It's the second best day to Christmas - it’s Black Friday! If you're anything like me, Black Friday is your chance to check everyone off your gift list and get a little something for yourself too. There truly is nothing better than finishing Christmas shopping early and saving some hard earned dollars on sales. 

This year in particular, I'm shopping strategically and trying to make the most out of my time by shopping online. Whether that's gifting myself a subscription box (treat yo'self!) or heading to a one-stop shop, this year I plan to be efficient. So scroll below if you too want to be a one-stop shopper this Black Friday and discover the best places to shop. 

Here’s where to shop for the best deals this Black Friday! 

1. Nordstrom

There’s a reason bloggers can't stop talking about Nordstrom and that’s selection, selection, selection. Nordstrom has always been a great stop when I need to cross off basically anyone on my list. From womenswear to menswear, makeup to hair products and from jewelry to kids, Nordstrom really has it all. Plus, they've already started to run early Cyber week sales, which is ah-mazing! Check out the sale and get ready to spend some serious dough.

2. Rachel

Speaking of subscription boxes, why not gift someone or yourself the joy of 2 pairs of tights each month? Us cold weather girls most definitely need tights and Rachel really does it best! Or stock up on some tights for yourself because girl, it's going to be a lonnnng winter. My current favourite Rachel tights are the Over-the-Knee Lace Crown tights (which I'm wearing above and plan to never take off!), Glitter tights because they are perfect for the Holidays and the Leopard print tights because who doesn't love leopard? 

3. Amazon

If you have any sort of man in your life, whether that's a husband, boyfriend, brother, dad or even a guy friend then you need to shop at Amazon this Holiday season. Every guy in my life has directed me to Amazon for their gifts this season and why blame them? Amazon has basically everything. They've already started their Black Friday sales and have gift categories which is perfect for the lazy shopper (like me)! 

4. Anthropologie

For that bohemian friend in your life or the boho child in you, you have to check out Anthropologie. They've already started a few sales early, but you will have to wait until Black Friday to shop all the deals. As seen in previous years, Anthropologie typically offers 30% off your orders, which means stock up on all your favourite candles, clothes and their general home goodness! My house will be smelling like Angel Food Cake all year long after this sale - if you know, you know. 

5. Hudsons Bay

If you're a lover of all things designer, then Hudsons Bay Black Friday sale is for you. For their Black Friday sale, Hudsons Bay is offering up to 60% off all mens and women's designer apparel, shoes and more! I also love to shop their deals on non-designer apparel and stock up on things like mitts, scarves and hats. Also, if you're in the market for a new puffer jacket this winter then you definitely need to bookmark The Bay!

Where will you be shopping this Black Friday?

PS: I wrote a list of Canadian retailers to shop at during Black Friday here. 

Xo, 

Lauren