Posts Tagged ‘Fair Oaks Mall’
Every Bunny Loves a Photo Shoot!
Posted by Skylar Korby / Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
This is the last weekend that the Easter Bunny will be available for photo ops at area malls, so be sure to suit up your little ones in their pastel and gingham glory. Need ideas? Look no further than our Easter Guide!
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To keep a little extra cash in your basket, head to The Children’s Place at Fair Oaks Mall, where for every $40 you spend through this Sunday, you’ll receive $20 PLACE Cash to use on your next purchase of $40 or more from April 1-15, 2013.
Happy Shopping!
–Skylar Korby
Sales & News: Eggcellent Easter Events
Posted by Arienne Gascon / Thursday, March 21st, 2013
No bunny wants to be stuck in the house with nothing to do for the Easter holiday; luckily, you won’t have to with these fun events we’ve got marked down on our always-full calendar. Head out with the whole family and see what great activities NoVA has to offer. With festivities this exciting, everyone will want to join in, and be less bitter about not winning tickets to the White House!
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Sales & News: Black Friday Breakdown
Posted by Kayla Franson / Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
Ready to camp out in front of your favorite stores? Gear up, because this Black Friday will be even better than the last one. In case you haven’t decided on your exact plan of attack, we have compiled some information for you about area malls and shops.
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From Nov. 22-23, local favorite nail polish shop Coco Rae will be selling its digit delights at fabulous discounts. Individual polishes will be $6, three-piece sets will be $17.50 and the fall five-piece set will be only $37.
Crystal City’s Gossip on 23rd is offering 25 percent off everything on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Additionally, anyone who spends more than $100 will receive a free surprise gift bag!
The Mosaic District in Merrifield is hosting tons of great sales! Receive 20 percent off anything at South Moon Under, as well as 25 percent off sale items on Black Friday. Langford Market is offering $200 worth of stuff for only $100. Also, Anthropologie is having their grand opening that day. Go here to see an extended list of stores and sales.
In the biggest sale of the year in Alexandria, especially the Old Town Boutique District, many stores will have everything 30 percent off from 6-8 a.m., savings of 20 percent from 8-10 a.m., and after 10 a.m., everything will be discounted 10 percent. Alexandria City garages and parking meter fees are waived for the day, so no need to fret about circling for a parking spot.
The following garages and lots are opening at 6 a.m., with free parking all day:
Market Square Garage, 108 N. Fairfax St.
Courthouse Square Garage, 111 S. Pitt St.
Thompson’s Alley Garage, 10 Thompson’s Alley
North Union Street Garage, 220 N. Union St.
South Henry Street Lot, 112 S. Henry St.
Cameron/St. Asaph Street Lot, 210 N. St. Asaph St.
If you’re looking for a boutique experience in Fair Oaks, head over to Fairfax Corner to get your Black Friday fix. Here is a list of their great offers.
For yet another non-mall experience, bring the kids for cider, cookies and an unforgettable art experience at The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Their Escape to Black Friday event will feature artists and exhibitions to see, as well as the chance to learn more about the art processes themselves. Enjoy food from the Workhouse Farmers Market from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. or at the Workhouse Cafe.
As for the malls …
Ballston Common Mall is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Look at their website to preview the sales at your favorite shops.
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1100 S Hayes St.; 703-415-2401)
Thanksgiving Day: Mall Closed
Friday, Nov. 23: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 24: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The first 100 shoppers to register their email address with Guest Services Pentagon City between the hours of 5-7 a.m. will receive a Black Friday survival kit, including small gifts, samples, coupons and the Retailer Showcase with all of The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City’s Black Friday retailer specials.
Some of the shops at Tysons Corner Center will open at midnight; click here to find out more. Their great steals include Lucky Brand Jeans, offering $25 off jeans; Banana Republic, who is giving 40 percent off your purchase; and Godiva, where you can get a $10 gift card for spending $50.
The Fair Oaks Mall will open at midnight on Black Friday with its slew of stellar sales.
Dulles Town Center is opening a few doors at midnight as well, but not all stores will be opening that early. Check out their website for more detailed information, and preview their holiday steals here!
And let’s not forget about midnight outlet mall madness at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets!
What’s more, don’t finish all of that shopping on Friday–The Village at Shirlington, along with many other local retailers, are participating in Small Business Saturday as well as Cyber Monday with even more discounts!
Happiest of shopping!
–Kayla Franson
Sales & News: Holiday Happenings
Posted by Angela Bobo / Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Looking for a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for the girl that has everything? Head over to the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown this Thursday, Nov.15, from 8-9 p.m. for the Azza Fahmy Trunk Show presented by Syra Arts. Azza Fahmy has been creating unique, hand-crafted jewelry pieces for over 40 years and has gained many celebrity fans, including Rihanna and Gillian Anderson. Her jewelry pays tribute to her Egyptian history by featuring bold metal work, precious stones and decorative calligraphy. Get there early because these stunning items are sure to sell out!
