Posts Tagged ‘Tysons Corner Center’
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, April 26th, 2012
The storefront of Tysons Corner Center's new Under the Olive Tree, one of many new additions to the mega mall. (Photo: undertheolivetree.net)
Hello there, shoppers!
The work week is almost through, and what better way is there to celebrate than through taking advantage of some super-sweet shopping news?!
A rundown of what you need to know now, NoVA’s most fashionable and fabulous:
Newness, newness, newness at area malls …
The Disney Store is back at Tysons, and other new additions in our favorite mega mall include: Kiehl’s (REMEMBER: Through May 16, you can snag a full-size sample with any $100 purchase), Cava Mezze Grill (home to the legendary crazy feta), Pinkberry (fresh fro-yo made with only hormone-free milk and live, active cultures), Elevation Burger (featuring organic, grass-fed, free-range beef), Under the Olive Tree (your new source for EVOO and vinegars) and Verdict (day-to-night apparel for young adults).
Out in Sterling, the highly anticipated ‘Project One’ Old Navy concept store opened yesterday. Also new to the scene: Auntie Anne’s, which needs no introduction, and UK fashion retailer Monsoon Children.
Can’t-miss event after can’t-miss event …
David Baldacci fans, meet the man tonight, April 26, at Barnes & Noble at Tysons Corner Center, for a signing of his latest thriller, “The Innocent.” Wristbands will be distributed beginning at 5 p.m. (on the first floor) for the 7 p.m. event.
Men ready to take shaving to the next level, head to Bloomingdale’s at Tysons Corner Center this Saturday, April 28, for the store’s Upgrade Your Shave event. Bring in your current shaving cream (even if the can is empty) to receive a free 2.5-ounce supply of Art of Shaving’s award-winning glycerin-based cream (worth $14). Plus, receive a $20 Bloomingdale’s gift card with any purchase of $100 or more in The Art of Shaving products.
Find out what Betsy Bloomers has been up to to win big this weekend (Image: Bloomers)
Meanwhile, ladies, you’ll want to celebrate the coming out of Betsy Bloomers and the re-launch of Bloomers’ website, on Saturday. First, there’s the Where’s Betsy? Contest: Enter the contest by end of day April 28 by telling Bloomers where you think Betsy’s been after reading Betsy’s blog on the redesigned site. Review the five locations and enter your guesses at betsy@shopbloomers.com. The winner and all five locations will be revealed on Bloomers’ Facebook page. The lucky winner will get a bag full of surprises from all five locations and Bloomers. But that’s not all. Pick a pair of undies from the Bloomers grab bag at either location on Saturday, and check to see what you’ve won … discounts on the day’s purchase, free gifts and more.
Those who love to shop for a cause, save the date for the Old Town Boutique District’s second annual “Boutiques Give Back” Charity Day on May 19, when over 30 Old Town shops will benefit over 30 local charities. For instance, the children’s boutique Pink & Brown will donate profits to K.I.D.S. (Kids In Distressed Situations), Current Boutique will give customers 15 percent off their purchases if they donate gently used suits for Suited for Change, and Red Barn Mercantile will host a variety of activities such as free design advice all day, crafts for kids, and 20 percent of sales from the day will go to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia.
And, finally, save the date for St. Jude Summer Hope on June 6 when Saks Fifth Avenue and Citronelle team up for a night of fashion, food and fun in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event will take place at Citronelle (3000 M St. NW) in the District, with VIP ticket holders scoring a sneak peek at 6 p.m., general admission ticket holders joining the fun at 7 p.m. The $60 general admission includes: fashion presentation, fashionista bar, door prizes and gift bag. The $100 VIP admission includes: sneak preview, fashion presentation, fashionista bar, door prizes, valet parking and gift bag. Email Devon Dupay at devon.dupay@stjude.org to reserve your ticket by June 1.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Hilary Adleberg / Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Feeling festive? Don’t let this foggy day cloud your outlook. Here are a few fashion fiestas that will take your mind off today’s grey skies and move your attention toward spring’s colorful wardrobe.
