Ala Moana Center’s List of “Top 10 Gifts Under $20”
Helps Shoppers Find Great Deals This Holiday Season
Great finds at Ala Moana Center for just about anyone on a shoppers holiday list.
HONOLULU – With less than a week to shop for Christmas, shoppers may be seeking out a few affordable gifts for one or more names on their holiday list. Highlighting some of the season’s most affordable finds, Ala Moana Center presents its list of “Top 10 Gifts Under $20.” From delicious holiday treats, to soothing bath products, these assorted gift ideas are sure to please just about anyone! And if you are still stumped, Ala Moana Center gift cards starting at $20 and up make the best Christmas gifts for even those hardest to please. Head down to Ala Moana Center to partake in these great gift ideas before it’s too late!
1. A perfectly plush way to dry off
Surfers and beach enthusiasts really enjoy a good towel especially when it’s large, plush and comfortable! This Christmas, pick up a Plush T&C Logo Beach Towel featuring black, grey and white graphic designs with the classic T&C logo and “T&C Surf” emblazoned across the background. Now your friends will look forward to getting out of the water just to wrap themselves or laying in the sand with this super soft towel. Available at T&C Surf (Third Level) for $15.99.
2. Watch her face light up
Make this holiday season shine and sparkle with M.A.C. lipgelée gloss, sparkling shimmer pigment and glitter eye liner. M.A.C.’s Lipgelée comes in a variety of radiant colors with sparkle accents: Amber Russe, a soft, muted plum brown; Gemshine, a bronzy peach; and Moonstone, a silvery pink. The Sparkling Shimmer Pigment is an ultra-refined powder that can be applied directly to the skin and eyes to replicate this season’s strong and sophisticated look, while the Glitter Eye Liner seamlessly lines the eyes for a polished definition that dazzles. These easy-to-use cosmetics are just the ticket to dress up any Christmas ensemble. Available at M.A.C. Cosmetics (Mall Level) ranging from $14 to $19.50 each.
3. You won’t be able to eat just one
This year Santa won’t be able to resist having a nibble from one of the delicious shortbread cookies placed beside the Christmas tree. The Honolulu Cookie Company Platinum Gift Box features four each of their eight best-selling cookies in a brushed platinum gift tin. Available at Honolulu Cookie Company (Street Level) for $18.95.
4. Never lose your luggage again
For the jetsetter in your life, pick up a few Cinnamon Girl Monogrammed Leather Luggage Tags. These ultra-cute, feminine tags can be purchased in pink, green, blue and chocolate, and can be monogrammed with one initial in a complementary color. Spotting the right bag in a crowd has never been so attractive! Available at Cinnamon Girl (Third Level) ranging from $6 - $7 each.
5. Soak holiday season stress away
Relieve the stress of the holiday season with some help from the M Luxe Premium Soap & Mineral Set. The set features Soothing Almond Mineral Bath, which employs mineral-rich bath salts to detoxify and soften the skin from head to toe as well as Premium Almond Soap which has been quadruple-milled with goat’s milk, honey, almonds and oats in authentic French tradition. Long lines and quirky relatives won’t even faze your loved ones after they’ve had a lengthy dip with these bath salts and soaps. Available at Neiman Marcus (Mall Level) for $15.
6. Let them choose the perfect Christmas gift!
Strapped for time this Christmas? Ala Moana Center GGP Gift Cards are the perfect way to show someone you care without the hassle or fuss of shopping for the perfect gift. This year, let your hard-to-please family and friends shop for themselves! The GGP gift cards are accepted at most stores and restaurants in Ala Moana Center. Shoppers can check the balance on their gift card anytime online at www.ggpgiftcard.com, by calling toll-free, 1-800-263-4983 or by using one of the 11 gift card readers located throughout the center. Available at Ala Moana Center’s Customer Service Center (Street Level) ranging from $20 - $500 values.
7. Cuckoo for Coffee?
For your loved ones who need some extra steam in the morning, get them off on the right note with the 12 days of Cocoa Coffee Sampler. This cheery sampler comes filled with 12 single-serve packets of cocoa, two of each of the following flavors, Dulce de Leche (formerly Caramel), Creamy White Chocolate, Irish Crème, Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate and Hazelnut. The samples are packaged in a festive silver tin decorated with a silvery blue snowflake sleeve and a snowman design. And for those tea drinkers on your list, the 12 Days of Tea Sampler is just the thing, also containing a variety of single-serve tea bags. Available at Gloria Jeans (Street Level) for $12.99 (cocoa) or $16.99 (tea).
8. Good things come in small sizes
No meal is complete without a little something sweet. Pick up a Patisserie La Palme D’Or Mini Cake for a friend, party host or coworker this Christmas and give them something elegant and delicious. These individually packaged cakes including Le Classic Gâteau Au Chocolat, Sicilly, and Gâteau Roulé, are packed in boxes, sealed with the chic La Palme D’Or seal and chilled with an individual miniature ice pack in each box. The cakes can even be purchased and paid for in advance, and then picked up when you’ve finished your shopping. La Palme D’Or features more than 36 varieties of the finest Japanese-influenced French pastries that can be found in Hawaii today. Custom orders and consultations with Chef Taniguchi are also available for special occasions. Available at Patisserie La Palme D’Or (Mall Level) ranging from $3.50 - $4.50 each.
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9. Wearing his personality on his sleeve
Stop by David and Goliath this Christmas to peruse their selection of super-witty men’s assorted shirts. With clever one-liners like, “Why can’t I be rich instead of good looking?” and “Mama’s Boy!” you’re almost guaranteed to find something that will match his character to a tee. The tops are printed on polyester and cotton crew neck shirts and come in a variety of colors. Available at David & Goliath (Street Level) starting at $19.99.
10. Have some fun in the sun
What better way to enjoy the sun and gorgeous Hawaii weather than with a Kid’s Del Sol T-Shirt? The t-shirts appear plain until exposed to UV light -- when they reveal a fun image. Del Sol is a clothing and gift line that prints hats, shirts, jackets, handbags, purses, jewelry, fingernail polish, hair clips and other wearable products that change colors in the sun. This interesting and unique clothing concept is a great vacation souvenir that kids will love. Available at Elephant Walk (Street Level) starting at $18.95.
For ongoing updates on holiday events and services as the season draws near, call Ala Moana Center’s Customer Service Center at 808-955-9517 or visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com/top10.htm .
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options. Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers. Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.
Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 209 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 18,000 retailers nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the company Web site at www.generalgrowth.com.
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