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Your Black Friday Cheet Sheet (including early access to the best sales)

plus, a recap of my Friendsgiving on the Floor!!

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Kayla Douglas
Nov 23, 2025
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Since sending out 88 *NICHE* Gift Ideas for Very Particular People last weekend, I’ve been floored to have over 15,000 people read and shop my recs. I’m humbed!!!!! Love that y’all are feeling just as shoppy as me.

So, in that spirit, with Black Friday/Cyber Monday on the horizon, I thought I’d follow up the 8 categories from last weekend’s edition (linked below in case you missed my dive into smart, investment-worthy pieces that’ll satisfy the frequent flyer, star reader, epicurian, and the person in your life who, like me, adores New York, France, and Italy) with an addedum focusing on some of the epic sales on deck. Because who doesn’t love a good deal?

88 *NICHE* Gift Ideas for Very Particular People

Kayla Douglas
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Nov 16
88 *NICHE* Gift Ideas for Very Particular People

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But before we get into that fun, today’s edition is also going to recap my approach to hosting “Friendsgiving on the Floor” for

West Village Book Club
, an incredibly fun endeavor I took on that involved procuring provisions all around the city—including schlepping them up all up to my fifth floor walkup—cooking my very first turkey (!!!), designing my dream tablescape, and making the most of my tiny 450 square foot studio! Paid subscribers will have access to all the recipes I made, plus all my hosting tips and tablescape recs.

But without further ado, shall we get into SHOPPING? I have long treated Black Friday like an excuse to splurge on items that otherwise felt spendy, but for me, it’s less about seeing what’s on sale and impulse buying and more about making a purchase of something I’ve wanted for months and knew would inevitably go on sale at this time. Examples of things I’ve gotten in the past on BFCM include: the iconic Anthro Primrose Mirror, my Frame TV with the Ornate Gold Frame, my Quillen Marquetry Dining Table paired with Elowen Performance Velvet Dining Chairs, my Dyson Hair Dryer, the fabulous Stuart Weitzman 5050 Boots, and on and on! Point is, I really try to be mindful of what I’m investing in and think this is a great time of year to upgrade your life in small and big ways.

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rag & bone: Enjoy 25% off sitewide (exclusions apply) until December 2nd. Additionally, for the first time ever, the majority of the Miramar Core collection is be included in the Black Friday sale! Plus, I have a very rare stackable code that give my subscribers an additional 15% off your entire order during Black Friday!!! Use SHOPMY15 at checkout.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Those beloved sweatpants jeans the internet adores? They are the Miramar Wide Leg Pants in Noosa ($198 on sale for $126 with layered codes)!! I’m also eyeing the Charlie Ankle Barrel Corduroy Pants in Dark Brown ($328 on sale for $210 with layered codes) and Miramar Wide Leg Track Pants in Washed Black ($218 — not on BFCM sale but SHOPMY15 gets you 15% off to reduce to $185).

Banana Republic: From 11/24-11/29, Banana is offering up to 40% off your full-priced purchase, including cashmere and up to 50% off sale styles. Then, on 11/30, they’ll kick off their Cyber Monday sale, including 40% off your purchase, including cashmere and new arrivals through December 3rd.

  • TSS Curated Edit: There are sooooooo many things hanging out in my cart including the Merino Cashmere Fair Isle Sweater in the Green Print, Featherweight Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater in Mink Heather, Double-Faced Top Coat in Reversible Olive Green and Chocolate Brown, and Quilted Chenille & Canvas Field Jacket.

Jenni Kayne: 25% off nearly everything!

  • TSS Curated Edit: Sweater Coat ($625 on sale for $469), Cocoon Cashmere Cardigan in Chocolate ($495 on sale for $372), Thatcher Crewneck Cardigan ($395 on sale for $297)

Hill House Home: 25% off everything!

  • TSS Curated Edit: The Black Sequin Tweed Bec Jacket ($228 on sale for $171) paired with The Lark Lace Skirt ($198 on sale for $148), The Bridget Dress ($248 on sale for $186)

Nike: Black Friday sale is now live through November 29th with up to 50% off select styles, plus an extra 25% off with code BFRIDAY.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Motiva Women’s Walking Shoe ($115 on sale for $74) and Zoom Bella 6 Workout Shoe ($90 on sale for $50), the NikeP-6000 Shoes with Refelective Accents ($110 on sale for $70), plus not on sale but I feel I need the NikeSKIMS Matte Twist-Front Bra ($54), NikeSKIMS Shine High-Waisted 26” Stirrup Leggings ($118), NikeSKIMS Shine Micro-Scoop Bra ($54), and NikeSKIMS Shine Long-Sleeve Half-Zip Top ($78)

SET Active: 20% off everything

  • TSS Curated Edit: Cloud Training Bra in Marlin ($58 on sale for $46), Formcloud Highrise Leggings ($74 on sale for $60), Formcloud Straight Leggings ($76 on sale for $60), Set Stripe Shorty Socks ($12.50 on sale for $10), Lux Contrast Rise Bra ($62 on sale for $50), and Staple Straight Leg Sweatpants in Varsity ($80 on sale for $64)

