As the Rochester weather bounces between winter, spring and summer, staying in a warm weather frame of mind can be difficult. As I walked the mall today, I found the perfect warm weather fix at Bath & Body Works. The sign read – “Escape to the Tropics.” Who wouldn’t want that right now?? They have three new scents – Bali Mango, Aruba Coconut and Rio Rumberry. 
My favorite tropics scent — Bali Mango. The other great thing about the three new scents is that they come in array of products. Typically, I stick to the shower gel and body lotion, but a small spray bottle caught my eye today – the product was shimmer mist. Going with the theme of the tropics, the spray leaves you a little sparkly and smelling like, well, the tropics. (You better believe I sprayed myself with the tester to see how shimmery I would be!)
It’s okay if you’re not feeling tropical just yet – there were other new products and a few beloved ones for the spring season. The newest scent that Bath & Body has added is Pink Chiffon. 
It is described as a mix of red pear and vanilla orchid (personally I think it smells like cotton candy – yum!). Also, for a limited time, they’ve brought back their Signature Vanillas line. This includes Lemon Vanilla, Berry Vanilla and Apricot Vanilla.
While you’re in, don’t forget to stock up on all the classics. From lotions and shower gels, to fragrances and the newly delivered body scrubs (great for after the beach or working in the garden) in your favorite scents such as Japanese Cherry Blossom, Sweet Pea, Moonlight Path, Warm Vanilla Sugar and Twilight Woods.
Want your guy to smell as good as you do? Bath & Body carries five men’s fragrances (they even have a Twilight Woods of their own), plus a full line of soaps, shaving gels and colognes made by C.O. Bigelow.
So before you put on your strappy sandals and your flirty spring dress – accessorize with your favorite scent, whether it shimmers or scrubs, it always matches what you’re wearing!
With winter here, you need to warm up quick – but in style of course! Don’t let another cold year pass you by without stopping into The Mall for the trendiest scarves.
When it comes to scarves there are no boundaries. This accessory fits any age, personality, shape or size. Scarves can be transitioned through different seasons & are a great accent for coats, t-shirts and sweaters. From flat black to hints of color, and shimmer to animal prints — you can wrap it anyway you like, whether it’s traditional or unconventional.
A hot find this season is the “infinity scarf”, (otherwise known as a “cowl neck scarf”). These are completely connected all the way around, but are made to be long enough to still drape any way you’d like.
You can find this type of scarf and many more on any budget at The Mall. Check below for prices and stores that have a wide variety of scarves to accessorize the whole family with!
Express – Buy one, get one half off all scarves, (prices start at $29.90)
H&M – As low as $9.99
JC Penney – $11.99
Bon Ton – Starting at $15.99
New York & Company – Starting at just $9.97
Macy’s – Starting at $15.99
The Children’s Place – starting at $6
Crazy 8 – $2.99 and up
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This gift is perfect for the coffee AND chocolate lover on your list! Barnes & Noble Cafe has made this fantastic gift package including: 2 pounds of coffee, a tin of holiday tea, a box of Godiva chocolates and a box of coffee samplers! Tell us what you love about the Barnes & Noble Cafe and you could be taking this yummy gift home!
Today’s gift is from JCPenney! For the lady in your life who loves bright colors in her winter wardrobe, give her this elegant peacoat from St. John’s Bay. This coat is in a soft cashmere blend and looks absolutely stunning even on the dreariest of days. This coat retails for $199.99 but is currently on sale for $69.99! We have it in Gold Narcisuss but comes in wide range of colors such as Traditional Ivory, Caramel Latte, Chic Red, Dark Charcoal, Signature Black and more! Tell us who on your list deserves this coat and why you love JCPenney and this beautiful coat may be yours!
Hosting holiday parties this season? Looking for a gift that will make every hostess smile? Or do you have a “Secret Santa” that you need to buy for? Bath & Body Works always has you covered! Today’s gift includes 4 holiday hand soaps, 3 yummy smelling body butters, 2 deliciously scented candles and 1 sparkly gift bag! Tell us what you love about Bath & Body Works (and maybe throw in your favorite scent) and this gift bag could be yours!
On the eighth day of giving, The Mall at Greece Ridge gave to me…a great gift for the newest member to your family (or friend’s family!)! Toucan Ornaments (located between Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle) is giving away this adorable Moon and Star bank, plus a polar bear stocking (available in either blue or pink, your choice). Plus, if you’re in the market for a piggy bank, they also have actual piggy banks for boys and girls, sports themed piggy banks and a bunch of fun ornaments for the whole family! The prize for today not only includes the Moon and Star bank and polar bear stocking, but The Mall is throwing in a carousel card (10 free carousel rides) and a free photo package with Santa! (Santa package is only valid until December 24th!). Tell us what you love about Toucan Ornaments holiday gifts and this prize could be yours!
Today’s gift comes from the Rochester Athletic Club! Want to get a jump start on your New Year’s Resolution or need the perfect gift for the health nut on your list? Give them this 3 month gym membership! Tell us what you like about the RAC and you could be putting this under the tree for someone on your list or yourself!
Today’s gift comes from Best Buy Mobile! This great reloadable phone would make a fantastic gift for someone on your list that wants to pick their plan based on month, day or minutes. Plus, Best Buy Mobile will get them started with a $30 phone card. Tell us what you like about Best Buy Mobile and you could be putting this under the tree for someone on your list!
On the 5th day of giving… Touch the heart of the lady you love this Holiday! Get a Yankee Candle gift set filled with the best scent of the season – Christmas Cookie! Included is a decorative, reusable red tin filled with a small tumbler candle and two sampler votive candles, plus a flickering red tree glass votive holder. Comment below to tell us your favorite thing about Yankee Candle and win this gift set for someone you love!
*The 12 Days of Giving is a fun promotion for our wonderful Facebook fans. December 1-12 a gift per day will be revealed on Facebook. To be entered to win you must comment on our blog page by 11:59 p.m. on the day the prize is posted. The featured store will help pick the winner!
My favorite tropics scent — Bali Mango. The other great thing about the three new scents is that they come in array of products. Typically, I stick to the shower gel and body lotion, but a small spray bottle caught my eye today – the product was shimmer mist. Going with the theme of the tropics, the spray leaves you a little sparkly and smelling like, well, the tropics. (You better believe I sprayed myself with the tester to see how shimmery I would be!)
It is described as a mix of red pear and vanilla orchid (personally I think it smells like cotton candy – yum!). Also, for a limited time, they’ve brought back their Signature Vanillas line. This includes Lemon Vanilla, Berry Vanilla and Apricot Vanilla.
