You can look at holiday shopping one of two ways:
- Stressful, hectic, + something to check off of your to-do list.
- As a way to buy the perfect gift (for you or for others!) while having fun + saving money.
Does #2 sound impossible? Keep reading for all of my tips, tricks, + insider deals and you will love holiday shopping as much as I do.
Also – make sure you read the whole post… you’ll see how I styled some of the designer items I found… and exactly what I paid for them.
Holiday Shopping Tips + Tricks
The video above highlights my incredible day shopping at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (insider secret: they are having a killer holiday sale). The video includes shopping tips + tricks. If you’re a Californian, you can apply these Pro Tips at the Camarillo Premium Outlets. If you’re out of state, you can apply these Pro Tips anywhere + everywhere you shop.
Pro Holiday Shopping Tips
Tip #1 – Dress for the Day. Wear easy to remove layers so that trying things on is simple. Dress comfortably. Wear a nude bra + seamless underwear so you can try on everything.
Tip #2 – Print a map of the shopping center you are visiting + plan your route. Almost every shopping center or outlet mall have their map posted online.
Tip #3 – Look up the list of the stores available on the shopping center’s website. Highlight the stores that you want to visit and put them on a list in the “Notes” section of your phone. List specific items + styles that you want to shop from each brand. Take the map you printed out earlier + the list that you put in your “Notes” and put the stores in order of your walking route (watch the video above to stalk my list).
Tip #4 – To budget: plan for November + December all year long. Save strategically each month throughout the year. Shop at an outlet mall during a sale (my favorite is The Camarillo Premium Outlet’s Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale).
Tip #5 – If shopping with your man, make sure to sprinkle in shops that they’ll enjoy, too (like Nike, The North Face, + Adidas).
Tip #6 – Don’t fall for trends. Buy Winter or Fall clothes because they stay in style longer.
Tip #7 – Look for classic investment pieces (like bags + shoes) that don’t go out of style.
Tip #8 – Go to the very back of the store when you first enter. That’s where all of the clearance items are located. You will find amazing deals.
Tip #9 – Eat. Make sure to take food/snack breaks so you don’t get overwhelmed.
Tip #10 – Instead of spending a lot of money on “Boyfriend Jeans” buy some Levi 501’s and cuff them.
Holiday Shopping Scores Styled + What I Paid for Them
Here’s an idea of some of the looks that you can put together with incredible outlet finds.
Banana Republic Merino Wool Striped Turtleneck
Retail – $59
Outlet Sale – $25
Joe’s Jeans
Retail – $158
Outlet Sale – $37
Tory Burch Flats
Retail – $199
Outlet Sale – $99.50
Polo Ralph Lauren Earrings
Retail – $25.99
Outlet Sale – $15.99
Polo Ralph Lauren Blazer
Retail – $139.99
Outlet Sale – $56
Levi’s Slim Fit Long
Retail – $60
Outlet Sale – $40
Tory Burch Pumps
Retail – $229
Outlet Sale – $114.50
Rock Revolution Vest
Retail – $79
Outlet Sale – $20
Nike Trainers
Retail – $80
Outlet Sale – $34
Kate Spade Purse
Retail – $549
Outlet Sale – $103
Levi’s 501s
Retail – $60
Outlet Sale – $40
Tory Burch Sandals
Retail – $125
Outlet Sale – $62.50
Joe’s Jeans
Retail – $180
Outlet Sale – $30
Tory Burch Flats
Retail – $199
Outlet Sale – $99.50
Details of the Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale for Simple Holiday Shopping
So many of the stores at the Camarillo Premium Outlets are already featuring things at 50-70% off. For extra savings, shop the Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale. Here’s a sneak peek into some of the best deals.
Adidas – $25 off of $75.
Joe’s Jeans – $40 + under section. Buy one, get one pair 50% off. Spend $250 + get a free Joe’s Camp tote bag.
Kate Spade – 50-70% off most of the store. 10% off purchase of $150 or more.
Levi’s – 20% off a single item.
Lululemon – extra 20% off size 10 or 12.
Michael Kors – 70% off most items. 10% off your purchase of $300 or more.
Nike – large discounts storewide.
The North Face – 10% off $125 or more.
Oakley – 10% off.
Polo Ralph Lauren – 20% off purchase of $100 or more.
Theory – $50 off $200 or more.
Tory Burch – 50% off the entire store.
Ugg – $30 Duffield Throw with purchase of $100 or more.
Zadig + Voltaire – 70% off many items in the store.
Details
This sale is now open to all shoppers until Christmas Eve. If you want early access to sales like this, you can sign up to become a VIP Member here (it’s free)!
Want to go prepared?
Download the map, look up the outlet’s hours, plan your list, + print out your extra holiday savings.
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