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Where to shop in Houston: Best Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday deals

Last holiday season, we helped you navigate shopping during a pandemic; this season, we’re helping you cross off everyone on your list in the midst of global supply chain disruptions and shipping delays — thanks to some haute Houston purveyors.

Our 2021 roundup of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday offers up plenty of local deals; stylish Houstonians can expect sizzling discounts on good, services, and even rides. Get those credit cards ready, shoppers.

Accel Lifestyle
Take 40 percent off Accel Lifestyle's odor-free, antibacterial tees and tanks through Monday, November 29. The local brand hardly offers discounts, so now's the chance to shop this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal. Discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Alto
The elevated rideshare company is offering a Black Friday sale on its annual memberships. Download the app to get started and on Black Friday only, Houstonians can purchase the yearly membership for $77.50, which is a 50-percent discount off the full price.

BURDLIFE
Coveted jewelry line is offering up to 50 percent off sitewide and in-store, at M-K-T, 600 N. Shepherd Dr., Building 1. No code needed; promotion ends Sunday, November 28.

Chloe Dao
The Project Runway Season 2 winner is offering 40 percent off full-price items online and at her Rice Village boutique. Use code BF2021 at checkout.

Cotidié
Looking for business casual attire that moves with you? This local women's line is designed with athletic technical fabrics and shoppers can take 25 percent off sitewide. No code needed.

Cutloose Hair
Get your hair ready for the holidays with 20 percent off products in-store and online on Small Business Saturday (November 27).

Exiza
Stylish shoppers can enjoy 20 percent off of cool looks at Reagan Bregman’s hip and affordable athleisure line plus free shipping. The promotion is part of Bregman’s #HolidayswithExiza 10 days of giveaways and deals.

Some added value: Shoppers who participate in the #HolidayswithExiza deal are instantly entered to win a staycation at Four Seasons downtown, plus a dinner credit at the new posh in-house Toro Toro steakhouse.

54 Thrones
Last year, Christina Funke Tegbe’s beauty brand made Oprah’s namesake list of Favorite Things, and this year, the local line landed in Sephora. Right now, take advantage of these coveted products with 20 percent off sitewide.

Flea at Silver Street
The curated indoor market featuring handmade and vintage goods is hosting its Holiday Flea at M-K-T Friday, November 26 through Sunday, November 28. There will be over 75 vendors to shop from for everyone on your holiday list.

Frank Rich Co.
The men’s luxury line is offering up to 60 percent off remaining Champion Court Shorts, So Help Me God tee, and the newly released heavyweight Anti long-sleeve tee.

Hemline
The women’s contemporary clothing boutique is kicking off the shopping deals on Purple Wednesday (November 24) with 30 percent off everything at their five Houston-area locations, including River Oaks, Rice Village, CityCentre, The Heights, and The Woodlands.

Doors open at 9 am on Black Friday for their Beat the Clock sale. Shoppers can enjoy 40 percent off the first hour, 30 percent off the second hour, 20 percent off the third hour, and 15 percent off the remainder of the day.

On Cyber Monday, all purchases over $200 will receive $40 off when shopping online.

House of Bobbi
Stop by the House of Bobbi storefront in the Galleria for big, bold, and beautiful accessories and take 25 percent off storewide through Saturday, November 27.

House of Takura
The lifestyle brand focused on high-end and unique designs that tell a story of African traditions and Western influences is hosting live shopping shows on their Facebook on Black Friday. Founder, Annette Njau is offering Houstonians 20 percent off everything with code TAKE20 Thursday, November 25 through Monday, November 29.

Imperial
A hot Houston vintage and streetwear shop is offering 20 percent off site and store wide at 1840 Westheimer Rd. Additionally, shoppers can expect weekend-long steals, including $30 items on Black Friday, $20 items on Small Business Saturday, and $10 items on Sunday.

J. Landa
Through Sunday, November 28, enjoy 25 percent off purchases in-store and online with code THANKFUL25.

Kendra Scott
Through Monday, November 29, the Texas jewelry brand is having its best sale ever. Shop best-selling gifts and the new holiday collections at 30 percent off and take 25 percent off all Fine Jewelry and Sterling Silver collections.

Kick Pleat
The Upper Kirby women's boutique is offering up to 40 percent off its coveted brands, including Proenza Schouler, Marni, Rosetta Getty, and more.

leMel
The timeless jewelry line is gifting shoppers with a leMel gift card for every amount spent. Through Monday, November 29, spend $250 or more, get $20; spend $500 or more, get $50; spend $1,000 or more, get $150; and on all orders $1,500 or more, get $300.

Léránt
Get your home ready for the holidays with seasonal china, tableware, candles, and fun decor. The store will also be discounting select candles and children's clothing at 50 percent off Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Gift wrapping is available.

Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
Through Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm, Lindsey Leigh Jewelry is offering 20 percent off sitewide and in-store at 800 Taft St. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Shop in-store Monday, November 29 from 10 am to 5 pm, no appointment needed.

