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See Santa by Appointment at The Simon Photo Experience at Fashion Valley!

Over the weekend, my hubby and I took Dominic to the Fashion Valley Mall to have lunch, make a stop at the Lego store (we always go there first), and to take in the sites of the season. It’s that time of year when places like Fashion Valley Mall are completely decked out in their holiday finest and seeing such gorgeous seasonal décor makes for a lovely shopping experience. There’s so much to look at and I know Dominic loves it as much as we do.

As we made our way to have Dominic’s traditional Christmas photo taken with Santa, we found the line had grown! I guess we took a little too long enjoying the walk around the mall. Thank goodness there is a new feature at the Simon® Santa Photo Experience where you can now make an appointment and avoid the line. Click on http://simon.noerrsanta.com, and you can reserve your magical moment with St. Nick (I set our new appointment for Dominic for this coming Saturday)! I’ll be sure to post our boy’s picture with Santa later this month.

Check out another fun feature through Noerr Programs:

The Noerr Programs, providers of the Simon Santa Photo Experience, will be sharing the heart of Santa online this holiday season through “BeMerrySanta®”, where families can keep up with Santa’s daily musings on his Facebook page at facebook.com/BeMerrySanta, on Twitter @BeMerrySanta or Instagram at BeMerrySanta. Parents can also share their child’s good deed with Santa by going to his Magical Badge Generator at simon.bemerrysanta.com. After their child creates their badge, they can show Santa on a mobile device or print out their child’s customized badge. He will merrily reward each child for their kind act with a very special chocolate treat from Lindt, while supplies last.

Want to make a date with Santa for your little one? Here are the remaining dates and times for Santa’s appearances at Fashion Valley. Keep in mind, Santa does take occasional breaks throughout his stay:

12/10/2014, 10:00am – 8:30pm

12/11/2014, 10:00am – 8:30pm

12/12/2014, 10:00am – 9:00pm

12/13/2014, 10:00am – 9:00pm

12/14/2014, 11:00am – 8:00pm

12/15/2014, 10:00am – 9:00pm

12/16/2014, 10:00am – 9:00pm

12/17/2014, 10:00am – 9:00pm

12/18/2014, 10:00am – 9:00pm

12/19/2014, 9:00am – 9:00pm

12/20/2014, 9:00am – 9:00pm

12/21/2014, 9:00 – 8:00pm

12/22/2014, 9:00am – 9:00pm

12/23/2014, 9:00am – 9:00pm

12/24/2014, 8:00am – 6:00pm

For your shopping convenience, here are the special holiday hours for Fashion Valley:

12/08 – 12/13/2014: 10am – 10pm (Holiday Hours)

12/14/2014: 11am – 8pm (Holiday Hours)

12/15 – 12/23/2014: 8am – 10pm (Holiday Hours)

12/24/2014: 8am – 6pm (Christmas Eve)

12/25/2014: Closed (Christmas Day)

12/26/2014: 8am – 9pm (Holiday Hours)

12/31/2014: 10am – 6pm (New Year’s Eve)

FTC Disclosure: I received a gift card as a courtesy to enjoy the Simon® Santa Photo Experience, but not as compensation for this post. Although I did receive a gift card, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.

Fashion Valley Helps Shoppers Pay It Forward by "Spreading The Love"

This is so exciting, and feel good at the same time! On Saturday December 6, head over to Fashion Valley Mall where the “Simon Spreads Love” campaign will take flight. Fashion Valley management teams will be surprising randomly selected shoppers with gift cards: one card to keep, and one card to give away to a fellow shopper! What a wonderful way to start off this season of giving, cheers!

TOPSHOP/TOPMAN Grand Opening & Launch Party Recap!

Last week, my British shopping dreams came true in my hometown: I had the pleasure and privilege of attending some lovely events related to the TOPSHOP/TOPMAN grand opening at Fashion Valley Mall! A very lucky few of us were able to attend a press preview event the night before, where we got the chance to tour and shop this beautiful space before the grand opening. Upon entering the store, I felt like there was something special happening. Even though I’ve been to the New York and Las Vegas locations, in addition to two locations in London (Oxford Circus and Knightsbridge), there was just something wonderful about having a location in San Diego. I guess I feel like there is a tiny bit of London that I could visit whenever I wanted to, right in my own backyard. I’ve captured everything in pictures and split them up between the different events. Thank you to Noelle and Chris of Fashion Valley, and to Camille and Marisa of TOPSHOP/TOPMAN for allowing me to attend these wonderful events for the grand opening of one of my all time favorite shops. Cheers!