"Transcending Happiness Bangle" from Nostalgia Collection ($3,720); photo courtesy of MokiMedia
The Azza Fahmy Pharaonic Collection; photo courtesy of MokiMedia
It’s also time to pamper your pooch and get ready for those adorable holiday photos. Fair Oaks Mall is now offering guests five opportunities to have their pets’ pictures taken with Santa Clause at the Ice Palace, courtesy of Cox Communications. The annual event entitled “Santa Paws” will be offered on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 6:45-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 25, from 8-9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2, from 7:30-9 a.m. and again from 8-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec.9, from 8-9:30 p.m. By purchasing photos, you will also spread some holiday cheer to those in need; for every special package purchased, Fair Oaks Mall will donate $10 to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
Santa Paws at Fair Oaks Mall; photo courtesy of Fair Oaks Mall
Of course, we can’t think of a better way to start off your holiday shopping than hitting up tonight’s Mosaic District Fashion Night! Discounts, bubbly, book signings, shopping for a cause and much more! See you there!
Happy Holidays!
-Angela Bobo
Build-A-Bear Workshop Spreading Joy to Sandy Survivors
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, November 2nd, 2012
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If anyone needs a bear hug, it’s the tiniest survivors of Hurricane Sandy, and the newly imagined Build-A-Bear Workshop at Fair Oaks Mall—celebrating its grand opening next Friday, Nov. 9—is making sure at least 200 of the children devastated by the super storm receive just that. Forget merely having a ribbon-cutting ceremony, though the Fairfax mayor will be on hand for one of those, too. In coordination with Northern Virginia Family Services, the first 200 shoppers to shop at the store next Friday (beginning at 10 a.m.) will be given the opportunity to build a bear for a child in need for free.
Build-A-Bear Workshop will also feature family entertainment throughout the day, including appearances by the the store’s mascot, Bearemy. And the store’s philanthropic efforts also include a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross, for their relief work in storm-ravaged areas.
What a fun way to share the joy of giving and celebrate the importance of compassion with our own kiddos.
–Natalie Kaar
July Discounts to Quench Your Summer Shopping Thirst
Posted by Kelly Hwu / Thursday, July 5th, 2012
Just because July 4 is over doesn’t mean sales are. We tend to associate major sales with major holidays and when a particular holiday is over, so too are the discounts, but that’s not true because there are still ongoing sales nearby. Fair Oaks Mall boasts a diverse range of popular stores so check out these listings for current offers you’ll want to take advantage of!
Note: Keep in mind these sales may differ from stores in other malls and may only be applicable to the Fair Oaks Mall branches.
Apple / until July 11
Hey, college students! Splurge on a Mac, and you’ll get money back. Receive $100 to spend on books, apps and music when you buy a Mac.
Entrance to the Fair Oaks Mall Gap (Photo: shopfairoaksmall.com)
J. Jill / until July 23
Enjoy 75 percent off select styles.
Ann Taylor / until July 16
Save 70 percent on select blouses, dresses and skirts.
Gap / until July 8
Celebrate America and your style with the Red Bright + Blue Sale featuring 40-percent savings.
Also, T-shirts start at just $10.
Bath & Body Works / until July 8
It’s semi-annual sale time with 75 percent off select items.
Chick-fil-A / only on July 13
You’ll get to preview Halloween early this year by dressing up and getting free food! In celebration of Cow Appreciation Day on July 13, Chick-fil-A will give a free meal to anybody dressed up as a cow from top to bottom. Not that bold? If you wear one cow-related item, you’ll still get a free entrée.
Open lounge setting in the Fashion Centre (Photo: yelp.com)
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is also holding notable sales right now.
Henri Bendel is having its Brown & White Semi-Annual Sale, Carol’s Daughter natural beauty product store will give out a free membership with a $60 purchase, and Perfumania is holdings its summer 70-percent-off clearance sale.
And what’s to come at the Fashion Centre is perhaps even more exciting:
July 12-14 – Reserve your appointment at the Clarins “Happy Hour” event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drink up all the skin and makeup fun with ‘Hand Care Cocktails’ and ‘Mini Makeover-tinis.’
July 19-21 – Reserve your appointment with Nars national makeup artist Magda Ogbe and her team from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m for one-on-one customized makeup sessions.
Happy shopping!
-Kelly Hwu
P.S. The Peerless Paragon Fashion Show will be held Saturday, July 21, at the Aqua Club and Lounge in D.C. Attend the show and automatically be included in a $250 raffle!
Give A Big Welcome to Elite Jewelers and Love Culture!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, December 19th, 2011
Hello, shoppers!
