Somerset Mall

As I began to discuss in the previous blog, Somerset Mall is a high end mall offering stores with some of the most widely acknowledged desirable brands and pristine quality merchandise.  This large three story shopping center is divided into north and south sections of Somerset Mall and is known for the skywalk. 

In terms of stores, there seems to be a significant majority of clothing and accessories stores, like most malls.  These include Abercrombie, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Bebe, Buckle, Chico’s, Coach, Express, Forever 21, Gucci, Guess, Hollister, Lacoste, Nine West, Urban Outfitter’s, and so much more.  These examples put a small dent in the plethora of stores at Somerset.  To me, maybe not entirely true, but it at least seems that these stores are more on top of the newest fashions, ahead of some other locations.  All of them are well-kept and professionally organized.  I guess they are probably equivalent to most other malls, except that the atmosphere created makes it seem like you are in a top notch clothing store.  I enjoy shopping there but am more of a cost conscience person and would therefore, not choose Somerset as a regular shopping destination.  There were stores aside from clothing like Apple or phone stores but I did not go in to any. 

As a child, I remember looking forward to going to Somerset Mall because of the Lego store and Build-a-Bear workshop within Somerset.  The mall seemed huge with countless toys.  It was someplace I went with my parents that I always came home with something that I had seemingly never seen in another store.  So Somerset was a sort of magical place to me as a kid. 

Even now, when I think of Somerset, I think majestic.  It is beautiful in so many ways.  The three store mall has glass elevators that make traveling through the mall both exciting and rather scenic.  It’s not just the view of the elevators that looks grandiose but also the view from the elevators, looking out at all the stores and decorative fixtures.  Near the elevators, there is an elegant gazebo that makes the mall seem even grander.  Additionally, there is an abundance of plants throughout the mall.  The flowers and palm trees provide an aura of paradise.  There are fountains and other art forms scattered thoughtfully throughout the mall too.  Overall, the architecture in the mall clearly is successful in its goal to provide customers with a sophisticated atmosphere. 

Somerset Mall has a unique “mall walker program”.  On certain days groups meet to walk around the mall.  They do this to promote healthy lifestyle habits.  They also provide the distances around different circles of the mall if people would like to walk around on their own for exercise and would like to know the distance that they are walking.  I like this idea.  I know that at other malls there are informal groups that walk around the mall for exercise, but I never heard of a mall actually hosting such a program.  They also hold several events, anything from high class art auctions to events for the kids, to get people involved at the mall. 

The pricey theme consistent throughout the mall does have perks.  They are always trying to keep their customers as pleasantly pleased as possible.  This means that there is valet parking, complementary wheelchairs or strollers, and constant assistance being offered everywhere you go within in the mall.  My experience there was quite enjoyable.