THE PREVIEW NIGHT

It was nice to walk around while the store was nearly empty, as I’m sure I’ll never get to see it like that again!

A section called “Jersey”, which houses all of their basics.

Yes it does! I think that will be my next sweatshirt…

I’m taking the hubby here soon!

The shoe wall. Glorious, isn’t it?

The TOPSHOP Stylist section. It’s an adorable area!

Thank you to stylist Sierra for helping me out for the evening and making me feel special. And yes, I bought that poncho!

A couple of mini-hauls: Picture 1 – Our gift bag from TOPSHOP; Picture 2 – My purchases for the evening, which was an adorable necklace, a hat, and the poncho I tried on in the picture above.

THE GRAND OPENING!

The outdoors DJ for the day, greeting the shoppers who came in droves for the opening!

People who made purchases were treated to an exclusive TOPSHOP screen printed shirt (while supplies lasted)!

THE LAUNCH PARTY AT MONIKER WAREHOUSE

So sad that I missed Cold War Kids…but I had to get home early to finish Halloween costumes for the family!

We saw so many fellow bloggers that night. It was lovely (as always) to hang out again with Laura of the blog Laura Neuzeth, and especially to help her capture her meeting one of her favorite musical artists, Devendra Banhart.

I brought my BFF Janice as my “+1” for the evening, and here are a couple of snapshots from our PHHHOTO videos (I’m wearing that hat I bought at the preview night). One of the videos is below. Such a fun camera!

Here’s a full video from TOPSHOP’s official You Tube channel of the San Diego store grand opening!

Post by Fashion Valley Mall

(From Fashion Valley Mall’s Facebook page, thank you for the love! Click the link above to see the actual post on Facebook.)

TOPSHOP/TOPMAN Opening October 30th at Fashion Valley!

Alright kids, it’s finally happening (and I’m SO excited): TOPSHOP/TOPMAN is opening in San Diego at Fashion Valley Mall on October 30, 2014! They’re having a fab grand opening soiree, and all the details are below. See you there!

TOPSHOP/TOPMAN launch the brand’s first store in San Diego, California, to open at Fashion Valley

TOPSHOP/TOPMAN is proud to announce the opening of their first store in San Diego, California on October 30^th, 2014. The 17,500 square foot store will be located in the beautiful outdoor Fashion Valley in Mission Valley.

TOPSHOP will encompass 8,500 square feet of the first floor. This floor will feature the brand’s premium lines, mainline collections, denim, accessories, TOPSHOP beauty and petite. A bright interior of whites and pastels will accentuate the product.

TOPMAN will occupy the basement floor in a 5,000 square foot space. The curated products will include a sophisticated range of suits and smart wear, denim in various fits, the TOPMAN mainline range and footwear. Sleek dark wood interiors, LED lights and tinted windows set TOPMAN apart from its feminine upstairs counterpart.

The basement will also house key TOPSHOP products such as shoes, lingerie, maternity and swimwear. The TOPSHOP/TOPMAN stylist service is also housed on this level.

Celebrate TOPSHOP & TOPMAN in their stylish new store.

Opening October 30th at 11:00am.

Exclusive Giveaways available for the first 100 customers through the door.

First 10 people receive tickets to the VIP Party and $100 Topshop Topman Gift Card.

Next 50 people receive a $50 Topshop Topman Gift Card.

Next 40 people receive priority T-Shirt Printing.

Pick a Print

Live T-shirt printing with six exclusive prints.

In a Spin

Local DJ’s on the decks.

Stylish Snaps

Get snapped in our pop-up booth and share with your friends.

Grab a Gift

Receive a free gift when you spend $70*

*Available while stocks last.

Fashion Valley Mall Presents The SHOES FIRST Shopping Guide in Collaboration with Marie Claire!

