Summer Is the Time to Accessorize

Like every other woman, I too have a bag fetish. I love to shop ... especially for purses. Summer is a time that you want to pull out your cutest bags and accessorize. In my opinion, nothing goes better with a fabulous summer bag than an equally great pair of sunglasses. So, I decided to check out what designer brands people were searching on AOL Search.
Topping off the list is the classic Coach, followed by everyone's favorite Chanel and Prada. I actually did not even know that Brighton and Cartier made handbags because those are brands that I think of with jewelry and watches. At least I learned something new ... and possibly some new brands to add to my purse wardrobe ;)

What is your favorite designer brand?

Top Designer Brand Searches on AOL Search:

1) Coach
2) Chanel
3) Prada
4) Burberry
5) Brighton
6) Dooney and Bourke
7) Bebe
8) Cartier
9) Vera Bradley
10) Gucci

Swimsuit Shopping Arizona Style

WHATS HOT AT THE WATER THIS SEASON


It's a luxe life by the pool, and on the lake this season. Right now, the most flattering swimsuits are embellished with eye-catching details or are made from glittering metallics.Dramatic cutouts on the hips, metallic closures and shimmering materials are some of the most popular trends in swimwear, according to Elise Albert, owner of What Women Want Swimwear in Tempe.But after 16 years in the swimwear business, Albert knows most women just want comfort and coverage in their swimsuits. "The trends are important, but it's always important to focus on what looks good on you first, and then find a suit that updates your look from there," she says.Classic colors such as navy, red and earth-tone neutrals are popular this year at Everything But Water at Scottsdale Fashion Square, manager Melissa Parker says. "It's more about gold hardware this season than rhinestones and diamonds, which were bigger last year," she says.When fitting a woman for a suit, Parker advocates a total-look approach, factoring in skin tone, hair color and what kind of accessories a woman will be wearing with her suit."Everyone wants to look their best in a swimsuit, and there's a lot we can do to help make that happen these days," she says.More swim trends:- Crochet embellishment It's a young trend popular with surfer types, Albert says. - Metallic closures It makes suits a little more elegant and makes for a little bit of a party suit. - MetallicsThese are always popular for cruise wear and resort vacations, Albert says.- Nautical details Suits with gold hardware have been really popular.

Where to buy Swimsuits in Az??
Check your yellow pages for these stores.
Belabumbum
Delia's Swim
Everything but Water
Figleaves Swim Shop
Gap Swim
J.Crew Swimfinder
Newport News
Nordstrom Swim Shop
Old Navy Swimwear
Neiman Marcus Swim Shop
Sauvage Swimwear
Shopbop Swimwear
Victoria's Secret

Shopaholics: This You Have To Check Out!!!

ANTHEM OUTLET MALL

4250 West Anthem WayPhoenix, Arizona 85086
Phone: (623) 465-9500Fax: (623) 465-9516
Toll Free: (888) 482-5834

Center Hours:Monday - Saturday: 10am-8pmSunday: 10am-7pm
Located on the NORTHWEST CORNER of I-17 and Anthem Way Exit #229

"CHECK OUT THESE SMOKIN DEALS"




Ann Taylor Factory Store
June 6 - June 26
Summer Dress & Skirt Sale Event
Great Savings! Dresses $49.99 & Up, Skirts $39.99 & Up
Select Styles
NEW! We now offer Sizes 0-18 and Petite Sizes 00P-14P

Bass
June 13 - June 19
Entire Store on Sale! 40 - 70% Off Lowest Ticket Price. *Limited exclusions apply.

IZOD
June 13 - June 19
Entire Store on Sale! 30 - 60% Off Lowest Ticket Price. *Limited exclusions apply.

Van Heusen
June 13 - June 19
Entire Store on Sale! 30 - 60% Off Lowest Ticket Price. *Limited exclusions apply.

Geoffrey Beene
June 13 - June 19
Entire Store on Sale! 30 - 70% Off Lowest Ticket Price. *Limited exclusions apply.

Styles For Less
July 2 - July 8
$5, $7, $9 Sale
Choose from Tunic Tanks, Tees, Tube Tops, Camis and Rib Tanks
Plus, take an additional 50% off all clearance items!
*See store for details. Some restrictions may apply.

