If you're stuck buying your s### from the mall, ya might as well make the best of it. Hit up these following stores...just remember to do so only in moderation.
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Clothing Joints
Mall Classics
Makeup and Accessories
Eat Me
Entertainment
Clothing Joints
Places to buy clothes. (If you must.)
Even though it's arguably trendy, it's got some OK stuff if you're willing to pony up the price.
H&M
If you're stuck getting your shoes at the mall, Journey's has been known to throw a sweet surprise my way every once in a while. And...if you're shopping for the kiddos, they have a kids version of this store too. Yay Journeys!
Journeys
A couple must reads about this one: 1. ONLY ONE ITEM in your wardrobe should ever be from this store. That is a rule you will be thanking me if you follow. 2. You don't have to shop at this particular location. Any Hot Topic at any mall will pretty m...
Hot Topic
Mall Classics
An awesome store that only caters to you if you're genuinely cool.
Spencer's
Books are like the internet made out of trees.
Barnes & Noble
Well OK, it's a newer classic...but still.
Macy's
Makeup and Accessories
It's a classic, but it's also makeup.
MAC Cosmetics
So much makeup, so little time.
SEPHORA
Eat Me
Just what the title says. Places to go if you're hungry at the mall.
If there's a gyro place at the mall, try a gyro. (It's pronounced YEE-row, not J-EYE-row. You're welcome.)
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It originated at malls across the country (I believe?). It survived the Pandemic and came out thriving. It is what America was built on: 4,000 calorie cinnamon rolls, extra frosting, and absolutely zero shame!
* Just kidding about the 4,000 calories...
Cinnabon
Alright, it's not the greatest thing in the world, but it is one of the richest. And it is also becoming a mall staple. Don't die without trying it out.
The Cheesecake Factory
Just plain sweet guilty goodness.
Auntie Anne's
Italian makes for a nice change at the mall.
Sbarro
What's a block without a Starbucks?
Starbucks
Entertainment
Not specific stores, but things malls used to have to entertain you with. Many of these are defunct today, so if your local mall has got one, do take advantage while you can!
OK this isn't exactly "entertainment", but it's still something I don't see anymore at the mall.
Regis Salon
Expensive as sin. You might be better off just signing up for Netflix and watching it on the big screen.
Cinemark Century Eastport Plaza 16
Nostalic.
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When I was a kid, my local mall not only had an ice skating rink, it had a library too. Crazy how the times have changed.
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