Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets - Joy of Giving 2016

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets are getting ready for the Holiday Season!

Enjoy Extra Festive hours, Entertainment & Experience the Joy of Giving

With the holiday season getting into full swing, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton Connecticut has even more to offer to the already great sales and exceptional savings found there. Throughout this festive season, visitors to the shopping center can also delight in a variety of special activities and entertainment for the whole family.

“With the holiday season nearly upon us, we are pleased to offer extra programs and conveniences for our guests to create a memorable shopping experience,” commented Kathleen Mones, director of marketing and business development at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. “It’s a very busy time of year so these holiday features will hopefully bring some added enjoyment to our shoppers during this magical time of year.”

In order to accommodate the needs of shoppers with different preferences and schedules Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will kick off the holiday shopping season by opening at 6 p.m.  on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 and closing at 2 a.m. The center will re-open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25 and will close at 10 p.m. that evening.

On Saturday, November 26, the center will open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., and the center will open on Sunday, November 27 at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

In addition to normal operating hours during the month of December, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will offer extra festive hours on certain days.  For more information visit: premiumoutlets.com/clinton.

In addition to extended hours this holiday season, Simon invites everyone to celebrate “The Joy of Giving.” Giving is contagious and this year Simon encourages everyone to pass that spirit on with three special promotions:

• Give Sparkle: with deals on accessories December 1 through December 4. 
• Give Fun: with savings on toys, electronics and sports equipment from December 8 through December 11. 
• Give Warmth: with hot discounts off outerwear for those cold winter days and nights on December 15 through December 18. Join Simon to experience the season’s good cheer with the best of holiday shopping and entertainment.

At Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, among the variety of activities shoppers can enjoy include:

• Gourmet Food Trucks and Specialty Dining Options: appearing exclusively during Black Friday Weekend.  Shoppers can feast on a variety of tantalizing offerings, including Cafe Au Lait, Cannoli Truck, Captain Scott's Lobster Truck, Chow Food & Beverage Co., Covered Bridge Grill, Food Extrovert, Fryborg, Greekin Out, Munchies Food Truck, Nuts 4 Nuts, Olde Tyme Popcorn, Peace Love V, Snack Shack, Sugar Bakery Cupcake Truck, Taco Pacifico and Teriyaki Express 
• The Sounds of the Holidays:  as a professional DJ entertains guests on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and on Black Friday November 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Warm Up when the Weather Gets Cold: with complimentary apple cider and save big with special savings giveaways courtesy of Simon Guest Services on Saturday, November 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the courtyard outside Under Armour
• Do You Want to Build Meet a Snowman: On Saturday, December 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. Olaf will meet and pose for photos with guests as he strolls around the center. Visitors are encouraged to share their photos with the hashtag #GIVELOVE 
• More Frozen Fun: Enjoy a spirited sing-a-long with Anna and The Snow Queen while sipping on hot chocolate during the Anna & The Snow Queen Hot Cocoa Mixer on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the courtyard outside Simon Guest Services. Guests are encouraged to take pictures and share them with friends and family, using the hashtag #GIVELOVE
• Meet Santa: On December 17 & 24, from1-4pm you can share your holiday wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus as they stroll the center. Don't forget to bring your camera for complimentary photos to share with family and friends, tag with #GIVELOVE.
• Give Back to the Community: Share warmth this holiday season by supporting local families in need with warm coats, jackets and accessories during Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets’ Coat Drive. Donations will be graciously accepted at Simon Guest Services from Monday, November 21 through Tuesday, January 31 and will support the Dignity Memorial-Swan Funeral Home’s Annual Coat Drive for Families Helping Families of Clinton, CT
• The True Joy of Giving: This holiday season, help a child in need with the joy of giving by picking a leaf from Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets’ Giving Tree from Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, December 11. Participants should bring the unwrapped gift and its tag to Simon Guest Services by December 12 and make someone feel especially loved during the holidays. Gifts support Clinton and Westbrook Youth and Family Services

For more information about holiday events and or holiday hours at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets visit: premiumoutlets.com/clinton  or facebook.com/clintoncrossingpremiumoutlets.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Center

20-A Killingworth Turnpike
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-0700
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet is located off I-95 at Exit 63 (on Route 81)

From New Haven/Fairfield/New York: Take I-95 north to Exit 63
From Hartford/Springfield: Take I-91 south to Exit 22S (Route 9 South) to Exit 9 (Route 81 South). Turn right onto 81 South and proceed 14 miles. Center is on the right.
From Mystic/Rhode Island/Boston: Take I-95 south to Exit 63. 

Want to know what's up and happening at Clinton Crossing?

Click this link here for news and events => http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/clinton-crossing/news-and-events

About Simon Premium Outlets® 

The global Simon Premium Outlets portfolio offers exceptional brands at extraordinary savings through a diverse mix of luxury, designer and popular retailers representing the best in fashion, family and home. Our 87 Simon Premium Outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and South Korea are some of the most iconic and productive shopping destinations for residents and travelers including Woodbury Common (New York City), Orlando, Desert Hills (Palm Springs), Las Vegas and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets (Boston). For more information visit premiumoutlets.com

Chico's at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet

Back to School With Chico's Outlet

Every year my local Chico's Outlet at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets holds a Teacher Appreciation - Back to School event. Whether you're a teacher, or a student, or not... it's a great opportunity to start working on your fall wardrobe!

