Outlets of Des Moines Gift Guide

I know how overwhelming Holiday shopping can be and it seems that our lists keep growing every year, but that is definitely something to be thankful for if that is the case for you! Even with the current pandemic, we still have gifts to give and don’t forget about your secret Santas or the white elephant gifts πŸŽ… I am here to make this years shopping trip fast and easy. Think one stop shopping!

I spent a day shopping and browsing the Outlets of Des Moines and put together a small gift guide to highlight some of my favorite items and plus I found some great gift ideas for the men too! P.S. Did you know there is a entire store dedicated to just hot sauces and beef jerky?? 🀯

First stop, The Cosmetics Warehouse Store.

Full of final sales, clearance, and favorite skincare items at a discount. My favorite gift idea from this store was for the teen, beauty lover, or secret Santa. For only $15 you choose a gift bag that is perfect for future use and fill it up with some sample size products. I love getting samples at the stores, plus it is a great way to find new favorites or to have those sizes for travel or for your purse/bags.

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2.) Under Armour

Racks on racks of clothing and shoes for the entire family! Cold weather is approaching and cold gear for all outdoor activities is a great closet staple. Another great find was the wall of hats. Fishing, baseball, golfing, and sun hats! If you are wanting to make it more personal, then take it to a shop to have it embroidered or personalized.

I found matching leggings for moms and littles plus great pieces for school. Lunch boxes and backpacks are fun to gift with a little extra hidden surprise in it ☺️

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3.) Eddie Bauer

Classic pieces that will last a long time. I found the best camouflage sweater! I would say a puffer vest is a safe bet for just about anyone in the family. It is a great layering piece and timeless style that will be in your and last throughout multiple seasons.

I chose to grab base layers like plain long sleeve shirts, a vest, and of course they have family fun pajamas too!

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4.) Ralph Lauren

At first you would think that this store is only clothing, but they have several tables set up for your gift giving needs. From mugs to umbrellas, they have you covered, literally πŸ˜‰ The store does a nice job of having a few summer options like vacation wear and swim trunks, because after 2020 is over, we are all going to need a nice long vacation! Am I right??

They have a great children’s section with plenty of sales and clearance items! I was there to highlight my favorites but I may have ended up bringing a few pieces home!

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5.) Kate Spade

Paradise! You walk in and your eyes scan the room for the best place to start but you can’t decide because the glitter and lights have you in awe! So many great finds in this store. Earrings for a party, sunglasses for vacation, phone or laptop cases because your work equipment still needs to look beautiful even while at home ☺️

My favorite finds are below, including bags/purses for every occasion.

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6.) American Eagle Outfitters

This store may seem like it is for a younger crowd, but if you are having a hard time finding perfect fitting jeans, stop in! Yes, they do have great gifts for the teens but they also have clothing for any age! I tried on a few looks and yes, they may be trendy, but that is what is fun about receiving gifts! You may not necessarily need it but you WANT it 😊 I definitely did not need another lounge wear set, but this one is a total WANT!

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If you are planning a visit to the Outlets, make sure you visit their WEBSITE for updated shopping hours and take a look at the STORE DIRECTORY .

**This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and words are my own.

May/June Best Sellers!

Whoa a lot has happened since I did my last April best selling post, like everyone quit shopping due to mass chaos and panic about job stability and did I mention kids home full time 😳 Now that some things are slowly opening back up and jobs are resuming, the retail therapy has kicked in full force….myself included!!

I am going to highlight the best selling pieces from May & June with shopable links! Happy Shopping!

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1.) BEAUTY BRANDS $14.95 Liter Sale! Easily the most sold item because who doesn’t love 70% off of your favorite shampoos/conditioners? Perfect time to stock up! The sale ends August 9th!

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2.) WORKOUT TANK I wear a size 6 in these tops because I hate clingy things…including men πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜‚

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3.) TANK This top runs TTS and I am wearing a small but the small is now sold out! So hurry!

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4.) PULLOVER I love this top so much as it is the cutest swim top coverup with shorts! Or wear it with a cami under it for an everyday look. It is only available in a small and XS. I am wearing a small!

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6.) DRESS I love it when you guys trust me and buy the dress I tell you to buy 😍 I promise you will not regret this purchase! I wear it everywhere with everything! I am wearing a small and it comes in several colors!

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7.) PANTS I haven't even been able to wear and style these bad boys yet but ya’ll loved them from my stories try on! I think they run tts and I bought a small! Perfect summer pants and super cute dressed up with a bodysuit!

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8.) ULTRABOOST My most favorite shoe ever! I love love these and the colors are perfection! I ordered my normal size 8.5 and they fit but if you are unsure, size down 1/2 size!

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9.) LIPSTICK This stuff stays put allll day long! I love it in the color BACI and I get the most compliments when I wear it in my IG stories!

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10.) SLIDES These come in 4 colors and they are the best Hermes look alike slides that I have found! They run TTS! I have them in white and brown!

April Best Sellers-2020

April snow is supposed to still bring May flowers I guess, only in Iowa πŸ˜‚ I hope you guys are all holding up during this crazy time and I know it has been especially hard to hide the packages from the husbands or sig.others 😬 We now can’t get by with saying that β€œwe have had this thing FOREVER.”

Well y’all somehow managed to keep shopping and here is a round up of your most purchased items for the month of April! I have linked them all here as well, so click on the BLUE links and it will take you straight to the product to purchase!

Happy Shopping 😊

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1.) Joggers The best affordable pants right now are joggers! These are so comfy and I sized down to an XS. Anyone else living in comfy clothes right now??

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2.) Sweatshirt Definitely sticking with the comfy theme! This sweatshirt comes in the best colors and also in plus size too. I am wearing a size small.

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3.) Lipstick The Sephora sale helped my favorite color get to the top of best selling things! I have and love the color Baci or if you want a lighter one, try Perla. It stays on forever!

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4.) Chambray Joggers The ones that sold and that are linked here are not the exact ones pictured but they are very similar. Super comfy and go with everything!

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5.) T-Shirt Best seller now 2 months in a row and for good reason! It is so cute. I just checked and instead of the 2 colors available when I bought it, there are like 50 colors to choose from now πŸ™Œ Runs TTS

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6.) White Pants These are like a denim material and are a tad high waisted. I am wearing a size 4 in these. I love the cut and fit! Also come in denim if you like the jean look better.

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7.) Sandals. I am so glad you guys scooped these up because the last time I loved a shoe, they sold out soooo fast! These are perfect camel Summer sandal, run TTS.

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8.) Lip Liner. The best lip liner color ever! Hover. It goes with everything from light to dark! I wear it daily.

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9.) Dress. Tank swing dress! I am wearing a small but if you want less swing to it, you could size down. It comes in a few colors and it is under $25.

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10.) Shorts. These are just sweat shorts but I wear them to bed like loungewear. You could wear them anywhere! They run TTS.