Stef In The City: Holiday Gift Shopping at The Cherry Creek Shopping Center
PHOTOGRAPHED BY ESTHER LEE LEACH AT THE CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER
MODELS: KOYA NYANGI & STEFANIE JONES // CLOTHING: NEIMAN MARCUS
Stef in the City is a monthly column by Stefanie Jones. Stefanie moved from London to be a co-host of the nationally syndicated TV show Daily Blast Live which films in Denver. Starting in 2012, Stefanie was the host of Fashion One Television, an international channel focusing on beauty, glamour, style, luxury, and viewed in more than 120 countries worldwide. A regular correspondent for international fashion weeks and at red carpet events around the world, Stefanie used her VIP access to report on some of the industry’s most exclusive parties. She has interviewed fashion’s most well-known insiders, including Anna Wintour. Every issue, Stef will share her fashion and beauty insider tips with our readers.
Darlings, the holiday season is officially here, and to celebrate I’m giving my readers the ultimate answer to all of your holiday gift-giving problems, I’m going to keep it as easy as possible for you all with a few ideas to treat your bestie, children or hey, keep it all for yourself. You deserve it.
With family flying into town, decorations to put up, a tree to wrestle with, the list of things to do in the days leading up to Christmas Eve is endless. Here's my very simple, yet extremely effective answer to your problems - Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
With so many stores to choose from, you can find everything you need from fluffy, glittery, animal-shaped hair accessories for your 12-year-old niece, thank you Claires Accessories, to scoring major brownie points with your mother-in-law who has everything with the best candles you’ve ever smelt (don't pass up on the gift wrapping there - it’s to die for!) from Jo Malone, and not to forget the man in your life, Shinola has some great watches at a range of price points, you really can find it all under one roof and not break a sweat.
It’s also inevitable that there will be some last-minute presents and stocking fillers that you need to buy for the guests that just turn up. For sisters and best friends, you can never go wrong at Lush. The store has a great selection of pre-packaged bath bomb goodies for the ultimate pampering session. For Dad’s, Macy’s has a great selection of ties, aftershaves, and shaving kits. For the kiddos, you can get a great selection of delicious stocking filler candies at Lolli and Pops, treat yourself to a Crunchie bar whilst you are there. Heaven.
Whilst conducting some research for you guys, I decided to show you some treats I picked up for myself to get your in the mood for a treat for yourself, I mean, it would be rude not to after all of your hard work present buying for everyone else! First is a relaxed look that I found in my holy grail that is Neiman Marcus. I went for head-to-toe Balmain with a splash of Balenciaga - I mean, it would be rude not to. This sweater is a great way of keeping cozy whilst looking put together and not trying too hard. Darlings, I know it’s the season for ugly Christmas jumpers but this for me wins hands down. For a more formal affair, this Balmain tweed dress is timeless, paired with heels and a Bottega Veneta bag for a dressier look. This piece is so versatile you could wear it for family gatherings, work Christmas parties, or New Years' eve under a snuggly coat, styled with some rich jewel-toned accessories. You’ll feel a million dollars whilst smooching your boo under the mistletoe.
Happy Holidays Darlings and follow me @steffrjones to keep in the loop this festive season.