This year's Back to School event was an afternoon "iced tea" affair that included fun activities, a glimpse into some great fall fashions, information on upcoming trends, and some informal modeling by the Chico's associates.

Love the color of this top!

And we even had a little sampling tasting. Because cookies aren't just for after school snacks! Especially when they're gluten free! These treats were provided by Still Delicious out of Westbrook CT, a bakery known for being allergen free!

YUM!

Back to shopping!!!

I loved the continuation of bright colors and jewel tones that will be transitioning us into the fall season. And Chico's offers some great pieces to complete your look. Jean jackets, lightweight sweaters, and effortless tops, that mix and match with so many great things.

The girls of Chico's!
Modeling some new fall fashions.
Love the fabulous jewelry!

There is always room for traditional fall colors light burnt orange, golds, and earth tones.

Traditional fall colors abound

But I also loved the muted tones of pale rose and grays 

Muted tones with a geometric edge
and a little animal print thrown in for good measure!

This new line of "perfect" pants features some great colors and prints and there's even a built in tummy control! They're comfortable and figure flattering!

OMG! These jeans are AMAZING

Chico's is a specialty retailer of exclusively designed, private label, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, complimentary accessories and other non-clothing gift items. Virtually all of the clothing, accessories and non-clothing gift items offered at Chico's stores are designed by the company's in-house product development team and bears the "Chico's" trademark. (From Clinton Premium Outlet Store Dirctory at http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/clinton-crossing/stores/)

Visit a Chico's near you soon!

My closest Chico's is at the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Center - but you can find your local Chico's here https://stores.chicos.com/

Chico's at Clinton Crossing

20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Suite 160. 
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 669-2097 
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/clinton-crossing/stores/chicos
https://www.chicos.com/store/

Independence Day Weekend Savings at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

STARS, STRIPES AND SAVINGS 

AT CLINTON CROSSING PREMIUM OUTLETS

Photo Source: Clinton Crossing

Enjoy promotional offers, extended hours, live music  and more during July 4th Weekend

 In honor of July 4th Weekend, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, a Simon center, welcomes visitors with an assortment of exciting events, special offers and extended summer hours.

For shoppers looking for the best prices, the annual July 4th Clearance Sale will include sidewalk sales and spectacular savings, with additional discounts on top of the everyday 25 to 65 percent off found at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets.

The center will also have extended hours for the holiday weekend; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4.

Patrons can also enjoy a variety of live shows and activities all weekend long from 1 to 4 p.m. in the common area, weather permitting. The live entertainment scheduled over the 4th of July Weekend includes:

• Friday, July 1 – Complimentary Face Painting
• Saturday, July 2 – Meet & Greet with The Little Mermaid
• Sunday, July 3 – Train to be a Jedi with a Galactic Hero
• Monday, July 4 – Listen to the angelic voice of folk singer, Molly Pinto Madigan

The activities and performances are part of Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets’ ongoing Summer Entertainment Series, featuring live entertainment on various dates through September 5, weather permitting. The lineup includes a variety of music, fairytale performances and more. All performances are free to the public.

“We welcome our guests to celebrate the 4th of July weekend with four days of great shopping, food and entertainment,” commented Kathleen Mones, director of marketing and business development for Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. “We invite our beloved patrons to experience the sights, sounds and sales that make summer so special at our center.”



For additional information about the July 4th Clearance Sale or Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets visit premiumoutlets.com/clinton  or facebook.com/clintoncrossingpremiumoutlets. 



About Simon Premium Outlets®

The global Simon Premium Outlets portfolio offers exceptional brands at extraordinary savings through a diverse mix of luxury, designer and popular retailers representing the best in fashion, family and home. Our 87 Simon Premium Outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and South Korea are some of the most iconic and productive shopping destinations for residents and travelers including Woodbury Common (New York City), Orlando, Desert Hills (Palm Springs), Las Vegas and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets (Boston). For more information visit premiumoutlets.com or follow Premium Outlets on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets for Spring Trends

Clinton Crossing Spring Fashion 

Clinton Crossing Outlet Center - Worth the trip from anywhere!

This spring we headed out to Clinton Crossing, an outlet center located just off I-95 at exit 63 in picturesque Clinton CT, for an early evening of shopping with some local CT Fashion and Lifestyle Bloggers, Wendy from CT Lifestyles, Rosa from Lady Diana Pearls, and others.  Because I had another event to attend that evening I started off on my shopping jaunt ahead of them, but you can follow their experiences by clicking on their names and enjoying their group shopping fun!

Saks Fifth Avenue - Off Fifth

We started off at Saks Off Fifth where we learned that the store has undergone a revamping with more competitive pricing. I've always loved to shop at Saks Off Fifth, so better prices means more shopping!

Saks Fifth Avenue - Off Fifth at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Of course, I wandered right to the shoe section where I always have great luck and spotted these metallic cork wedges that will work perfectly as a neutral with so many outfits this summer. I'm also on the lookout for a spring hat, and although I didn't purchase this one, it's a perfect match for denims or nautical prints.

Saks Fifth Avenue - Off Fifth at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Lancome

Then I moved on to the Lancome store. I could have stayed all day in this store! The sales associates were so helpful and I loved seeing them work on a "make up mood board" featuring spring makeup trends. So good to hear that spring and summer will feature a "natural" palette of colors.

Lancome at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Club Monaco

Our next stop was Club Monaco where I put together an outfit featuring the 2015 trend of retro fashion, featuring looks from the 70's like wide legged trousers, peasant style white eyelet tops and natural fiber accessories. How about those striped jeans? Love them!

Club Monaco a Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

DKNY

Then we descended on DKNY, probably the funnest stop of the day, where store manager Bill was UBER helpful and we had a ton of laughs and fashion lessons!  We learned all about the DKNY staple, the cosey that works as a sweater, or a wrap and has dozens of uses! And I put together another fun outfit accenting the pops of color that are so prevalent this spring. Love this bag and top in deep cobalt blue.

DKNY at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Here's where I made my favorite purchase of the day, the DKNY bag that holds everything! And here I am rocking it at Mother's Day Brunch!

DKNY Bag from Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet

Lindt Chocolate

Our next stop was at the Lindt Chocolate store for a hot cocoa pick me up and some chocolate goodness!

Lindt Chocolate at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet

Hanna Andersson

My last stop before I had to leave was at the ADORABLE children's store Hanna Andersson whose Swedish influences were apparent in the clothing. Here's a few little girl's outfits I couldn't help but play dress-up with!

Hanna Andersson at Clinton Crossing Preimium Outlets

Other stores that participated were J Crew and Aeropostle where more great fashion and spring trends can be found!

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Center in Clinton CT is certainly worth the trip from anywhere! It's easily accessed off exit 63 on I-95 and includes over 70 designer retail outlets. There's something for everyone at Clinton Crossing!

VIP Club

Do you know about the Premium Outlet Center's VIP CLUB?  Join their VIP club (it's free to join!) and receive exclusive coupons from participating stores each time you shop!  Join here ==> https://www.premiumoutlets.com/vip/vipLounge.asp

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Center
20-A Killingworth Turnpike
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-0700

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets is located off I-95 at Exit 63 (on Route 81)

• From New Haven/Fairfield/New York: Take I-95 north to Exit 63 
• From Hartford/Springfield: Take I-91 south to Exit 22S (Route 9 South) to Exit 9 (Route 81 South). Turn right onto 81 South and proceed 14 miles. Center is on the right. 
• From Mystic/Rhode Island/Boston: Take I-95 south to Exit 63. 

Disclaimer: I was invited to this shopping event by members of Premium Outlets, however, all opinions are my own.

Property Brothers to Host Opening of Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods

You know them - you love them - and they're coming to Connecticut!  

Tanger Outlets and The Property Brothers!

Photo Source: HGTV

That's right! Stars of HGTV's hit show Property Brothers are hosting the Grand Opening on May 21st. 2015 at the brand new of Tanger Outlet center at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut.

Twin brothers, Drew and Jonathan will be there, along with National TangerSTYLE Maker and People StyleWatch Expert to Discuss Style Trends for Summer, Prom and Graduation

 Tanger Outlets, in partnership with Gordon Group Holdings, will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new center at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The event will include an official ribbon cutting hosted by Drew and Jonathan from the hit show, Property Brothers.

 As part of the May 21st grand opening celebrations, Tanger will offer shoppers a chance to meet and greet Jonathan and Drew, as well as attend an exclusive workshop where the brothers will share design-on-a-budget advice. The Scott brothers have nearly 15 years of experience in the real estate industry and have a knack for finding down-and-out fixer-uppers and turning them into perfect properties for clients on their shows.

 TangerSTYLE Maker, Briana Gurley will be available onsite and prior to the grand opening to discuss the latest trends for Tanger shoppers including formal and casual summer styles, prom and graduation looks, and best buys for Father’s Day.

 In addition, shoppers can stop by the Celeb Stylist Studio on May 21 and 22 to schedule a 10 minute styling appointment with a People StyleWatch fashion expert to create a celebrity-inspired look for less. Shoppers can then share photos from the People StyleWatch Studio tagging @peoplestylewatchmag to enter to win one of two $250 Tanger Gift Cards.

The exciting line up of outlet stores offering stylish savings at the center will include: American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Fossil, Gap, H&M, J. Crew, LOFT, Michael Kors, Nike, Skechers, Steve Madden, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.

Be sure you're there on Thursday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m.

Tanger Outlet Center
Foxwoods Resorts and Casino
455 Trolley Line Boulevard
Mashantucket, CT 06338

Key Attendees Expected: Steve Tanger, President & CEO of Tanger Outlets; Jonathan and Drew from the hit show, Property Brothers; Briana Gurley, National TangerSTYLE Maker