Last-minute holiday shopping: 12.21-12.27
by Jahna Peloquin on Dec.21, 2009, under Style & Nightlife
Freaked out that you still haven’t crossed all the names off your list? St. Paul shops are offering a few last-minute shopping opportunities.
[Ann Taylor is among the stores open for 83 hours at Rosedale]
Monday-Wednesday: Rosedale Center 83-Hour Non-stop Shopping
The most noteworthy has to be Rosedale’s 83 hour non-stop shopping spree. Many stores are staying open all night Monday through Wednesday of this week. Macy’s Rosedale location also will be the lone Minnesota Macy’s location to remain open for 24 hours during the final days of the shopping season. Call 651-639-6600 or visit myrosedale.comfor more details, and click HERE for more store-specific special offers and sales. (Mon-Wed. 10 Rosedale Ctr., Roseville. 651-639-6600.)
Through December 23: L’atelier Couture Sample Sale
Brides to be are probably not thinking about their wedding day around the holidays, but clever ladies in love should head to St. Paul for couture bridal shop L’atelier Couture’s annual sample sale. Formerly known as Amy Jane Bridal, the sweet shop is where fashion-conscious brides flock from all over the world for names such as Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Lela Rose, and Vera Wang, and jewels from local designer Penny Larsen. Everything will be marked down 50 percent or more. (493 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-602-9492.)
Through December 24: Get 20-percent-off holiday ornaments at Bibelot. (1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-0321 & 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul. 651-646-5651.)
Beginning Saturday, December 26: Winter Sale at Grand Hand
Art and gift boutique The Grand Hand only does sales twice a year, so when they do it, they don’t mess around. Find huge discounts on hand-crafted items by regional and national artists, including fine jewelry by Karin Jacobson and Brittany Foster, painting, sculpture, glass, and more. You never know, you may find something perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift. (Ongoing through Jan. 10. 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-312-1122.)
New additions: New St. Paul menswear boutique BlackBlue has recently added two new racks of clothing, including vintage shirts, sweaters, ties, bags and winter jackets. Other additions include men’s and women’s hats and gloves from Bemidji Woolen Mills, boots from Red Wing Shoes, shirts from Standard Issue by Hyden Yoo, wool jackets from Filson, men’s and women’s slippers from Minnetonka Moccasin, and more Pendleton and Fred Perry shirts and sweaters. (614 Selby Ave., St. Paul.)