Jockey
May 29 - June 19
Dad's Day Sale - "We've Got Dad Covered!"
30% Off all men's underwear, t-shirts, polo shirts, swim trunks, footwear and more.
Plus, buy 1 men's sleep bottom (pant or short) and get 1 Supima t-shirt 50% off the ticketed price.*
*All Supima t-shirts 30% off. Take an additional 20% off the Supima t-shirt for a combined discount of 50% off the ticketed price.

Le Creuset
June 1 - June 28
Save 20% off all black Le Creuset & Screwpull branded products
Save 20% off all black and dune textiles
Save 50% off all cast iron fruit & vegetable casseroles
*These offers cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount or sale price. Some new items may be excluded from discount. Stoneware fruit & vegetable casseroles are excluded from the 50% off promotion.

Mikasa
May 23 - July 15
Stop by Mikasa now through July 15th for our great Buy One Get One at 50% off on all Drinkware (certain exclusions may apply). Take advantage of this great promotion to get ready for summer entertaining with our fresh, new and fabulous summer products!

Nautica Factory Store
June 1 - June 30
Nautica for Men Short Sleeve Solid Polos - Buy 1, get 1 50% off Short Sleeve Fashion Polos - $19.99-$29.99 Short Sleeve Solid Tees - $7.99 Short Sleeve Fashion Tees - 2 for $25 Short Sleeve Woven Sportshirts - $19.99-$29.99 Fashion Shorts - $19.99-$29.99 Fashion Swim - $19.99-$29.99 Fashion Hats - $9.99 Beach Towels - 25% off

Styles for Less
May 14 - June 24

SEXY SHOPPING LADIES???..SURPRISE HIM.!!

CASTLE MEGA STORE/
ADULT ITEMS & SEXY LINGERIE

All Arizona stores are open 24 hours - seven days a week 365 days a year

Phoenix Store – Washington St.
5501 E. Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602-231-9837
Fax: 602-244-0281

Phoenix Store - Camelback
300 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-266-3348
Fax: 602-265-6833

Phoenix Store - Dunlap
8802 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone: 602-995-1641
Fax: 602-995-1642

Phoenix Store – Deer Valley

21815 N. 26th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: 623-434-1390
Fax: 623-434-1674

Phoenix Store – Van Buren
222 N. 44th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602-286-9488
Fax: 602-286-9489
Mesa Store

