My top Black Friday picks, the best advent calendars, and festive events
Hi everyone,
Happy November! Hope you are staying cozy and warm and getting your holiday decorations up. It’s time to get into the festive spirit before December creeps up on us, and that starts with the hotly anticipated Black Friday annual sales!
I’ve been keeping track of my wishlist items that I’m hoping to purchase on sale this month, and below I’m sharing some of my top picks from my favourite brands in case you’re in need of some pre-Christmas shopping inspo. Read on to discover my shortlist of top advent calendars for beauty and wellness products (a great way to sample new brands and test out new products for less), and some festive events at Harrods I’ll be putting into my diary
My top recommendations for Black Friday
Is the perfect time of year to invest in high quality tools from premium brands that may be slightly out of your budget at full price. Top hair and beauty online retailers like Selfridges, LookFantastic, Sephora UK and Cult Beauty — and even Amazon — are set to offer jaw-dropping sales, so be sure to bookmark those pages and sign up to their email newsletters to stay in-the-know about when the discounts go live.
black friday Discounts
● SYLKI is a gorgeous silk pillowcase, scrunchie and hairband brand run by a dear friend of mine. Their handmade creations make the perfect gifts for Secret Santa or other gift exchanges, and I love the cute gift sets they offer too! You can use code 15OFF3 to get 15% off when you get three silk hair accessories, or code FREESCRUNCHIE to get a free scrunchie with every silk pillowcase order. Check them out here! .
● Whenever I’m craving the sun, I reach for my Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream because it just smells so damn good. It’s super important to keep skin deeply hydrated during the colder months, and what better way to do it than with something that reminds you of summer?
● I’ll be on the lookout for a gorgeous new winter coat during the Black Friday sales - I have my eye on this versatile, luxurious one from COS. Love that it’s made with a traceable wool blend and has a relaxed fit.
Advent calendars to look out for
Advent calendars are a perfect way to build excitement leading up to Christmas, and treat yourself a little early - because why not! Having something to look forward to each day—whether it’s a piece of chocolate or a new beauty mini—is a fun way to get festive as the gloomy nights draw in. Here are my top picks
For the beauty lovers: Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 - £225 (worth over £1000), featuring 39 treats, 20 of which are full sized products.
For the stylish shopper: Liberty Advent Calendar 2023 - £250 (worth over £1000), featuring 29 products, 20 of which are full sized.
For the luxury lover: Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 - £260 (worth over £1020), featuring 30 products, 22 of which are full sized.
For the value-hunter: Sephora Favorites Advent Calendar 2023 - £189 (worth £1045), featuring 36 products, 23 of which are full sized.
For the cozy homebody: The White Company Advent Calendar 2023 - £175 (worth £273), featuring 25 products.
festive events in london
Looking for something fun to do with the girls that doesn’t involve going out for a drink? Look no further than Harrods’ excellent lineup of events this month:
● Harrods: CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Wonderland Masterclass - 18 November 2023, 11am–12.30pm, 2pm–3.30pm and 4.30pm–6pm. To book your place, please call the CHANEL Beauty counter on +44 (0)20 7893 8701.
● Harrods: Step into Beauty Magic with Charlotte Tilbury - 23 November 2023, 6-7pm
● Harrods: The Magical Maison Margiela Christmas Showcase - 24 November 2023, 2–3pm or 4–5pm
Lots of love,
Lorena Castro xx