It's almost Thanksgiving. Like, really. It's tomorrow.
After tomorrow, it'll be socially acceptable to blast the Christmas music you've been taunting your coworkers with since Halloween, set up the fake tree you stealthily pulled out of the basement (and hid out of sight from your boyfriend who would have thrown it out), and eat too many Christmas cookies.
Yeah, it'll officially the holiday season. Black Friday is coming, and it'll be darker than ever.
Gushing mobs of awful shoppers will crowd the streets of Midtown, and if you're out and about, there'll be no real way to avoid them unless you don't shop at all.
That's not a bad idea. Don't waste your time in a mad house department store where you'll still spend more money that you could just as easily wait and spend on Cyber Monday.
No, instead of going venturing into the depths of Hell inside the department stores, stay outdoors, catch the view, snap a few shots of the displays, and move on. Even if you have no intention of going out, the people of Instagram have spared you the torment by taking their own shots.
These stores have really outdone themselves with their displays this year. Check out some of our favorites on display right now. There aren't many yet, but rest assured, there will be more popping up in no time.
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barneysny A play on a winter racetrack adventure occupied by three crystal-encrusted penguins perched atop 3-D printed and crystal-encrusted Lexus model cars. #BNYCHILLINOUT
barneysny Ice farmers harvested 2,000 icicles to create a base structure for ice to grow. As the structure continues to receive a steady mist of water, it will grow and morph over the course of the installation—November 18 to December 31. #BNYCHILLINOUT
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lukehendersonw1 How amazing does @saks look ! It's called "The Winter Palace " at Saks ! It's literally breathtaking at night and a light show happens every 10 minutes . It is wow and a must see ! The best Windows and Christmas you ever did see #saks #saksfifthavenue #lights #christmas #sakswindows #saks2015 #followme
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