Back to school tax free weekend at San Marcos Premium Outlets

sanmarcosoutlets — San Marcos Premium Outlets will have extended hours during the Texas Sales Tax Holiday from August 9 through August 11.

Another school year is around the corner and it is time for the Texas Sales Tax Holiday. San Marcos Premium Outlets invites area residents and visitors to enjoy extended hours and great deals during tax-free weekend. (San Marcos Premium Outlets, 2019)

San Marcos Premium Outlets is pleased to offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase back-to-school necessities without paying sales tax on qualifying items in accordance with the Texas Sales Tax Holiday. The 3-day sales tax break begins on Friday, August 9 and ends on Sunday, August 11. During this period, retailers will not be required to collect state and local sales use tax on most footwear, clothing, backpacks and school supplies priced less than $100.

Before hitting the mall, shoppers can check out even more savings by visiting the Simon Retailer Showcase online where coupons and other retailer deals await.

Not sure what clothes are school uniform approved? Stop by Simon Guest Services at either property for a list of school requirements, which stores to find the appropriate attire and which stores have the best deals.

Extended Hours at San Marcos Premium Outlets
Friday, August 9 – 9a.m. to 10p.m.
Saturday, August 10 – 9a.m. to 10p.m.
Sunday, August 11 – 10a.m. to 7p.m.
* Department store hours may vary

Customers who spend $450 at select stores can visit Guest Services, located in the Food Court, from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, during center hours, and receive a free lunch tote.

San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35 South
San Marcos, TX 78666

Father’s Day packages at Hiatus Spa + Retreat

hiatusfathersday — The Frosty Mug is just one of the packages available at Hiatus Spa + Retreat to celebrate dad this Father’s Day. Photo: Molly Culver, used with permission.

Father’s Day is coming up this month and Hiatus Spa + Retreat has packages to give Dad a well-deserved spa day. Each package at Hiatus is personalized from start to finish. All services include a purifying foot soak ritual and the signature hand and foot massage, along with a sensory journey and customized aromatherapy. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2019)

Father’s Day Packages include:
Frosty Mug: 80 mins, $195 | H-Circle $139 – After a thorough Dead Sea Salt body polish with woody essences of Cedar and Vetiver, Dad receives a shampoo and conditioning hair treatment with lathery scalp massage and a cool water rinse. Next is a refreshing massage under the warm Vichy shower with smooth stones of frozen beer that is sure to awaken the senses and boost circulation. An aromatic warm oil massage closes the experience but Dad’s retreat would not be complete without a frosty mug of local craft brew.

The Dad Bod: 2-3 Hours, $189 (normally $220) H-Circle $138 – His deserving choice of any two Hiatus Essential Services: The Signature Massage, The Tailor-Made Facial, The Body Glow, The Body Wrap, The One & Only Mani-Pedi

The Tip Top: 2 Hours, $210 (normally $250) H-Circle $168 – Knock it out of the park with two of the most popular services to leave Dad feeling shiny and new. First a sports massage with a custom blend of essential oils and guided stretching to banish aches and knots. Then, Pop gets an invigorating facial of exfoliation, masque and aromatherapy steam plus a hand and food massage. It ends with a restorative scalp treatment that makes this the perfect package from head-to-toe.

H-Circle Dad – H-Circle Members – There is nothing Dad likes more than spending time with kids. So, make it a family spa day and give him H-Circle guest pricing when he accompanies a member for a spa visit during the month of June. If he joins, Hiatus will waive his enrollment fee.

With soon-to-be seven locations across Texas, six years on Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies and an innovative spa subscription model, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a fresh kind of full-service spa that has changed the wellness industry. Powered by products with real green ingredients and a high-touch experience, Hiatus’s personalized approach to wellness is driven by the view that regular relaxation should be an empowering part of a healthy, happy lifestyle.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 4, Ste 4112
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 202-3355

MOSS Designer Consignment opens this Saturday

mossconsignment — MOSS Designer Consignment opens this Saturday in Alamo Heights. Photo: MOSS Designer Consignment, used with permission.

MOSS Designer Consignment is excited to announce the official opening of its first location in San Antonio on Saturday June 1. MOSS will bring the world of high-end consignment to San Antonio with designers such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Hermès, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci and more available at the boutique. Once open, MOSS will take items for consignment based on appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the store at (210) 468-5565. First time consignors must make an appointment to set up an account with MOSS. Business hours will be 10a.m. to 6p.m. daily and Sundays from 11a.m. to 5p.m. (MOSS Designer Consignment, 2019)

MOSS first opened in Austin in December 2010 with the intent to bring the world of high-end consignment to Austin and now is thrilled to introduce the same shopping experience to San Antonio. All merchandise is hand-selected and comprised of both high-end designer labels and popular contemporary labels from past seasons that reflect current trends. With new merchandise arriving daily, MOSS creates a unique and exciting shopping experience. MOSS San Antonio will be located in Alamo Heights and will carry the same high-quality contemporary labels found at the Austin location as well as a small curated section of designer vintage.

