Round Up of St. Augustine Black Friday Sales

As I have mentioned before I'm a planner. I'm not really one for surprises especially when it comes to getting a deal and tackling large crowds for it. Black Friday is one of the many things I'm not willing to just "wing it"on so I called around and came up with a list of sales for the stores in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine Black Friday Deals:

• Anchor Boutique: Buy 2 get one free on all jewelry!
• Declaration Boutique: BOGO quote necklaces (9AM-Noon) and other surprises!

Photo Credit: Declaration Boutique

• Rochelle's: Up to 75% off existing sale items with lots of new items on sale throughout the store, including jewelry.
• Femme Inc.: Offering 20, 30 and 50% off.
• Goldfinch Boutique: 70% off swimwear, 10% off regularly priced items, 15% off regularly priced purchase off $100 or more.
• Sailor's Omen (online or at the Saturday Farmer's Market): 30% off with code GREATDEAL2014.

Outlets:

• Charlotte Rousse: BOGO for $10 on shoes, jeans and sweaters. 

• Rue 21: Up to 50% off.
• Cole Haan: 50% off, additional 15% off until 10 AM!
• Kenneth Cole: 40% off select items.
• Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th: Extra 40% Entire Purchase; Extra 50% Outerwear, Kids, Men's Shoes, Watches, Hats, Gloves, Scarves (excludes fur); Buy One, Get One Free Men's Suits, Sportcoats, Dress Pants; Buy One, Get One Free Premium Denim
• J. Crew: 50% off entire store.
• Gap: 50-70% off entire store, additional 40% off clearance.
• Aeropostale: 60% off entire store.
• American Eagle: 40% off entire store; free gift with purchase!
• Cotton On: 40% off entire store; free gift with $40 or more purchase!
• Polo Ralph Lauren: 40% off entire store.
• Perfumania: Buy one get one for $9.99!
• Piercing Pagoda: 40% off everything over $29.99.
• Kate Spade: 50% off, additional 20% off until 6 AM!

I haven't included all the stores in St. Augustine, these are the ones I would consider to stop at. If I missed a good one comment below and I'll add it to the list! :)

Also don't miss the sales going on at Marley Lilly right now for Black Friday!! With your $100 purchase you will receive a FREE Plaid Blanket Scarf. It is huge and super warm, I'm wearing mine today, stay tuned on insta for a #wiw post later to see how I styled it!

5 Tips for a Successful Black Friday

Whether you are going out for the sales after Thanksgiving dinner, waiting for the early morning sales, or have plans to save at both there are a few things every shopper needs to do to make the most of the insanity that is Black Friday.

1. Planning:
Read the sale ads and figure out what you want and from where before heading out to the stores. If you are looking for a big ticket item that is on a major sale- know that a lot of people are going to want the same deal and plan accordingly. Know that you will need to get there super early to post up in line if you think you are going to get one of the limited quantity TV's that are half off.

If you are looking to get the discounts on clothes and accessories consider shopping the store ahead of time to find what you want. This will be easier than trying to get in to the dressing room with the line of 20+ other people. Again go early though in case they run out of your size.


2. Caffeine:
If you are hunting for deals early morning have your caffeine of choice on hand. After all that turkey and pie the night before you will probably need it. Same goes for the night of Thanksgiving shoppers.  Set up your Keurig early and have your to go cup ready, the lines at Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks around this time are bound to be just as insane as the stores.

3. Patience:
Expect to wait in lines, long ones. Last year I waited in a J.Crew line with hubs for over 40 minutes. We were starting to get really impatient (with the screaming 5 year old behind us) but the deals were worth it so we stuck it out. Children do not belong in stores on Black Friday, sorry leave them with Grandma or someone else if at all possible. They won't be happy and neither will you or the other shoppers.


4. Sustenance:
Bringing your own snacks along might not be a bad idea. Skip the dollar menu fries and pack some healthy nuts, granola bars or something else you can snack on easily while waiting online. Don't forget water!


5. Support:
Bring a friend along. They can help keep you in your right mind and talk you out of that $300 TV that wasn't on your list, and you'll have someone else to talk to and complain about the lines with.

My 2013 Black Friday morning support, Kelsey.

If you can't handle the droves of people, long lines, and digging through messy piles to find the right color or size you might just want to stay home and shop online. A lot of retailers offer online Black Friday sales now and Cyber Monday is next week.

Let's shop tip we drop people!