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Get All Bad Ass

Stud your trench coat. Duh. Found over on Who What Wear. 

INGREDIENTS:

-H&M Trench Coat ($60)

-Approximately 400 chopsticks or candy apple sticks

-Handsaw

-Gold spray paint

-Chalk

-Glue Gun

DIRECTIONS

Before you begin: if you're particularly good with a handsaw or know someone with a power table saw, proceed with Step 1. For those of you who don't have those tools handy, you can make an alternative version of this trench by purchasing and using gold studs instead. If you choose to do the latter, please refer to the second set of instructions and note that this project will get a bit pricier.

1. Cut down chopsticks or candy apple sticks to about an inch with a handsaw or ask someone with a power table saw to cut down for you. You should end up with 164 pointy ends for each sleeve.

2. Once you finished cutting the sticks, it's time to paint them! Make sure you're in a well-ventilated area and are working on a flat surface. We suggest protecting your workspace with old magazines or newspaper.

3. Apply a layer of gold spray paint to the pointy tips. Leave them on your workspace for approximately 15 minutes or until dry. Flip them over and spray the other side.

4. Before you apply the spikes to the jacket, use white chalk to outline a rectangle on each arm, starting at the shoulder and ending at the elbow. You want it to be large enough to fit approximately 24 rows and five columns, but this will vary depending on the size of your jacket and how many spikes you want on it.

5. Space the gold spikes evenly in each row and use dabs of hot glue or super glue to secure each spike onto the jacket.

6. Wait approximately 10 minutes or until the glue is completely dry before wearing the trench.

If you choose to use studs:

INGREDIENTS

- H&M Trench Coat ($60)

- 17 bags of Tree Spikes ($13/bag of 20) in Gold

-Leather hole punch or X-Acto knife

-Chalk

DIRECTIONS

1.Before you apply the studs to the jacket, use white chalk to outline a rectangle on each arm, starting at the shoulder and ending at the elbow. You want it to be large enough to fit approximately 24 rows and five columns, but this will vary depending on the size of your jacket and how many studs you want on it.

2. Create small holes using a leather hole punch or X-Acto knife where you would like each stud to go.

3. Press the post of the stud through the small hole and screw the back onto the post.

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Happy Thanksgiving + Black Friday Deals

Thankful for family and friends, old and new (aaaand egg mcmuffins, Ryan Gosling, and pretty shoes.) 

Soo onto the important things. Are you a Black Friday shopper? I'm more of a Cyber Monday kind of person myself. I prefer to stay home and be a bum while all you crazies are out elbowing grannies to get that last cashmere sweater at 6 a.m. but, ya know, to each his own. 

Sorry guys, this is more of a clothing/beauty-related shopping list, but you can find all your tech toy deals here. P.S. I would also suggest everyone downloading the Daily Shopper app. It's all the deals from the big box stores in case you just wanted to hit Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc. 

Ladies, 'leggo. 

This shopping list was found on College Fashion. 

Thanksgiving Weekend Deals Starting Yesterday – Wednesday, 11/23

Online:

 Aeropostale is offering graphic tees for $10 and all jeans for 50% off for the rest of today, 11/23 only.

 Amazon.com has TONS of deals going on starting right now and going throughout the weekend – many are extremely limited, so check them all out right now by clicking here!

 American Eagle is offering 40% off your purchase plus free shipping with code 72429831 from now through tomorrow, 11/24. The deal will change to just 40% off (no free shipping) for 11/25 and 11/26, so shop today or tomorrow for the best AE deal.

 Banana Republic is offering 30% off your purchase from today, 11/23, through 11/24 at 11:59 PM ET with code BRJUMP30. (Few exclusions apply.)

 Benefit Cosmetics is offering a free “high beam mini” with a $35 order and code HLDYMINI through 11/28. Or, get a free full-size “thrrrob” with a $90 order and code HRTTHROB through 11/28. And finally, get free US standard shipping on all orders through 11/28 with code THANKS.

 Bloomingdales is having a Big Brown Bag Sale, with 25-40% off a great selection from now through 11/27. Also, get free standard shipping on any order with code FREESHIP11 through 11/28. Also, save 30% off tons of designer handbags through 12/4.