MOSS Designer Consignment
5013 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209

Hiatus Spa + Retreat H-Circle Summer Memberships

hiatusspavalentines — Hiatus Spa + Retreat has special offers for the summer. Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat, the award-winning day spa with five locations across Texas, is excited to offer new clients a summer retreat and an opportunity to experience their renowned H-Circle membership for three months. For only $69 per month, members can choose one essential service per month and the option to book additional services at the discounted member pricing, 10% off of all retail products, priority booking and discounts for any guests. Offer is available starting Saturday June 1 and guests who take advantage of it will receive a $50 gift card with the membership to spend at the spa. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2019)

H-Circle members can treat themselves to one of six of the following essential services each month:

• The Signature Massage: Mixing Swedish techniques and customized aromatherapy, this service will relax muscles, improve circulation, increase range of motion and stimulate the skin and nervous system. Restore balance, reduce tension and peace out.

• The Tailor-Made Facial: In this essential facial, our expert esthetician will carefully analyze the skin, paying particular attention to imbalances and seasonal changes. Integrated aromatherapy, aromatic steam, lymphatic massage and acupressure techniques accompany this deeply relaxing, customized facial.

• The One & Only Mani-Pedi: Kick up those heels in a zero-gravity chair, add an eye pillow, blanket, and warm neck wrap and let us go to town with a polish, buff, and shine.

• The Body Glow: In this 40-minute full-body renewal the entire body is polished with essential oils and dead sea salts to invigorate and cleanse, followed by a rejuvenating rainfall Vichy shower in the hydrotherapy room.

• Acupuncture: This ancient Chinese practice uses fine, disposable needles to access the meridian system along which energy pathways of the body flow. Restoring blood circulation to organs and tissue kick starts the body’s natural healing and balancing abilities. Enjoy a deeply relaxing experience that results in relief and healing from a variety of issues, including chronic pain, stress management, allergy symptoms, weight control, smoking cessation, fatigue and more.

• The Body Wrap: In this hydrating wrap, guests be exfoliated, smoothed, softened and then wrapped in warm layers. A restorative scalp and foot massage balances the whole body. Choice of warming or cooling ingredients.

The three-month summer membership must be purchased by August 1 and all three services must be used by October 31.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 4, Ste 4112
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 202-3355

National Puppy Day celebration at The Shops at La Cantera

puppydays — Celebrate National Puppy Day at the Shops at La Cantera with your furry friends. Photo: The Shops at La Cantera, used with permission.

The Shops at La Cantera will celebrate National Puppy Day with a tail-wagging good time for pets and the owners who love them. From noon to 4p.m. on Saturday, March 23, enjoy an afternoon of pup-friendly fun including fashions, pet adoptions, puppy brunch, giveaways, photo opportunities, treats and more. (The Shops at La Cantera, 2019)

Models will grace the runway with furry friends in hand and shoppers will get a first look at new Spring styles. Plus, all pups strutting their stuff on the runway are up for adoption.

The Fashion show is complemented by the malls’ first PUPPY BRUNCH during mall hours at select restaurants offering dining deals for dog owners and well-behaved pets. Enjoy tasty sips and snacks, and of course, play time with the pups on the patios.

Event agenda:
Noon – Welcome and Fashion Show, models and pets
1p.m. to 4p.m. – Pup-up Market and Pet Friendly shopping, Pet Adoptions, Puppy Brunch, Pet Meet and Greets, Photo Opportunities and more.

The Shops at La Cantera
Center Court (Under the Heritage Tree, mall common area near PF Chang’s)
15900 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 582-6255

The Shops at La Cantera Pet Friendly Policy: Pets are welcome in all mall common areas, except the children’s play area and water fountains. Pet friendly merchants, businesses and dining establishments are identified through “Take One” brochures available at the mall management office and via mall directories and online. Pets must be on a leash and have up-to-date vaccination tags on the collar. For small dogs, using a carrier also is a smart way to go. Dogs must always be under the control of their owner. Guests must clean up after their canine friend. The Shops at La Cantera will provide six waste bag dispenser sites throughout the property.

The Shops at La Cantera Open Container Policy: Per the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, customers of legal age can purchase beer and wine from an on-site establishment with a Beer and Wine Permit and walk with the beverage throughout the property. Currently Luciano’s Pizzeria and Tiny Cantina operate under a Beer and Wine Retailer Permit and have agreed to sell and serve beer and wine in branded plastic cups to customers that wish to walk the mall property with these beverages. Customers will also receive a La Cantera wristband to wear while consuming the beverage on property. Retailers may decide if they want to allow customers to bring drinks into their stores on an individual basis.

March events at the Pearl

Pearl has exciting events planned for the month of March. From First Thursday Night Market to a Mi Golondrina retail pop-up and St. Patrick’s celebrations at the Bottling Department, Pearl is the perfect spot to enjoy Spring Break with the family and kids, with plenty of dining and shopping options for every taste. (Pearl, 2019)

Mi Golondrina Pop-up
March 5 through June 1- 11a.m. to 5p.m.
The Pearl is excited to bring back Mi Golondrina, a collection of handcrafted clothing and accessories, to San Antonio. Shop the collection at the Pearl pop-up store, located next to Niche and The Sporting District. Mi Golondrina’s collection is handcrafted in Mexico and the finishing details are added by their talented team in Dallas to create a curated collection of high-end artisan apparel and accessories. This event is free and open to the public.

First Thursday Night Market
March 7 from 4p.m. to 8p.m.
Kick off a new month with First Thursday Night Market at the Pearl. Shop from favorite local Farmers Market vendors and artists while enjoying music by regional performers. Big Cedar Fever performs at Pearl Park from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Richard Diaz de Leon Music performs in Pearl Parkito from 4 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Bottling Department
March 17 from 8a.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pearl with various drink specials at the Bar at the Bottling Department. Guinness will be flowing to celebrate the luck of the Irish as well as other beer and drink specials. Pearl Farmers Market will be open from 10a.m. to 2p.m. so guest can enjoy locally sourced goods. This event is free and open to the public.

Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260

Dog gift ideas by BARK and Shake Shack

barkshakeshack — Clementine and Lola with the BarkBurger and Fries combo. Photo: Shake Shack, used with permission.

Christmas is only two weeks away, and for anyone still looking for gift ideas for their canine companions, Shake Shack has good news. Shake Shack loving dog parents now have another excuse to frequent their favorite burger joint. BARK has teamed up with Shake Shack to launch a Shack-inspired line of toys including a BarkBurger, Frenchie Fries and a Never-Melt Milkshake. The toys are now available online through BarkShop and Shack Shop. (Shake Shack, 2018)

o Individual:
 BarkBurger (crazy crinkle, squeaker, super-soft fuzz – layers all connected) $8
 Frenchie Fries (crazy cinkle, whip n flip fries – fries are attached) $6
 Never-Melt Milkshake (crazy crinkle, squeaker, packed with fluff) $8

o Bundles:
 BarkBurger + Fries combo $13
 The Works (BarkBurger, Frenchie Fries and Never-Melt Milkshake) $20

BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content. BARK’s dog-obsessed team applies its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats and supplements and dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Founded in 2012, BARK loyally serves dogs nationwide with monthly subscription services, BarkBox and Super Chewer; a curated e-commerce experience on BarkShop.com; and custom collections via its retail partner network, including Target and Urban Outfitters.

Mexican-inspired pop-up shops at Pearl this Fall

golondrinapic — Mi Golondrina is one of the pop-up shops at Pearl this fall. Photo: Mi Golondrina, used with permission.

This holiday season, Pearl is welcoming Mexican-inspired pop-up shops to get guests into the holiday shopping mood. These shops will feature a variety of handcrafted collections, ranging from vintage Mexican masks to high-end artisan apparel and accessories and will available through December. (Pearl, 2018)

In conjunction with Pearl’s second annual Día de los Muertos celebration November 1 and 2, Mexico City-based artist Karima Muyaes comes to Pearl to sell and showcase her Día-themed artwork. As an internationally renowned artist and printmaker, Muyaes creates artwork with iconic imagery and characteristic style. Large format paintings, prints, paper skulls and vintage Mexican masks will be available. Muyaes’ altar/ofrenda in honor of the 43 Mexican male students who disappeared in 2014 will also be on view.

Founded in June 2013 by Cristina Lynch, Mi Golondrina works with skilled artisans to pair centuries old embroidery techniques with modern styles. Each one-of-a-kind piece in the Mi Golondrina collection is handcrafted in Mexico while the finishing details are added by their talented team in Dallas, the end result being a curated collection of high-end artisan apparel and accessories.

