You may have noticed some posts from our friends at the Strategist on the Cut. They’ll be dropping in every now and again, sharing their expertise on the basics you don’t have time to research and the weird and wonderful things you don’t yet know you need.
There’s so much cashmere on sale this week, from scarves to gloves to sweaters, and our readers are buying it in droves — probably because it makes a nice holiday gift. (I myself bought my mom this Alex Mill cashmere and cotton scarf when it was on sale for Cyber Monday.) Junior writer Brenley Goertzen rounded up all the best cashmere deals going on right now, and I included some of my favorites below. I also pulled out a few of my favorite things on sale that would make good Christmas gifts, which I’ve been rounding up all week.
Speaking of holiday sales, after writer Lauren Ro shared this jellyfish ornament she just bought in the Strategist Slack, I found myself taking a deep dive into Pottery Barn’s holiday sale. It’s a good time to grab some deeply discounted holiday décor, either to add to your tree this year or give away as a gift. Also on the topic of home things, Open Spaces’ stylish storage bins and baskets are crazily on sale — over half off!
There are some decent not-strictly-holiday sales going on too. Junior writer Bella Druckman noticed a couple of Skims bodysuits are half off at Nordstrom, which prompted me to rummage through Nordstrom’s sale section. There are good deals in every category there, including pretty wine corks, stemless wine glasses, and cute duds for dogs (all of which would make nice gifts, by the way).
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Verb Ghost Conditioner
If you haven’t used your discount at Sephora’s Gifts for All Event yet, do so before it ends on Sunday night. Sephora Insiders — a.k.a. anyone with a free Sephora account — get 20 percent off their entire cart with the code HAVEITALL (it’s one-time-use). Might I suggest you use that discount on our best overall hair conditioner? We are in the frizziest season, after all.
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
I highly recommend this relaxation-enhancing pillow mist. It’s formulated from a blend of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver essential oils that just smells amazing.
TheraFace Pro
Is this the new Solawave? If the number of Strategist readers who purchased the TheraFace Pro when it was on sale for Cyber Monday is any indication, then yes.
Sandy Liang Rosette Bow Barrette
One bow to rule them all.
Lands’ End Lightweight Skimming Long Sleeve Turtleneck
Everything at Lands’ End is 50 percent off with the code JOLLY, which is just about the best deal the brand offers. You’ll get a lot of use out of our best layerable turtleneck in the upcoming months.
Lands’ End High-Rise Wide-Leg Corduroy Pants
As I’m currently on the hunt for nice pants that aren’t jeans, I’m thinking of getting these $45 corduroys.
Lands’ End Men’s Fine Gauge Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
We’ve been saying since 2018 that Lands’ End’s cashmere makes an excellent gift.
Caslon Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
There are also a lot of good deals on cashmere at Nordstrom. This one from Caslon comes in 17 colors.
Nordstrom Cashmere Hoodie
For the days you want to feel cozy but not schlubby, a cashmere hoodie.
Skims Fits Everybody Camisole Thong Bodysuit
Junior writer Brenley Goertzen loves this Skims bodysuit, which is a really good deal for the brand. “It’s compressive yet breathable, and the high-cut leg ensures a barely there feel whether I wear it under a pair of jeans or trousers,” she writes. It’s still in stock in most sizes — XXS to 4X — and a ton of colors; the only shade that isn’t on sale is black.
Adidas Youth Inter Miami CF 24/25 Messi Home Jersey
The Lionel Messi jersey that all the tween boys have on their wish list is half off. (Note, though, that sizes medium and large are only available for in-store pickup; size extra-large is available to ship.)
Calpak Luka Mini Backpack
There are a lot of good deals going on at Calpak right now, starting with this half-off backpack that an adult or kid could use. It comes in 15 colors.
Calpak Small Clear Cosmetics Case
I would use this for a “clear bags only” venue.
Nomatic Daily Planner
Miguel’s planner is half off. “I love the way that it’s organized: It has your general planner stuff, but it also includes dope mindfulness prompts to stay sharp, and it has lined and unlined inserts in the back. I use those to doodle designs for my clothing line and write down ideas I have,” he says.
