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For Holiday Shopping In Bay Area #BuyBlack Gift Ideas
BY KENYA WOODARD Sentinel Feature Writer
It’s expected that con- sumer spending will increase more than 40 percent this holiday season. More than half of that shopping will be done online and 60 percent will be spent on gift cards, according to the National Retail Federation. Other popular gifts include cloth- ing, books, and electronics.
If you are still holiday shopping – there’s still time to check off everyone on your list. And before you head to the mall, take a look at these local retailers for gift ideas:
Blue Sage Eco Boutique
6202 N. Central Ave., Tampa * (813) 231-7310 www.blue- sageboutique.com
Founded in 2013, Blue Sage carries “eco-friendly products and handcrafted candles that promote per- sonal growth, peace and prosperity.” It’s best known for its soy candles that come in three collections: Chakra, Signature, and Wanderlust.
The Style Lab @5508
5508 N. 50th St., Tampa (813) 391-6776 www.thestylelabat5508.com
Looking for the perfect tie, cuff links, or pocket squares for your holiday honey? Take a trip to visit owner Ricc Rollins at The Style Lab where he keeps the latest fashion and accessory trends in stock. If you’re not sure what to buy, consider booking a style session with Rollins.
Elizabeth Carson Racker www.elizabethcarson- racker.com
If you’re looking for one- of-a-kind clothing gifts, check out local fashion de- signer Elizabeth Carson Racker’s collections of wrap dresses, fly jackets, and wide-leg pants. A Tampa na- tive, Racker began her ca- reer with Ebony Fashion Fair and traveled all over the country before returning
home. Now a fixture on the fashion scene, Racker’s clothing has been featured on runways in Miami and New York. Shop her online boutique or, for a unique treat, commission her to cre- ate a customized evening or special event gown.
African Extravaganza
1409 Tampa Park Plaza,
Tampa * (813) 228-7272 www.africanextravaganza.w ordpress.com
Want to give African-in-
spired gifts this holiday, but can’t get to The Motherland before Christmas? Visit African Extravaganza for an abundant selection of fab- rics, jewelry, and dresses as well as shea butter and Black soap.
Privileged Faces At Body Temple Spatique 1499 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa * (813) 693-2328 www.privilegedfaces.com
Give the gift of beauty with a facial, brow tinting, or makeup application tutorial with esthetician Kimberly Blackmon. Other services include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, dermaplan- ing. Send someone you love into the New Year with fresh skin!
Or get a massage and your nails done by Body Temple Spatique owner, Stephanie Sykes. Bodytemplespatique.com.
Polished Nail Salon
12108 N. 56th St. Suite B, Temple Terrace
(813) 675-4725 www.www.polishedbytc.com
The shop offers standard nail services like acrylics and gel nails, as well as specials for students. Facials, lashes, and belly detox wraps also are available. For the more adventurous woman, try yoni steamings (womb detox).
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