Our Guide for Holiday Shopping

Holiday shopping madness is on the way this coming week. It can be overwhelming since there is A LOOOT of people on the hunt for those discounts. Gina and I have thought of several ways to plan ahead and save up on your Christmas shopping. 

Black Friday is the first big sale coming up on the last week of November. Walmart, Kmart, Sears, The Gap, and other retail stores seem to have a head start on Thursday. It has been confirmed by several reporters that Walmart will be open all day Thursday to Friday. For those you looking to buy at Walmart be prepared! Planning is the best way to go especially if you are going out early. Of course be safe! We don't want this happening:  http://youtu.be/K3RDTxVCKC4 Another tip: Check out all the retailers for promotional ads online.  Looking for merchandise online is the perfect opportunity for this time of the year!

I've done this last year with friends and I highly recommend it!  Small Business Saturday is just as high energy as Black Friday but with less crowds.  With a joyful atmosphere rather than a competitive one, SBS is a day to celebrate the small businesses around your area they way you would do on Black Friday-- shopping!  Midtown Sacramento has a huge selection of not only fashion boutiques but a bunch of lovely restaurants and eating places around the same areas so you can both eat and shop local on the same day!  

Most small businesses that participate in SBS have sale promotions much like the stores that participate in Black Friday.  Those looking for a great deal on apparel should take a trip to Article Consignment Boutique and get reasonably priced fashions at discount.  For unique and trendy fashions, Legacy Boutique has garments and jewelry full of flare that will make great gifts for the holidays.  These are just two of the countless boutiques that will be open on SBS-- for more info on the small fashion businesses in Midtown, please visit http://www.exploremidtown.org!



Cyber Monday is  for those who love shopping online. It is another alternative to avoid all the crowds. As mentioned in the Black Friday segment, looking at ads online before hand saves you time on the item you want to purchase. Just be wary of the site having "issues." Sign into your account and load up your shopping cart before hand to avoid the site issues. 

Amazon is always a good site to hit up for CM!  In terms of fashion, the ever popular Black Milk Clothing will be participating and offering 30% off select items.  One of the best things about CM is that you can shop in your pajamas in the comfort and privacy of your own home rather than the opposite atmosphere of Black Friday and still shop at the same stores for deals!

 We at Artsy Apparel believe in style on a budget and the power of fashion as a business that contributes to economic growth.  However, we also believe that the holidays are a time for loved ones.  So when you all are enjoying the next few days of shopping and the rush of retail remember that although gifts are nice, sharing your presence and love to the people around you are really what the holidays are about.  And we at Artsy Apparel hope to have given you some helpful tips to holiday shopping-- because when you can cut down the time and effort for buying gifts, you save time and energy to give to those who matter most.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Happy Shopping :)
~ Gina and Jenny