Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re grateful for many things, including our wonderful readers. We hope that today finds you sharing good food with good company. Enjoy!

Cheers, the Camille Styles Team

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New tennis technology can be a game-changer

System can calculate game statistics and evens calls lines, blurting "in" or "out."



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Tastemakers :: Arro

We’ve had a crush on the house-smoked meats and chewy pretzels at Easy Tiger for ages, and the blue plate-inspired, high-end comfort food at 24 Diner is one of our favorite spots in town for breakfast or lunch. When we stumbled into Arro for a visit with Chef Drew Curran on a cold, blustery afternoon last week, though, our fancy turned to love. The space itself is beautiful — somehow managing to be both open and intimate, with warm woods, dim lights, and a cozy patina — but it was the food that ultimately seduced us. Rustic French bistro fare, done with confidence and grace, was exactly what we wanted on such a chilly gray evening…

*photography by Thomas Winslow

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VOTE: The Best Emotional Moment in sports in 2013

YEAR IN SPORTS: From Jack Hoffman to Andy Murray, which sports moment was most touching?



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Editors’ Essentials :: Martha Lynn Kale

When Martha Lynn isn’t writing our Pretty Simple column here on the blog, she’s busy running Austin’s premiere salon, Mirror Mirror. She’s a successful business owner, a mom, and just about the cutest person we know. There’s no one we trust more than Martha Lynn to take us from blonde to brunette, long to short, and even give us a bit of love life advice when we’re in the chair! Today we’re excited to learn the secrets of her cheerful, preppy style…

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VOTE: The KIA Performance of the Year for 2013

A lot of teams won big, but who won best? Choose the KIA Performance of the Year in 2013.



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Melanie Oudin says she has muscle-damaging condition

Melanie Oudin says her muscle-damaging condition may be caused by intense exertion



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Black Friday 2013 Store Opening Times at Mall of America!

DON’T FORGET about our Parental Escort Policy which will be in effect during the following holiday hours:

• Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) – ALL DAY


• Black Friday (Nov. 29) – ALL DAY

Youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older Friday and Saturday evenings 4 p.m. – close and during the above listed days.

THANKSGIVING DAY

Napa Valley Grille open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

6 P.M. THANKSGIVING

Best Buy

Best Buy Mobile

Jamba Juice

7 P.M. THANKSGIVING

Levi’s (open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., then will reopen at 7 p.m.)

Old Navy (open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., then will reopen at 7 p.m.)

8 P.M. THANKSGIVING

American Eagle

A|X Armani Exchange

Abercrombie & Fitch

aerie

Aeropostale

Aldo

Aldo Accessories

Ann Taylor (will close at 1 a.m. and reopen at 6 a.m.)

Athleta

Banana Republic

Bare Minerals (will close at 2 a.m. and reopen at 6 a.m.)

Bath & Body Works

BCBGeneration

Buckle

Build-a-Bear Workshop

Call it Spring

Caribou Coffee

Carter’s

Champs Sports

Champs Just Hats

Charlotte Russe

The Children’s Place

Cinnabon

Claire’s

Cotton On

ecko unltd.

Eddie Bauer

Express

Field of Dreams

Finish Line

Foreign Exchange

Forever 21

Games by James

GAP

Gilly Hicks

Godiva

Guess

Guess Accessories

H&M

Hat World

Holiday Station Store

Hollister

Hot Topic

Icing

Janie and Jack

Justice

Just Dogs! Gourmet

Len

Lids

Lindt Chocolate

Lucky Brand

Macy’s

Maria Rivolta

New Era

New York and Co.

