Don't worry if you missed your chance to shop Black Friday - the Cyber Monday sales are all on, and as a shopping expert with years of experience in this, Marks & Spencer is smashing it out of the park right now.
You see, M&S doesn't usually partake in the 'Black Friday deals extravaganza' thing - it never has done. There might be a sale around the same time of the year, but it's never declared a Black Friday one. The same rule applies today but this sale is better than years gone by. Why? Because this isn't just sales on older stock, this is a discount across categories - and it applies to brand new-in pieces.
I have my eye on a fair few bits, but I'm pretty excited by the deductions on knitwear. I can shop a Christmas jumper and a party outfit - all discounted. These are the two pieces I made a beeline for when I went to my local M&S...
How does it compare to other retailers? Well, the discounts are all standard for this time of year - around the 20% mark - but it's the fact that it's on new products that stands it apart from the rest.
© Leanne BayleyLet me break the discounts for you. These are the main offers running across the M&S website right now...
Women's M&S offers
- 20% off coats
- 30% off selected partywear
- 20% off footwear
- 20% off nightwear
- 20% off Rosie lingerie
- Discounts on sportswear
Beauty M&S offers
Homeware M&S offers
Kids M&S offers
Here are my top M&S buys in the 'Cyber Monday' sale
I consider myself an M&S expert - and shop there frequently. Here's everything I've ordered (or had my eye on!) since I found out the sale was on. Was I late starting for work because of this? Yes. Yes I was.
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M&S Sequin Shrug
© M&SIf your calendar is getting filled up with fun social festive events, you might be on the look out for something new to wear. M&S has some discounts on select party pieces and lots of them are brand new! I've got my eye on this sparkly shrug which I think will look great with black trousers or jeans.
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M&S Peached Thermowarmth™ Padded Puffer Jacket
© M&SThis Marks & Spencer puffa coat is giving Lululemon vibes but for a whole lot less. It features a luxurious peached finish has has a snug funnel neck. The Thermowarmth™ insulation offers warmth without the weight, while Stormwear™ technology keeps you dry in light showers.
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M&S Embellished Slogan Crew Neck Jumper with Wool
© M&SIt would be silly not to purchase a Christmas jumper - especially when the sale is this good! I love this 'Jingle' one as it's fun but still wearable and not too 'out there'.
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Color Wow Viral Volumizers
© Color WowThere's 25% off this Color Wow gift set, and it really would make the perfect Christmas gift so I'm stocking up for friends and family. The four-piece gift set features Colour Security Shampoo, Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer, Raise The Root Thicken and Lift Spray, and XTRA Large Bombshell Volumizer. Ultimately, these are all the bestselling volumisers to transform flat, limp hair into massive, sexy, voluminous hair.
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M&S Per Una Waxed Pure Cotton Utility Jacket
© M&SI've written about this coat before. I'm obsessed with the barn jacket trend, and this one just looks very easy to wear and will go with a lot of my wardrobe.
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M&S Pure Cotton Printed Pyjama Set
© M&SWho wouldn't want a pair of new PJs - especially these ones because they're cute and festive. I know Christmas is all about being sociable but now I just want to cancel all plans and sit around in my PJs all day.
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Sweaty Betty Gym Bag
© M&SI'm in the market for a new gym bag but I don't want to spend too much. Sweaty Betty is a brand I return to time and time again (and usually shop it on sale at Bicester Village) but this bag is calling my name.
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M&S Deluxe Hungarian Goose Feather & Down 10.5 Tog Duvet
© M&SIt's getting a little chillier at night time now, so perhaps it's time to switch up my duvet. This luxurious Hungarian goose feather and down duvet might be just what I need. The tog rating of 10.5 makes it perfect for autumn and winter, while the pocket construction ensures an even distribution of the filling.
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M&S Embellished V-Neck Cardigan with Wool
© M&SI've tried this on in store and oh wow, it's stunning. I'd say it's true to size, and even better in real life.
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M&S Apothecary Sleep Gift Set
© M&SThe Sleep Gift Set would make the perfect gift this Christmas, and at 40% off, it's a real steal.
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M&S Checkerboard Table Lamp
© M&SI'm a big fan of M&S homeware, but it's not often you see the trend pieces go in sale. How trendy is this lamp? So chic.
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M&S Feather & Down Stormwear™ Padded Duvet Coat
© M&SNow, I'm not really a long duvet coat kinda woman, but I know this will be the gift that keeps on giving when we're in the depths of winter.
