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Rejoice in savings with these Black Friday, Cyber Monday buys

We get it: By now, you’re almost certainly feeling dazed by the deluge of Black Friday announcements in your inbox and everywhere else your eyeballs land. Yet you still have all those people on your holiday shopping list to buy gifts for! Deep breaths. That’s where we come in, via this curated roundup of the best fashion and wellness Black Friday and Cyber Monday (essentially one long event at this point for most retailers, by the way) deals that are sure hits.

The classic tote in a fun colour: Longchamp Le Pliage tote The price: The deal:

$152. Save $38

The Longchamp Le Pliage bag is an iconic silhouette in the world of totes — and practically weightless, so it’s perfect for throwing everything into and running around town or packing for a trip. We love the fun update it gets with this pop of carnation pink; it’s just the thing to brighten up drab January days and “return to the office” woes.

Longchamp large Le Pliage tote,

$152 (was $190), nordstrom.ca

The puffer that packs away perfectly: Muji puffer jacket

The price: The deal:

$63. Save $27 Something else to keep them cosy? This ultra-portable down jacket from Muji, which folds away into almost nothing but is still incredibly warm, either as a base layer under a coat or as a light jacket. With its matte finish and discreet snaps, it also looks much chicer than anything this utilitarian has a right to.

Muji women’s lightweight pocketable down jacket, $63 (was $90), muji.ca

The perfect-sized suitcase for mini-breaks: Away suitcase

The price:

$276. The deal: Save $49

Travel is slowly returning to our lives, and literally every adventurer in your life is itching to go somewhere. Wish them “bon voyage!” with this deeply discounted case from Away in a clever size that’s bigger than your average carry-on, but still manages to fit in the overhead bins (remember those?!). If they do check their bag, the striking blue means they’ll never wonder which suitcase is theirs on the carousel. Away the bigger carry-on, $276 (was $325), awaytravel.com

The chicest linen robe to swan about in: Flax Home robe

The price: The deal:

$78. Save $20

If they love their linen sheets, they’ll love this robe designed in Vancouver and made using OEKO-TEXcertified (i.e. eco-conscious) stonewashed French linen. It’s the sort of thing you initially wear while drinking your Saturday morning coffee and reading the paper (esthetic!), but then find yourself taking Zoom calls in at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. It’s that elegant. Flax Home The Robe, $78 (was $98), shopflaxhome.com

The candle that makes a difference: BLK Rose candle The price: The deal:

$48. Free shipping

While we love a good bargain as much as anyone, we’re also a fan of brands that are choosing to use Black Friday as a way of giving back. Exhibit A? Blackwoman-owned, Edmonton-based candle brand BLK Rose, which is offering free shipping on their BLK Is Beautiful Collection (with scents named after Toni Morrison and Nina Simone) and donating 15 per cent of all proceeds to BIPOC-led community initiatives. BLK Rose Nina Candle, $48, blkrosecandle.com

The diffuser guaranteed to uplift: Saje diffuser and oil

The price: The deal:

$63. Save $15

We can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t love the gift of a home that smells divine, which this USB-powered diffuser delivers in spades (well, five hours of continuous aromatic misting if we’re being precise). Available in a limited-edition blue-grey colourway for the holidays, this set comes with Saje’s Unwind oil, a blend of lavender, bergamot and geranium that’s basically calm in a bottle.

Saje Aroma Nook kit, $63 (was $78), saje.com

The most comfortable pumps for real: Dr. Liza heels The price: The deal:

$138. Save $207

Posture expert and manual osteopath Dr. Liza Egbogah doesn’t call these the “sneaker pumps” for nothing: Thanks to built-in orthotic support and a mega-cushioned sole, this is one pair of heels they will *actually* be able to wear all day. And that will be a blessing as we all transition back to the kind of dressing (hello again, business casual!) that means Crocs are not an acceptable choice of footwear for every occasion.

Dr. Liza sneaker pump, $138 (was $345), drlizashoes.com

The coolest rings for stacking: Jenny Bird ring set

The price: The deal:

$69. Save $46 This woman-owned Canadian jewelry brand is a go-to for effortless everyday layered jewelry, as evidenced by this mixed-metal 14-carat-plated set that practically stacks itself — and with this kind of discount we’re in a “walk, don’t run” gifting situation.

Jenny Bird Toni ring set, $69 (was $115), nordstrom.ca

The self-massager everyone is obsessed with: Theragun mini massager The price: The deal:

$219. Save $30 Thanks to the pandemic — which limited our access to masseuses and Pilates studios at the same time many of us started hunching over our kitchen tables 18 hours a day — this self-massage tool has become the It gadget of the moment. This mini size is portable enough to take on the go, perfect for the gym rat who likes to loosen their quads post-workout or the long-distance runner who can pop it in their pocket for a mid-marathon-training cramp. Or they can just use it to relax their shoulder muscles after a particularly taxing video meeting … Theragun Mini, $219 (was $249), therabody.com

The pretty toothbrush for the cleanest teeth of their life: Brüush electric toothbrush The price: The deal:

$74. Save $25. Trust us when we say this is an electric toothbrush to wax evangelical about, thanks to sonic technology that basically vibrates the plaque off your teeth *and* a sleek design in a range of colours that look great on a vanity, including sleek all-black. From a Canadian brand, it has multiple modes (we like “gentle”) and a timer to make sure you give each individual tooth the attention it deserves. Just gift this one sensitively (no one needs to feel like their Christmas present is really just a not-so-subtle hint they have bad breath).

Brüush electric toothbrush, $74 (was $99), bruush.com