The Best Black Friday Deals You Need to Note Now

Beth Wischnia
Nov 06, 2015

Can you believe we’re already talking about Black Friday? It seemed like summer just ended yesterday, but it’s already fall and time to start prepping for the biggest shopping (and sale) event of the year. Yes, you might have to wake up early, and yes, you’ll inevitably encounter some killer lines, but it’s all worth it if your goal is to save serious cash, right? Throw on your comfy shopping clothes, do your research and make a plan — it’s really the only effective way to tackle it. So, to help with your Black Friday prep, we’ve rounded up the steals and deals that’ll get you the most bang for your buck all in one place for you to peruse.

ModCloth: Get your holiday dress this year from ModCloth and score 40% off new and classic styles.

Stella & Dot: Stock up with Stella & Dot on Black Friday and grab some super cute holiday clothes + accessories that’ll last you season to season. Existing sale items are discounted an additional 25%!

Aeropostale: This one is big: Aero is giving away *free clothing for a year* to ten shoppers and five of their friends as part of their “Coming Home” sweepstakes. The first 100 people to line up at each store in the US on Black Friday will receive a card that puts them in the running to win the sweepstakes. Aero is also offering 60% off everything in the store on Black Friday and is giving you a free gift with purchase from 11/20 — 12/25.

Yandy: This lingerie retailer is offering select bustiers and chemises for $7.95. For $4, you score tutus, petticoats and bras. For $2 (!), you can stock up on thongs and bikini and boyshort panties, and get a free panty with each order.

Hanes: From 11/25 — 12/1, Hanes is lowering prices on bras from Bali, Playtex and Maidenform by 60%, while Bali + Maidenform shapewear will be discounted at 35%. What’s more: For every six pairs of underwear you buy, you’ll get the 7th for free. Did we mention that every order exceeding $60 ships for free?!

Dannijo: This rad sister duo’s line of jewelry, bags and shoes is offering 20% off sitewide (excluding holiday + resort) from 11/26 — 11/30. Bonus: You’ll save an extra 20% on sale items!

Havaianas: Shoe company Havaianas (also makers of *the* most comfortable flip flops ever) is offering an additional 20% off of all sale items from 11/24 — 11/30. Stock. Up. For. Summer.

Carbon38: If you haven’t checked out this seriously stylish activewear brand, you should — especially for Black Friday. Starting on 11/27, they’ll introduce new items every day (until Cyber Monday) that’ll be 20% off.

Nicole Miller: It’s outerwear season, and Nicole Miller knows it. Save 25% on all full-priced outerwear on Black Friday.

L*Space by Monica Wise: Don’t think it’s not swimsuit shopping season, y’all. This awesome swimwear company is giving you a free *mermaid tail stocking* when you spend more than $150.

Best Black Friday Deals for Beauty Junkies

Sephora: Sephora is offering some *insane* Black Friday deals, so beauty babes, this one’s for you! You can score 32 products for just $10. The products range from fragrance rollerballs to eyelash sets to skincare to blush + highlighter sets. Download the Sephora To Go app to get a sneak peek before 11/27!

JeNu Infusion Wand: If you’re serious about your skincare (you should be!), now is the time to try this ultrasonic wand that helps your fave products deeply penetrate your skin’s layers. Score 40% off the price of a wand during Black Friday weekend *and* receive two free gifts and free shipping.

W3LL PEOPLE: Shop with W3LL PEOPLE starting on Black Friday to receive 20% off every-damn-thing on the site and get shipping for free. Note that value kits are excluded.

One Love Organics: Get your organic on with this awesome brand’s products while saving 25% from 11/28 — 12/1 (excluding gift cards) with code “merryolo25.” Go, go, go!

S.W. Basics: Pssst, these guys just launched a DIY skincare line that you should probably check out ASAP. Plus, their entire site will be discounted up to 30% off starting on 11/27.

Cocovít: You’ll score a *free* Orange + Basil Lip Balm (how good does this flavor combo sound?!) after you spend $50 from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Palmetto Derma: Everything on this organic skincare’s site will be 50% off (yes, 50% off) on 11/27. This. Is. BIG!

ellovi: This small-batch skincare company is giving you a good excuse to stock up: You can buy one and get one free starting on Black Friday. Boom!

Bliss: Head to Bliss from 11/27 — 11/29 to get 30% off all products. If you go cray and spent $150 or more, you’ll get a free seriously legit kit filled with a microdermabrasion treatment, skin serum, lip scrub and lip balm in a limited edition Kate Spade makeup bag. If you’re a member of Bliss’ spa, you’ll receive a 30% discount and a free, full-size Foot Patrol product.

Peter Thomas Roth: This serious skincare company is giving you a free CC Eye Correcting Concealer ($42 value) after you buy a Mega Rich Body Cream.

Skin Laundry: Ever been curious about laser skin treatments? Now’s your time to get serious about it. From 11/21 — 11/29, you will receive a free starter kit ($110 value) after purchasing a Laundry Club 4-treatment pack of products.

Best Black Friday Deals for Homemakers

Pyrex Bakeware: Amazon Prime’s Black Friday promos include 20% or more off of selected Pyrex bakeware products. Get your apron ready.

Hatchery: Discover new flavors and foods you love with these small-batch ingredients boxes. These make such a great gift, and they’ll be 30% off (and will hve free shipping!) during Black Friday weekend with code BLACKOUT.

IKEA: Head over to the Swedish home retailer on Black Friday (only!) and save 25% on Swedish Food Market products after you spend $100 on home furnishings.

Best Black Friday Deals for Foodies

Kenyon: Portable electric grill maker Kenyon is offering consumers a free coated drip tray with the purchase of either a City Grill or Revolution Grill. You’ll save $138 with this deal that’s perfect for budding grillmasters.

360 Cookware: This innovative cookware company is offering you 40% off all bakeware — break out your best apron and go to town!

Best Black Friday Deals for Tech-Lovin’ People

Punkpost: Punkpost is a handy app that lets you send thoughtful sentiments with amazing ease — they actually handwrite super unique cards for you and send them for you. On Black Friday, users with a Punkpost account can get a free holiday card for sharing a photo of sent or received Punkposts on Insta, Facebook or Twitter by simply tagging @Punkpostco or using a #punkpost hashtag.

Sony: Thanks to Amazon Prime’s Black Friday deals, you can snag 30% off of Sony 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV with a Blu-Ray player and save $170 off of the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens.

The Dipper Audio Necklace by Tinsel: This is, hands down, the prettiest way to wear headphones — they’re cleverly disguised as a truly stylish necklace! Snag ’em for $129 (normally $175) from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

iHome: The entire site is 30% off (excluding the SmartPlug) and they’re offering free shipping. That iBT74 looks awesome — just sayin’.

Spring: Download (or fire up) this app and shop 800+ brands with just a few taps — oh, and did we mention that all users will be given a “mystery promotion” when they enter the app? They can use it all day and it’s applicable app-wide.

What Black Friday deal are you looking forward to the most? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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