Save your hard-earned cash!
Well well well, it’s that time again! Black Friday and Cyber Weekend sales are here, just in time for all your Christmas gifting… and boy, it’s looking like the offers are bigger than ever!
With tonnes and tonnes of brands getting in on the pre-holiday markdowns, we thought we’d share a couple of the Geelong-based businesses offering up some sweet deals! If you know any that should be added to the list, please let us know!
KOBA – up to 70% off site wide
Founded in Geelong, KOBA is an Australian based women’s fitness brand formulating new technologies to create the perfect blend of materials and fabrics to provide women with the support and comfort they need to excel in any discipline of performance. Whether it be for Pilates, yoga, high-intensity training or even to throw on for a lazy day or lunch with friends, KOBA is both soft and flexible enough to provide support for a full day of action. You’ll find tanks, biker shorts and leggings all on sale today.
Tourbus Entertainment – 50% off sale clothing, buy 1 get 1 free vinyls, storewide discounts
Geelong’s answer to a cutting-edge music store, Tourbus has been one of our go-to’s ever since opening their doors last year. Boasting a large open space and spanning across three rooms, you’ll find a great selection of independent artist vinyl, heritage musical instrument brands, music-inspired styled fashion, and merchandise, alongside a range of music accessories
Rather than just celebrate Black Friday, the crew here are having a three-day sale, running from today until Sunday, November 29. In-store, you’ll be able to score buy one, get one free vinyl, 50% off all pedals, and all clothing half-priced.
For those who can’t get to this weekends sale, you can head to their website from 10am Friday till 10am Monday to receive 40% off all vinyl and 50% off all clothing by entering LAZY at checkout.
Saint Belford – 15% off storewide, 20% off bundles and extra 20% when you spend over $199
Geelong locals Alex and Tom created Saint Belford to provide people with the tools and resources that empower them to keep self-care at the top of their to-do list. So they can design, build and live a life that genuinely fulfils you, without compromising wellbeing in the process.
With diary planners, journals, puzzles, desk cards and self-care bundles, these are perfect to kick of 2021 the right way, and make pretty cool Christmas presents – especially with 15% off storewide, 20% off bundles and extra 20% when you spend over $199.
You can shop online here.
Lustre Blooms – 20% off all plants & 10% off all pots.
Bringing her beautiful blooms to the fore, alongside delicious coffee, pastries, and sweet treats, this new shop quickly earned a reputation as a magical plant paradise. It’s a place that thrives on the notion that their customers will always leave feeling better than when they arrived!
Celebrating over the weekend, Lustre Blooms is running the sale from Friday through to Monday, offering 20% off all Plants and 10% off all pots including already reduced stock (while stock lasts).
You can shop at 65 Myers Street, Geelong
Cara Mia Cake – 20% off online orders over $50 + free delivery
Located in Belmont and freshly made with only the best ingredients, a cupcake from Cara Mia Make is a worthy indulgence, especially with a collection of more than 18 flavours. Choose from salted caramel, double choc, cherry ripe, oreo, and even jam donut, choc honey, and matcha, among others. There is even an abundance of options for the vegan and gluten-free, which can all be served alongside delicious, expertly brewed coffee. Today, you’ll be able to get 20% off online orders over $50 – plus free delivery!
You can shop the Black Friday sale here.
Stitched by Soph – 50% off hair bows and scrunchies
A local maker, Soph has made a name for herself making hair bows, face masks and scrunchies in recent times and now she’s celebrating today with a 50% sale. You’ll find hair bows and scrunchies in limited edition fabrics including Japanese Cherry Blossom, Pokémon, Doughnuts for Days, Black Arrows, Autumn Leaves, Kiwi Fruits and Japanese Maple Leaves
Eyewear on Pako – 20% off all Ray Ban sunglasses + other discounts
Locally owned and operated since 2002, Eyewear on Pako is an independent optometrist and premium eyewear retailer located just off Pakington Street in Geelong West, known for stocking the very best (and cutest) eyewear to rave about.
Today they’re celebrating with 20% off all Ray Ban sunglasses, all Baxter Blue $70 (normally $89), Progear Anti Fog Gel $15 (normally $23), Retro Pop soft cases $15 (normally $19.95) and 50% off a second pair of lenses deal when ordering two pairs of glasses.
