Black Friday sounds ominous but it has nothing to do with witchcraft: it’s America’s answer to our Boxing Day sales.
Or in other words, there’s massive BARGAINS to be had, people!
All the major department stores, boutiques and online stores get in on the action. And this year it’s even easier for Aussies to shop the sales (from the comfort of our beds) thanks to cheaper shipping rates.
It kicks off post-Thanksgiving, which is Friday in the US and for the time-zone challenged like me that’s midnight tonight. Some sales have already kicked off online but don’t panic we’ve got all the sites and info you need to know about.
1. NORDSTROM (Nordstrom.com).
Brands: How do I put this? They have everything you’ve ever wanted to buy, ever. Clothes, shoes, makeup, accessories, perfumes: from J Brand jeans to Alexander Wang and Gucci to Givenchy. Nordstrom also stock luxury beauty brands like YSL, Lancome, MAC and Bobbi Brown.
What’s the deal? Up to 40% off designer brands and 50% off women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. They have $19.95 flat shipping to Australia for orders over $100 until Dec 10th.
2. SEPHORA (Tarazz.com.au).
YES, you read that right. There is a way to shop Sephora from Australia thanks to Aussie site Tarazz. They house US retailers who don’t ship to Australia such as Sephora, Walmart and Lord & Taylor (who stock Kate Spade, Alice + Olivia, Rachel Zoe, Michael Kors).
Top Comments
I have a few Nordstrom items in my cart but it's showing the shipping charge as $59.40, not the flat charge mentioned above of $19.95 - is there a code I am meant to be using? Thanks!
I contacted Nordstrom as I had the same issue - there is NO special on shipping - it's still $50.
Thanks Lee. What a bummer. Won't be placing my $400 order then!!
I'm currently living in the US. When I first moved here I was shopping nearly every weekend - so amazed by how many sales and bargains there were!! Now I can't stand going to a mall. Sure, everything is cheap (and a lot of things are cheaper than at home) but why are they that cheap? Where are they coming from? Who's making them? My mother in law has 3/4 of their walk in wardrobe for her clothes and another entire wardrobe in another bedroom. She didn't pay full price for any of it, but doesn't wear half of it. You only have to go to sites like NY Times and CNN to see their coverage of these ridiculous sales (stores opening on Thanksgiving Day, meaning employees are working on that day, many without holiday pay and only getting the minimum wage of $8/hour) with people abandoning their Thanksgiving celebrations with family to line up for a $300 television. Could not imagine anything worse. Of course this doesn't meant that Australians shouldn't take advantage - but before you plunk down a bunch of your hard earned $$$ maybe think about what you are buying and why. Not trying to make anyone feel guilty or not be appreciative of the fact that I could walk down the street and buy MAC products. We shouldn't feel guilty about treating ourselves, but when it comes to moments like these . . well, I guess it makes me stop and think a little. Just offering another point of view.