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
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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.

Satisfy Your Denim Desires

Denim is always in style. But, the styles of denim is ever-changing. For Fall 2009, acid wash, destroyed and faded denim are hot and popular. It’s time to put away your dark, tailored denim for now and update your look with some new denim pieces.

Revisit the 80s with a pair of acid wash jeans. While the trend is 80s inspired, don’t reuse an actual pair from the 80s, as the 2009 acid wash jeans style includes a lower rise and a more patterned acid wash look, as opposed to the allover acid look from the 80s. Acid wash jeans aren’t restricted to just blue anymore. Look for acid wash jeans in black, too. Don’t pair with a white shirt. Instead, go with a graphic tee and a jacket.

Destroyed denim adds a stylish edge to your wardrobe. Younger fashion-philes can get away with a heavily destroyed look and exposed knees, while the older sector should stick with frayed hems and a minimal amount of holes and destruction. Avoid cliché by not topping your destroyed denim jeans with a tattoo-inspired shirt or a rock concert tee. Create balance. Women should consider wearing a floral or painterly blouse with their destroyed jeans, while men should top their jeans with a collared shirt and a corduroy blazer.

Lastly, faded denim jackets have made a come back. Here’s a very important tip: whatever you do, do NOT wear your faded denim jacket with a pair of jeans. That’s just tacky. Women, a faded denim jacket makes a great addition to a boho chic dress or a form-fitting LBD with a pair of moto-inspired ankle boots. And men, wear your denim jacket with a pair of cargo pants or corduroys. The fit should be fitted, not baggy.

When shopping for modern-day denim in Las Vegas, two retailers come to mind: Levi’s and Lucky Brand. Levi’s is a tried and true classic while Lucky Brand is trendier and fresh. Both brands offer great options at affordable prices. See below for store locations, including outlet stores.

Lucky Brand Store Locations in Las Vegas
Forum Shops at Caesars
3500 Las Vegas Blvd South
702.369.2536

Miracle Mile at planet hollywood
3663 Las Vegas Blvd South
702.733.6613

Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd South
702.369.4116

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
32100 Las Vegas Blvd
Primm, NV 89019
702.874.0051

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
775 South Grand Central Pkwy
702.382.0997

Levi’s Store Locations in Las Vegas
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd
702.731.1866

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
755 S. Grand Central Parkway
702.386.3011

Las Vegas Outlet Center
7400 Las Vegas Blvd S.
702.361.4622