p.s. from aeropostale

Perfumania

PINK

PUMA

Ragstock

Sears

Sephora

Skechers

Starbucks

Street Corner News

The Limited

Tony Roma’s

Torrid

Toys | Toy Corner

Typo

Victoria’s Secret

Wet Seal

Yankee Candle

Zales

Zumiez

10 P.M. THANKSGIVING

Burger King

Panda Express

Pita Pit

Ruby Tuesday

MIDNIGHT

A’GACI

Air Traffic

American Apparel

As Seen On TV

Aveda

bebe

Brookstone

Bruegger’s Bagels

Cache

Carhartt

Chapel Hats

Clarks

Coach

Coldwater Creek

Columbia Sportswear

Crocs

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius

Deb

delia*s

Disney Store

Doc Popcorn

Dr. Martens

Flips

Footaction

Footlocker

Francesca’s

Frederick’s of Hollywood

GameStop

Garage

Gymboree

House of Hoops

Impulse

Journey’s

Juicy Couture

LEGO

Lincoln Road Travelware

L’occitane

LOFT

lola/BCBGeneration

lululemon

Lush

MAC Cosmetics

Marbles the Brain Store

Merrell

Michael Kors

Microsoft

Naartjie Kids

Nike

Oakley

PacSun

Pandora

Payless

Peeps & Company

Piercing Pagoda

Pro Image

Rainbow

Rocky Mountain

Rogers and Hollands

RUUM

Sanrio

Shi by Journey’s

Silver Jeans Co.

SIX

Solstice

Spencer’s

Steve Madden

Swatch

Tea Garden

Teavana

Tervis

The Body Shop

The Custom College Shop

The Vaase

The Walking Company

Tilly’s

UGG® Australia

Urban Outfitters

Vans

Vera Bradley

Verizon Destination Store

Viking’s Locker Room

6 A.M. FRIDAY

Beadniks

Boot Barn

Bose

Bostonian

Christopher & Banks | CJ Banks

Club Monaco

CordaRoy’s

Crabtree & Evelyn

Cupcake

Cut Above Home

Deck the Walls

DSW

ECCO

European Gifts

Famous Footwear

Hanna Andersson

Harley Davidson

Henri Bendel

Hugo Boss

Intelligent Nutrients

ivivva athletica

J. Crew

Long Tall Sally

Lovesac

JM Cremps

Kiehl’s Since 1851

Kim’s Hallmark

Lane Bryant

Marshall’s

Maurice’s

Moods of Norway

Nordstrom Rack

Paradise Pen

Pepper Palace

Progressions Salon

Regis

Sigma Beauty

Soma Intimates

Sox Appeal

Swim ‘n Sport

T-Mobile

The Afternoon

The Art of Shaving

True Religion

Victorinox

White House | Black Market

7 A.M. FRIDAY

AT&T

Chico’s

8 A.M. FRIDAY

J. Jill

Origins

Tommy Bahama

Tucci Benucch

9 A.M. FRIDAY

Nordstrom

10 A.M. FRIDAY

Famous Dave’s

Kokomo’s Island Café

LensCrafters

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*HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

from MOA Blog http://blog.mallofamerica.com/slideshow/black-friday-2013-store-opening-times-at-mall-of-america/

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Serena Williams earns 5th WTA player of the year award

Superstar player wins 11 titles, two majors and $12.3 million in 2013



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Maria Sharapova hires new coach Sven Groeneveld

Russian star Maria Sharapova has hired Sven Groeneveld as her coach for the 2014 season



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Entertaining with :: Ann Lowe

If there was an Ann Lowe fan club, I’d be a charter member. This creative gal-about-town is so multitalented that you’d almost hate her… if she wasn’t so darn sweet and lovable. She’s an interior designer, prop stylist and culinary artiste, and no doubt has a few other hidden talents of which I’m not even aware. I first met Ann when she was co-owner of a boutique catering company, and a few years later, I now get to work with her on-set as the food stylist for many of the photo shoots for my book. She always nails that effortless, chic-without-trying look that I’m after, so when Ann invited us to peek into a weekend gathering at her family’s river house to see her at-home entertaining style, we jumped at the chance. Take it away, m’dear!

*photos by molly winters

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Chris Kermode named ATP Executive Chairman

Former player and tournament director begins a three-year team



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Sloane Stephens hires Annecone as coach on trial basis

Paul Annecone split with Roger Federer last month and will work with Sloane Stephens



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Ali’s Black Friday Shopping Tips

Allison Kaplan is senior editor of shopping + style for MplsSt.Paul Magazine, host of Shop Girls on myTalk107.1 and author of Ali Shops Blog. After years of covering the ins and outs of Mall of America®, she created Ali Shops MOA™, an independent insider’s guide to the Mall, available on any smart phone at moa.alishops.com.

