Your guide to Black Friday shopping

As the battle for the last pair of size 6.5 Jimmy Choo stilettos unravels, the highly anticipated Black Friday excursions have already begun. This year’s shopping escapade revolves around the discounts well-known stores advertise on websites and store windows to lure shopaholics like myself to their stores at the crack of dawn. From department stores to outlet malls, there are a variety of companies offering deals that are sure to attract any type of shopper this year. Here are my top five steals.

Photo courtesy of AP Images
Photo courtesy of AP Images

1. Looking for a new pair of stylish headphones to block out the passing period music? Best Buy is promoting Beats Headphones for $99.99 instead of the typical $169.99.

2. If you’re a as obsessed with scoring high quality apparel for cheap as I am, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago are sure to become your best friend on Black Friday. With deals up to 50% off of name brand items, any shopper is sure to have success at this destination.

3. If you’re not up to joining the department store madhouse during the early hours, no need to worry. You can score Black Friday deals in the comfort of your own home. Online deals at Macy’s this year range from Michael Kors handbags reduced from $298 to $179, to juniors’ sweaters marked 60% off. With these steals, you can find all the items on your Christmas list while finishing up your favorite series on Netflix.

4. Willing to venture into the cold to score some extra deals? Oakbrook Center is known for having discounts up to 50% at popular retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Banana Republic.

5. For all those cyber Monday shoppers, H&M is definitely a must with sales on products ranging from this season’s most trendy booties to stylish parkas. On orders over $50, you will qualify for free shipping until Nov. 29.

Whether you join the pack of wild shoppers attacking department stores or surf the web with a vent Starbucks coffee in hand, check out some of my top discounts. Buckle up your wallets folks because Black Friday shopping is sure to take you on a shopping adventure.