 Debenhams will give you 20% off most of the site (some exclusions apply) when you use promo code RX92through 11/27. Also, get up to 30% off women’s, men’s and kids outerwear through December 4th.

 dELiA*s is having a sitewide sale starting today, 11/23, with all coats up to $50 off, all jeans and pants for buy one, get one 50% off, $15 gifts and boots starting at $15. Also, make sure to check out their Cyber Monday deals below to combine with these sales on Cyber Monday.

 Fantasy Jewelry Box is offering 25% off sitewide from now through 11/28 with code CYBER25.

 French Connection will give you 30% off any purchase plus free shipping on orders over $150. Offer valid 11.23 through 11.28. Use code FCBLKFRI.

 GoJane will give you 15% off regular priced items through 11/24 with code GJ15R. Also, booties are on sale for the rest of today, 11/23 only, with over 190 styles starting at only $11.

 Kensie is offering 30% off all regular priced items using code 30OFF for the rest of today, 11/23 only.

 Kohl’s is offering an extra 15% off your purchase from now through 11/27 with code GOBBLE15. Also, everyone gets $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent through 11/27.

 Lord & Taylor is offering 20% off regular, sale and clearance items sitewide with code THANKS from now through 11/28. Also, get an extra 40% off already-reduced shoes from now through 11/28 as well.

 Macy’s is offering 20% off during their Thanksgiving Sale for the rest of today, 11/23 only. Use code THANKSat checkout.

 Madewell is offering up to 30% off from now through 11/27: Get 20% off when you spend $150 or more, 25% off with $250+, or 30% off when you spend $350 or more. No code is needed.

 Nike is offering 25% off clearance with code ADVANTAGE, plus free shipping with code SWOOSH. Both offers are good from now through 11/30.

 oldnavy.com is offering 15% off your purchase with code ON15OFF today, 11/23 only!

 Onlineshoes.com will give you 25% off orders over $100 through 11/26 with code 1THXDAY.

 Reebok is offering 20% off their entire stock of apparel with code TAKE20 through 11/24.

 ShopBop‘s Thanksgiving code starts today, 11/23: In addition to 20% off hundreds of new items, take up to $500 off your order during their biggest sale event ever! Use code BIGEVENT and save as follows: Spend $250 and get $50 off, spend $500 and get $100 off, spend $750 and get $150 off, spend $1000 and get $250 off, or spend $1500 and get $500 off. Offer is good through Monday, 11/28 at 11:59pm PT.

 Steve Madden‘s Scratch & Save sale starts now: Get 25% off all purchases plus free shipping with codeTURKEY, plus don’t miss their Black Friday deals – the savings get even better.

 Target is finishing up a 4 Day Sale for the rest of today, 11/23 only: Check out huge sleepwear, clothing and shoes deals at their website, plus get $5 off any Women’s Fashion Boot (excluding winter boots) with codeTGTKK467.

 The Limited is offering tops – includes sweaters, and pants, jeans or skirts for buy one, get one 50% off for the rest of today, 11/23 only.

 Tilly’s will give you 20% off any single item with code HOLIDAY2011 through 12/24.

 Urban Outfitters is having their Thanksgiving Sale, with tons of markdowns across the site and store. Also, get free shipping on all US orders from now through 11/29 at 3am – no code is necessary. Or get free shipping to Australia on orders over $150 with code FREEFOROZ through 11/25, or free shipping to Canada on orders over $150 with code HEYCANADA through 11/25.

 Vera Bradley is having a sale, with 25% off Night and Day, Twirly Birds Pink, Buttercup, English Meadow and Symphony in Hue through 12/24.

 Walgreens will give you $10 off photo orders of $25 or more with code ORDER10, or $15 off photo orders of $30 or more with code ORDER15, or 25% off all photo orders with code ORDER25, all through 12/31.

In-Store Only:

 American Eagle (and Aerie, and 77Kids) will give you 40% off full-price and on-sale items in stores only from 11/23 through Sunday, 11/27.

 Gap will give you up to 60% off the entire store from 11/23 to 11/27.

