The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

Shop the Kate Spade Sale Today on Gilt




Today Kate Spade is taking over Gilt.com with everything from handbags and jewelry to apparel and shoes - all at amazingly discounted prices. Whether you're shopping for holiday gifts or looking for something for yourself, you won't want to miss this sale! Above is just a sneak peek of what you can expect to find. To shop the exclusive sale visit Gilt.com starting at 12 pm ET on the dot.

{Editor's picks: Chambers Street Carlyle Satchel Gilt $169 (Original $368); Amanda Cotton Sheath Gilt $179 (Original $378); Linear Earrings Gilt $39 (Original $68)}

11 Can't Miss Cyber Monday Sales

According to our poll, many of you have been eagerly awaiting Cyber Monday to start making a dent in your holiday shopping. So, in addition to my extensive Cyber Monday Deals & Sales list, here are 11 more sales you won't want to miss. Don't forget to search for additional coupon codes on a site like retailmenot.com before you make a purchase. Now, go forth and save!

1. Gilt.com
At 11:45 a.m. ET, Gilt is launching a new type of sale called "Free Fall." This is a brand new sale format where there will be specific sales in Gilt's Women's, Men's, Home and Taste stores that will only be available for about 5-10 minutes and throughout that time the prices will continue to drop until the sale ends. New Free Fall sales will continue at 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. At 12:00 p.m. look out for some "over the top" gifts.

Gilt also kicked off a Holiday referral promotion called "Give $25/Get $25." If existing Gilt members refer non-members who register and purchase during he holiday season, both will get a $25 Gilt credit.

2. Julep.com
Only on Cyber Monday will you have the opportunity to get a FREE Julep polish-inspired iPhone 4/4s case with a purchase over $20. Cute!

3. Amazon.com
The most visited site on the web on Black Friday continues to offer too many deals to list. Start with designer denim at up to 50% off.

4. Shopbop.com
Now's the time to get that designer piece you've been lusting after. Save 20-35% off when you spend 250+ plus free shipping and returns.

5. Baublebar.com
The jeweler's massively-popular Cyber Monday gifting suite is back! Get a gift for every $40 you spend. The gift suite will not go live until the promotion begins, but it will be on this page.

6. Uniqlo.com
So grateful that we can shop Uniqlo online this year! Score stylish deals for men, women and children.

7. Zara.com: Save up to 50% off select styles of fresh-from-the-runway looks.
UPDATE: Get 20% off everything plus free shipping at Zara Home.

8. J.Crew Factory
UPDATE: Get 50 percent off sitewide plus free shipping with code YOURGIFT.

9. Piperlime.com
Pick up a new bag or pair of boots with 20 percent off sitewide.

10. Wren
Save 40% off all full priced merchandise with code CYBER40.

11. Miracle Skin Transformer
Get 30% off on your order of $60 or more with the code CYBER.

Check out more great Cyber Monday deals here.

BB's Cyber Monday 2012 Sales List


First of all, let me wish everyone a very warm and happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're spending the day with loved ones, eating lots of good food and enjoying great company. If you happen to take a break from cooking, feasting and all that good stuff, check out the upcoming deals and sales for Cyber Monday, November 26th. It's one of the biggest online shopping days of the year (if not the biggest), so you'll want to plan ahead! Bookmark this page as I will continue to update it as more deals roll in. Also be sure to check out my Black Friday deals and sales list - some deals are already in effect! More like Cyber week, right? Happy shopping.

BB's Black Friday 2012 Sales List

Best Black Friday Deals and Sales

Ready or not, Black Friday is this Friday, November 23rd. Will you be plunging into the fray headfirst? Shopping from home? Honestly I don't know if I'll be doing any shopping myself (I'd rather relax and spend these precious moments with my family and friends), but this is undoubtedly a big week to score deals and get a lot of that holiday shopping out of the way. Many stores are rolling out pre-Black Friday sales and deals ahead of time, too. Here's a list of all the deals & sales I've received in my inbox. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as I'll be updating my list as more deals come in! Feel free to share your favorite deals/sales/coupon codes in the comments.