Last minute holiday shopping at Brea Mall, plus a Giveaway!

Last minute holiday shopping at Brea Mall, plus a Giveaway!

On Monday evening, I had a chance to get in some last minute Christmas shopping at Brea Mall in Orange County.  I visited some of my all times favorite stores and checked out a few new ones as well.

Brea Mall is an upscale center showcasing four major department stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, jcpenney and Sears, and more than 175 specialty shops.  Brea Mall also features a full-service day spa, a newly upgraded Food Court, and several fine restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, BJ’s Restaurant and California Pizza Kitchen.  You can easily pick up a gift card to one of these stores or restaurants at Brea Mall’s Guest Services desk.

The first “mission” on my holiday-to-do list was to get a dress for Field Trip Girl for Christmas Eve.  This year we plan to attend church and a holiday party at a friend’s house.  I started my hunt for the perfect dress at Gymboree and Justice, two of my favorite children’s apparel stores within the mall.  With a coupon, I scored a great deal!

The Simon Santa Photo Experience is once again this year sponsored by Gymboree.  Eager children and their families can experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with a visit to the Simon® Santa Photo Experience at Brea Mall.  Children can visit and be photographed with Santa every day until December 24 in his winter wonderland on the lower level near the jcpenney wing.

BONUS TIP: Save time, avoid the line with Santa by Appointment!  Now you can reserve your magical moment with Santa online at http://simon.noerrsanta.com.

After saying hello to Santa, I decided to satisfy my sweet tooth and stopped by See’s Candies for a tasting.  Do you have a chocolate lover in your life?  If so, you can pick up a last minute gift for them at either See’s Candies or Godiva Chocolate within the mall.

The Brea Mall also welcomed two new stores to their impressive line up this year, Kiston and Shoe Palace.

Originating from a shop on Robertson Blvd., Kitson has grown into a hotspot for both celebrities and fashion enthusiasts, offering a one-stop-shop for trendy men, women and children’s fashion, apothecary and gifts.  Known for entertainment shopping, Kitson offers a mix of retail and pop culture.