RSVP to store.221@madewell.com is preferred but not mandatory. (Photo courtesy: madewell)
Madewell at Tysons Corner Center is hosting a private shopping party with fashion blogger Kate Julian of “Then, Life Gave Me Lemons.” Come into the shop on Sunday, March 25, to view the latest spring and summer garments, mix and mingle with friends, and enjoy some sweets compliments of Madewell. There will be lemonade, a vintage candy bar and cupcakes from BitterSweet. Best of all, when you purchase $125 worth of merchandise, you’ll receive 20 percent off.
Spicy Candy is a member of the CAP FABB (Capitol Fashion and Beauty Bloggers) DC-based coalition.
Keep your eye out Monday, April 2, for the release of South Moon Under and SpicyCandy DC’s spring look book. Carlis Sanchez and Katya Ananieva have worked to produce a print and video campaign for South Moon Under’s spring merchandise look book. The launch party will be held on Thursday, April 12, at South Moon Under’s Clarendon store. Also in attendance at the launch party will be Nylon editor and star of E! network’s “Scouted,” Dani Stahl. The event in honor of South Moon Under’s spring look book will, of course, celebrate fashion, but more specifically the growing influence that fashion bloggers have on driving brand awareness.
The venue is in Georgetown, but the specific location has not yet been announced. (Photo courtesy: fashion.readysetdc.com)
Also on April 12 is the fifth-biannual Fashion District organized by ReadySet DC. An online magazine, Readyset DC features daily content, unique articles and one-of-a-kind events in the D.C.-Metro Area. The Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion District will promote local designers and give recognition to D.C. creativity. “Fashion District is a biannual event that aims to put a spotlight on influential and innovative designers and local businesses.”
Attendees will be invited to wander the showroom browsing the spring garments and accessories on display. Multiple DJs will serenade guests as they roam around, sipping on handcrafted cocktails from the full cash/credit bar. Readyset DC is offering an early access ticket this year for $40. The first 150 people to buy the early access ticket are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a complimentary cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. For general admission ticket holders, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and cost $30, which includes a complimentary cocktail. The event is scheduled to end at 11 p.m.
-Hilary Adleberg
Nepali by TDM Design Spring Trunk Show at Bloomingdale’s
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Hello there, shoppers! Happy first day of March!
It’s already upwards of 60 degrees, and here’s even more reason to have an extra spring in your step this morning: Saturday, March 10, Nepali by TDM Design will be hosting a trunk show at Bloomingdale’s-Tysons.
Yes, the same gorgeous, colorful, on-trend scarves that you continually spot on stars of the big and small screen like Halle Berry and Khloe Kardashian (each scarf under $150) will be made available to us all!
How about this sneak peek?!
(Photo: Red Light PR)
GORGEOUS! See you there!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, January 6th, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Fairfax woman sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering 2-year-old granddaughter at Tysons Corner Center
Inova Health System may create major cancer center
Controversial testing benchmarks a factor in number of public schools receiving Virginia Index of Performance awards
Prince William County Police identify officers involved in last month’s fatal shooting of armed burglary suspect
Chantilly middle school students caught drinking at school
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
The Turkey Day & Black Friday Cheat Sheet
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Black Friday & Thanksgiving Day are both promising big bargains this year! (Shutterstock.com/Johnkworks)
Hello there, shoppers! If you’re bent on bagging some big-time bargains during the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, to commence in just a few days, here’s hoping you’re resting up now. Black Friday starts a day early this year at many stores — yup, Turkey Day, before many are even expected to come out of their food comas.
That includes Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets; while Midnight Madness is planned, as in years past, some stores will be opening as early as 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Other stores opening on Thursday include Walmart, which will be opening at 10 p.m.
While it would be virtually impossible to send you all of details on the deluge of deals, here are the high points, including a few pointers on staying ahead of the pack:
The city streets, anti-mall experience:
Head to Old Town Alexandria. Many stores in the Old Town Boutique District are offering 30-percent savings from 6-8 a.m., 20-percent savings from 8-10 a.m. and 10-percent savings the rest of the day. And every OTBD shop has something very special in store. Some discounts are even bigger; for instance, Treat is offering 40-percent savings from 8-10 a.m. Plus, the city is offering free parking on Black Friday at all city-owned garages and lots, with many opening at 6 a.m. Stick around until 7 p.m. for the tree lighting and other fun holiday festivities.