8315 E. Apache Trail E. Mesa, AZ 85207
Phone: 480-986-6114
Fax: 480-986-6160

Guide To Shopping In Phoenix and Scottsdale

Phoenix Shopping Malls, Shopping Centers and Outlet Malls in the Phoenix and Scottsdale Area.
Arrowhead Towne Center
7700 West Arrowhead Towne CenterGlendale, Arizona
A comfortable, inviting and upscale shopping experience with more than 170 top retailers, eateries and department stores. Bring the kids to play in the new “ Towne Center” play area. Located on Bell Road and the Loop 101 – The West Valley’s largest growing shopping and entertainment locale.
Biltmore Fashion Park2502 East Camelback RoadPhoenix, Arizona
Located within a romantic open-air park setting with walkways, lush landscaping and hacienda fountains. Upscale shopping at over 70 fine shops including Saks 5 th Avenue, Gucci and Cartier. Valet parking available. Located at Camelback Road and 24 th Street in the Camelback Corridor.
Borgata6616 North Scottsdale RoadScottsdale, Arizona
Experience shopping local and national specialty shops, boutiques and enjoy cafes and restaurants for the discerning appetites. Residents and visitors will enjoy the cobblestone walkways, fountains and open-air setting, offering a bit of Renaissance Italy in the sunny Southwest. Located on Scottsdale Road between Lincoln and McDonald Drives. .
Chandler Fashion Center
3111 West Chandler BoulevardChandler, Arizona
Blends distinctive indoor and outdoor shopping atmospheres featuring 180 shops, restaurants and movie theatres. Expect valet parking at this upscale shopping center. Located at Chandler Boulevard and Price Road Expressway ( Loop 101).
Desert Ridge Marketplace21000 N. Tatum BoulevardPhoenix, Arizona
Desert Ridge offers shopping, dining and entertainment in a pedestrian-oriented village town center atmosphere. A great place to visit the new Target Greatland, see a movie or enjoy a meal. With this unique mix of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues why go anywhere else. Located at Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard.
Desert Sky Mall
7611 West Thomas RoadPhoenix, Arizona
A multi-cultural shopping destination. Come and enjoy the huge variety of specialty shops, jewelry stores and restaurants in this relaxed but exciting atmosphere. Located at 75 th Avenue and Thomas Road – 2 miles east of the Loop 101.
El Pedregal Festival Market 34505 N. Scottsdale RoadScottsdale, Arizona
Located at the Boulders in Carefree Arizona, Pedregal resembles an ancient Moroccan oasis with a brilliant canopy overhead and towered walls that reflect the colors of the Sonoran Desert. The Market Place features 30 shops and restaurants, art galleries a full service salon and the Heard Museum North. Come and enjoy this distinctive Southwest shopping experience. Southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway.
Fiesta Mall
1445 West Southern AvenueMesa, Arizona
Enjoy shopping at over 135 stores while walking through an indoor living desert. Fiesta Mall offers all of this and more. Bring the kids and let them explore the desert themed play area and slip down the desert rockslide in Sears Court. Located on Southern Avenue and Alma School Road just north of the Superstition Freeway.
Kierland Commons15800 N 66th StPhoenix, Arizona
“Urban Village” concept at Kierland Commons. The Commons is an upscale 38-acre “main street” development featuring retail, entertainment and restaurants. Dispersed through the Commons are one-two and three story buildings. The retailers face the main street interior roadways with a lushly landscaped central plaza with shops, restaurants and a distinctive fountain creating an intimate gathering place at the heart of the Commons. Located at the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway.
MetroCenter
9617 M. Metro Parkway WestPhoenix, Arizona
With over 190 shops, eateries and a convenient central-valley location, MetroCenter is a premier shopping destination in Phoenix. Shop at department stores including Dillard’s, Sears, Robinsons-May and even enjoy a movie at Harkins Theatres. There’s just so much to enjoy at MetroCenter. Located on the west of Interstate 17 between Peoria and Dunlap Avenues.
Paradise Valley Mall4568 East Cactus RoadPhoenix, Arizona
The mall for the passionate shopper. Department stores such as Macy’s, Dillard’s, Robinsons-May, Sears, J.C. Penney are just a few of over 160 stores and specialty shops and restaurants. The perfect place for the passionate shopper. Located on the northeast corner of Cactus Road and Tatum Boulevard.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014-7590 East Camelback RoadPhoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping destination in the Southwest offering a collection of over 225 retailers. This distinctive mall is the premier location for shopping, dining and entertainment. Retailers include the only Nieman Marcus, the first Nordstrom’s, the newest Macy’s and the largest Dillard’s in Phoenix. Fashion Square also offers 5 restaurants and 18 specialty food selections. The center features a full-service concierge desk, roving concierge, tourism shopping packages, valet parking as well as taxi and limo services. Located on Scottsdale Road at Camelback.
Superstition Springs Center6555 East Southern AvenueMesa, Arizona
The one-stop shopping destination for families in the rapidly growing East Valley. Bring your family and experience shopping at over 150 of your favorite stores including The Gap, Eddie Bauer and so many more. Located at Southern Avenue and Power Road.


Delightful Downtown Shopping

Arizona Center - Phx Downtown455 N 3rd StPhoenix, Arizona
Arizona Center is a sprawling 4 acre shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of beautiful downtown Phoenix. Stroll along landscaped gardens, grottos, palms and pools as you enjoy great shopping at over 30 stores with a mixture of shops, boutiques and local retailers you won’t find anywhere else. Arizona Center offers a full range of fine dining and fast food shops or you can catch a movie at our 24 screen, stadium style AMC Movie Complex.
Scottsdale 5th Avenue Shops
7000 E 5th AveScottsdale, Arizona
5th Avenue is the heart of Scottsdale history. The only street of its kind in the valley where locals and visitors stroll along and enjoy the sidewalk and garden cafes sprinkled among boutiques and galleries. Besides the unique shopping experience this 3 short streets offer some of Arizona’s best restaurants, nightlife (including live theatre) and contemporary art. Located on 5 th Avenue between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard.
Historic Downtown Glendale5802 W. Palmaire AveGlendale, Arizona
Shopping, entertainment and dining, it’s all here in Historic Downtown Glendale. USA Today and Sunset Magazine have named Downtown Glendale as one of the countries 10 best places for antique shopping. But that’s not all…you will also find jewelry, arts, crafts and collectibles. The quaint neighborhood spans 10 square blocks of bungalows turned specialty shops with white picket fences and brick trimmed sidewalks. Spend the day and enjoy the Historic Town Square Park. Located just east of Grand Avenue on Glendale at 58 th Avenue.
Tempe Mill AvenueMill AveTempe, Arizona
The nerve center of downtown Tempe and home to Arizona State University. Here you will find a wealth of unique shops and restaurants with familiar names such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Bath & Body Works. Several nightclubs and restaurants along the Avenue will have you hanging out until the wee hours. Mill Avenue is home to one of the country’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations – Tempe Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party.
The Shops At Gainey Village
8787 N. Scottsdale RoadScottsdale, Arizona
Residents and visitors will find everything they want at the Shops at Gainey Village. The Village offers outdoor plazas and buildings reflecting an upscale rustic atmosphere of the original 14-acre horse ranch. Shops, boutiques, restaurants and day spas. Located at Scottsdale and Double Tree Ranch Roads.