“Every amazing outfit first starts with a fabulous pair of shoes.”

– Marie Claire Creative Director, Nina Garcia

Love that quote by Nina Garcia! And I am all about great shoes, so I’m up for anything that allows me the ability to step up my shoe game! I just learned that Simon Malls has teamed up with the extremely popular worldwide publication, Marie Claire, on an exclusive shoe shopping guide called SHOES FIRST, and Fashion Valley Mall is one of four locations nationwide chosen to release it! As a part of the multi-platform release, if you snap a picture of your favorite shoe style from the SHOES FIRST Shopping Guide at one of the “Pop-Up Selfie Stations” sprinkled throughout the mall, you could win a $500 Simon gift card to spend towards enhancing your own shoe wardrobe! Check out all the information in the press release below, including a digital copy of the guide. Happy shopping!

FASHION VALLEY AND MARIE CLAIRE COLLABORATE ON AN EXCLUSIVE SHOES FIRST™ SHOPPING GUIDE, INVITING WOMEN TO STEP INTO THE SEASON WITH STYLE

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 13, 2014) – Fashion Valley, a Simon shopping destination, is one of four locations nationwide announcing the release of an exclusive SHOES FIRST™ Shopping Guide, inspired by Marie Claire Creative Director Nina Garcia’s famous fashion philosophy that, “Every amazing outfit first starts with a fabulous pair of shoes.”

Showcasing the season’s most covetable heels, boots, and flats, the SHOES FIRST™ Shopping Guide, a portable print booklet available at Guest Services, in common seating areas and at participating retailers, features the latest looks from H&M, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Max Mara, GUESS, and more—all available for purchase at Fashion Valley.

Pop-up selfie stations are now strategically located throughout the center, encouraging shoppers to snap and share a photo of their personal favorite SHOES FIRST™ style using #foundatsimon and #contest for a chance to win a $500 Simon Giftcard.

“Our SHOES FIRST™ Shopping Guide brings the joy of discovering fashion to life via a beautifully curated style guide featuring shoes found at our malls,” said Chris Lane, director of marketing and business development at Fashion Valley. “We are excited to offer unique style insight from Marie Claire exclusively to our fashion-conscious, shoe-hungry shoppers, who are the tastemakers of the San Diego market. We hope everyone takes advantage of the opportunity to showcase their style-savvy with our fun Shoe Selfie Stations.”

“Now in our second year of celebrating SHOES FIRST™, we’re beyond thrilled to extend the power—and reach—of this multiplatform movement,” said Nancy Berger Cardone, Vice President/Publisher/Chief Revenue Officer of Marie Claire. “The Marie Claire woman is shoe-obsessed, as is the Simon shopper, so it’s only fitting that we partner together on this special shopping initiative.”

This month, consumers nationwide are invited to visit simon.com to view a digital copy of the SHOES FIRST™ Shopping Guide, plus read an exclusive shoe-centric Q&A with Elana Zajdman, Associate Accessories Editor at Marie Claire.

Fall Fashion in the Valley on September 25, 2014

Tomorrow, September 25, 2014, Fashion Valley Mall presents Fall Fashion in the Valley, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Center Court, near Macy’s (I attended this event last year, post here). This year, they will present two unique runway shows at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. In between each runway show, lululemon athletica will present a performance featuring ArcoYoga, which is a blend of yoga, acrobatics, performance and healing art.

In-store parties, exclusive discounts and interactive pop-up make-up, styling and fitness demonstrations will be happening throughout for the duration of this fantastic event,. Additionally, the first 250 attendees who register an email at the event will receive a swag bag filled with all kinds of Fashion Valley discounts, coupons and goodies. One luck winner will be randomly selected to win a $500 Simon gift card and will have a one of a kind shopping spree and make-over styling session with Fashion Valley’s newest team of personal shoppers!

Finally, kicking off the season of giving, attendees who make a $10 donation to Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego will receive a Fashion Pass for savings, which is valid through the weekend at designated stores at Fashion Valley.

The picture below is courtesy of Fashion Valley from last year (myself and other fellow San Diego Style Bloggers are in the second row, in front of the runway). It’s wonderful event, and if you go, maybe I’ll see you there, cheers!

