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Your Guide to the Best Stores to Hit This Black Friday

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.

Black Friday is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your shop on! Any seasoned Black Friday shopper knows you need a plan by the time you hit the mall – there’s no time to waste figuring out where to go and which stores have the best deals. With this guide, you’ll be prepared to snag all the best deals this Black Friday!

 

Target

As if you don’t already spend enough time and money at Target, it’s a must on your shopping spree list. While a lot of their sales are focused on electronics, you can get an additional 5% off if you sign up for a Target RED Card (#cheers for extra savings) and if you prefer to shop online, they have free shipping on all orders, all weekend. Their doors open at 6 pm on Thursday evening.

 

ULTA

Head into ULTA at 6pm on Thursday for crazy deals on your favorite beauty products. Sales include 50% off Real Techniques, $10 mascaras, $5 OPI nail polishes, $19.99 ULTA Skincare Sampler, and 20% off Clarisonic gift sets, to name a few. If you’re a beauty junkie, you’d be crazy to miss ULTA’s deals!

 

Sephora

If you’re more of a Sephora girl, stop in for the coveted $15 and under gift sets. For early access and even more sale reveals, download their app to received insider access for deals on the day of Black Friday. It’s a beauty lover’s dream come true.

 

Francesca’s

If you’re a boutique shopper, select Francesca’s boutiques will be open on Thursday night with a Buy One, Get One 60% off deal available in store and online. The deals continue all weekend long through Cyber Monday, too.

 

JCPenny

Whether or not you’re a regular shopper at JCPenny, their deals are too good to pass up. Their doors open at 2 pm on Thursday (yes, you read that right!) and some of their sales include $20 women’s boots, 25% off Nike apparel, 40% off watches, and 60% off handbags and wallets. You need these deals in your life!

 

Kohl’s

Black Friday deals for Kohl’s have already started – online, that is. Visit their website for $10 and under jewelry, shoes, women’s and men’s clothing, and $20 and under electronics and sports gifts. You can also get an extra 15% off with code SAVEBIG15. In stores on Thursday at 5 pm, you can $15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. As if Kohl’s doesn’t always have great deals, you can’t miss these this Black Friday.

 

J. Crew

Sales at J. Crew have already begun, and they currently have 500 styles under $50 online. Don’t forget that you get an extra 15% off in-stores with you student ID!

 

Forever 21

Forever 21 already has Black Friday sales online, but starting on Thursday, their Black Friday deal includes dresses, tops, leggings, and more starting at $8. 

Shopping Black Friday sales can seem to be daunting, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting the best deals of the season. With this guide, you’ll be a pro Black Friday shopper in no time!

Sarah Hanlon is a senior at Hofstra University where she is pursuing a major in journalism. She almost always has an iced coffee in her hand, and she's an avid lover of online shopping, reality TV, and New York City. When she’s not researching all things Kate Middleton or reading lifestyle blogs, you can find her binge watching The Bachelor or writing about the latest pop culture, fashion and beauty trends. After college, she hopes to make a career out of her love for TV and style in New York. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram: sarahhanlon_.
Jessica is the Campus Correspondent and Editor-in-Chief of Hofstra University's Her Campus Chapter. Jessica, from New Jersey, is a journalism major and psychology minor at Hofstra University. As a dedicated member of her college's Her Campus chapter since her freshman year, she has held the role of staff writer, Snapshot editor, Secretary and now CC. Outside of Her Campus, Jessica's publications include JeannineMorris.com, TheCelebrityCafe.com, FashionWeek.com, The Hofstra Chronicle and the Long Island Report, where she is also a student editor. In her spare time Jessica enjoys being outdoors, camping and hiking, snowboarding in the winter, hitting the Jersey Shore beaches in the summer, working out and spending time with her friends, family, and pets. Check out her fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog at http://Jessie-Leigh.com.