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We Can’t Get Over These Affordable Holiday Hauls from #FashionTok—Here’s Where They’re Shopping

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As much as we love the holidays, the most wonderful time of the year can also feel like a lot. There are parties to host, events to attend, gifts to buy and outfits to wear—all of which add up quick. And while we love bargain hunting, there’s not always enough time to bop around from store to store in search of the best price. Luckily, there’s Macy’s Backstage, one of #FashionTok’s go-to places for finding deals on the latest trends and gifts for everyone on your list at the same time. Intrigued? We partnered with a few of our favorite stylish creators to share firsthand their Macy’s Backstage shopping experiences and affordable holiday hauls. Check them out below and find a location near you to start searching and saving yourself.

The One Shopping for *Everything*

“Your girl is on a budget, but I have all these holiday events and gifts to get,” says Kristina Zias (@kristinazias). Can definitely relate. So Kristina jumps in her car and immediately heads to her local Macy’s Backstage, gushing over the $14.99 and under section, where she picks up a beauty brush set and makeup palette for gifting, a new platter for her cookie decorating party and a stylish new chain belt to go with all her holiday dresses. Pro tip: She brings her husband along to hold her stuff.

The One Shopping for Her Boyfriend

Taylor Donoghue (@taylordonoghuee) always has a tough time finding the right gifts for her boyfriend, but she’s on a mission to change that this year. Enter: Macy’s Backstage. She picks up a bunch of clothes, including shirts in his favorite shade of blue, a new watch and something for them to bake together. “This took a lot of holiday stress away from me and I’m so happy with everything I got,” she raves. “I cannot wait to wrap this and give it to him.”

Lachelle (@lachelletrends) loves to bargain hunt all year long, but this particular Macy’s Backstage trip, she’s on the lookout for outfits for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. ‘Tis the season for dressing up, after all. She picks up some chic black booties, a bunch of holiday gifts under $12.99, and declares: “We are all set for the holidays.”

The One Shopping for All Her Holiday Looks

Maddison Lynn (@maddison__lynn)’s mom used to work at Macy’s when she was younger, so the whole fam is a longtime fan. Which is why she’s not at all surprised to find deals on items for both everyday wear and her holiday events, plus great gift ideas under $20. Maddison takes home tons of trendy items, from satin pants to loungewear sets, and gives us a fashion show with all the super cute outfits she scored. Loooove that burgundy bag.

The One Shopping for Stylish Accessories

Ana Alvarez (@anaalvarez) is on a mission to “simplify head-to-toe holiday dressing.” And she does just that with some on-trend accessories in her haul—think: earrings, handbags and some great slingbacks that’ll go with every ‘fit. Her verdict? Macy’s Backstage is “your go-to spot for a fun shopping experience with brands you already know and love.”


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