October is here and the weather is getting colder, so what better time to think about shopping for the holidays. I love the holidays because they can be such of time of thanksgiving and the making of so many wonderful memories. My favorite holiday is definitely Christmas. Christmas to me is a wonderful time of reflection and giving of thanks for the birth of my Lord Jesus Christ. Hence the name Christ (mas)! The meaning of Christmas has everything to do with thanksgiving and nothing to do with gifts. The reason I give gifts is because I love God’s people and also Christ himself was given gifts on his day of birth.
As a self proclaimed shopping guru with over 20 years of experience in the fine art of hunting down affordable luxury; I am now imparting my shopping wisdom to you on how and what you should consider purchasing for the upcoming Holiday season. I know there are people that begin their holiday shopping sometime in the middle of summer and I am well acquainted with others that make a mad dash to their local retailer at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. I have had done both and let me tell you the latter is not the way to go.
In a society where there is so much fraud and uncertainty, some people are afraid to purchase things online. They may feel their personal information may be compromised or perhaps they are unsure about the quality of the item. Let me put some of your fears to rest because I have been shopping online for over 10 years and have never had an incident of fraud or disappointment with the quality of the item I was purchasing. There is so much security in place now that you can shop worry free and begin using your time more effectively.
If you’re concerned about the quality, no need. There are websites that give you an opportunity to see the item you are purchasing at every angle and up close and personal. Websites such as Overstock.com give consumers’ detailed information regarding the product as well as actual customer reviews regarding what they thought about the product and some are shockingly honest. The online retailers are offering these kinds of services to consumer because they want to retain you as a customer. It’s not just about ordering something one time; they want to build a relationship and provide you with the best possible shopping experience as well as quality products. There was one Christmas some years ago where I shopped for holiday gifts exclusively at JC Penny online and purchased everything from rabbit fur ear muffs to colorful DVD players. It was economic, efficient and hassle free!
As we are closing in on the upcoming Christmas Holiday; I did my homework early and found some very solid as well as affordable Christmas items for the young girls this year. This year, I’d like to introduce you to the world of Talbots.com for your shopping convenience. I have been shopping with Talbot’s for over 15 years and have been so pleased with the value and the quality. My most memorable purchase from Talbot’s would have to be a chocolate corduroy ankle length shirtdress. I loved the fit, the sleekness and versatility of the dress. I could dress it up for evening wear by adding pearls and satin heels or I could take it to the movies by putting on large gold hoops earrings and suede boots. I looked forward to shopping at Talbot’s every season when you can get up to 85% off of the original price. Can you say Bargain? You must experience it to believe it.
Today’s Top 5 picks were easy for me because I have been shopping for little girls in my family, at church, in my community as well as various families through the angle tree effort. What better way to use my God given resources than combine my love for people with my love of shopping! Without further commentary, here are my Top 5 picks for Girls this holiday for under $100.00:
1. Beaded Mary Jane Satin shoes by Kenneth Cole $42.00
(Colors: black, cherry red and gold) Sizes 1-13 children
These lovely shoes will be every young ladies dream. Its
comfort with lots of style.
2. Fleece Hat $12.00
(Polyester blend, comes in multiple fall colors) Warm soft fleece.
Sizes S-L
This hat comes in so many colors that your young lady
will have a hard time deciding on which color to wear to
school. The fleece is not only warm and partical for cold
weather, its actually lovely and feels so soft, that it might
be hard to take it off once you get in class.
3. Embellished cotton Tees 2 for $38.00
(Velvet trimmed cotton tees in beautiful pastel colors) Sizes 7-20 children
Every young lady loves a good tee and not only are these warm, they
are just as beautiful with all the pastel colors available. You can
wear these tees with jeans or a nice skirt for picture day.
4. Reversible Zip Front Vest $48.00
(Color: Lime/Channel quilted with zip/pockets/warm soft fleece on the reverse side)
Nylon shell/Polyester Fleece fill. Sizes 7-20 children
We’re talking total fashion here! This fleece lined vest is so warm and
soft to the touch that you’ll stay nice and toasty while looking
like you just stepped out of Seventeen magazine!
5. Sheer Tights $5.50
(Colors: black/buff/ivory/pink/white) Nylon/Lycra/Spandex
Children sizes 6-12
Every girl needs a good pair of tights for those cold fall and winter
days. These should not be worn as leggings because they are
sheer and really made to be worn under clothing. They would
be great with slacks or this seasons gouchos.
There is so much quality and value for your money at Talbots.com. Start your holiday shopping today in the comfort of your home and let your fingers do all the work! Talbots.com where kids get affordable and convenient sophistication.