Deals Starting Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, 11/24

While most stores are having deals on Black Friday, many stores are also offering deals starting tomorrow, on Thanksgiving! Unless otherwise noted, these deals are only good for Thanksgiving Day, 11/24, although many last through Black Friday as well. Here they are:

Online:

 Charlotte Russe is offering 30% off in store and online! The online sale is on 11/24 only, but they will be offering 30% off in-store on both 11/24 and 11/25.

 e.l.f. Cosmetics is offering free shipping sitewide, plus the whole site for buy one, get one 50% off when you spend $30 or more (up to $100 savings) from 11/24 through 11/26. Use code BLKFRI at checkout.

 Endless is offering 33% off slippers, boots, athletic and accessories from 11/24 through 11/26.

 Forever 21 is having a Thanksgiving Day Sale, with up to 75% off across the site!

 Garage is having a Black Friday/Thanksgiving special: Get 40% off all orders from 11/24 through 11/26 at 6am EST.

 Kensie is offering 50% off all sweaters using code PRETTYAWESOME on Thanksgiving day, 11/24, only.

 Macy’s is offering 15% off on 11/24 and 11/25 with promo code GOBBLE.

 Nine West is having a sale, with up to 60% off booties plus free shipping through 11/28.

 Organize.com is offering $5 off orders of $75+ for all of 11/24 with code THANKS5OFF75.

 Puma is offering 30% off all merchandise (some exclusions apply) from 11/24 through 11/27.

 Rachel Roy is offering 30% off everything and free shipping on all orders from 11/24 at 12:00 am ET through 11/27 at 11:59 pm ET.

 Saks Fifth Avenue is having a Thanksgiving Day sale, with up to 70% off select styles for both 11/24 and Black Friday, 11/25. Prices go up on November 26th.

 Target is having a Thanksgiving Day sale, with up to 40% off women’s pants and 50% off items for the home, plus other promotions.

 The Body Shop is offering 3 for $30 on all products from 11/24 through 11/25, plus get a “mistletote” for only $25 with a $30 purchase.

 The Limited is offering 50% off original ticket prices plus free shipping online only with code GOBBLE. Offer is valid at 6 AM on 11/24 through 11:59 PM on Friday, 11/25.

 White House Black Market is offering 25% off your entire purchase plus free shipping from 11/24 through 11/25.

In-Store Only:

 Armani Exchange is offering $50 off every $150 purchase in stores only from Thursday, 11/24 to Monday, 11/28.

 Scoop NYC will have 25% off everything in stores from 11/24 through 11/27. All Scoop stores will be open from 9AM to 8PM.

Black Friday Deals – Starting Friday, 11/25

Here are the best Black Friday deals! Unless otherwise noted, these deals are good for the duration of Black Friday, 11/25 ONLY!

Online:

 Alloy.com has everything on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. From 11/24 through 11/28, outerwear is up to 40% off, dresses are up to 50% off, boots are up to 30% off, sweaters are up to 50% off, and all jeans are buy one, get one 50% off. Don’t miss their Cyber Monday coupons for the best savings – see below!

 ASOS is having an “Epic Black Friday” sale, with an extra 20% off everything including sale items! For women’s items, use code HAPPYBLACKFRIDAY, and for men’s, use code BLACKFRIDAY2011. The sale will be going on through 11/28 and includes free returns.

 Calvin Klein will give you 50% off all coats and jackets and Calvin Klein vases; no code is needed.

 Forever 21 is celebrating Black Friday with up to 90% off (that’s right, 90% off!!) plus free shipping with no minimum through 11/28! Also, they have denim as low as $9, lip gloss 4 for $5, and F21+ Denim for only $12 through 11/28 as well.

 Heels.com is offering $50 off orders of $150 or more from Black Friday through Sunday, 11/20 – use codeYAMS.

 Karmaloop is offering 25% off plus free shipping on all orders over $60, 25% off plus free shipping plus a $10 gift code on orders over $100, 25% off plus free shipping plus a $20 gift code on orders over $150, and 25% off plus free shipping plus a $40 gift code on all orders over $250 for Black Friday.