Free Children's Bike Helmet Giveaway This Weekend at Fashion Valley!

Here is a great event happening at Fashion Valley Mall tomorrow here in San Diego. I’ll be stopping by to get Dominic fitted, maybe I’ll see some of you there!

Free Children’s Bike Helmet Giveaway at Fashion Valley

Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 12:00pm

Kaiser Permanente and the Cox Cares Foundation are partnering for a Bicycle Helmet Safety event at Fashion Valley on Saturday, August 16, starting at noon. Parents and grandparents can bring children to be personally fit by San Diego Paramedics, for a properly fitted bicycle helmet. Free bicycle helmets will be given to the first 250 children aged 12 and under, just for showing up. Children must be present to be fitted.

(Thank you again to Noelle from Curator PR for allowing me to share this exciting event! Photo courtesy of Fashion Valley.)

Check Out The "New Simon" at Fashion Valley Mall!

I’ve been posting a lot about Fashion Valley Mall, because it is one of the premier malls in the San Diego area and one of my absolute favorites. They are a part of Simon Malls, which is a part of Simon Property Group. Recently, Simon has revamped their look and strategy, resulting in an elevation of their brand. Some of these changes can be seen immediately at Fashion Valley Mall, where they will be introducing new amenities to enhance the shopping experience, such as free Coat & Package Check, which will be available at Guest Services during regular shopping center hours. Fashion Valley will also offer several other unique services including complimentary personal shopping sessions, electric vehicle charging stations, soft seating areas, mobile charging stations and free Wi-Fi, all leading a more enjoyable and convenient way to shop. I’m excited about the changes and for those of you in San Diego, the weekend is a great time to take in the “New Simon” at Fashion Valley!

Starting today, you will see a number of exciting changes at Simon.

We have a new simon.com uniting our malls, Premium Outlets and Mills centers in one easy to use, beautifully designed website. We’ve launched our first Simon national advertising campaign in industry leading magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle and GQ to name a few. All key centers will feature our new, modern, stylish look and feel with updated collateral, signage and Guest Services uniforms. In addition, we will soon unveil a number of new, innovative digital initiatives and cutting edge event programming to support our retailers’ business and deliver the joy of discovery to our shoppers. All of this (and more) will enhance the shopping experience for millions of consumers and reinforce Simon’s position as the nation’s preeminent shopping center destination.

Stay tuned for more news over the coming months from the new world of Simon.

(Thank you again to Noelle from Curator PR for allowing me to share these changes at Fashion Valley! )

Indulge at Fashion Valley: A Mother's Day Treat!

Last Thursday was my birthday, and after I spent a wonderful morning and afternoon with my family, I attended the Mother’s Day Indulge event at Fashion Valley. As I was heading to the event, I ran into Jennifer of Malcriada, which was another wonderful treat. Also in attendance was Lisa of Mona Lisa Marie, who was on hand to style some lucky attendees, and she is SO adorable pregnant. As I type this, I realize how apropos it was that we all were in attendance for this event, as we are three San Diego Style Blogger moms (and mom to be)! There were so many things to indulge in, from food to live music, to fashion and beauty. It was quite a lovely event, and it was most definitely a nice way to end my birthday, leading into a busy weekend. Hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day with your loved ones!

Live music provided by the band Liquid Blue.

Lots of yummy food samples from restaurants throughout Fashion Valley!

Fantastic fashion and beauty finds as well.

Jennifer got a nice little refresh from Hair Drezzers On Fire (love The Smiths reference).

How. Cute. Is. Lisa?!

Jennifer has some of the best tattoos, and what an adorable retro dress!

My outfit: Zara sweater, Madewell denim leggings, Miista Val Tex booties; Suki Bijoux necklace; Eva glasses c/o Bonlook

(Photo courtesy of Jennifer)

Love this gal!

Fashion Valley News: A Stylish Treat For Mother's Day & The Arrival of TOPSHOP & TOPMAN to San Diego!

Hooray for fun happenings and awesome grand openings at Fashion Valley!

Firstly, Fashion Valley presents Indulge: A Stylish Treat for Mothers, presented by Diet Coke. It will take place tomorrow night (my birthday, May 8, 2014). I’ll be there, and I hope to see you there as well!