Nearby Outlet Malls & Factory Outlets

Arizona Mills
5000 Arizona Mills CircleTempe, Arizona
Arizona Mills features the best names in manufacturers' and retail outlets including Last Call from Neiman Marcus, OFF 5TH Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, and Kenneth Cole New York, high quality entertainment venues including Harkins Luxury 24 Cinemas, GameWorks, IMAX Theatre and various themed restaurants. Located at the Southeast corner US Hwy. 60 & I-10.
Factory Stores of America
2050 S RoslynMesa, Arizona
Over 90 designer and brand name outlet stores with savings of 30-70% Off! Located on the southeast corner of Power and Baseline Roads.
Outlets at AnthemView 4250 West Anthem WayPhoenix, Arizona
It's about brands, style and savings. 90 famous name brand outlets. 25 miles north of downtown Phoenix.
Outlets at Casa GrandeView 2300 E Tanger DrCasa Grande, Arizona
Famous name brand outlets offering factory direct pricing. Conveniently located along Interstate 10, between Tucson and Phoenix, and just a few miles north of the I-10 / I-8 Interchange, at Exit 198.

Shopping for a Cool Franchise...Gotta Love the Name..

Featured Ice Cream Franchise:
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery

MaggieMoo's International, LLC, franchisor of retail ice cream treateries, offers a unique concept and a product offering that has been selected as the "best ice cream in the market" in consumer surveys conducted by several local newspapers and magazines. They are also the only national retail chain to win five Blue Ribbon Awards from the National Ice Cream Retailer’s Association for Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Strawberry.MaggieMoo's offers super premium ice cream, which is made fresh in their Treateries each day. Forty-five ice cream flavors are available and rotated on a regular basis, with 22 flavors on display at one time. Customers select their ice cream flavor, which is then customized with their choice of "mix-ins" such as candy, nuts, cookies, or fruit. Then, in full view of the customer, these mix-ins are hand-folded into the ice cream on a frozen granite table, pushing out any pockets of air, elevating the product's temperature to an optimum consumption level and creating the finest and freshest product served in the customer's choice of a waffle cone, cup, or sundae. Moolicious!Their spokescow, Maggie, brings smiles to children of all ages. She celebrates her award-winning ice cream in style, always decked out in her pink dress and pearls. She is often seen around town buying a frozen coffee, making a charity donation, or checking out books at the library!
In addition to a superior concept and product, MaggieMoo's offers its franchisees unparalleled operations and marketing support,

Shopping in Scottsdale with the Girls....Some Hints...

1.
Saks Fifth Avenue2446 E Camelback Rd , Phoenix , AZ , 85016 A New York pioneer ventures across the country with designer standards.

2.
Lindsay Lou6107 N Scottsdale Rd C-14 , Scottsdale , AZ , 85250 This all-inclusive boutique outfits women from top to bottom in designer brands like L.A.M.B., Frankie B. and Paige Premium Denim.
3.
Nordstrom7055 E Camelback Rd , Scottsdale , AZ , 85251 Legendary service, shoes to die for and fashion-forward merchandise keep shoppers returning.
4.
Dillard's6900 E Camelback Rd , Scottsdale , AZ , 85251 A department store with variety and affordable prices.

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