Frēda Salvador: 25% OFF including FRĒDA favorites (ELBA loafer, JADA ballet, BROOKE boot), fall newness, and more! Exclusions apply.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Elba Penny Loafers in Hickory Embossed Croc ($398 on sale for $299), Studded Rain Resistant Bailey Boots in Black ($498 on sale for $374),

Stuart Weitzman: 25% off 100+ styles, plus sale 40% off. Shop with code PREVIEW25

  • TSS Curated Edit: Celia Lite Crinkled Patent Leather Loafers ($550 on sale for $330), Supermoto Mary Janes ($450 on sale for $270), Finn Boot in Walnut ($795 on sale for $477), Stassi Zip Bootie in Black and White Snakeskin ($695 on sale for $417)

Aureum Collective: If there’s ONE sale you shop on this list, may it be this one as I’ve never seen their prices this low. I cherish my belts from Aureum and am planning to add to my collection with this BFCM sitewide (!!!!) sale up to 75% off.

  • TSS Curated Edit: No. 2 Belt in Black Leather in Coco Leather with Gold Studs ($550 on sale for $358), No. 17 Belt in Buttercream Suede and Gold ($275 on sale for $138), No. 8 Belt in Chocolate Suede with Silver Studs ($495 on sale for $248), No. 16 Blet in Umber Croc-Embossed Leather & Gold ($315 on sale for $205)

Jennifer Behr: From now until December 2nd, Jennifer Behr is offering 25% off sitewide when you spend $150 or more, automatically applied at checkout.

  • TSS Curated Edit: I desperately want this butterfly barrette ($228 on sale for $171) and this gold jaw clip ($198 on sale for $148!)!

Violet Grey: My newest obsession in beauty, thanks to my friend

Xan Angelovich
introducing me to the magic
Cassandra Grey
has created. Through December 1st, get 20% off with a minimum spend of $250. Some exclusions apply.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Victoria Beckham Beauty Foundation Drops with TFC8, VBB Satin Kajal Jewel Liner, VBB Eye Shadow with Compact, and Lip Liner…sale only applies if you spend $250, which the combo of all these items (each of which I have and am OBSESSED WITH) brings your cart down from $251 to $200.80. Would honestly be the chicest reset to your makeup bag if you’re in the market!!! I’ve been so incredibly pleased since switching to this foundation and know you will be too—I’m shade 3 Fair Light FWIW.

Dyson: I got my hair dryer on their sale last year and have never looked back. I like buying direct from Dyson not only because their sale is handsome but they also have special colors and a warranty.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Supersonic Hair Dryer ($519 on sale for $380), Airstraight Straightener ($550 on sale for $400), Airwrap ($650 on sale for $520)

Therabody: Starting tomorrow through 12/2, shop Therabody’s best deals of the year, up to 40% off your favorites! You know I CANNOT LIVE/TRAVEL WITHOUT my Depuffing Wand. Also loooooove my TheraGun.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Depuffing Wand ($170 on sale for $140), TheraFace Red Light Mask ($650 on sale for $550), TheraGun ($330, on sale for $260)

Hatch: Running their biggest sale of the year! The Restore 3 Alarm Clock is currently on sale for $30 off. Mine is in the mail and I’m sooooooo excited!!!

Anthropologie: I have Early Access TODAY ONLY that can get you 30% off almost everything at Anthropologie with code ANTHRO30. Plus if you spend spend $200 now, you get $50 later on for holiday gifting on December 11th! This is Anthros’ biggest promo of the year—so don’t let this opportunity slip by. I snagged this exact mirror, dining table and chairs listed below on Black Friday sale years ago and couldn’t be happier!

  • TSS Curated Edit: 3’ Primrose Mirror ($548 on sale for $384) Fern Bookcase ($1,898 on sale for $1,328), Quillen Marquetry Dining Table ($898 on sale for $628), Elowen Performance Velvet Dining Chair (set of two $1,148 on sale for $804), and you guys loooooved these Pink Handpainted Tapered Bow Candles in last week’s gift guide ($24 on sale for $16.80)

Williams Sonoma: Up to 55% off select brand and an extra 20% off clearance. I have the Le Creuset and De’Longhi coffee maker listed below and LOVE LOVE LOVE.

  • TSS Curated Edit: Le Creuset Cast Iron Soup Pot ($360 on sale for $240), De’Longhi All in One Combination Coffee Maker ($400 on sale for $270), Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender ($380, on sale for $300), KitchenAid® Food Processor, 7-cup ($110, on sale for $80)

And now we get into the hosting of it all! If you’ve been following along on TikTok, you know that I made prepping for Friday’s festivities my entire personality this week. From provisions hunting to securing the actual table itself to getting all the accuctrements for the tablescape, I really did turn it into a little game for myself and the most fun doing it. Here are some pics of what it looked like, followed by a breakdown of the menu and tips for my fabulous paid subscribers.

Beveraginos: Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2018 and a modified pom-grapefruit-ginger beer cocktail plus waters sprinkled with cranberries for a festive pop of color!

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