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Decorate to Celebrate

Includes 40 minute seminar with guest expert, Bob Pranga - aka Dr. Christmas - two hour Urban Shopping Adventures guided shopping tour on foot and gift bag.

If you thought the LA Fashion District was only for apparel - think again! Now you can dress your home for the coming holidays and still afford to celebrate. Dr. Christmas will highlight some hot design trends of the season, and show easy and inexpensive techniques for decorating with fabric and trim. Next, your shopping guide will lead you to great resources used by studio set decorators, including fresh, dried and silk flowers, floral accessories, ready-made decorations and fabrics. Leave armed with easy tips on what to buy and how to use items for maximum impact.

11.17

SATURDAY

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $42 per person

Location: Santee Village Sales Office: 716 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite D

Please purchase one pacakge per person.

Bob Pranga - Known as Dr. Christmas, Bob Pranga has appeared often on HGTV, and been featured on CNN, the BBC and in countless magazines. His company provides custom Christmas and special events design and décor for everyone from "the house next door" to MGM, Walt Disney Studios, Tiffany & Co., Macy's and celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg, Carrie Fisher and Shaquille O'Neal. His helpful decorating book, “Christmas Style” will be available for sale.

Ready, Set, Shop!

The After-Thanksgiving Shopping Spree

Includes two and one half hour Urban Shopping Adventures guided shopping tour on foot and gift bag.

It's the shopaholic's true holiday! We'll hunt down the best bargains in gifts, super-trendy holiday and winter apparel, accessories, costume jewelry and more. Get your elbows out, your track shoes on, and follow your Urban Shopping Adventures guide on a thorough search for the LA Fashion District's most amazing deals of the year. Extra discounts are traditional on this day!
11.24

SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 12:30 noon

Cost: $36 per person Location: California Market Center Courtyard: 110 E. 9th Street

Please Purchase One ticket per person.

Sample Sale Strategic Shopping

Includes two and one half hour Urban Shopping Adventures guided shopping tour on foot through designer wholesale showrooms, with special early morning access and gift bag.

Welcome to the insider world of sample sales! Hidden away in the wholesale buildings of the LA Fashion District are designer showrooms with some of the world's most popular and contemporary fashions seen in magazines and film. These locations are closed to the public, except on specific days when shoppers in the know can score high-end designer clothing and accessories at a fraction of the retail cost. Urban Shopping Adventures guides you smartly through the dizzying array of deals, and gets you in early for special access ahead of the crowd. Pick a Friday date, or go for all three, to scoop up the best buys of your life! Shopping is cash only with no refunds and dressing rooms are typically not available.

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12.7
12.14
ON FRIDAYS from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $36 per person / tour

Location: Meet at California Market Center Courtyard: 110 E. 9th Street

Gifting with Style

Includes 40 minute seminar with guest expert, Juanita Lewis of Wrap It Up, two hour Urban Shopping Adventures guided shopping tour on foot and gift bag.

You're a giver and you know a gift means more when presented in a beautiful package. Pick up amazing and easy gift wrap tricks from one of L.A.'s top gift-wrappers, Juanita Lewis. You'll learn the secret of easy bow-making and be inspired to create your own unique packages. Next, follow your Urban Shopping Adventures guide to fun and unexpected LA Fashion District sources for gift wrap, party and floral décor, costume jewelry, plus some great gifts! At this rate, Santa's elves will be calling you for advice!
Juanita Lewis has an extensive background in the gift basket business and is owner of L.A.'s unique mobile gift wrapping service, Wrap It Up. She has appeared on HGTV's Carol Duvall Show and is known for her clear and friendly approach to teaching decorating techniques to professionals and consumers alike.
12.1

SATURDAY

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $42 per person

Location: Meet at Santee Village Sales Office: 716 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite D

Please purchase one package per person.

Just For You

Look and Feel Your Best For the Holidays

Includes 40 minute seminar with guest expert, Jana Samulski, corporate and personal image and style consultant, two hour Urban Shopping Adventures guided shopping tour on foot and VIP gift bag with gifts for the five senses.

At last, it's your turn. Take a little time from holiday shopping and preparing, and take care of yourself! You'll face the rest of the seasonal frenzy with serenity and confidence. First, open your VIP gift bag and find your special treats, together with discount offers for selected apparel and accessory boutiques in the LA Fashion District. Next, get priceless style and image tips from Jana Samulski, noted corporate and personal image, style and wardrobe consultant. Learn about your personal style from the inside out. Then follow your guide to select amazing fashion finds for your best look, at a carefully chosen collection of apparel and accessory stores. Finally, return home with bags of well-chosen presents - just for you! Holiday shopping should always be this rewarding!
12.8

SATURDAY

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $48 per person

Location: Meet at Santee Village Sales Office:

716 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite D

Please purchase one package per person.

Jana Samulski is a certified image consultant with over 20 years experience in the fashion and communications industries in the United States and Europe. The Jana Samulski Company provides "dress for success" training and consulting to corporations and private clientele.

Top Ten Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Includes 40 minute seminar with founder and resident LA Fashion District expert, Christine Silvestri, two hour Urban Shopping Adventures guided shopping tour on foot and gift bag.

Time is running out, but ideas are not! Fashion District expert and founder of Urban Shopping Adventures, Christine Silvestri, will show you ten sure-to-please gifts for everyone on your list. Then follow Christine on your last chance to power shop the LA Fashion District with an expert guide. We'll zero in on the top ten best gift ideas for your last minute shopping list, from trendy accessories to fashion sweaters, amazing costume jewelry and much more.

12.15

SATURDAY

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $42 per person

Location: Santee Village Sales Office:

716 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite D

Please purchase one package per person.

Christine Silvestri Urban Shopping Adventures founder, Christine Silvestri has led groups and individuals on fun and rewarding shopping experiences in the LA Fashion District for the past four years. Her unique and in-depth knowledge of the vendors and merchandise will help get your holiday shopping off to a successful start.

* * A portion of the tour proceeds will be donated to a downtown charity.

* * * Payment required at time of registration. No refunds. Space is limited.