Dana the Shopping Diva

December 9, 2005

It’s December so it’s time to kick your holiday shopping into high gear.  With that in mind, I’m kicking off today’s shopping report in a big way!

If you are shopping for fur – especially if you are a husband shopping for an amazing gift for your wife, now is the time to check out Geno’s Furs in Norhpark Mall.  They have sales up to 60% off.

Victorian Christmas Walk - December 10th and 17th  - Downtown Guthrie - 5pm to 9pm- 282-1947.  All the stores are open late with live entertainers at every corner.

Downtown Edmond is advertising that they offer free gift wrapping and plenty of parking, if you are looking for mall alternatives and want more unique shopping opportunities.

Speaking of unique… 

Bass Pro Shops – a bit out of the norm for what I normally talk about, but…- it’s a great place for holiday shopping.  They have Turkey Frying and Holiday Cooking sessions on Dec 10, and 17 at noon.  Santa is even on hand for the kiddos.  If you use the new Bass Pro Shops credit card, you get 6 months with NO payments and No interest!

Victoria’s Secret They have many instore sales, but go to their website to get deals on sweaters starting at $19 guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.  They have Up to 40% Off their Best Gifts and Free 2nd Day Express Delivery (FREE2).

JC Penney Biggest Weekend Sale of the Year has 20-60% off winter clothing, 20-70% off toys, 30-60% off virtually everything else 7am to 11 pm, with door busters until noon.

Steinmart-Wrap up the Season  Steinmart has low prices everyday and thru this weekend, you can get fantastic extra savings up to 50% off.

Foley’s Red Apple Sale – Lowest Prices of the Year.  They have over 150 storewide super buys and 2 day specials

Coupons and Other Fun Links

Coupons for all Oklahoma Malls:

http://www.couponcabin.com/malls/oklahoma/index.htm

Foley’s additional coupons http://www.foleys.com/directmail/epromo_cp.jsp?divAbbr=FO&mEvtId=563&cEvtId=B8&cst=331516

ShoeGypsy.com  Type in “hoopla” to get 15% off any purchase plus free shipping.

Amazon.com Get free shipping on all orders placed before Dec 16.

Target Gift Finder – You give it info on the person, and it tells you what to get!

http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=sc_iw_l_0/602-6998185-9313424?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=3112881

Style.com’s Shopping List - Interesting gifts in all price ranges.

http://www.style.com/shopping/theshopper/112105?mbid=sn

Old Navy Lucky Squares Instant Win Game

https://secure.www.oldnavy.com/profile/info.do?cid=10559

Look @ OKC’s Diva Gift Guide

Gift Guide by the Diva

Hello Darlings! Since this is December, the month of gift giving, I thought I would provide a service to my shopping impaired-readers. I know that you normally find dressing advice in my section, but this month think beyond the style of dressing - think of the style that exudes from you as a friend opens a truly fantastic gift.

Malls are great, but there is just something about getting a gift from a place that is bit off the beaten path. Those gifts seem a bit more special and completely personal. They are the gifts that weren’t purchased as a side thought of, ”As long as I’m here, I’ll get a couple of these.” Here are some ideas of great gifts that you could pick up at a local shop, on-line or if you simply must...at the mall.

For Her:
Soy Candles - look for Ergo in Monkey Grass (my fav)
Personalized Stationery - thoughtful gift that inspires thoughtful letters
Wax Seal - finishing touch for a polished letter and well dressed envelop
Monograms - great touch on most any item from engraved to embroidered
Cashmere Anything - sweaters, scarves, lined gloves, etc.
Vintage Jewelry - broaches are great- pick one up at an antique store
Perfume - classic scents like Chanel No 5
Neves Tie Watches - very cool and good for him too

For Him:
Monograms - same as for her - great personal touch
Weekend Wear - Vintage tees aka Trunk tees are great for a suit & tie guy or a jeans wearing man
Cigar Items - a good cutter or a personal humidor
Jack Black Shave Set - most guys won’t spend the extra $$ for this luxury (worth it!)
Wooden Suit-hangers - well dressed closets like these plus they hold up much better than the metal ones from the dry cleaners
Card Holder/Money Clip - think vintage but with personalized engraving
Shoe Shine Kit - find one in a tide wooden case
Flask/Barware - great items that make drinking seem sophisticated

For Them:
Picnic Basket/Backpack - inspires a short get away for the two
Personalized Photo Coasters - use pics you found of the couple. Speaking of photos...
Signed Prints - you can find these for reasonable prices from undiscovered artists/photographers
Scented Oil - these great sets come with wooden sticks to diffuse them
Wine Stoppers - sleek silver ones perfect for...
Oklahoma Wine - I recently tried a tasty and very Oklahoman wine – Sand Plum Wine by Moon Feathers Winery
Antique Dish and Divinity - nothing more personal than something from your kitchen plus they get a unique dish

Where? Just a few places to try...

Blue Seven - Mayfair Shopping Center
Gourmet Gallery - 15th & Blvd.
Red Rendezvous - Downtown Edmond
Parkway Menswear - 5th & Blvd in Edmond
Guthrie antique stores - the whole town is a find
Artistry Photography - www.artistryimages.com
Red Envelop - www.redenvelop.com
Soy Candle Cottage - www.soycandlecottage.com

I hope these ideas help you to have a fabulous gifting season that expresses nothing but pure style.

Kisses, Dana

PS. Do you have any great gift ideas?

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Thanks for listening! – Dana the Shopping Diva