Shopping News Smashup

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, June 8th, 2009

Let’s face it, even us iPhone- and BlackBerry-toting individuals can have trouble keeping up with all of the latest, hottest shopping news … especially during the sweet, sweet summertime! (Trust me, I know. I’m in sunny South Carolina as you read this.) So, below is my unofficial version of Cliffs Notes, to help catch you up to speed on all sorts of random retail goodness.

Okay, what to know now:

1.) Being born an identical twin of Megan Fox just wasn’t in the cards for us (boy, that would have made my hubby happy); yet, according to StoreAdore, at least we can wear the same jewelry.

2.) Miley Cyrus fans have a whole new reason to squeal with delight. The pop star has teamed up with Max Azria to create a fashion line for Wal-Mart. The items, each to cost under $20, are to hit stores in early August.

3.) The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is the place to be on the evening of June 23, as CityShopGirl will be hosting a bash from 6 to 8 p.m., to include complimentary makeup application, hair styling, massage and more from area beauty experts! Loyal followers, RSVP to rsvp@cityshopgirl.com by June 20 to snag a spot at the soiree.

4.) For those of you who don’t want to buy Dad just any old tie: How about a tie that can hold (hide) his iPod? *Reminder: Stay tuned for lots of other cool gift ideas for your fantastic father from Susan Anspach next Friday.

5.) Would you like the opportunity to brag about the person who you believe has made the greatest impact in NoVA? If so, you could earn recognition and win a $50 gift card to either the Fair Oaks Mall or The Dandelion Patch for you both!

6.) And, in case you ever find yourself feeling sorry for Ryan Seacrest because of his incredibly hectic schedule, you should just think of this video. Turns out he gets to keep all of the posh suits he dons on American Idol.  No surprise, actually, as they’re custom made.

Okay, I know I missed some good stuff. Please feel free to comment and leave other shopping nuggets for your fellow shoppers! And, please stay tuned for guest hosts to keep you entertained and informed throughout the rest of the week!

Bye for now.

–Natalie K.

Tags: CityShopGirl, Fair Oaks Mall, iTie, Megan Fox, Miley Cyrus and Max Azria, Ryan Seacrest, StoreAdore, The Dandelion Patch, Wal-Mart