FREE PARKING HOURS: Market Square Garage, 108 N. Fairfax St., open 6 a.m. on Friday until 6 a.m. on Saturday; Courthouse Square Garage, 111 S. Pitt St., open 6 a.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday; Thompson’s Alley Garage, 10 Thompson’s Alley, open 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday; N. Union St. Garage, 220 N. Union St., open 6 a.m. on Friday until 2:30 a.m. on Saturday; S. Henry St. Lot, 112 S. Henry St., from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday; Cameron/ Saint Asaph St. Lot, 210 N. Saint Asaph St., from 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
The mega-mall experience:
Here are your Black Friday sale hours (click on the mall links for the deals):
Fair Oaks Mall: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fashion Center at Pentagon City: 5 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Dulles Town Center: Some stores will open as early as 5 a.m. (the rest at 6 a.m.) and as late as 11 p.m. (the rest at 10 p.m.)
Tysons Corner Center: Midnight madness, baby!
Tysons Galleria: Even the Galleria is opening early for the super-sale action, at 9 a.m., will be open until 9 p.m. And don’t miss the opening of the Gingerbread Wonderland Store, brought to us by The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, at 2 p.m. The life-size Gingerbread Boutique will have a variety of delights, special gift ideas and exciting culinary creations to browse while shopping.
Something in the middle:
As far as other huge sales, don’t forget about Amazon, especially if you’d like to shop in your PJs. And for something that falls between the mega-mall experience and shopping in the OTBD, don’t forget about places like Reston Town Center, Fairfax Corner and Market Common in Clarendon. Regarding the big-box stores like Walmart, Target, Best Buy and hhgregg, you might want to take a peek at theblackfriday.com, which has links to all of the associated sales flyers. And, shoppers, make sure to have your smartphone scanners ready — mucho importante!
Oh, and how could we forget about Apple! They’ll be doling out their own Black Friday deals, but don’t expect miracles. We’re usually not talking nearly free Macs or anything like that.
Happy shopping! Stay classy!
–Natalie Kaar
AT&T Betters Cell Service in Tysons Malls
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
(Shutterstock.com/Yuri Arcurs)
Hello there, shoppers! Great news for those of you with AT&T cell coverage. The company announced today that it has expanded its mobile broadband coverage at Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS).
DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience (think of any lunch hour, or Friday or Saturday afternoon/evening in Tysons, not to mention holidays like Black Friday). The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access.
“We want our customers to have a great network experience whatever they’re doing – whether that’s making a call, checking email, downloading apps or surfing the Internet,” says Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the greater Washington/Baltimore area. “We’re committed to our investment in the local wireless network, and providing enhanced wireless coverage at Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria is just one way that we’re investing in Northern Virginia.”
So, has anyone already noticed an improvement? Sounds like good homework to do over lunch.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Space NK Opens in Bloomingdale’s-Tysons
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, September 2nd, 2011
A preview of Sai-Sei luxurious bath products, to debut at Space NK in Bloomingdale's Sept. 8 (Space NK)
Hello there, shoppers! A few weeks ago, we discussed the amazing new face of the Tysons Corner Bloomingdale’s first floor, brimming with fabulous new features — make that enviable design and over 60 new brands and resources. Well, great news: The wait is over to check out the world-renowned beauty resource Space NK, now residing in the new space.
Space NK is open for business in Bloomie’s and celebrating all week by offering a free makeup brush with every $75 purchase while supplies last.
If not already familiar with Space NK, it was started in 1993 by beauty entrepreneur Nicky Kinnaird. What began as a single boutique in Covent Garden, London, showcasing Kinnaird’s personal selection of beauty discoveries from all over the world soon became a worldwide destination for the most sought-after beauty products and solutions.
Space NK now has 60 stores in the UK and 22 in the U.S. The shop-in-a-shop in Bloomingdale’s-Tysons is the first Space NK to open in Virginia. Its expertly curated selection of beauty and wellness products includes skincare, cosmetics, hair care, fragrances, home scents and gifts from more than 30 of the world’s most innovative brands. I’ve seen a preview of the holiday gift sets … amazing!
