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| - I have yet to not spend money here. They have very high end, low end, and everything in the middle shops. I have the shops I always hit and the wife always hits her own shops. If I'm doing well in the casino, I will try to splurge and get a nice gift for her. Trust me, there are plenty of spots that she will love.
I usually frequent the spots that I can't find near LA like AG Jeans or True Religion Outlets. Can't beat the prices and I don't need the latest styles. Perfect for outlets.
If splurging for the wife, I hit Kate Spade or Burberry or Coach. I can usually find something to buy. She on the other hand doesn't like to splurge so she hits places like Banana or Ann Taylor. Good deals all around.
Our latest trend has been shopping for baby clothes since we had a little one recently. Carter's, Osh Kosh, Gymboree, and Children's Place are the spots to shop. Seriously, they grow out of their clothes so fast, outlet shopping is perfect for them. Brand new car smell without the brand new car prices. You should shop these spots twice a year minimum to load up on the next size gear. (OMG their feet grow so fast...)
Like everybody else, if you're there for a leisurely shopping trip, go in the morning or evening. It's hot and no cover available. Going from 100 degree weather to A/C climate stores can't be good for you. I don't know who they are trying to fool with those misters all over the place. Those don't help unless you plant your face in front of one of them and hope that there's a breeze right after.
BUT, if you are a serious shopper and know what you want, go for the day trip. Get there, hit your stores, and get out. OR if you like the heat, hey, more power to you.
Another thing, if it rains, again, no cover except for certain areas. Outdoor malls are nice but not suitable for such extreme weather.
Buy buy buy. The stateline stores suck except for William Sonoma and the Barstow shops are just a joke now, so stock up here while you still have money!
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