and if you're in a position to spend money right now, there are a lot of retailers out there who would appreciate it. I will be featuring small, local, and/or POC-owned businesses in my upcoming gift guide, but for now, I'm focusing on the ah-MAY-zing deals to be found at the larger retailers. These items are things I will likely buy for myself, plus I've listed even more sales below. Read on, click through, and pat yourself on the back for supporting content creators like me and the retail industry as a whole. We appreciate it!

Back when I first started writing Cheryl Shops, I used to list all of the weekly sample sales in NYC; if you’ve been reading this blog since the dark ages, that’s probably how you first found me. Nowadays, there are many sites out there who track the sales better than I do—Madison Avenue Spy being one of my favorites—but in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d show my gratitude to you, dear readers, by sharing the best deals on my favorite sites. Let me know what you got in the comments below!

My head is starting to spin from all the Black Friday emails I've been receiving so far this week--I'm starting to have Fashion's Night Out flashbacks. Now, I will be in Boston for the weekend (where, yes, I'll be doing some shopping), but here are some promising-sounding sales both online and in stores. Most are Black Friday-focused, but some Cyber Monday (I hate that name) deals are sprinkled throughout. Happy shopping, kids!

At DKNY stores and DKNY.com, take 30% off all sale items (excluding resort) 11/23-11/27; plus get free shipping with $150 order at DKNY.com. DKNY outlet stores feature 40% off everything, 50% off midnight madness from midnight to 8 a.m. on Black Friday, and the first 50 customers will receive a 15% off doorbuster. On Cyber Monday, take 20% off your purchase at DKNY.com.

H&M stores open at 6 a.m. (some locations at 5 a.m.), with 25% off any item until 10 a.m. Throughout the day, select items start at $5, and select outerwear is 50% off.

The newly launched HankyPanky.com is offering free shipping on all orders through the end of the year, and 20% off a $100 purchase with code LAUNCH09 through 12/3.

Take up to 60% off at Saks Fifth Avenue's Thanksgiving Sale 11/26-11/28.

At Martin + Osa, all denim and cashmere is $59 (normally $89.50-$170) all weekend long (starting 11/26 online and 11/27 in stores).

On Black Friday only, Rachel Zoe's picks (i.e. the best stuff on the site) are 20% off at Piperlime.

Use code BF2009 now through midnight Friday for 10% off at Shrimpton Couture; they'll send you another code for 10% off a future purchase.

Deals at The Body Shop include buy 1, get 1 free on holiday bath & body, all gifts, and holiday home fragrance oils now through Sunday; on Black Friday only, there's $2 flat rate shipping on all orders, plus Hemp Hand Protector for $9 (that's 50% off).

Alexander McQueen has a GWP: get a "9:00am" candle with your purchase when you enter code GIFTME at checkout through 12/15.

Save up to 50% sitewide at blissworld.com 11/27-12/1. On Cyber Monday, get a full size super slough scrub (a $32 value) with every purchase!

All tops are buy one, get one 50% off at Hollister, in-store only.

At Victoria's Secret, bras are buy one, get one 50% off. PINK hoodies and fleece pants are $25 all weekend. Plus, get a "runway bag" with $60 lingerie or beauty purchase.

Use code TOTE09 at Sephora for a tote bag designed by Miami Ink's Kat Von D starting 11/27.

On 11/27, use code BLACKFRIDAY25 for 25% off at LeSportsac.

It's "Pink Friday" at Lily Pulitzer, with gifts with purchase (at $500, $750, and $1,000), extended store hours, and free gift wrapping.

Old Navy is holding a three-day event called "Gobblepalooza" with 50% off outerwear, $15 sweaters for the family, and buy 2 T-shirts, get one free. There are also doorbuster prizes related to Rock Band (the video game). Hours are noon-7 Thanksgiving Day and 3 a.m. - midnight Friday & Saturday.

Spend $25 or more at a Godiva boutique nationwide on Black Friday and receive a complimentary chocolate-dipped strawberry. Hey, it's the little things.

Free People is offering free shipping.

Get 20% off all full-priced merch from 10 a.m. - noon at Cynthia Rowley, plus take up to 70% off select items and enter to win a gold-plated wishbone necklace all weekend. 10-9 Fri. & Sat., 11-9 Sun.; 376 Bleecker St. (Perry & Charles Sts.).

U.S. customers can take 10% off at MyTights.com.

If you missed Rebecca Minkoff's sample sale last weekend, you can shop her Black Friday sale online here. Plus free domestic shipping.

Take 20% off everything before 10 a.m. at participating French Connection stores.

Take 15% off with code THANKS at Lord & Taylor.

At an Oilily near you, buy 3 items and get 30% off, buy 4 items and get 40% off, or buy 5 items and get 50% off.

Make a purchase at Scoop 11/27-11/29 and receive a coupon for 25% your next purchase 12/1-12/24.

Starting 11/25 online and 11/27 in stores, get 50% off absolutely everything at New York & Company, plus get free shipping on $100 orders with code 4303.

At Charlotte Russe, all clothing and accessories are 25% off, plus get a snakeskin-print wallet with $40 or more purchase in stores. Saturday and Sunday, select items are buy one, get one 50% off. On Cyber Monday, take 25% off your purchase and receive free shipping with a $60 order online.

Now through Monday, take $25 off a $100 purchase with code 029066 at H2O Plus.

At L'Occitane, the Dreamy Hands Set is $8 on Friday, select holiday gifts are up to 30% off, and stocking stuffers are buy 2, get 1 free. On Cyber Monday, all orders of $25 or more ship for free.