Shop Here: Local Black Friday Sales

Oh, Black Friday. The day that many savvy shoppers believe to be the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Did the pilgrims and Indians wake up at 3am to stand in line and their local Plymouth boutique? Maybe not. But we still give thanks to the retailers every year with this traditional act of shopping mayhem.

Each year seems to get more extreme, and 2011 is no different. While Black Friday will open up many stores at the midnight hour, we’ll also be seeing more local stores participating in Small Business Saturday to drive shoppers to local merchants, and Cyber Monday which thankfully encourages us to shop within the comfort of our own homes.

Even if you’re not a fan of the long lines and crowded aisles, Black Friday at least serves as a motivation to move around after eating your weight in turkey and potatoes. And who knows, you just might find a deal you can’t refuse. From San Diego malls to San Diego boutiques, steals and deals will be abundant as you take on Black Friday.

Mimi and Red

Celebrate the holiday with some massive savings after a massive dinner. The Black Friday Sale on Friday, Nov. 25th will have clothing from 40-75% off, and $5 damaged clothing steals. The local store will take cash only, and all proceeds will go to charity. As part of the American Express Small Business Saturday series, guests can also shop at Mimi and Red during regular hours on Nov. 26th, opening at 10am in Birdrock and 11am in North Park. Mimi and Red houses many trend-setting designers including BB Dakota (pictured), Charlie Jade, Betsey Johnson, Kersh, Nashelle and Nixon. For more information, please visit Mimi and Red.

Moderne  

Moderne is an online shopping resource that features a slew of high-fashion brands. The online boutique showcases clothing from Naven (pictured), Mink Pink, Howe, Rebel Yell, Wildfox Couture, Chip & Pepper, Eight Sixty and Alternative Apparel. Black Friday at Moderne is giving fashionistas more than one day to shop, granting five glorious days to hit the online superstore. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday take 40% off using code: blkfri40. Celebrate Cyber Sunday and Monday with 35% off, using code: cybermon35. For more information, please visit shopmoderne.com.

M Theory

M Theory Music carries CDs, vinyls, and DVDs in all genres, and will play a part in the nation-wide Record Store Day with some exclusive Black Friday deals. M Theory is hosting huge blowout sales with $1 CDs and $.50 LPs on major band names, Nov. 25th. Head in for some retail therapy as well, with Heath Johnson, Penny Sparkle Crafted Handbags and Double Break peddling books, design objects, gifts, clothing, jewelry, cards, and more. If nothing less, enjoy a live, in-store performance by Joel P West. For more information, please visit M Theory Inc.

Overload

Overload Skateshop in North Park, a top local spot for skating goods and gifts, will open at 9am on Black Friday where shoppers will be greeted with 30% off the entire store. Other running offers include $10 decks, $10 wheels, and $5 tees, for one day only. If you’d prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home, they’ll also host an online sale at 20% off, for three days. Featured brands at Overload include Converse, Nixon, Diamond, Vans, and Oakley. For more information, please visit Overload in North Park.

North Park Mall Relief Black Friday Sidewalk Sale

North Park is inviting those who have had enough of mall lines, parking, and retail masses with a local designer line-up all in one place. Joining together in a group of like-minded retailers for a community sidewalk sale starting at 10am will be Aloha Sunday, Rufskin, Hunt and Gather, Ms Vintage, Pigment, and Mimi & Red. The Sidewalk Sale will take place on University Avenue and shoppers can score big with more than 20% off.

Tease Boutique

Tease 2.0, the online store of Tease Boutique, is officially launching on Black Friday. Celebrating all weekend long, the brand new website and store will offer discounts up to 70% off. Free shipping will be presented to anyone in the US, and the first 50 sales will get a free keychain. While the store mostly has women’s clothing, they also boast a selection of accessories and vintage t-shirts for men. All brands will be featured in the three days of sales, including Free People, Gypsy 05, and Spirithoods. For more information, please visit Tease Boutique.

Westfield UTC

The UTC shopping mall will be home to many aggressive shoppers ready to score massive deals despite the early hours. Many stores are gearing up for Black Friday exclusive deals, such as Crabtree & Evelyn, with their 18-Piece Luxury Weekender Collection for just $150 (valued over $400). Sprinkles Cupcakes will be hosting a SprinklesMobile on Black Friday, near Sports Chalet. The cupcake truck will sell their delicious treats from 1-6pm on Friday, Nov. 25th. $1 from the sale of every cupcake will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego. Most retailers will begin their Black Friday mayhem at 4am. For more information, please visit Westfield UTC.

Las Americas Premium Outlets

The Las Americas Premium Outlets are one of the most fashionable spots to get the post-Thanksgiving shopping done, with some of the biggest sales of the year. Midnight Madness kick-off at 12am on Friday, Nov. 25th, and shoppers can continue to save big on Saturday and Sunday. Sales will cover the various outlets including Adidas, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, and more. For more information, please visit Las Americas Premium Outlets.

Westfield Horton Plaza

Westfield Horton Plaza is choosing to welcome in shoppers at the Thanksgiving night hours this year, giving locals a head start on all the sales. For vital coffee warm-up, the Starbucks will open at 11pm on Thanksgiving Thursday, and Macys, Victoria’s Secret, Nine West, Aeropostale and Shiekh Shoes will open their doors at midnight. Banana Republic and Pac Sun are opening at 5am on Black Friday, while Aldo, Bath and Body, Jamba Juice, Bebe, and Forever 21 will start welcoming in shoppers at 6am. For more information, please visit Westfield Horton Plaza.

Fashion Valley Mall

Fashion Valley is ready to let the fashionistas run wild at 4am on Black Friday, and are expectant of an abundance of crowds storming through. To relieve some of the stress, they’re offering amenities such as valet parking, free gift wrap, and a “rejuvenation station” full of comfy couches and chairs. Families can kill two birds with one stone with Santa photos, as the big jolly man will be on hand to get the Christmas shots done early this year. The main attractions for this year’s sale day are Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and JCPenny. On a smaller scale, the newly opened boutique Ted Baker London will be celebrating all weekend long (starting at 8am on Friday) with 30% off. The line boasts elegant menswear, and sophisticated, flirty women’s wear. For more information, please visit Fashion Valley Mall.

More top retail stores opening at midnight on Black Friday include Macy’s, Best Buy, Kohl’s, and Target.

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