Shop at 1a Yuille St, Geelong West.
Edge Clothing- 30% off storewide
This Geelong-based business leads the way in youth fashion, offering the latest trends and styles from the best youth brands including Nobody, Mink Pink, Lee and Wrangler. Fashion-forward and customer-orientated, Edge Clothing provides a one-stop-shop for all your fashion needs.
Today the’re offering 30% off online. You can shop here.
Move Athletica – 20% off online
Located in Barwon Heads, The Move Athletica boutique brings luxe leisurewear and activewear to women who want the freedom of movement and the feeling of luxe. Born out of a passion of being active, healthy living and love of fashion, the team aim to inspire women to feel confident and motivated to live a healthy life in style.
Today they’re offering 20% off styles on their website to celebrate Black Friday. Simply head here and enter BF2020 at the checkout.
Tribe Skincare – 20% off sitewide
Based in Torquay, Victoria, Tribe Skincare has quickly become market leaders in skincare for sensitive skin, and they’re celebrating Black Friday with 20% off sitewide + free express shipping. You’ll find cleansers, exfoliants, moisturisers, masks, oils, even candles and so much more.
Cookies by Qui – 20% off orders
Geelong’s very own Jacqui of ‘Cookies By Qui’ has been on our radar for a while now for the amount of detail she puts into her little creations. Creating premium custom cookies for all life’s special moments, Jacqui has been servicing Geelong and the surrounding areas since 2017, with over eight years of cookie decorating experience. We’ve had to double take on quite a few of her posts of late because they are that realistic – and people are loving it!
From tulip cookie bouquets and Frida Kahlo inspired designs, cartoons, ‘donuts’ and even a cheeky penis cookie, you’d be pressed to find a cookie she hasn’t designed. Today, she’s offering 20% off sitewide from today until 5pm. Just enter BLACKFRIDAY20 at the checkout and you’ll be laughing.
Here’s also some sales from national businesses that we’re loving today
Adairs – 20% off full-price items
Adidas – 30% off sitewide
Ally Fashion – up to 50% off online exclusives
ASOS – 20% off sitewide
Bonds – 40% off sitewide + free shipping
The Body Shop – up to 60% off selected items
Bride Tribe – exclusive sale deals + free delivery over $50
Echt – up to 60% off sale
Endota Spa – 20% Endota products
City Beach – up to 70% off sale
Cotton On – 30% off storewide
Cotton On Kids – 30% off storewide
Country Road – 20% off storewide
David Jones – up to 50% off selected items
Dotti – 30% off full price. 40% off selected dresses
Dusk – 30% off selected item
Forever New – 20% off
Frank Body – 20% off storewide
General Pants – 30% off storewide
Glue Store – 30% off storewide
House – extra 25% off sitewide
The Iconic – 30% off selected styles
JB Hifi – Save up to 50% on phones, smartwatches, robot vacuums, headphones, blenders and more.
Just Jeans – 30-40% off sale
Kathmandu – 40% off full-priced gear.
LSKD – up to 70% off sale
Mimco – 20% off storewide
Nike – 20% off sitewide
Peter Alexander – 20% off storewide
Platypus – up to 50% off selected styles
Pretty Little Thing – up to 70% off sale + extra 10% off
Priceline – 1/2 Price makeup, selected skincare and haircare.
Princess Highway – 20% off sitewide
Princess Polly – 25% off sitewide including sale
Quay Australia – buy 1 get 1 free sunglasses
Rebel – Up to 40% off huge range of clothing.
Redballoon – 10% off site wide
Sephora – 15% off sitewide
Shaver Shop – up to 80% off sale
Salt & Pepper – 30–60% sale
Sheridan – 40% off storewide
Showpo – 25% off sitewide
Spend Less Shoes – 30% off storewide
Sportsgirl – 20% storewide
Sunglass Hut – up to 50% off sale
SurfStitch – extra 30% off sale
Tarte – 30% off site wide
The Good Guys – 15% off Weber BBQs + other savings
Under Armour – 30% off sitewide
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