You would think the run-up to Christmas couldn’t possibly be any better than opening your advent calendar and devouring the choccy inside, but oooh it is! I’m happy to say there’s a new shopping centre in SL by the name of ‘Le Zoo’ and it is a smasher! For a start, it is a Zoo;the build is highly detailed, clearly laid out and there are LOTS of animals. My first impression was that it conveys that sense of loneliness that you often experience when walking around RL Zoos on a cold drizzly Winters day. (London Zoo had that effect on me I’m afraid to say:() Having said that there’s a really appealling originality about the place, as well as a sense of humour. For example, a Rhino has broken her way through the window of ‘Chapeau Tres Mignon’ and is merrily eating some of the wares! She’s also left a huge pile of doo-doo in the centre of the store..it’s actually a posing stand! (What a clever touch) You will be amazed at the quality shops that have taken up residence in this place. We’re talking names like Tuli, Calla, Icing, Punch Drunk, Eolandes, Muse, Philotic Energy, Marlys any many many others. There are some I’ve never visited before such as ‘Fancy Schmancy’ and I look forward to exploring these with gusto and lots of Lindens in my pocket:)Bear in mind that the majority of these are satellite stores and obviously they will be too small to offer their full range.   Don’t be put off by this, I love these kinds of places as you get a great build to explore and a taste of what the designers involved have to offer. (Many of them have landmarks to their flagship locations as well.) A couple of shops are still in the process of setting up but it doesn’t detract from the overall feel of the place.  It’s defo worthy of a landmark. To tempt you even further there are FREEBIES galore as well, including cuddly animals and a pack of FANTASTIC logo t-shirts from the admission booth ( I’m not saying what’s on them-only that if you miss out you won’t be happy.  they’re only available this weekend!) Some of the stores are being lovely and giving gifts out  too-a nice necklace from Calla for a start.  Go and make yourself a brew and come and visit ‘Le Zoo’.
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