Most Black Friday guides start by urging shoppers to wear comfy shoes. My feeling is, if you really don’t know that, well, you’ll just make your way to DSW or Nike or one of the dozens of other shoe stores around you. After all, this is Mall of America®!

As someone who has spent many a Black Friday at MOA™—early, late, and in between, with in laws, a newborn, assorted children and a whiny husband in tow— here’s some advice to find the deals, enjoy the delights, and keep your sanity in check.

1. Best Hours. With so many stores opening on Thanksgiving and throughout the night, shoppers will come in waves. Expect a big crowd in the early evening, with Best Buy opening at 6 p.m., and Macy’s at 8 p.m. In my experience, early morning—6 to 9 a.m.—is a great time to arrive without traffic or parking delays. The crowd will build throughout the day on Friday.


2. Plot Your Course. It’s a big Mall. You’ve got to conserve your energy and time. Know your must-stop stores and map them out for efficiency and hours. On Black Friday, I don’t waste time looking at anything that isn’t discounted. Seize the sales! MOA will list many of the specific offers right here on the website, and you can also plan ahead by checking the sites of your favorite brands. With few exceptions—typically, Apple and lululemon athletica among them—this will not be the only day before Christmas that retailers run sales, so don’t lose your mind over 20 percent off. Last year, some of the best deals were limited time offers—for example, Gap had a storewide discount all day, but bumped it up to 60 percent off in the early morning on Black Friday.


3. Embrace Nordstrom . Even when it’s crazy busy, there’s an air of civility to Nordstrom. Let it be your harbor in the shopping storm. Besides being a favorite place to shop, it’s a great place to meet, eat, and find respite. My top parking area (although you can’t be as picky at holiday time) is on the 4^th level of the ramp near Nordstrom. By parking on 4, you avoid having to climb any stairs to enter the store, so it’s great with strollers and wheelchairs. You’ll enter Nordstrom on level 3 (weird, I know) and find the best women’s restroom/lounge in the entire Mall to your left. It has sofas as well as a semi-private room for nursing with changing tables and comfy chairs. Also on the third floor: the customer service desk, which will hold packages for Nordstrom shoppers, and the Nordstrom Café , a quiet, casual dining spot with a menu that pleases most everyone, including kids. The children’s shoe department, also on 3, has a big fish tank kids love to see, and free balloons. I suggest using this as a bribe—if behavior is good, you’ll pick one up on the way out of the Mall.


4. Take breaks. Beyond Nordstrom, one of my favorite hidden corners of the Mall is the Starbucks at Barnes & Noble . The line tends to be shorter than other Starbucks in the Mall, the menu is broader, there’s a bathroom nearby, and plenty of reading material! Another under-the-radar spot is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf , with plenty of seating and WiFi, on the lower level of Forever 21. Or, cross the skyway to Radisson Blu and enjoy a drink or a meal with great ambiance at the FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar .


5. Make reservations. Especially if you’re shopping with a big group, call ahead or send someone to put your name on the list at one of the sit-down restaurants. There will be waits for lunch and dinner, and even serious bargain hunters need to eat!

Get more of Ali’s MOA shopping tips, along with deals and holiday giveaways at moa.alishops.com.

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Czech Republic retains Davis Cup title vs Serbia

Radek Stepanek defeated Dusan Lajovic as the Czech Republic defended its Davis Cup title



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54-year-old John McEnroe almost beat the world No. 17 in an exhibition match

Johnny Mac took it back to the '80s in more ways than one.



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Novak Djokovic downs Tomas Berdych to tie Davis Cup final

Djokovic defeated Tomas Berdych to tie Serbia and the Czech Republic's Davis Cup final



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Featured on… Cooking Channel!

