It was in retail, and the most exciting part was that I truly thought, over the course of training for my new salesperson position, I would learn Victoria’s secret. Weeks later, I realized that, in general, lingerie shopping is terribly involved and confusing — mainly because “lingerie” means different things to people. For the most […]
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Deck those halls
Stephanie Humes at A Date with Iris Credit: Mark Hancock Warm-drink sipping, cold-weather loving, holiday music-listening into them. Probably my favorite part, if I were forced to list only one thing other than cooler temps, would be the decorating. Transforming living spaces that are normally calm and serene into fantastical displays of pine-cone-scented garland, complete […]
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Label me this
That wasn’t for lack of effort or interest on the part of small business owners, but rather because upscale shopping excursions generally were reserved for Dallas or beyond. Nowadays, small shops and boutiques still deliver great products they bring from Dallas, Las Vegas and New York City markets, but the demand here is greater. Shopping […]
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A novel idea
There’s no better way to kick off winter shopping and celebrate the dip in temps than with a holiday party. Am I right? From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Northpark Mall, 12100 N. May, Holiday Girls’ Night Out: Books & Boutiques gives you the perfect excuse for an evening of progressive shopping and fun […]
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Womb Dwelling
After college and a few less-than-fulfilling jobs, she purchased a business name, some light fixtures and other odds and ends. She located an out-of-the-way space in downtown Tulsa and did what she had wanted to do since she was a child: Babcock opened a gift shop. Dwelling Spaces soon became popular, especially with artistic types. […]
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OKG7 spots to eat between shopping
Sweis Pita Bakery2115 N. May943-8923 May Avenue boasts a collection of fantastic shopping and delicious food. Among its gems is Sweis Bakery, serving all the things one might need for a traditional Mediterranean feast. There’s a lunch special that includes a fresh gyro, a gyro salad and house-made pita bread and chips. Make sure to […]
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Wheelin’ and dealin’
Not only are our brick-and-mortars abundant with treasures, but now the lovely creatives of our fair town have taken to the streets. You didn’t think food trucks would be the only ones having mobile fun, did you? With a forward-looking state of mind, Ashley Sellers isn’t just on a trend — she’s starting one. Her […]
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Think small
The following Cyber Monday offers its own e-commerce steals. So, what to do on the Saturday in between? Celebrate a relatively new American shopping holiday, of course. Small Business Saturday, created by American Express in 2010, encouraged more than 100 million shoppers last year to shop at independently owned small businesses. Promoted through social media, […]
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Loving local
We parlayed that into a conversation about local artists, writers, dancers and musicians. Discussions like this remind me that the local arts and food scenes are doin’ just fine. Another area that shouldn’t be neglected is local shopping. Now, I know we’re all guilty of ordering things online because of convenience. Just for a second, […]
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October Christmas
Shopaholics prepare, because it’s time again for the three-day shopping extravaganza that is Mistletoe Market. As more than 100 vendors roll into the Cox Convention Center, shoppers around the metro are strategizing their game plans: where to go first, what to eat along the way and which of the season’s must-have items to keep an […]