 Kensie is offering 50% off EVERYTHING on their site with code PRETTYPLEASE from 11/25 through 11/27.

 Linea Pelle is offering 30% off full-priced black handbags, belts or cuffs from Friday, 11/25 to Sunday, 11/27.

 Lulu’s has a special Black Friday sale page with all their deals for the day: Click here to see everything they have on sale!

 Macy’s has some great Black Friday deals: Get an extra 20% off outerwear, 50% off cashmere scarves, an extra 20% off their entire stock of boots and slippers, 40% off pajamas and robes, an extra 20% off women’s suits, and more.

 Pacsun.com is having a huge Black Friday sale, with buy one, get one 50% off sitewide, women’s skirts for $10, women’s sweaters for $20, women’s wovens for $15, and men’s flannel for $20, plus BOGO free men’s and women’s denim.

 Planet Blue is offering an extra 20% off all sale merchandise from 11/25 through 11/28.

 Organize.com is offering free shipping on orders of $79+ through 11/28 at midnight with code BFSHIP79.

 Solestruck is celebrating Black Friday with an extra 30% off – use code FINALSALE30.

 Steve Madden is offering 30% off everything through Monday with code STUFFING, plus free shipping!

 Stila is having a special Black Friday sale for the first 500 customers only! On 11/25, the first 500 customers to spend $25 or more and use code BLACKFRIDAY will receive a free 6-piece eye shadow palette worth $132 + free shipping! Don’t miss it!

 Target is having a big Black Friday sale, from 11/25 to 11/26 – get great deals on popular DVDs, Boxed Jewelry, and Fashion Scarves, plus TONS more. Check out the site for details.

 Tilly’s has 3 offers going on before noon only: All screen tees and sweatshirts are buy 1, get 1 50% off. Also, RSQ men’s and women’s jeans are 2 for $50. They also have other offers starting on Black Friday and lasting all weekend: 25% off boots, women’s thermals for 2 for $20, and $5 off fragrances, along with assorted men’s deals.

 Topshop is offering free shipping on every order from 11/25 through 11/28, plus discounts of up to 30% on selected lines! No code is necessary.

 Victoria’s Secret Pink will have a $25 crew neck hoodie on 11/25 only.

 Wet Seal is celebrating Black Friday by offering the entire site (some exclusions apply) for buy 1, get 1 50% off, plus get a free watch when you spend $35 or more.

In-Store Only:

 Adidas Originals stores will have select watches discounted to $9.99 for the first two hours while supplies last. They’ll also have graphic tees 2 for $24.99, and 30% off all bags.

 Gap is offering $19 women’s jeans and sweaters (select styles) on Friday, 11/25 until noon.

 H&M will have dresses starting at $5 and coats as low as $20 for Black Friday. Also, the first 100 people in line at the stores will receive scratchers worth anywhere from $10-$300!

 Perry Ellis will have the entire store for 40% off on Black Friday, only at full-price store locations.

 Some Urban Outfitters stores will be offering an extra 50% off all sale items starting on midnight Black Friday.

 Victoria’s Secret is celebrating “Pink Friday” with tons of deals: Bras are buy one get one 50% off, pajamas and robes for $39.50, PINK crewneck sweatpants or yoga pants for $25, and FREE tote full of goodies with a $65 purchase. Also, all 2.5oz or smaller Eau De Parfums will be $25 (regularly $29 – $59), VS Fantasies will be 6/$35 + Free (excludes giftsets), select gifts will be $15 (regularly $20 – $30), and Select Fragrance Gifts will be $25 (regularly $35 – $40).

Cyber Monday Deals – Monday, 11/28

Here are all the best Cyber Monday deals from all your favorite stores, listed in alphabetical order. Unless otherwise noted, these are good for 11/28, Cyber Monday ONLY!

 Adidas will give you free shipping on all purchases with no minimum, and discounts including $15 off orders of $80+, $25 off orders of $100+, and $40 off orders of $125+ on 11/27 and 11/28.

 Alloy.com is not only having a sale (see 11/23 section for details) but on Cyber Monday, 11/28, use code CY2for 20% off your order, or code CYFS for free shipping on any order.

