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Travel: Stylish Shopping Destinations

24 September, 2012 Nelia

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Summer is over, and it seems like my last vacation was an eternity ago. If you, like me, are itching to get away, here are my Top 3 Stylish Shopping Destinations. Grab a friend, and shop away!

Florence – The Mall

If you are considering Italy as your destination, you should save at least one full day on your itinerary to visit the shopping paradise that is The Mall Outlets. Located about 20 minutes outside of Florence, and reachable by bus, train, or taxi, this shopping haven is a perfect shopping destination for both ladies and their gentlemen, too.

While at The Mall, ladies’ must-visit stores include Prada, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Yves Saint Laurent, These shops tend to have a great selection of womenswear and, if you are lucky, some amazing deals on shoes, bags and ready-to-wear. In the meantime, Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Zegna outlets will be sure to keep any man occupied with some amazing deals on suits, shoes, and outerwear. On our last trip, le bf walked away with a gorgeous Burberry suit, while I snagged a drool-worthy Burberry trench, and some Prada goodies too…all majorly discounted!

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Las Vegas – Crystals

If Europe is a bit too far for comfort, Vegas shopping is a lot closer, and just as amazing! On our last visit to Sin City, le bf and I fell in love with Crystals at City Center. And though you won’t find deep discounts at retailers nestled inside this luxurious shopping centre, you’ll still manage to have fun…even if you’re just window shopping. With such high-end shops as Lanvin, Tom Ford, La Perla, Cartier, Hermes, Paul Smith, Miu Miu, Prada, Mikimoto, Fendi, and so many more, I think I probably drooled the entire time we were there.

Le bf tried on a Tom Ford jacket (which I really didn’t want him to take off – it looked amazing), while I was hypnotized by the largest selection of Yves Saint Laurent Arty oval rings I’ve ever seen. We took some photos by the fake Trevi fountain and Boca della Verita at Fendi, and grabbed some food at Mastro’s Ocean Club. And by the end of our time at Crystals…I didn’t want to leave…EVER.

New York – Woodbury Common

Another place I never want to leave is New York’s Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Having visited this awesome outdoor mall several times, I always manage to find something amazing to bring home, and so does le bf! When we get to Woodbury, our usual strategy is to split up and visit as many of our top picks as possible, before having to head back to Manhattan. My must-visit stores always include Saks Off 5 th, Barneys New York, Prada, and Balenciaga, while le bf always makes sure to hit up Under Armour, Calvin Klein and G-Star.

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Shopping: The Mall Outlet near Florence

12 June, 2012 Nelia

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As le bf and I were planning our honeymoon, I knew that there were two places on our itinerary that were non-negotiable – Space and The Mall Designer Outlets. And since I know that a lot of you found my Space (Prada and Miu Miu) Outlet post helpful, here’s another handy guide to shopping at The Mall near Florence.

How to Get There

The Mall is located in Leccio Regello, about 45 minutes (by bus) away from Florence. There are several ways of getting there.

By Car from Florence: Take the A1 motorway towards Rome and the exit marked “Incisa-Reggello”. Follow the road on the right towards Pontassieve until reaching Leccio. Soon after passing Leccio, The Mall will be on the Left.

By Train from Florence: Take the train from Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station to Rignano Sull’Arno (don’t forget to validate your ticket). Upon arrival, grab a cab, and you should arrive in 5 minutes or so.

By Shuttle Bus: Probably the easiest and most convenient way of getting to The Mall. There is a daily service from Florence to and from The Mall. Visitors can be picked up from centrally located hotels. Shuttle Bus reservations and more information can be gained by contacting the Information Centre. This year, it cost us EUR 5 each way. Tel (+39) 055 8657775 | Fax (+39) 055 8657801 | Email info@themall.it

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Brands Sold at The Mall…and What About Prada?!

There’s a really great selection of luxury brands available at The Mall. From Alexander McQueen, to YSL, to Balenciaga, to Gucci, to Dior, this outlet carries a lot of premium designers (full list below). Until recently, however, Prada wasn’t one of them…

Well, that’s still the case, however…there’s now a brand new Prada Outlet literally steps away from The Mall (not even two-minute walking distance). This new addition makes it much easier for those Prada-holics that don’t have enough time to visit both Space in Montevarchi and The Mall in Leccio. Now, you can get all of your shopping done at this one convenient location, and not worry about spending extra money and time on traveling from one place to another. However, I must admit, selection at Space in Montevarchi is still much better than at the outlet near The Mall. Some things that I found at Space weren’t available at the Leccio location (and vice versa), so if you’re a hardcore fan of Prada, then perhaps you should visit both.

Additionally, if it’s Dolce and Gabbana deals that you’re after, their factory outlet is a quick taxi ride away from The Mall (about 4 km).

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This year, le bf and I got some pretty cool loot from The Mall, including a Burberry trench coat and a Prada dress for me, as well as a Burberry suit for him. I also was very tempted to pick up a leather vest from Balenciaga, and had my size been available, I have no doubt that it would’ve been hanging in my closet right now…but alas, sometimes it’s just not meant to be. Just like with Space and Woodbury, selection at The Mall is very hit and miss, but seeing how there are so many different shops to visit, you should be able to walk away with a few fun finds.

Have you ever shopped at The Mall? Have Florence outlet shopping tips? Share in the comments!

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