Shopping

My Favorites from the 2010 South Coast Plaza Holiday Guide
Just for fun, I thought I’d highlight my favorites from the 2010 South Coast Plaza Holiday Gift Guide. La Jolla Girl and I had a wonderful visit to South Coast Plaza last week, and I hope to get up there again before Chri...
Take a Road Trip to South Coast Plaza This Holiday Season
I grew up in Orange County and have been to South Coast Plaza hundreds of times, but not much in the past decade, unfortunately. South Coast Plaza is still family owned by the Segerstrom family, after all of these years. They i...
Removing Shoe Sale Price Stickers – Why So Difficult?
I‘m just going to say I paid less than this sale sticker says but even if I didn’t, this is a pretty good sale price for Lanvin Ballerina Flats at Nordstrom Fashion Valley, because they rarely go on sale. I thought ...
Moms Stay Organized With m Bretts Handbags
I had the pleasure of first meeting Melanie Bretts through this website. She, her husband, and 3 kids have recently relocated to sunny La Jolla from Chicago. We chatted about things to do around town La Jolla with kids, schools...
Balboa Park Holiday Discount Shopping Event, 12/12
Eight Balboa Park Museum Stores will be opening their doors for a fun and exciting “Holiday Store Crawl”. Discounts of 15 – 30% off will be offered!  Shoppers can find unique gifts from exciting science gifts for the gadget gur...
Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (Start it Now)
I first heard about Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition from Geppettos Toys.  It’s a toy store in La Jolla, on Girard Street, that I absolutely love, though they have locations all over San Diego.  I walk in, tell the...
Holiday Shopping Series, Part 4:  Gifts for the Chic Traveler
Living overseas for 7 years, resulted in a lot of travel all over the planet both pre and post La Jolla Girl. I’ve made a list of some of my favorite travel companions. Believe me, I’ve cycled through a lot of trave...
Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 2:  Gifts That Support 6 Good Causes
Do your Holiday Shopping and help FEED the children of the world! Not too long ago, La Jolla Girl’s Aunt sent her a FEED 5 Bear. His name is Plumpy and boy does she love him and laugh every time anyone says “Plumpy&...
Stella & Dot Opportunity Event on 12/1 in Corona, CA
As you know, I’m a fan of Stella & Dot jewelry and recently hosted a giveaway courtesy of stylist Robin Allegro.   She recently sent me the Silver Adele Cuff (seen in post photo).  I receive loads of compliments on it...
Holiday Shopping Series, Part 1:   AllModern.com
If you haven’t considered holiday shopping at www.AllModern.com, you should!  I spent a lot time on the site and found some unique, reasonably priced contemporary holiday gifts that I’ll share below.  They also have...