On Thursday I set foot in the mall for what I am sure will be the last time this year.
On my list:
1. Nordstrom for Mousse Radiance
And then I spotted the Clarisonic display and remembered that I still want one. I’ve heard rave reviews about them from so many people including Katie and Christine.
I left Nordstrom and walked past Betsey J. I wanted to go in but used some restraint because I knew I had lots of other temptations…
I walked upstairs to MAC where I re-stocked my Prrr stash and Studio Fix.
And then it was onto VS where I didn’t buy anything to wear…
…but did pick up a few things to spray.
The new Angel Fragrance Mist
and Incredible
I am digging them both. I have been wearing Bombshell and Bombshell Summer but decided to change it up a little bit.
Then it was onto the other Mac. It was such a chaos-fest that browsing for a travel combo case to house my Macbook + Camera combo was not even worth it. Walked in and walked out faster than you can say Terabyte.
Fashion Valley Mall has just about everything that could bankrupt you in under two hours has just about everything you could want. But I still had to go grocery shopping.
The fun continued on at the grocery store and Trader Joe’s.
After all that, I came home and dug into a Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Donut with Vanilla Peanut Butter Glaze
Questions:
Are you doing holiday shopping at the mall? Online? Maybe you’re not holiday shopping this year?
To say I ran a few errands is an understatement but I did it at warp speed while Skylar was in school.
I did not want to go to the mall on Friday or over the weekend. The things I needed weren’t holiday purchases but just ‘everyday things’ I needed to pick up.
And next weekend, after Thanksgiving and with Black Friday and the holiday shopping season being in in full force, no way! As it was, I drove around for about 20 minutes on a random Thursday afternoon just trying to find parking and in December it’s a 2+ hour event just to find parking! Craziness! And some times you don’t find parking. Yes, one year on Black Friday weekend, I attempted to shop but left the mall premises because I couldn’t find parking after two hours.
So it was Thursday or never. Or at least not til 2012 since we’re leaving soon.
I do love online shopping, big time. Sometimes it’s nice to go in and touch and feel the merchandise, though. And with things like makeup, fragrances, or even sometimes clothes, online shopping can be tricky. But I am a huge fan of letting my fingers do the walking from the safe confines of my desk chair whenever possible.
Scott and I aren’t exchanging gifts nor are we doing so with extended family. Everyone is older and we all know that we don’t ‘need’ anything that we haven’t already bought for ourselves. Times are tough financially for so many people with the current economy and no sense buying gifts just for the sake of buying them, only to compounding to the stress.
Skylar got a new bike from her Grandparents and Santa has a few tricks up his sleeve for her, of course.
Thanks for the Healthier Snacks Giveaway entries and enjoy your weekend!
I do like my Clarisonic, nothing removes day grime like it and the Mia packs easily for traveling. I also like that I can use any face soap with it.
I love browsing accessories in the Apple store, but you’re right – very pricey!
I actually love going to the mall over the holidays to take in the decorations and crowds as long as I’m not in a hurry. I probably won’t be spending a lot of money this year since most of our family doesn’t want anything, just buying toys for nieces on Amazon and making edible treats for the adults, like kale chips and raw dessert balls.
Glad you still love your Clarisonic . Thanks for the updated field report :)
We’re spoiled because we live 30 minutes away from the second biggest mall in America, the King of Prussia Mall :) It’s always so tempting, there is an endless maze of stores. We’ll be going soon to buy clothes for Christmas ahead of time and it never fails to be a madhouse. Have a great weekend!
I grew up 20 minutes from the Mall of American in Mpls, MN. So I know exactly the spoiled feeling you have :)
I will not be doing much shopping this year, just for my little girls, and hopefully I can do that online!!! I do not enjoy shopping at malls and avoid it all costs. I have to say you got me hooked on the Lancome cleanser, love that stuff and it lasts so long!!! Enjoy your weekend!!
You tried it and are hooked? Glad you love it! And yes, at least a bottle lasts a lonnnnnng time :)
It is SO refreshing to find other people cringing at the thought of mad holiday shopping! My co-workers are all into the Black Friday events, and I felt like an alien wanting to actually avoid all that and keep my sanity. It will most definitely be online shopping for me.
Oh I do not get excited for the madhouse pandemonium that plagues the malls come November and Dec. I stay home and avoid :)
I think santa needs to bring you that red kitchen aid mixer and clarasonic ; )
I am staying away from the mall on the weekend for sure from now until after christmas, but might have to go get a couple things there for Anthony for christmas. I do most of my shopping online, its easier for me!
Happy Saturday! xoxo <3
Going to the mall is always a bit disastrous for me…especially if Betsy Johnson is involved! Love that store.
The husband and I went to the mall (yes, that’s right, I got lucky and landed a husband that likes to go shopping) the first weekend of November and I pretty much said the same thing – we aren’t stepping foot in this place again until January.
Any shopping I need to get done will be by internet, which I prefer anyway. I love getting stuff that’s fresh and hasn’t been touched, dropped, tried on by people with questionable hygiene, etc.
My husband likes to shop, too. He has great taste in clothes, cologne, ties, jewelry…you name it, he could drop money faster at the mall than I could :) Glad you two are done w/ your shopping! And that you found a shopping partner :)
Oh you are so lucky to have a Betsey store nearby. Good self control too!
So far I have done all of my xmas ‘shopping’ by trading with other people on etsy. I have some really fantastic gifts coming to me, and a few I already traded for at a local craft sale. It feels so good to save my money and support other independent crafters and artisans.
that’s fabulous you did lots of shopping and trading on Etsy….I love it and I LOVE etsy!
When I saw that pic of Betsey Johnson, I thought it was YOU for a second. You could really pull off that look. Also, it’s giving me palpitations how close christmas is. I have done nothing yet.. not a thing.. was far too busy with university and now it’s time to get my s**t together for the festive season. Yay! (?).
I will definitely be doing my holiday shopping online to avoid craziness! However, 1 day during the holiday season my boyfriend and I go to a big mall filled with Christmas decorations. There’s something about it that feels cozy and reminds us of our childhood.
Kinda glad there is no mall to entice me right now….
Although, online shopping is much easier to splurge the credit card purchases. At least it is for me. My mom asked if I wanted to do the Black Friday thing with her. I said “Hi. Have we met? Hell no.”
When are you leaving? Seems like it was just yesterday you were there! THat’s me being insanely jealous.
you know my standing offer :)
I’m going shopping tomorrow in San Francisco, with no clue what to get people! I haven’t been to the city in so long, terrible since l live about 40 minutes away.
have fun in San Fran…SUCH an awesome city. I would live there in a heartbeat if it wasn’t for the weather. I like San Diego’s better :)
So, your trader joe’s has palm trees… color me jealous!
I’m doing the minimal gifting this year, and opting for fun trip gifts to the people closest to me. My mama and I are hitting Miami for some sun and sand come Feb – way better than a bunch of junk we don’t really need.
P.S. DONUTSSSSS. AMAZING.
Miami sounds great…enjoy!!! Even tho it’s a ways off, those kind of trips keep me sane knowing they are on the calendar.
OMG today I tried to head out before 3 to run some errands and it was worse than 5pm traffic. It literally took 40 minutes to make it about 5 miles. Not fun. I really try to avoid malls and shopping this time of year. The more I can do online the better.
We’re not doing any holiday shopping, yipee! Everyone is getting a homemade cake stand with gingersnap cookies. So easy… and inexpensive! Sounds like you had a great time out and about. You buy yourself such nice girley things! I never ever buy things like that haha I guess the highlight of the trip (had I been there with you) would have been trader joes. I may not like spending money on perfume, but I LOVE spending money on tasty food!!
Well body spray and a little makeup and face cleanser…nothing too crazy or anything but fun :)
India is getting so close for you!!
the apple store is just way too much for me to handle. even on a random tuesday at 1 p.m. it is a flippin madhouse!! however, i can vouch for the clarisonic that is worth every penny you spend on it.
i’m hoping to do the majority of my shopping online this year… i don’t love the holiday crowds, and have an easier time finding discounts online!
I cannot even tell you how insane ours is. There are a few malls with Apple stores in them in the area but the mall I was at is the worst for chaos.