THE SALE REPORT: Black Friday Shopping!

From the city to South Jersey and the Main Line, there are tons of reasons to get out there and shop away those Thanksgiving pounds

BlACK FRIDAY 2009 SALES IN THE CITY …

Joan Shepp: Trunk Show and Sales
On Friday, save up to 30 percent on all Y3 purchases for men and women at the in-store boutique on the store’s second level. Then on Saturday, come by for a John Wind/Maximal Art trunk show: The local designer will be there himself, showcasing his vintage pieces, show specials and one-of-a-kind pieces, and personalized charm collection.
Y3 Sale: Friday November 27; John Wind Trunk Show: Saturday November 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Bruges Home: Closing Sale
The owners of this home, accessories and gift shop are moving — which means everything in the store is marked down by 50 percent until they close just before the end of the year. Goodbye Bruges, Philly will miss you!

Arcadia: Special Sale
They’re going literal at this eco-chic NoLibs boutique: On Friday, save 50 percent on anything black in the store (on Black Friday only) — and 25 percent on everything else, which extends through the weekend.
Friday November 27 – Sunday November 29

J. Karma Boutique: Special Sales
All day on Friday, save 20 percent on any regularly-priced merchandise in
the store; on Saturday and Sunday, save 20 percent on any regularly-priced
jewelry.
Friday November 27 – Sunday November 29

Vintage Connection: Special Sale
Come into this Best of Philly vintage boutique in Bella Vista on Friday, and you’ll receive 20 percent savings on any vintage purchase.
Friday November 27

Town Home: Weekend Deals
This home, jewelry and gift shop is offering 20 percent savings on all custom Heather Moore jewelry through the whole Black Friday weekend. Also look for tons of styles from Me&Ro, which will be in-store throughout the holiday shopping season.
Friday November 27 – Sunday November 29

The Shops at the Bellevue: Black Tie Friday Event
These Center City shops are celebrating Black Friday with a shopping event that night: Come by for drinks from the bar at XIX, which will be set up in the lobby, plus special deals from many of the Bellevue’s shops, which will also be open late. Look, too, for cooking demonstrations at Williams-Sonoma and hot chocolate samples from Teuscher. The Bellevue will also be offering a special $135 overnight rate, and The Palm and Tavern on Broad will serve special discounted menus.
Friday November 27, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

The Papery: Friends & Family Shopping Night
This fab stationery and gift boutique in Old City is actually celebrating the holiday shopping season on Wednesday: Stop by for nibbles, drinks and 15 percent savings on your purchase. Place an order for custom holiday cards, invitations or stationery and receive 20 percent off, as well.
Wednesday December 2, 6 p.m-9 p.m.

Reward: Special Deals
Celebrate early on Friday at this Old City men and women’s clothing store. Come by between 10am and noon for 20 percent savings on all boots, coats and sweaters; 30 percent savings on all select red-dot merch; and breakfast treats like organic coffee and hot toddies. A purchase between these two hours will also enter you in a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Friday November 27

Grasshopper: Weekend Sale
This trendy Washington Square boutique is marking down all full-priced merchandise (excluding vintage) by 40 percent, through the weekend. Then on Monday, get the same deal exclusively on their e-commerce site.
In-store sale: Friday November 27 through Sunday November 29; Online sale: Monday November 30

Knit Wit: Trunk Show and Sales
There’s a Joie trunk show at the Walnut Street location of this Philly fashion mainstay all weekend long — plus, look for lots of fall merchandise marked down by 40 percent.
Friday November 27- Sunday November 29

Smak Parlour: Black Friday Event
All day on Friday, look for 40 percent savings on tons of items throughout this eclectic Old City shop, and receive a complimentary pair of gloves with any purchase of $40 or more. Then in the evening, look for a party celebrating the unveiling of the store’s holiday window, featuring the work of local artist Sarah Folger. Complimentary Wayerbacher Winter Ale will also be included.
Friday November 27, party from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Bus Stop Boutique: Special Deals

This Queen Village shoe shop is celebrating Black Friday with 15 percent savings on any men or women’s shoe or boot purchase — with an extra 5 percent savings thrown in for a black or brown purchase. Friday evening, come in for a cocktail and the Ruffles & Heels party, featuring the hooded scarf designs of Maren Reese and her Letau Designs Collection.
Friday November 27, party from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Moko Beauty Studio: Special Deals
This all-natural Old City salon, spa and boutique is offering 20 percent savings on gift certificate purchases on Friday only. (Be sure to check out their perfect-for-winter stress-busting treatments, too, like the Hot Toddy scalp treatment and the calming Kalyani Rice facial.)
Friday November 27

Matthew Izzo: Special Deals
This Old City shop for men and women’s clothing, plus home, furniture and gifts is offering 15 percent savings off your purchase this Friday only. If shopping online, use the code FALL15 to get the savings that day.
Friday November 27

Lush: Special Deals
When you shop at the Walnut Street outpost of bath, body and soap shop, you’ll get a free Snow Fairy shower gel when you spend $50 on Friday. Or, spend $80, and you can chose between a large Snow Fairy shower get, or a pre-wrapped gift containing Snow Fairy shower gel, Angel’s Delight soap, and a Glitterbug massage bar.
Friday November 27

Art Star: Sales
This NoLibs gallery and boutique has marked down selected clothing for men, women and babies by 20 percent, plus ceramics, prints, accessories and other gifts. The sale will last through the holidays.

Spa East: Special Deals
All services at this spa on Liberties Walk in Northern Liberties will be offered at 50 percent off on Friday only.
Friday November 27, 6am-2pm

South Moon Under: Special Deals
On Friday, get 20 percent savings when you shop in the Center City location of this men and women’s clothing and accessories store — and on Monday, save 20 percent when you shop online only.