A Shopping We Will Go! A Shopping We Will Go!

Black Friday shopping has been an ongoing tradition of mine for as long as I can remember. I've gone from midnight at the outlets, to 5am door buster freebies, to waking up when I want to and still braving the crowds with plenty of deals to still take advantage of. Thanksgiving and the holiday season wouldn't be complete without it for my mom and I. We're serious pros, don't you know? Yes, the crowds can be pretty hectic and crazy, but this year...it felt a bit more eased and relaxed. Though every turn was packed with wall to wall shoppers eager to get those deals on that sweater or those pair of shoes, a sense of excitement instills while being in the midst of it all (and I think my mom feels the same).

Here are my finds for Black Friday 2011. :]









Boots! I've been wanting and looking for a pair of brown boots, as I have a pair of black ones from this same brand. While browsing through this one shoe store, I wasn't even thinking of getting boots until I showed these to my mom. After deciding between this and another pair, we both though these could go for both casual and dressier outfits. WINNER! So in the end, we left with three pairs - one for mama, one for little brother, and these for my self. AND, after the coupon of $25 off total purchase, each pair came out to be $35. Score! I really love the dark contrast of the bordering around the entire boot along with the zippers. Guilty. Small details like these can really have me sold.


Cropped lounge pants from Aerie: I swear...these are the most comfortable pants that I've ever owned! They're quite thin, but suprising very warm and super soft. I can seriously wear these all day. And, for those lazy days when I don't feel like wearing jeans out to do simple errands, I know have the perfect pants to slip into.

Cream zipper shoulder sweater from Gap: I've been loving sweaters lately for the colder months and I find them perfect for the holiday season. I really liked the zipper detailing on each shoulder, and at 70%, I couldn't resist. Total came out to be around $15. Not bad right? Paired with my new boots and gray washed skinnies, I've got myself a holiday outfit!

I've also done some online shopping for gifts on Black Friday as well as today's Cyber Monday! But for the record, I think this is the most shopping I've done throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. I think I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping! Besides, braving the malls in December isn't such a great idea anyways.

What are some of the deals you guys found and took advantage of?

Here's an oldie, but a goodie to put you all in the Christmas spirit.