Holiday Shopping in Las Vegas: Boca Park

Boca Park Fashion Village

750 South Rampart
(Intersection of South Rampart and West Charleston)

Yes. You read correctly. Fashion Village. Featuring retailers that include American Apparel, Tallulah G, C-Level Boutique and everyone’s affordable department store Target, Boca Park Fashion Village keeps shoppers in style. You can also walk across Rampart and visit the Rampart Commons shopping center to shop at The Gap or walk across West Charleston and shop at REI or Sport Chalet located in the Crossroads Commons shopping center. Restaurant options are plentiful and include PF Chang’s, Whole Foods, Cheesecake Factory and the locals’ favorite Kona Grill, so you can grab a bite to eat after a day of shopping.

Setting the Holiday Trends at Fashion Show Mall

The Holiday Mingle & Jingle event took place last week at Fashion Show and included two entertaining holiday-oriented runway shows from Banana Republic and Macy’s. Presented by Luxury Magazine, the event benefited four local charities. Yummy libations and light bites were available and impressive.

The runway show by Banana Republic featured velvet, tweed and ruffles. Looks were tailored and romantic. Meanwhile Macy’s featured sequins, jewel tones and plaid. Both shows were inspiring and readied watching fashionistas for the holidays.

Holiday Shopping in Las Vegas: Fashion Show

Image from TheFashionShow.com

Fashion Show

3200 Las Vegas Blvd South
Map & Directions
702-784-7000
Website: TheFashionShow.com

Sometimes the weather motivates holiday shoppers to take their shopping indoors and if that’s the case, the Fashion Show mall is definitely the place to go. Comfy chairs, sofas and convenient benches are in abundance for weary companions, while a wide range of shopping allows for every shopper to find her treasures, no matter the budget. The mall decorations at Fashion Show are more than festive. They’re deluxe, rich, captivating and create a real sense of magic for the holiday season. Why go through the trouble of decorating your home when you can simply take in the delight of the holiday decorations at Fashion Show mall?

Of course, the real reason to shop for holiday gifts at Fashion Show is the shopping. Shoppers in search of trendy fashion at low prices will enjoy the selection at Arden B., Wet Seal, Forever 21, Steve Madden and Claire’s Boutique. But for those who can spend more and adore designer fashion, the collections at Kate Spade, Betsey Johnson, True Religion and the ultra chic boutique Talulah G are sure to satisfy.

But there’s more than fashion available at Fashion Show, including yoga wear at Lululemon, video games at EB Games, licensed Hello Kitty merchandise at Sanrio, licensed sports gear at Champs and art at Centaur Art Galleries. And, of course, there’s wonderful shopping to experience at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s.

Restaurants and eateries are plentiful and range from Sbarro to The Capital Grille. Parking includes outdoor lots, outdoor garage, a large underground parking area and valet – outdoor and underground. Go Shop Vegas tip: The outdoor valet spot located outdoors and near the underground garage entrance off Fashion Show Drive (which for some reason is called Dio Drive on Google Maps), is the most convenient spot for parking. Parking underground is a bit daunting, even the valet. While valet is free, tipping generously is highly recommended ($2-$5 when dropping off and when picking up).

Las Vegas Shopping Event: Holiday Mingle & Jingle

See holiday fashion runway shows, sip on complimentary cocktails, nibble on complimentary hors d’oeuvres, save on your holiday shopping and help raise money for the following Las Vegas charities: Aid for AIDS Nevada, Three Square, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Southern Nevada. You can do all this at the haute Holiday Mingle & Jingle event on December 2 at Fashion Show mall from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Fashion Show Runway.

Advanced tickets are $20 per person. Tickets at the door are $25 per person. Purchase your tickets directly from the benefiting organizations below:

Aid for AIDS Nevada
702-383-8095

Three Square
702-644-3663, ext. 334

Multiple Sclerosis Society
702-736-1478, ext. 208

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Southern Nevada
702-822-2324

See you there!

Holiday Shopping in Las Vegas: Town Square

This blog post is the first in a series dedicated to the best Las Vegas holiday shopping. The selection was based on ambiance, store options and editorial opinion. Today, Go Shop Vegas features Town Square Las Vegas, an outdoor shopping and lifestyle center located on the south end of The Strip that has quickly grown into a locals’ favorite.

Town Square Las Vegas

6605 Las Vegas Blvd South
Map & Directions
702-269-5000
info@townsquarelasvegas.com
Website: TownSquareLasVegas.com
Twitter: @shoptownsquare
Facebook

The Las Vegas climate makes outdoor shopping a desirable activity and the shopportunities at Town Square make outdoor shopping all that much more desirable. Store options include Apple, H&M, Sephora, Puma, Borders Bookstores, bebe, Lucky Brand Jeans, Aldo, MAC, Gap, Old Navy, Metropark, Steve Madden, JCrew, Sanrio, Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop, White House Black Market, Tommy Bahama, Guitar Center and more. Realistically, a shopper could get all of her holiday shopping done at once while at Town Square. And, she could end her day of shopping with a drink at Blue Martini or a meal at California Pizza Kitchen. Town Square is a lifestyle center that has your every holiday need covered. There’s even a Whole Foods at Town Square in case the gifts you long to give include fine wine and imported foods.

Adding to the holiday ambiance, Town Square features a delightful holiday tree, the opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa and “Snow in the Square,” a ten-minute snowflake show with choreography and music from 7 pm to 8 pm until December 23.

Besides great shopping, Town Square Las Vegas also offers delicious dining options and Rave, a digital movie theater. A day at Town Square is a day that is complete and delivers cheer to shoppers looking forward to a busy holiday season.

Town Square Las Vegas shopping tips:
1. Parking includes valet, garage, large parking lots and paid metered parking alongside the store fronts.
2. Town Square Las Vegas is located right in the flight line of the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Planes fly low overhead. It may look scary (or fun, depending on your perspective), but don’t fret. Those planes will land exactly where they are supposed to land. Don’t let the noise ruin your shopping.
3. Town Square was designed to look like a charming downtown area. This includes sidewalks that are not stiletto-friendly. Wear your more sensible shoes. Or better yet, find a handsome man to hold onto.
4. Check out everyone else. Town Square Las Vegas is a great spot for people watching. Tourists and locals alike show off their fashion sense.

Get a Jump Start on the Holidays!

Start your holiday shopping now with this unique Las Vegas shopping event. It’s a one-day-only trunk show by Femail Creations, this Saturday, November 14. Save money with items marked at or below wholesale prices. This shopping event benefits the charity Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow.