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

Back to School - Back to Simon at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Connecticut

Back To School, Back To Simon: 

Shoppers Invited to “Find Your Style” At Simon This Fall

Here's my first day of high school - when I was trying to find my style! 

How about that Peter Pan collar??

That's ME!!!
Circa the 1970's!

On August 1st, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets  kicked off its 2016 Back To School season with a TV commercial and digital video campaign encouraging shoppers to ‘find your style’ while reflecting on their past first days of school and the outfits that were the height of fashion in the 80s and 90s

     (Hey! What happened to the 70s???? Or was that so very last year with fringed clothing???)

You can join in the fun too! (and embarrass your children while you're at it!)

The campaign will be amplified through social media using the hashtag #tbtbts (Throw Back Thursday Back To Simon), inviting people to share their most memorable back-to-school photos for a chance to win Simon gift cards and $5,000 shopping spree.

Sounds like FUN - and a great way to enter for a shopping trip!

This campaign is targeted to feature three seasonal trends inspired by 80s and 90s fashions - Off-Beat, Modern Utility and 90’s Nostalgia - that can all be found at Simon.

In addition to the campaign, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets is holding a Back to School Sidewalk Sale offering visitors a great opportunity to find their perfect style with discounts on top of the regular everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent.

The sale runs Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7.

“Back to school shoppers spend more during this season than they do during Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day combined, so we want to make sure the experience is a pleasurable one that appeals to students and parents alike,” said Kathleen Mones, director of marketing and business development of Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. “Our campaign celebrates the fashion trends of the past and today – the evolution of fashion and mixing the old with the new to ‘Find Your Style’”.

Enjoy the Remaining Days of Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets’ Summer Entertainment Series and enjoy the following schedule of free live entertainment and activities from 1 to 4 p.m. outside of Gap Factory Store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. Highlights include performances by Nicholas Fradiana Sr., father of 2015 American Idol winner Nick Fradiani:

• August 5 – Complimentary face painting
• August 6 – Nicholas Fradiani Sr.
• August 7 – DJ Antanas
• August 13 – Nicholas Fradiani Sr.
• August 20 – Sonic Nation Band

Hope to see you soon at Clinton Crossing!

#TBTBTS

And join the fun by posting your BEST old school fashion with the TBTBTS hashtag!

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)

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. Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

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.

Memorial Day Weekend Sales at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Memorial Day Weekend 

Specials to Remember
at 

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Photo Source: Clinton Crossing Facebook Page

 In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, visitors of Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, a Simon center, can enjoy special sales, extended hours, live music, touch a truck, meet a super hero and more beginning Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30.

During the weekend-long sales, guests can find even bigger discounts in addition to the normal 25 to 65 percent off everyday prices. (And who doesn't love a great sale!)

For even MORE savings, shoppers can visit Simon Guest Services, to learn about the VIP Shopper Club and Savings Passport, featuring additional discounts from participating retailers.

Throughout the weekend there will be daily, live performances from 1 to 4 p.m. by a variety of entertainers. Attendees can enjoy the following acts, weather permitting:

• Listen to the melodic sounds of Channel Three Music on Friday, May 27
• Shake paws with the Paw Patrol Fireman as he strolls through the common area on Saturday, May 28
• Rock out to a solo acoustic performance by Scott Pomeroy on Sunday, May 29
• Learn how to be a superhero with Super Girl, who will also be available to sign autographs and take photos on Monday, May 30

On Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. guests have the opportunity to get a hands on look at various safety and military vehicles, rigs and cool cars during the Touch a Truck event, located across from J. Crew. The event is free to attend, however donations benefiting the American Legion Auxiliary Post 66 of Clinton, CT will be graciously accepted.

Photo Source: Clinton Crossing Facebook Page

After checking out all of the great vehicles, shoppers can chow down on the wonderful cuisine offerings of the ever-popular food trucks, which will be at the center all weekend long.

Memorial Day Weekend will also mark the grand opening of  Carter’s. Offering the finest in children’s apparel, the premium retailer will open its doors on Thursday, May 26 in Suite 440.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will have extended hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30. The hours on Sunday, May 29 will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, there will be special designated parking for active and retired members of the military.

 “We are pleased to welcome guests to our center for jam-packed weekend filled with a slew of exciting activities,” said Kathleen Mones, director of marketing and business development at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. “With summer fast approaching, our Memorial Day Weekend event is the perfect time to get outside and pick up great seasonal attire at amazing prices, as well as experience the sights, sounds and flavors of summer.”

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Center

20-A Killingworth Turnpike
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-0700

For additional information about 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.

Spring 2016 at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

Social Media Promotion

Spring Fashion at Clinton Crossing

The weather is finally cooperating with the calendar! We're looking at rising temperatures, leaves popping out on trees, and flowers starting to bloom. It's one of my favorite times of year because it means everything is fresh shiny and new...and it means - Spring Fashion! YAY!

We received a mid-week invite to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton CT to preview some of the spring looks in stores for Spring 2016 - and believe me, this season's looks couldn't be better!

I grabbed my friend Dorene and off we went for a fun shopping night out at Clinton Crossing!

What was really great was that I learned that one of my favorite places to shop, Chico's is now at the outlet center! I can't believe I've been at the outlet center about a dozen times in the past six months and didn't know they were there. That's right! They are located in the lower level (where there's usually great parking)! Another thing I learned was that Bass Outlets carries clothes! I always thought they only carried shoes!

We loved learning about all Spring 2016 trends and about all the great upcoming events at Clinton Crossing!

We also got to meet up with some of our favorite Connecticut Social Influencers and Bloggers, Rosa from Lady Diana's Pearls, Lydia from Chic on the Cheap, Bethany from TwentySomethingPlus, Wendy from Connecticut Lifestyles, and Lauren from Sweeties Kidz

Here are just some of the items that were on display from the 70 design and name brand outlet stores at Clinton Crossing.

Dooney & Burke

Bass Outlets
That Green Fern Tee was just one of my many purchases that evening!

Chico's 

(L) Le Creuset Cookware
(R) Lindt Chocolates

Saks Off Fifth

Sunglass Hut

Yankee Candle

Under Armour

In addition to all these great fashions we sampled some nosh from Chris' Covered Bridge Grill!

And got to take part in a raffle and contest where both Dorene and I were winners! Dorene was "lucky" enough to win a pair of jeans at Lucky Brand!

Lucky Dorene wins a Lucky Gift Certificate!

And I won a gift certificate to Premium Outlets, which needless to say, was used that very night!

There's MORE good news!

Lucky for all of us is that Clinton Crossing offers a VIP Shopper's Club where you can get advance notice of upcoming events and enjoy some exclusive member benefits:

• Exclusive Online Coupons
• Voucher for a Free Savings Passport
• Deals Around Town
• Insider Info from Your Favorite Brands
• Email Updates: Sales & Special Events

Join Here (It's free and easy to sign up!)  ==> VIP Shopper Lounge     

Hope to see you soon at Clinton Crossing!

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

Disclaimer: I was invited to this Clinton Crossing event by members of Simon Premium Outlet's marketing and management team, however all opinions are my own.

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© Home Place 2016

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.