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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 Deals: Beauty & Fashion

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Get Ready to Shop ‘Til You Drop!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, and retailers are gearing up to offer incredible deals on everything from electronics to fashion. With a little planning, you can score some amazing bargains and save big on your holiday shopping. Read on to see the best deals I found (all minimum 70% off — some are even more discounted!), plus tips for shopping and staying within your budget.

Best Deals I found – Available Now!

70%+ off Beauty Products

70%+ off Fashion

Tips to help you navigate sales:

  • Create a Budget: Before you start shopping, set a budget for your holiday spending. This will help you avoid overspending.
  • Make a List: Create a list of items you need or want to buy. This will help you stay focused and avoid impulse purchases.
  • Do Your Research: Compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase.
  • Use Cashback and Rewards Programs: Take advantage of cashback and rewards programs to maximize your savings. My favorites are Swagbucks and Rakuten (get $30 for free here!).
  • Don’t Forget About Small Businesses: Support local businesses and artists by shopping small!

Happy Shopping! Let me know if you’re looking for something specific, and I’m happy to help you locate the best deals. If you’re interested in personal shopping services, feel free to email me at info@aliceinlolitaland.com with the subject line “PERSONAL SHOPPING.” I’m based in NYC and have access to sample sales, and can help you find great deals year-round — not just during November’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

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Taobao Experience

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I just received my Taobao package!

I’ll be posting reviews of the items soon. Maybe I’ll even post a video of me opening the package? >w<

In any case, I used Taobaospree as the shopping service to order from Taobao. I did a lot of research on various shopping services and Taobao stores before placing my order. The agent who worked with me spoke fluent English and was very helpful. She answered my questions clearly and promptly. At first, communication seemed slow, but it was because of the time difference. I started checking my email around 11 pm to 1 am, and usually I would receive responses around that time. (Night time here is day time over in China, I presume.) Taobaospree was a great shopping service, and I will definitely use it again if I ever make another Taobao purchase. If anyone is curious, the shipping I used was EMS. I had no problems with it – no issues, it didn’t take too long, no customs fees. I know some people use DHL, but I’ve never used DHL before. This was my  first overseas purchase, so I’m in no way, shape, or form an experienced shopper, however, I thought maybe someone will find this useful.

My Taobao shopping experience was pleasant. Although also difficult because there are so many wonderful items on Taobao that I wanted to purchase.

My Taobao shopping process:

  1. I browsed through Lolita Taobao shops. Here’s a list that I found really useful: http://egl.livejournal.com/15204857.html
    (Also, feel free to check out these Lolita items from Taobao; I posted items that I found cool/cute/nice but not all of them are still in stock: http://xiaorawr.tumblr.com/tagged/taobao%20wishlist)
  2. I emailed myself a list of products I liked. I narrowed it down to things I thought were great deals (cheap, but seem to be good quality). I added a staple (a Classical Puppets petticoat). Then I decided to browse cosplay-related items to see if I could find some deals (since I’m a cosplayer too) and decided to purchase two sets of false eyelashes (they’re so much cheaper on Taobao than in the US!) and a few wigs (also so much cheaper than wigs from the US!).
  3. I researched the companies that these products came from. I read reviews, both specific product reviews and general company reviews.
  4. I narrowed down the list further.
  5. I emailed my order form (an Excel spreadsheet) to Taobaospree.
  6. I received a response. (Sadly, some items were out of stock by this point. But the agent gave me recommendations and I looked into them.)
  7. I confirmed the order. Taobaospree accepts payment through Paypal, which makes things a lot easier. 🙂
  8. And today, I received the package! 😀

To be honest, I’d love to order from Taobao again… but I don’t think I will any time soon because I currently can’t afford it. Maybe in 2 years? (I love how cheap items are on Taobao, but the international shipping fees are REALLY expensive… I still think my order was worth it though. But I won’t be making another overseas order anytime soon)

I hope someone will find this helpful! Feel free to ask me any questions.