Artist Karima Muyaes
November 1 through November 11. Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10a.m. to 6p.m.

Mi Golondrina
November 23 through December 22. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11a.m. to 5p.m.

All pop-up stores will be located behind Local Coffee.

Pearl
302 Pearl Parkway Suite 110
Next to Ten Thousand Villages on Avenue A
San Antonio, TX 78215

Jimmy Choo Outlet opens at San Marcos Premium Outlets

San Marcos Premium Outlets recently announced that Jimmy Choo opened its first Texas outlet location on Friday July 20. Founded in 1996 in London, Jimmy Choo is a leading luxury fashion accessories brand with shoes at its heart. Known for its art of celebrity dressing, Jimmy Choo has dressed style icons from celebrities and royalty to musicians and heads of state. With more than 150 stores, the global brand opened a 2,300 square-foot storefront at San Marcos Premium Outlets next to CH Carolina Herrera, uniting the complete Jimmy Choo men’s and women’s collection of shoes, handbags, small leather accessories and sunglasses. (San Marcos Premium Outlets, 2018)

Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. CEO Pierre Denis and Creative Director Sandra Choi together share a vision to create one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Jimmy Choo has a global store network encompassing more than 150 stores and is present in the most prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide. Jimmy Choo is part of the Michael Kors Holdings Limited luxury fashion group.

“We’re thrilled to have Jimmy Choo join San Marcos Premium Outlets’ diverse lineup of retailers and restaurants. We are continually looking for opportunities to provide shoppers with an elevated retail experience and we believe the opening of the Jimmy Choo outlet will exceed shopper expectations.” Celena McGuill, Director of Marketing and Business Development.

San Marcos Outlet Mall
3939 S Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-2200

Father’s Day Specials

Dos Carolinas has an exclusive new collection of guayaberas perfect for Father’s Day. Photo: Dos Carolinas, used with permission.

Sunday June 17 is Father’s Day and there are only a few days left to shop for the perfect gift for dad. Area restaurants and stores have special deals that range from a day out to watch the soccer game to specialty donuts and clothing. (Krause’s Café, Bakery Lorraine, The Granary ‘Cue & Brew, Pearl, Twang, 2018)

Krause’s Cafe:
This year, Father’s Day falls on the same day as the highly anticipated Germany vs. Mexico World Cup game and Krause’s Café + Biergarten is hosting a special viewing of the World Cup game beginning at 10a.m. Patrons can watch the game with dad in the biergarten and whether they are cheering for Germany or Mexico, they can find over 70 beers on tap at the Biergarten from German steins of beers like Hofbrau and Franziskaner Hefenweizen to Mexican cervezas including Dos XX and Modelo. There will be authentic, tasty German fare that can be paired with the biergarten’s wide array of brews, from schnitzel and bratwurst with sauerkraut to Bavarian pretzels. For Father’s Day, the restaurant will serve up an off menu special of Grilled Ribeye Filet with bacon wrapped asparagus, baked potato, bordelaise sauce for $34. They will also have Manmosas (man mimosa) for $12.

Bakery Lorraine and Maybelle’s:
Maybelle’s at The Bottling Department will have Rum and Pecan Donuts and Bakery Lorraine will offer Bourbon Tobacco Macarons. These two sweet are not typically found at Maybelle’s or Bakery Lorraine and are exclusively for Father’s Day.

The Granary ‘Cue & Brew:
The Granary ‘Cue and Brew will offer a $45 Father’s Day gift package featuring one beer growler (64 oz) filled with any house beer, one bottle of The Granary spice rub and the limited edition 5th anniversary apron designed by Cruz Ortiz.

At Pearl:
Dos Carolinas will carry an exclusive Father’s Day collection including new guayaberas, sunglasses and belts. The Sporting District will host several Father’s Day pop-ups throughout the weekend. On Friday, June 15 the store will feature Mission Mercantile, the retailer known for handmade leather goods. On Saturday, June 16, Habana Cowboy, the vintage Airstream mobile cigar bar, will take over, offering free cigars to customers who make purchases of over $100 in store plus free shoe shines for fathers on Sunday.

Twang:
Dress up dad’s drink this Father’s Day with Twang beer salt. The pocket-sized bottles of beer salt make colorful additions alongside any six pack. Beer Salt is a citrus flavored salt used to dress the rim of longnecks and beer mugs. Priced at just $3 per bottle or $12 for a 6 count, every pocket-sized bottle of Twang beer salt is an inexpensive, easy and fun addition for any father or beer lover. Twang Beer Salt is available at HEB or online.

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