Roger La Borde Tri-Fold Boxed Notecards
A nice set of holiday cards (or thank-you notes) is just $10 at Anthropologie this weekend. It comes with five die-cut cards and three die-cut, trifold panels.
Little Beast Adedas Sleeveless Shirt
Tons of Little Beast stuff is very discounted over at Nordstrom, like this $15 vest that comes in five colors.
Little Beast Checkered Pet Bandana
More dogs in bandanas in 2025, please.
Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser
Pura’s plug-in scent diffuser is controlled via an app. It’s a nice little gift for your sibling who just moved into a new apartment.
Pura Car Kit - Honeycrisp Oakwood & Ambered Topaz
This version for your car comes with two exclusive-to-Anthropologie scents.
Winchell Mountain Coffee Cows and Holly Holiday Blend
Winchell Mountain Coffee is offering 40 percent off all its coffee right now. Sandra Boynton, the legendary children’s book author, designed all the bags in the Boynton Blends line — so they’ll actually look good on your counter.
$16 at Winchell Mountain Coffee
Material Kitchen The Trio of Knives
All of Material’s chef-approved knives are 20 percent off for Strategist readers this weekend with the code STRATKNIVES20. (The knife block is, too, when you buy it in walnut.) Kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman says this small-but-mighty knife set “will comfortably take care of pretty much any cutting, chopping, slicing, and dicing you’ll ever need to do.”
Farmhouse Pottery Wine Stopper - Man
Pair this with a bottle of their favorite red for a fun gift.
Estelle Stemless Wineglasses - Set of 6
Estelle’s gorgeous handblown wineglasses rarely go on sale, and right now, they’re 30 percent off. There are so many colors to choose from too: amber smoke, mint green, blue, lavender, blush pink, and yellow — but I especially like the rose color pictured here.
Yield Double Wall Glasses - 6 Oz.
Another (cheaper) option for colorful drinkware. I have had these for years and can say they’re just as durable as they are pretty.
Open Spaces Medium Storage Bins - Set of 2
Open Spaces’ designer-y storage bins are super on sale right now. (Note that adding lids is an extra $8.)
Open Spaces Medium Baskets - Set of 2
I may just have to get these pastel baskets (that I’ve been eyeing for years) now that they’re a much more reasonable price.
Anthropologie Celestial Grecian Bust Cement Pot
Here’s a charming Grecian bust-slash-planter for the giftee with a green thumb.
Pottery Barn Booker Taper Candleholders
Nice brass and bronze candleholders for dressing up your holiday table.
Lands’ End 400 Thread Count Premium Supima Cotton Sateen Bed Sheet Set - Queen
Rachel Antonoff calls these supersoft sheets “just as lovely” as the pricier Frette ones she’s slept on. (Nancy Meyers’s family has also been buying them for years.)
Lands’ End Premium Supima-Cotton Bath Sheet
These Supima-cotton towels are some of our favorite bath sheets. They are super plush, and creative director Mark Warren says they’ve withstood “years of what is probably excessive wear and tear” — including “emergency potty-training accidents.”
Pottery Barn Jellyfish Ornament
Act fast to get this delightful jellyfish ornament before Christmas Eve.
Pottery Barn Mr. Spice Gingerbread Pillow
And this cute pillow, named Mr. Spice, for good measure.
Pottery Barn St. Jude Stewart Plaid Bear Shaped Pillow
The preppy stuffed bear from our gifts that give back guide is 50 percent off. Pottery Barn is donating 25 percent of the proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Mary Meyer Marshmallow Zoo Animal Kids Plush Toy
I’m obsessed with how fluffy this giraffe is. It has weighted beans inside to keep it upright, and it can be tossed into the washing machine.
Mon Ami Monsieur Croissant
This dapper-looking pastry plushie won’t arrive in time for Christmas, but you can save it for the kid with a January birthday!
Aya & Pete Set of 3 Puzzles
A set of three 36-piece floor puzzles featuring Aya (and her stuffed sloth, Pete) from the travel book series The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete.
Playmobil Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus
Playmobil is offering an extra 30 percent off sale items with the code FROSTYFUN. This mini camper van features a kitchen with a sink, a folding table, and benches that convert into a sleeping area.
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