With shops such as Sony Style [0], Sephora [0] and Sole Food [0], University Village [0] is women-friendly every day, but the outdoor mall will crank things up a notch Dec. 4-5 with its annual "Holidate with the Girls" shopping event, from 5 to 9 p.m.
For $25, local ladies will have the opportunity to sip cocktails and nibble appetizers from The Ram [0] in a private lounge located next to Spa Scotta [0].
They'll also be treated to a gift bag that includes a scented candle, cosmetics samples and a shopping card that entitles the holder to a 20 percent discount at more than 30 University Village shops, including Barnes & Noble [0], Beauty Works [0], Lucy [0] and Ravenna Gardens [0]. (My favorite U Village shops, Mercer [0] and Kiehl's [1], will both offer special deals but have not yet finalized the details.) The discount card is valid through Dec. 6.
Proceeds from the Dec. 4 event will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities [2], and proceeds from Dec. 5 will benefit New Beginnings [3], which provides services to women and children who have been affected by physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Advance registration at www.uvillage.com [4] is recommended.
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