Many of the brands are exclusive to Space NK in the U.S. Expect products from Eve Lom, Sai-Sei (to debut Sept. 8 for Fashion’s Night Out, with purchases supporting Japanese earthquake/Tsunami victims), ByTerry, Diptyque, Oribe, Vincent Longo, Michael Van Clarke, Elemental Herbology, Rococo, Cane + Austin, Tata Harper and Serge Normant, along with Kinnaird’s own signature line. New inventory will be delivered every few weeks to keep the selection fresh.
Oh, and save the date: Space NK founder and beauty guru Nicky Kinnaird will be available for one-on-one consultations with customers on Nov. 12!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Tysons Bloomingdale’s Gets Beautiful New Face, Bonus Brands
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
(Bloomingdale's)
Hello there, shoppers! While shopping at Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner has always been a wonderful experience — I fondly remember making several trips to the store all the way from Pa. when I was a tween/teen — it’s about to get oh-so-much better! The renovations that begun on the first floor of the store late last year are to be finished at the end of this month, and not only are the displays promised to be downright awesome; Bloomie’s-Tysons is adding 50 new brands and resources!
Yes, this is the kind of news that makes a shop-a-holic sing!
While the whole main floor has been given an overhaul, the highlight of the facelift is, perhaps most appropriately, in the newly revealed cosmetics department. It now has an additional 3,000 square feet of space and is welcoming six new brands. The newbies: Chantecaille, Kiehl’s, Jo Malone, Trish McEvoy, Creme de La Mer and Space NK. Existing resources — Bobbi Brown, CHANEL, Clarins, Clinique, Dior, Estee Lauder, Guerlain, Lancome, Laura Mercier, Shiseido and Yves Saint Laurent — will also be debuting new hard shops within the refurbished space, which is also to feature three upgraded spa rooms.
Fashion accessories, ladies shoes, handbags and fine jewelry departments are also newly renovated and promising fresh finds. Fine jewelry, for instance, is to debut Frederique Constant, Gucci Jewelry, Lana, Lagos, Marco Bicego, Montblanc and Movado Bold pieces. And the David Yurman section has been nearly doubled in size as a new shop-in-shop inspired by the designer’s Madison Ave. flagship store. Also very cool, a one-of-a-kind floor-to-ceiling sunglasses shop is in the works!
Photos to come soon!
Now if you had such an amazing space, wouldn’t you want to show it off? Bloomie’s is no different. Expect more than 200 in-store special events this fall, beginning Sept. 8.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Big Bennies Coming Soon from Apple?
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! So Tysons Corner Center welcomed the first-ever Apple retail store on May 19, 2001, and the rumor mill is overflowing with talk about something big coming from Apple later this week on the 10-year anniversary. What do you think? Freebies? A new product roll-out? It’s so fun to dream!
More Francesca’s, Free Movies, New CB2 and Other Shop Sweets
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, May 2nd, 2011
(bhathaway/Shutterstock)
Hello there, shoppers! Wow, what a busy news weekend! I wouldn’t even try to compete with all of the major stories, but I can throw you a few shopping sweets that are certain to make you smile on this manic Monday morning.
For starters, I learned while shopping at the Reston Francesca’s Collections over the weekend that they’re opening up a store in Tysons Corner Center (Level 2, near Lord & Taylor) soon, which is currently hiring fashionistas.
Also, speaking of trendy store openings, the region’s first CB2 store opened in Georgetown (3307 M St. NW) late last week. Goodbye, catalog clutter. Hello, shopping for stylish modern furniture in person.
There’s also great news for movie fanatics. Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse is offering annual unlimited movie passes for just $55 each. The pass is good for entry into any movies that are $5.50 or less, even on weekends. Go to 10 movies, and you’ve already paid for the pass.
Another deal that’s truly delightful: Cusp is offering 20 percent off regular-priced bags and shoes today. *Reminder, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Oh, and if you’re heading to Gold Cup on Saturday, don’t miss Specialicious’ discount on dining at The Rail Stop.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar