21 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From J.Crew to LEGO
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There are a lot of Strategist best sellers for this week’s smorgasbord o’ deals, including our favorite turtleneck and the snail mucin that was the top-selling product among our readers this October Prime Day. If you’re trying to get some holiday shopping done extra early, I found toys from LEGO, Magic Mixies, and Bluey on sale. But if you’re doing some self-gifting, I suggest heading over to Everlane — where everything is 25 percent off all weekend long — or to Butter London, where we have an exclusive discount code just for our readers. As always, make sure to sign up for our email newsletter for even more sales coverage — including five extra deals every Friday selected by yours truly.
J.Crew Tissue Turtleneck
J.Crew’s tissue turtleneck is one of those brand staples that actually lives up to the hype. Employees told us they recommend waiting for a sale to stock up — and right now it’s over 50 percent off and available in seven colors.
Butter London Jelly Preserve Strengthening Treatment
Here’s an exclusive discount just for our readers: Use the code STRATEGIST to take 30 percent off sitewide at Butter London. I’d stock up in the nail-polish section, where Rio’s Dior Nail Glow dupe is just under $13.
Butter London Fairy Cake Soft Matte Lip Cream
This soft matte lipstick, which was already on sale, is even further discounted with our code. Makeup artist Amanda Shackleton told us this formula lives up to its brand name. “It feels like butter going on,” she says.
Everlane The Relaxed Oxford Shirt
Everlane is having a sitewide sale, and everything is 25 percent off through Sunday night (no code needed). We named the brand’s Relaxed Oxford Shirt, with a slightly oversize fit, our best (less expensive) white button-down for women.
Everlane The Dream Pant
Another pick from our best-in-class guides are these pull-on work pants. “I didn’t feel like I was wearing ‘work pants’ at all,” says our writer Ambar Pardilla, “and the best part about the fabric is that it doesn’t really wrinkle.”
Everlane The ReTrack Hoodie
And here’s a cuddly hoodie (woven from recycled cotton and polyester) that’s available in four colors.
Bernardo Hooded Quilted Water Repellent Jacket
A surprisingly sleek fitted puffer jacket — that also repels water — for just $100.
The Foggy Dog Fall Bandana
This plaid wool bandana is quite fetching for fall.
Filt Tote Bag
A netted tote to make your trip to Whole Foods feel a little more European.
Anthropologie Celestial Coasters
This set of marble-and-brass coasters are perfect for Halloween, but they’ll look nice the rest of the year, too.
Anthropologie Zembu Wood Cutting Board
Here’s very lovely gift for the host who loves to carefully arrange charcuterie boards.
Neogen Lemon Bright PHA Gauze Peeling (30 Pads)
I found several beauty staples for half off at SkinStore, including the affordable chemical exfoliant from Rio’s Google Doc. “It’s a light but effective exfoliant that smells great and gives great smoothing and brightening results,” she writes.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse - 3.3 Fl. Oz.
This “intoxicating” multipurpose oil from French drugstore brand Nuxe can be used as a post-shower body moisturizer for baby-soft skin, as a bath oil, and even to tame eyebrows and flyaways, according to Strategist contributor Sadie Stein.
Shokz OpenRun Headphones
These wireless headphones use bone-conduction technology, which means that only the wearer can hear what’s being played without totally blocking out the noise of oncoming traffic.
CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Though I’ve had quite enough Amazon this week, I’d be remiss not to mention some products that are still at October Prime Day prices — starting with CosRx’s hyped snail mucin essence, which was the most popular product with Strategist readers during the sale.
Bissell SpotClean ProHeat Portable Spot and Stain Carpet Cleaner
Another top seller was Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner, which is only 11 percent off currently — but I did spot this very similar version for just $103.
Bluey Vehicle and 4 Figure Pack
Plenty of toys are still on sale, like this pack of four Bluey figures and accessories, which includes a convertible to roll them around in.
Magic Mixies Magical Misting Cauldron
We’ve noted that Magic Mixies toys always sell out during gifting season, so now’s a good time to get one that’s in stock — and at a hefty discount. This misting cauldron comes with powders and potions that bubble, change color, and steam, as well as a light-up magic wand to help you perform spells to summon a Mixie plushie.
Lego Super Mario Creativity Toolbox Maker Set
This 588-piece LEGO kit would make an excellent holiday gift for the Super Mario enthusiast who wants to build their own race course.
Lego Disney Aurora, Merida and Tiana’s Enchanted Creations
And for the Disney-princess fan, this kit includes three dolls and three buildable play sets featuring Merida, Aurora, and Tiana.
Afteroom for Design Within Reach Story Bookcase
For those who love modern design (or simply have have minimal floorspace), this cool-person-approved bookshelf is a must-have. It’s just under 16 inches wide, and it has nine shelves, all of which rotate, so you can swing them out to create a more dynamic look.
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