John Lewis' Black Friday Sale is Here—29 Smart Buys My 57-Year-Old Mum and I Are Considering
If you know me, or in fact, have seen my other story on the site, you’ll know that my mum and I are very close. A tight-knit family of just two, we’re probably as close as a mum and daughter can get, and whilst there have been a couple of arguments over the years (namely when I was 16 and wanted to go on holiday with my friends for the first time), we actually rarely disagree on, well, anything.
From fashion to music and interiors to movies, my mum and I share a lot of the same opinions, despite an age gap of over 30 years. And that even comes down to our favourite destinations to head to for a spot of shopping. One of our top choices is, perhaps surprisingly, John Lewis. A one-stop hit for anything you could possibly need, from a luxury coffee machine to chic shoes and pyjamas to beauty buys, it’s a great day-out for my mum and I. Needless to say, we love the website just as much as the stores, and just this very morning we shared with each other a few pieces we’d spotted online that we thought the other would love.
Luckily for us, John Lewis’s Black Friday 2024 sale has started, which means our wish list items now have up to 30% off. When it comes to sale shopping, it can be easy to be swept up in the deals and excitement of saving a few pounds, so I thought I’d share our list below to help you make the smartest possible decisions this Black Friday.
Read on to discover the pieces my mum and I love in John Lewis’s 2024 Black Friday sale, from beauty and fashion to homewear and tech.
Scroll on for the John Lewis Black Friday 2024 Deals My Mum and I Are Eyeing Up:
- Save 20% on the Mulberry Zipped Bayswater Tote Bag
- Get £40 off Dune's Suede Knee High Boots
- Save 15% on Hourglass's Limited Edition Lighting Edit Unlocked
- Get £80 off the Dyson Airwrap™ Complete Long Volumise Hair Styler
- Save 20% on Neom's Pod Mini Electric Diffuser
See and Shop the Best John Lewis Black Friday Fashion Deals:
My mum already owns this knit and I steal it all the time, so it makes sense for me to invest in my own this Black Friday.
A stylish tote bag that I can use for work, and mum can use for weekends away.
A classic timepiece that looks so much more expensive than it is gets both of our approval.
Ok, I'm kind of hoping my mum sees this one and nudges Father Christmas for me!
This also come in a classic dark green, too, which is also on sale.
See and Shop the Best John Lewis Black Friday Beauty Deals:
These pretty palettes rarely get discounted, and when they do, they sell out fast!
This Charlotte Tilbury set has all my favourites in. It was on my Christmas list, but I just might have to buy it for myself now that it has 15% off.
Some of our favourite skincare heroes are in this handy set, which would make a great stocking filler.
Ok, we could rave for days about this fragrance, but we'll spare you and just direct you to this fantastic review instead. Both my mum and I have been wearing it for years and are thrilled it's now being stocked at John Lewis.
Our go-to hair treatment for when we need to boost shine.
My mum suggested I try this a few months ago as my skin was feeling tired and dull. It completely transformed my complexion, so I'm stocking up on another bottle now it's in the sale.
See and Shop the Best John Lewis Black Friday Tech Deals:
No, it's not a typo! You can get nearly £100 off Dyson's iconic airwrap right now.
Apple is another brand that rarely goes on sale, so it's worth snapping these up now if you need a new pair.
Every summer my mum and I discuss getting kindles so we don't have to take so many books on holiday and yet neither of us own one. Maybe this is our sign!
Most of us use a hair dryer nearly every day, so it pays to invest in a good one.
This is widely considered the best fitness tracker on the market you know.
See and Shop the Best John Lewis Black Friday Homeware Deals:
My New Year's resolution is to get better at cooking, and this might just help!
My mum and I both have a few pieces of special jewellery, but no one where to keep them. This elegant jewellery box is the perfect solution.
I must be approaching 30 because I really want some new, chic wine glasses like these for Christmas.
Is there anything more luxurious than a perfect hot chocolate in the comfort of your own home?
We both love Cowshed's candles, and this winter warming one is perfect for this time of year.
When Is Black Friday 2024?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday 29 November, and you can expect deals across the whole weekend and into Cyber Monday, which falls on Monday 2 December. Our editors have been busy compiling the best of the Black Friday savings, whether it be clothing deals or beauty tools deals.
When does Black Friday 2024 end?
Black Friday sales tend to run over the weekend and end on Cyber Monday, which this year falls on Monday December 2nd this year.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the final day of sales of the Black Friday sales period. This year it will be Monday December 2nd, and is the last chance to snap up savings.
Poppy joined the Who What Wear UK team as managing editor in 2022. After graduating from university with a degree in English literature, she worked for a number of print and digital publications, including Women's Health, The Times, Hello! and Marie Claire. In these roles she assisted the fashion teams with print content as well as digital shopping features, shoots and celebrity news.
Prior to Who What Wear, Poppy worked at SheerLuxe as the commercial content manager. There she oversaw all paid-for site content and inclusions, managed the visual assets and briefs for branded content, and ensured all content—whether editorial or commercial—was in line with overall brand guidelines and tone. She also supported the editorial team by looking after visual merchandising on site and reviewing the brand’s daily newsletters.
As WWW UK’s managing editor, Poppy spends most of her time looking after the content calendar and all output across the brand, in addition to working with contributors, supporting with social media planning, assisting with branded content and contributing to brand strategy. Poppy prides herself on being organised, and a keen eye for detail means she oversees the production of tentpole moments such as Who What Wear’s quarterly celebrity covers, the Wedding Issue, team shoots, events, industry-facing moments, gift guides and more. In addition to this, Poppy ensures processes across the brand are efficient and effective, and is always on the lookout for ways the team can work smarter, not harder! As someone who works behind the scenes (Poppy loves a spreadsheet!), you won’t find many articles by Poppy on site, but when you do there’s no doubt they will either be focused on dresses, handbags or classic high-street buys. Or better yet, all three!
Born and raised in London, Poppy is a true city girl. When she's not thinking about clothes (or raiding her mum’s wardrobe), Poppy fills her time walking along the river with her 11-year-old labradoodle, getting stuck in a good book and enjoying as many of the city’s amazing restaurants and bars as her purse will allow! Her favourite London spots are Caravel for dinner, the Ham Yard Hotel for a fancy pre-theatre drink, Daunt Books for a new read, 26Grains for breakfast and Coal Drop's Yard for a spot of shopping.