You know you've been on the beat a while when covering a store opening for the second time at the same mall. Hugo Boss has announced plans to open at Mall of America in August. But those of us who've been shopping a while know it's not Hugo first trip to the MOA. Back in 2000, local retailer Cedric Kirchner (yes, he of…
Coming to MOA
Betsey Johnson finally opened today at Mall of America (thanks for the pics, ED!) and soon she'll have some new friends. Francesca's opens Saturday. And coming soon: American Eagle's new kids concept, 77Kids(especially cool for boys – I've been shopping it online). Two others MOA can't claim as…
Living Proof: Price disparity
Yes I did double back across Mall of America to save $4.50 today and it gave me great satisfaction. Sephora is selling Living Proof. styling products (good for taming the frizzies – one of the few I'll vouch for) for $24, same price as the Living Proof…
Hello Betsey!
Betsey Johnson will open at Mall of America this spring. Now that's a good get. (The Twin Cities is one of the only metropolitan areas lacking a BJ.) The playful designer is a Fashion Week favorite and her hot pink boutiques are always filled with rockin' dresses, accessories, intimates, jewelry and more. I just hope Betsey jets in for the opening – would…
Never Ruehled
Feeling rather burned out on the whole Gap/Banana situation, I was pleased when Abercrombie & Fitch brought its "grown-up" concept, Ruehl No. 925, to Mall of America. But that enthusiasm quickly turned to disappointment when I saw (as much as someone of my advanced age can see in one of Abercrombie's dimly lit stores) the usual selection of expensive jeans and overpriced…
Happiness is free stuff at MOA
Visiting Mall of America on Friday, July 17 could be quite rewarding – especially if you like rides. As part of "The Summer of SpongeBob" (he's 10), MOAand Nickelodeon Universe are celebrating a "Day of Happiness" – and what could be happier than free stuff, no strings attached? Nearly $75,000 worth of prizes will randomly be given away by staffers roaming the mall and theme…
Globetrotting at MOA
I share a fashion frustration with Harlem Globetrotter Aundre "Hot Shot" Branch: We both have legs disproportionately long for our torsos. It can happen at any height. So, I avoid tucking in. At least where I stand, it's not so difficult to find pants that are long enough. Poor…
Joan Rivers: off the carpet; at the mall
Say what you will about her face, Joan Rivers is a hard working broad. She lost her voice during the publicity blitz for her books/jewelry/Celebrity Apprentice, which brought her to the Twin Cities Saturday, but she still called in to my radio show, Shop Girls, right on schedule and squeaked out a solid 10 minutes on the wonders of plastic surgery ("it can make…
See Ali Shop
The Savvy Shopper (that be me) tests her shopping smarts at MOA. Press play!
Are you kidding me, Kevin James?
A friend emailed me over the weekend with concern: "Did you have to go shopping with Perez Hilton?" she asked.
Have to. Ha. Shopping with celebrities is one of my favorite columns to write for the St. Paul Pioneer Press (here I am with Valerie Harper shopping on…
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