At Indulge, event attendees can do much more than just shop for spring style must-haves. Moms and their friends can experience fashion tips from Francesca’s, The Walking Company and Tous Jewelry, style consultations, beauty services from Carlton Hair Salon and Day Spa: Fashion Valley, gadget bar from Microsoft Store, delicious refreshments and drinks, plus special event giveaways from Harlequin® books and retailer offers throughout the mall. Additional Indulge offerings include:

Mini-Style Makeover Giveaway: During the first 30 minutes of the event, three lucky attendees will be selected to experience a free mini-fashion makeover. Lisa Moore of fashion blog Mona Lisa Marie and Style Setter for the center will surprise women at random with the chance to shop for a new look, receive expert style advice and reveal their new ensemble at the end of the event.

Mixology Stations: Mixologists will shake up appealing drink combinations for moms to sample and explain how to replicate recipes at home. Bacardi will be sampling their Grey Goose Le Melon Vodka brand.

Food Sampling: Moms can try samples from some of the area’s best restaurants and hear about the latest food trends. Moms can try lite bites from Stacked, appetizers fromCalifornia Pizza Kitchen, and healthy desserts from Pinkberry, as well as hear about the latest food trends.

Stylish Sounds: Local musical performers like Liquid Blue and a live DJ spinning tunes will transform the mall’s atmosphere into a chic, lively entertainment event venue.

Diet Coke Sampling:Enjoy a refreshing ice cold Diet Coke.

Chicest Mom Photo Op:Moms can walk the red carpet and strike a pose as they remember the night with a fun photo op and share their experience via social media (#indulgeatsimon).

Swag Bags: Swag bags containing retailer offers and discounts will be given to the first 200 shoppers who register at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Many moms are long overdue for – and certainly deserve – a break to celebrate themselves and all they do,” said Jayne Stilson, Assistant Vice President of Business Development at Simon Property Group. “That’s why Simon Malls are hosting Indulge events just for them, where moms can shop, socialize and be recognized for the important role they play in our lives.”

Simon Malls’ Indulge events are free and open to women of all ages. For more information, visit shopfashionvalleymall.com. Follow Fashion Valley at www.facebook.com/FashionValleyMall, www.twitter.com/fashionvalleycaor www.instagram.com/fashionvalleyca/.

Secondly, I’m beyond excited to announce that TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are opening jointly at Fashion Valley this fall! Read all about it below!

TOPSHOP AND TOPMAN TO TOP OFF FASHION VALLEY

First-in-market TOPSHOP to Join Retail Scene at Fashion Valley

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 5, 2014) – Get excited for the British invasion San Diego fashion connoisseurs! TOPSHOP and TOPMAN, the men’s version of the British fashion retailer, will be calling Simon Property Group’s (NYSE: SPG) Fashion Valley home this fall, with its first-in-market joint stores in San Diego.

Known as a major British fashion authority with more than 440 stores in 37 countries, TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are slated to open 17,500-square-foot adjoining stores on the lower level of Fashion Valley, near JCPenney.

“We are beyond thrilled to have TOPSHOP and TOPMAN call Fashion Valley their San Diego home,” said Chris Lane, director of marketing and business development at Fashion Valley. “The addition of this iconic retailer will up the fashion game in San Diego, even further establishing Fashion Valley as the premier retail and lifestyle center in this region.”

The retailer specializes in trend-driven fashion, which includes glamorous pieces for going out, footwear, accessories, an extensive selection of denim and jewelry, and TOPSHOP Make-Up. Founded in 1964, TOPSHOP is a pioneer of design collaboration with young talent and fashion icons.

TOPSHOP and supermodel Kate Moss recently launched their spring/summer 2014 collection, a range of pieces encapsulating the British fashion icon’s unique style. Key design categories for this collection include Balearic Dressing, Pyjama Dressing, Cocktail Hour and Tailoring Noir.

San Diego’s TOPSHOP is one of just four new store openings for the retailer in the U.S. by 2015. It’s also slated to open the second largest TOPSHOP and TOPMAN flagship store in the world at 40,000 square feet, on Fifth Avenue in New York this fall.