Olmox
The fine filigree jewelry line is offering 15 percent off all earrings on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. No code needed.

PUCCI Café & Pet Boutique
Pet cafe and boutique is opening later this year in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, but pet lovers can shop online now. On Cyber Monday, use the promo code CYBER15 for 15 percent off site wide.

RoundHouse Vintage
Shop unique vintage finds at 25 percent off at RoundHouse Vintage this Black Friday. Located inside The Tipping Point, at 214 Travis St., Suite A.

Shaftel Diamonds
On Giving Tuesday (November 30), Shaftel Diamonds will donate 20 percent of its evening proceeds to Sky High for Kids. Stop by to shop from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Tanglewood showroom.

SkinSpirit
Rice Village's new med spa is offering a fabulous discount on its skincare brands - buy two, receive the third 50 percent off.

Source Vitál Apothecary
Source Vitál Apothecary is kicking off the holiday season and supporting small businesses by hosting their first annual Holiday Market at 1291 N. Post Oak Rd, Suite 125.

On Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday they will be offering discounts on Source Vitál and Sir Vitál products. In addition, Source Vitál will be hosting three raffles and giveaways each day throughout the Holiday Market.

Retail customers receive 40 percent off and professionals will receive 15 percent off in-store Source Vitál and Sir Vitál Products, excluding holiday and starter kits, and travel sizes.

Sun Patrol Swimwear
Summer will be here before you know it, and Sun Patrol Swimwear is offering 60 percent off its entire collection with code BF2021 at checkout.

Womxn on the Moon
From Thursday, November 25 through Tuesday, November 30 resin jewelry lovers can enjoy 25 percent off sitewide with code BLACKFRIDAY.

Get all your holiday looks at the four Houston-area Hemline boutiques.

Photo courtesy of Hemline/Facebook

Get all your holiday looks at the four Houston-area Hemline boutiques.

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ELEGANT EVOLUTION

Houston designer Christy Lynn celebrates 5 years with River Oaks pop-up

Photo by Quy Tran

The designer opened her new space with a Spring 2025 Collection fashion show.

Houston designer Christy Lynn Lee has had a whirlwind five years and is celebrating with a pop-up store in River Oaks District and a new Resort 2025 Collection. The pop-up boutique will be open through the end of February, offering shoppers curated picks from the designer's Fall/Winter 2024, Resort 2025, and the first drop of Spring 2025 on February 1.

"I wasn't looking for a pop-up during the holiday season, but the opportunity presented itself, and I made the decision within two weeks," Lee tells CultureMap. "I have a beautiful store in Memorial, and being there for over a year has taught me a lot about that part of the city. There are a lot of people that shop in River Oaks District from out of town and even internationally, and we felt we could learn a lot about those customers just by being there for the next four months."

Houston-based designer Christy Lynn Lee and her husband Christophe Chung.Photo by Quy Tran

After founding her ready-to-wear label in 2019, Lee became known for her romantic and ephemeral dresses with hand-painted floral motifs and exquisite fabrics from Italy, France, and China. In the past year, Lee has focused on evolving her brand to include more separates, knitwear, and suiting. The Resort 2025 Collection will showcase these efforts with a capsule wardrobe that is ready for holiday travel with beautiful skirts, cashmere, and embroidered treatments on leather and suede.

"The collection is available now through January, and it is holiday-inspired," said Lee. "I wanted it to feel like a transitional capsule collection, so if you are traveling for the holidays to somewhere warm or skiing, it is easy to take it away with you."

Shoppers can peruse the ready-to-wear Resort 2025 Collection at the River Oaks District pop-up. Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn

In addition to the new pop-up boutique and launch of her latest collection, Lee is celebrating five years of her eponymous brand. The designer says the first three years were the honeymoon phase, while the last two dealt with trials and tribulations. She and her business partner and husband, Christophe Chung, have been focused on sustaining the business's progress.

"The first three years we had a lot of growth. I have a store, a team here in Houston, and a team in New York, so now it is about planning for the next five years.," said Lee. "I am fortunate that I have built a really good production and design group. It is very small, but it allows me to concentrate more on the outward-facing parts of the fashion business."

Christy Lynn Lee celebrated her 5 year anniversary with a fashion show and the debut of her River Oaks District pop-up. Photo by Quy Tran

While Lee has focused on expanding nationwide and globally (she began international shipping in the last six months), she says Houston will remain her home base. The designer's atelier, warehouse, and flagship store are all in Houston, and over the past several years, Lee and her husband have built a welcoming community around them.

"We couldn't have grown so much without the support from Houston. I feel like it is my home," said Lee. "Houston embodies diversity, creativity, and opportunity. It is an international hub that offers access to a global audience while still having a fantastic local community."

Photo by Quy Tran

The designer opened her new space with a Spring 2025 Collection fashion show.

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