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Kate Ghiloni, a fashion and style contributor for national and local publications, has been indulging in retail therapy for . . . well, a savvy shopper never tells. And while Kate prefers vintage and tag-ripped-out, thrift-store finds, AmEx can attest that there's actually no sale she doesn't like. And sure, the right handbag may not change the world, but purchasing pretty things certainly never hurt . . .

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November 21, 2007
Black Friday beckons

In true week-of-Thanksgiving form, retailers are flooding my inbox with love letters pledging super sales, percent offs and not-to-be-missed-markdowns. Some even offer Black Friday survival advice – promoting everything from fashionable sneakers to scented oils that promise to revive even the most severe case of sticker shock.

And now, with a little more than 24 hours until turkey, it’s time to talk Black Friday strategy. Sure, your focus may be on getting Grandma’s sweet potatoes just right, but while you mash, consider your shopping options:

For the brave, there’s Rockin’ Shoppin’ Eve that begins outside at 8 p.m. with bands, temporary tattoos and Santa and heads indoors at 1 a.m. when the Mall itself opens for shopping. While the weather might be a bit on the frightful side, the promise of deeply discounted merch is more than enough to pull an all-nighter or set the alarm extra early.

If you value sleep – or Thanksgiving night martinis – the Old Port shopping keeps its normal hours and opens at 10 a.m. Shop downtown, but pace yourself so you can last at least until 5:30 when the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Monument Square kicks off with live music and dance.

Whatever your plan, document it for us and submit your photos to Holiday Madness – you could win Rock Band, the highly coveted (and super fun) video game that gives Guitar Hero a serious run for its money.

See you post-sale on Friday. Happy eating! And shopping!

Posted by Kate Ghiloni at 10:42 AM
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Who says you can't combine the Thanksgiving martinis with Rockin' Shoppin' Eve? People need to stay warm somehow

Posted by Jebus
November 21, 2007 11:43 AM

"Purchasing pretty things certainly never hurt", huh?

Clue-less!

http://adbusters.org/metas/eco/bnd/

Buy Nothing tomorrow and then Buy Local when you do!

Posted by John Eder
November 22, 2007 11:32 AM

Hi Kate!

I'm sure it was just an oversight - or perhaps it was it was the early start you got on that full-to-the-rim pitcher of good old Uncle Vern's high-octane, shakin'-not-stirred, extra-super-extra dry gin martinis (complete with Colossal Cocktail Olives) that caused the regrettable, forgivable, and certainly understandable memory lapse. Either way, I was shocked to realize that you failed to mention Maine's original home of binge-shopping, Freeport.

Just 20 minutes, or 15 miles, whichever comes first, north of Portland on I-295 and you'll find more great shopping deals than you can possibly imagine.

May all your gifts be received with the same love as they were given.

-Matt

Posted by Matt
November 23, 2007 07:26 AM

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