Fair Oaks Mall is celebrating the holiday season by ushering in two new stores, Elite Jewelers and Love Culture! Both have already opened, Love Culture just this past Saturday, Dec. 17.
Elite Jewelers offers affordable, high-quality jewelry designs and brand names such as CARO 74, VALINA BRIDALS and Citizen Signature. They specialize in 18-karat gold and platinum Italian handmade engagement and wedding rings. You’ll find Elite Jewelers on the lower level near Macy’s II.
Fair Oaks Mall welcomes Elite Jewelers as one of its two new stores. (Photo courtesy of www.shopfairoaksmall.com)
Love Culture, located on the second floor (its main entrance located above the Fountain Court) features affordable, fashion-forward young women’s clothing, jewelry, bags, sunglasses and more. “When Girls Take Over” is the quickly growing store’s motto. One hundred new Love Culture stores are to open within the next three years; there are already 50. Here’s a sneak peek at the clothes if you’re not already acquainted.
Fair Oaks Mall also welcomes the new store Love Culture, just opened Dec. 17. (Photo courtesy of http://amoena.wordpress.com)
On behalf of shoppers in Northern Virginia, welcome to the area!
– Lexie Ramage
Christmas Countdown: Santa Sightings
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, December 12th, 2011
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
Merry Christmas! Photo Shutterstock/Sandra Cunningham
We all know Santa frequents the mall pretty heavily these days, but Fair Oaks has taken the traditional photo with Santa to new heights. Their Ice Palace, in the middle of the mall, is 22 feet tall.
Children are welcome, of course, but Fair Oaks provides plenty of other photo opportunities. The Ice Palace, it turns out, is multi-functional. If you’re looking for a unique setting for your family Christmas card picture, or just want a cool photo of you and your friends hanging out in this crazy winter wonderland, go for it. Anyone can get a picture taken in the Ice Palace sans Santa. And if you insist, pet photos are available as well.
Santa doesn’t limit himself to the mall, though. He’s all about the community.
This Saturday, Dec. 17, head to the Herndon Community Center for Santa’s Workshop. Kids will love making Christmas crafts and playing Christmas games. It wouldn’t be Santa’s Workshop without the man himself, so of course Santa will be there. And if you’re hungry, the workshop provides a pizza lunch. Registration ends today, so make sure you hurry.
Santa’s not hard to find these days, but make sure you watch out for these guys.
And since you’ll be at the mall, go shopping! Don’t wait–believe me, it’s not worth it. If you’re still short on ideas, check out our shopping experts’ excellent gift ideas. And there’s more Christmas fun to be had–we’ve got you covered for any Christmas events in the area. Tomorrow we’ll feature NoVA’s grown-up Christmas fun with some Classy Cocktails.
Photo Shutterstock/Kurhan
Merry Christmas!
–Matt Basheda
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, September 30th, 2011
Piccomolo in Fair Oaks Mall
I know, it’s not really ice cream weather anymore but I, for one, can always be talked into a sweet treat. And Piccomolo is where I love to go to get my fix!
According to their website, gelato is the stuff of legends. Supposedly created in northern Italy, in the small town of Dolomite, gelato was served during the winter seasons to tourists traveling through the mountains. Over the years, sales of this sweet, cold treat became such an attraction that it developed into the main source of income for the people of Dolomite. However, since only tourists and privileged families could afford it, gelato artisans began migrating throughout Europe, spreading the word of their invention everywhere they went.
The reason I love this particular gelateria is because, like me, they always want to know exactly what’s going into their food. Not only do they always use all-natural ingredients, but their gelato is naturally sucrose-free (that means no added sugar, kids) and low in cholesterol. It’s sort of a way to have your cake and eat it too.
And just because it is naturally low in sugar doesn’t mean they skimp on the taste. Real, natural fruit creates real big flavors like harvest peach, mango and strawberry kiwi. All their ice cream is made fresh daily and flavors rotate so you’ll rarely see the same selection twice.
Strawberry kiwi and chocolate-strawberry swirl = yum
Did I mention that all their “sorbetto” (fruit gelato) is non-dairy and fat-free?
Even the dairy gelato, with decadent flavors such as peanut butter, coconut and fudge use all natural ingredients, real milk and does not contain any preservatives.
Check out their cute little graph, telling you exactly why their gelato is fat and carb smart.
Piccomolo used to have a store in Old Town Fairfax, but has recently shut down for reasons unknown. So now, with only one VA location in Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, I can only hope that word spreads of how awesome this place is and more start popping up. Until then, visit the mall, make a day out of it and rest assured you can enjoy this treat guilt-free! Check out our list of more yummy gelato joints in your area here!
Piccomolo - 11931U Fair Oaks Mall
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