Black Friday Guide to Westwood

If fighting the crowds for a spot in the mall parking lot is not your style, skip the chaos of Black Friday and head to these shops in Westwood:

With so many stores on one street, shop owners are hoping the convenience brings them customers.

“Shopping in town, rather than driving from mall to mall will be less hectic,” Sharon Aach, owner of You’re So Invited said. “I’m hoping people will want to avoid the craziness at the mall and come some place they can have quality service and leisure.”

is giving out a free tote with any Vera Bradley purchase of at least $100 on Friday. The store specializes in Vera Bradley products and invitations. Or head to for more office and school supplies.

For beauty products, is a must, with low prices year round. Or stop in the for fine Italian makeup products.

Is it time you treated yourself to a day at the spa? Westwood has a few to offer, including on Broadway Ave.

If you want your hair done, come to one of Westwood’s many salons. has been in town over 20 years. They sell designer hair products including Matrix, AG, and Sexy Hair, as well as  the trendiest hair accessories. does cuts, color treatment, eyebrows, nails, facials, makeup and more.

Want to get your camera repaired and ready for the holidays this year? Go to on Westwood Ave. for a selection of cameras, lenses and much more.

There are a slew of stores in Westwood for women’s fashion. Head to for brand-name clothing including Juicy Couture, 7 for All Man Kind and Level 99. Or go to Fabulous Finds, a shop with both new and used high-end women’s clothing.

is having a 20 percent off sale Friday and Saturday. The shop features unique clothing, including handmade denim. Everything at Hartly is 30 percent off all week beginning Friday. For great gifts under $100, including women’s sweaters, fur vests, glam tops and funky jewelry, come in.

, a discount designer jewelry, clothing and shoe store, is having a blowout on Black Friday. Everything in shop is buy three get one free.

“I hope we’re very busy with our sale on Friday,” Sales Representative Debbie Biedenkapp said.

If you’re interested in dressing your man well, is the place to go. This shop has something for males of all ages, with a focus on denum clothing. With brands like 7 for All Mankind, Theory, Mason’s and Junk Food, you can’t go wrong. specializes in Italian clothing for American men. Or go to Wear for imports from Italy.

Give your pet some holiday love and go to . This small town pet shop can fulfill all of your animal’s needs. From cat and dog toys and food to reptiles and fish, Westwood Pets has everything for your animal. If you mention Patch.com on Friday, you’ll get 10 percent off your purchase, owner Susan Weinrich said. This excludes dog and cat food.

“I’m hoping the shoppers get all their mall shopping done before 10 and then they can come to us,” Weinrich laughed.

For winter sporting goods, is having a private, Westwood-only sale Friday through Sunday. Come in for great deals on skis, snowboards and more.

Fitness Centers are also a great way to avoid holiday shopping on Friday. After eating double your weight in turkey and stuffing on Thursday, you’ll need a workout. is offering a deal on their six-month personal training package, at just $20 per session, as well as their 12 month package at $15 per session. Each package includes 12 sessions per month with a zero initiation fee.

If you like to work off those extra pounds on the elliptical and treadmill, Westwood has a few gyms and fitness centers to choose from, including , and .