If fussy china and cornucopias give you chills you’ll love the modern Thanksgiving table we created for our latest “Party in Five” installment on Cooking Channel. Taking inspiration from classic gingham and wheat, our updated Thanksgiving dinner features an elegantly simple tabletop with a modernized menu to match. Perfect for the daring hostess who’s not afraid to break with tradition, this “Party in Five” delivers a lighter, healthier take on the classic Thanksgiving meal. Hop on over to Cooking Channel for all the details — you won’t feel guilty about having seconds.

photography by Wynn Myers

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Czechs win doubles to lead Davis Cup final 2-1

The Czech Republic is one victory from winning a second consecutive Davis Cup



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Microsoft Xbox One Midnight Launch Event

Attention all Xbox fans! You are probably well aware of the fact that we are less than a week away from the launch of Microsoft’s brand new Xbox One console! What you may not be aware of is that the Microsoft Store at Mall of America® is having a special midnight release party to celebrate the midnight launch of the Xbox One.

The celebration will begin at our Microsoft Store location at 10 p.m. on November 21. The first 50 guests in line will receive a special giveaway from Microsoft and other prizes will be raffled off through out the evening. On top of special giveaways and prizes, there will also be live demonstrations of Xbox One games like Ryse, Forza Mortorsport 5, Dead Rising 3 and Killer Instinct. So bring your friends and enjoy the celebration leading up to your Xbox One gaming experience!

Can’t wait until Friday, November 22 to try out the Xbox One? Swing by the Microsoft Store at Mall of America and play a live demo of Forza Motor Sport 5 any time during regular store hours.

Game On!

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Serbia, Czech Republic tied 1-1 in Davis Cup final

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic won singles matches.



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Chris Kermode ready to become ATP chief executive

Tour conducted 10-month search for new leader



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Tennis star Mardy Fish trying his hand at golf

Former top 10 player's career stalled by a heart condition



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What’s Happening this Week: November 14 – 21

Maria Sharapova is going to the Olympics ... for NBC

The tennis player will work for NBC in Sochi.



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Tastemakers :: Multicultural Refugee Coalition

Fair warning: if you’ve been dreaming about taking a leap towards work that’s deeply meaningful, this story might be just the push you’re looking for. In 2007, Meg Erskine met Johnson Doe and Paul Tiah, Liberian refugees who had recently landed in Austin, and in a moment, her life was changed. Drawn into their stories of fleeing war and civil unrest, and inspired by their ultimate triumph over challenges most of us could never imagine, Meg knew helping in any way she could would be her life’s work. Johnson and Paul understood from direct experience how challenging it was to resettle in an unfamiliar new community with no support system, no career prospects, and a personal history torn asunder, and they wanted to help others who found themselves in the same situation. The three soon met co-founder Sarah Stranahan, and Multicultural Refugee Coalition was born.

*photography by thomas winslow

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Nadal sent interesting text messages to Andy Murray

The tennis star is apparently a bit of a prankster.



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Editors’ Essentials :: Jen

Would you believe me if I told you that each and every time Jen submits an edition of her My Life, Styled series everyone in the office drops what they’re doing to gather around Camille’s computer? The squeals of delight that inevitably follow would surely convince you Jen Pinkston is our absolute favorite fashionista! Her career began with styling for Ellen (that’s right — the Ellen!), and now Jen styles celebrities for red carpet events and editorial spreads as well as authoring her own blog, The Effortless Chic. She has a dream job and we’re serious when we say we’ve never met a nicer person. It’s always a treat when she visits us in Austin, and in the meantime we look to her to blog and series for the freshest looks coming out of LA. Just like her styling work, Jen’s essentials reflect her laid-back California sense of cool. Swoon...

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Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal final tells us a lot for 2014

How season ended could have an impact on 2014



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Djokovic's beautiful lob against Nadal

The world No. 2 got the best of the world No. 1 on Monday.



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Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal in ATP final

Champions extends winning streak to 22 matches



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Child wouldn't get out of Djokovic's chair before match

The child who escorted Djokovic to the court wanted to stick around.



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Nuria Llagostera Vives gets tennis ban for positive test

Tennis player tests positive for methamphetamine



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