Yesterday I was invited to attend a media event at the Citadel Outlets here in LA that ended up being more like a full-on party in the VIP lounge followed by some serious bargain shopping at stores like Kate Spade, Levi’s, Michael Kors, American Apparel, Ann Taylor, Nike, Gap and Fossil…
We started out in the luxurious VIP lounge, which rivaled any Vegas lounge I’ve ever been in and were treated to bites, adorable cookies, desserts and ample amounts of Champagne.
It’s always fun to see blogger friends at these events, especially Brittany of Lipstick and Leopard Print:
My Sam Edelman chunky chain sandals were perfect for a busy afternoon of power-shopping. While we were being wined and dined in the VIP lounge we learned more about the history behind this beautiful property which began as a tire and rubber company plant and was modeled after the 7th century BC Assyrian palace of King Sargon II. I loved hearing about how the City of Commerce purchased the property in 1983 as part of an effort to prevent the demolition of this beautiful landmark building. After our lounge party we were let loose to tackle the outlets armed with goodie bags, discount coupons and cards plus a beautiful pair of pearl earrings courtesy of Helzberg Diamonds. The Kate Spade Outlet was our first stop and I ended up finding the perfect gift for a friend’s graduation:
Every aspect of my Citadel experience yesterday was ultra-luxurious including the valet parking, beautiful common areas, glamorous restrooms and high-end retailers. We finished up this fun party/shopping experience at the Citadel Cafe which boasts one of my favorite iconic LA eateries: Hot Dog on a Stick. I always get the same ‘cheese on a stick’ plus a large glass of their fresh lemonade – the perfect way to end an amazing outlet adventure.