 American Eagle will give you 25% off your purchase plus free shipping with code 49827101 on 11/28 only.

 Calvin Klein is having a Spend More, Save More Cyber Monday sale: Spend $100, save 25%, spend $200, save 30% or spend $300+ and save 40%.

 dELiA*s is offering free shipping on all orders for Cyber Monday with code CYBFS, or 20% off any order with code CYB2.

 e.l.f. Cosmetics is offering 50% off this Cyber Monday when you spend $25 or more and use code 50WIDE. Take advantage of the offer and save up to $100 between 11/27 and 11/29.

 Endless is having a Cyber Monday sale, with $30 off $100, $60 off $200 and $100 off $300 on 11/27 and 11/28.

 Famous Footwear is having a buy one, get one 1/2 off sale, plus take an additional 20% off sitewide and free shipping – use promo code CYBER11 on 11/28 only.

 Far Fetch will be offering free global shipping all day on 11/28 and 11/29. No code is necessary.

 G by Guess is offering 30% off regular price items and 50% off sale items plus free shipping on all orders for Cyber Monday.

 Garage is having a Cyber Monday special: Take an additional $30 off all orders plus free standard shipping. Offer is valid from 11/28 through 11/30 at 6am EST.

 Guess is offering 30% off regular priced items and up to 40% off already-reduced items, plus free shipping on all orders on 11/28 only.

 Infinity Shoes is offering 20% off everything on 11/28 only with code THANKS20. Also, get free shipping on all orders through 12/31 with code LSFREESHIP.

 Karmaloop is offering 30% off plus free shipping on all orders over $60, 30% off plus free shipping plus a $10 gift code on all orders over $100, 30% off plus free shipping plus a $20 gift code on all orders over $150, 30% off plus free shipping plus a $40 gift code on all orders over $250, or 40% off plus free shipping plus a $60 gift code on all orders over $350.

 Kensie is offering many items for buy one, get one free with code MAKEPRETTY from 11/28 through 11/29.

 Linea Pelle is offering a free bracelet with all purchases. Also, save up to $150 based on these tiers: Spend $150 and get $25 off your purchase, spend $250 and get $50 off, spend $350 and get $75 off, or spend $500 and get $150 off your purchase from 11/28 to 11/29 – no code needed.

 Macy’s has tons of Cyber Monday specials, but here are a few fashion-related ones (see the site for a full list): Get 50% off coats, dresses, and tops, plus sweaters for buy one, get one free, and TONS of guys stuff for up to 50% off.

 Nine West is offering 60% off select styles and 60% off party shoes plus free shipping on 11/28 only. No code is necessary.

 Onlineshoes.com is offering $30 off orders over $100 with code 1CYBER – the offer starts on 11/27 and runs through Tuesday, 11/29.

 Organize.com will give you 20% off any one item from 11/27 through 11/28 at midnight with code CM2011.

 Perry Ellis will have their entire site for 50% off, plus a hat GWP on 11/28 only.

 Puma is having a Cyber Monday sale, with 20% off orders between $75 and $99, 30% off orders between $100 and $149, and 40% off orders of $150 or more – no code needed.

 Rachel Roy has a Cyber Monday deal: Get 40% off Rachel Rachel Roy plus free shipping on all orders through 11/28. Discount will be reflected at checkout.

 Shoes.com is offering 20% off plus free shipping with code CYBER on 11/28 only. Exclusions apply.

 Solestruck is offering an extra 50% off with code FINALSALE50 for 11/27 and 11/28.

 Stila‘s Warehouse Sale starts on Cyber Monday, with discounts of up to 80% off Stila’s best-selling products. Sale starts on 11/28 and runs through Friday, 12/2.

 Swarovski will give you $20 off a minimum purchase of $150 with code CYBERMON from 11/26 through 11/28 at 23:59 local time.

 The Body Shop is offering all products for 3 for $30 on 11/28 only; also all orders will ship for free.

 ULTA Beauty will be offering 20% off Fekkai products, 25% off Ulta Blockbuster and Ulta Kits, and 25% off Pur Minerals on 11/28 only. Also, you’ll get your choice of 3 sample bags with any $35 purchase.

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