Creative Loafing Charlotte

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Models get trashed in EcoFab's recycled fashion runway show

• by Kimberly Lawson
Charlotte artists repurpose items to promote sustainable style
• Tags: Arts, Art Ecologie Group, fashion, upcycled, recycled fashion, Ecofab Trash Couture, runway show, art, alternative art

Resilient glassmaker Melissa Beard's jewelry line shines

• by Alison Angel
"Glass is hypnotizing when it's glowing brightly from the flame and flowing with gravity."
• Tags: Shop Talk, Melissa Beard, glass maker, jewelry maker, style, fashion, accessory, Charlotte, ETSY

African cultural celebration electrifies Charlotte

• by Lakamar Austin
African Arts & Culture aimed to teach attendees about some of the continent's rich culture through music, art and dance
• Tags: News, Sambou Kamissoko, Lakamar Austin, Mali, African Arts & Cultural Event, Charlotte, AKA Creative, coupe decale, zouk, kizomba, Angola, The Gary Mumford Drumming and Percussion Dance Ensemble, Saihou, Mali, Africa, culture, style, fashion

Fashion strike

• by Anita Overcash
Pin Up, Pin Down event at 10 Park Lanes raises money for a good cause.
• Tags: Arts, Pin Up Pin Down, fashion, fashion show, 10 Park Lanes, Levine Cancer Institute, Charlotte, NC

'Cure'-ated shopping

A new website to impact the health of not just your bank account, but the city, too

• by Lauren Blake
• Tags: Features, Sale Diem, boutique shopping, Charlotte, Gilt, Fab.com, Jeff Milkowski, business, online shopping, retail, fashion

Photo shoot: Halloween-inspired recycled fashion

• by Davita Galloway
Just in time for Halloween, we present quirky and colorful costumes made of items you would typically dispose of.
• Tags: Window Shopping, Halloween, fashion, photo shoot, Alta~Cation, dupp&swatt, style, Louis Jones, Blugraphics, photography, model, Charlotte, recycled fashion, Katrina Pope

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Video/Photos: Style Night Out 2012

• by Kimberly Lawson
Some of my favorite looks from the runway at Morrison.
• Tags: Videos, Style Night Out, Charlotte, shopping, runway, fashion, Effie Loukas, retail, local, independent, Slideshow

Styleascope: Virgo

• by Lauren Blake
Fashionably, the sign is drawn to elegant and detailed pieces.
• Tags: Features, Virgo, Styleascope, Charlotte, Lauren Blake, fashion, style, Vivian B

DNC fashion do's and don'ts

• by Kimberly Lawson
While President Obama and his cool first lady Michelle are in town, it’s important to make sure you’re putting your most fashionable foot forward.
• Tags: Democratic National Convention 2012, DNC, Democratic National Convention, DNC 2012, fashion, Tara Davis, Susan Hilger, Eco Cuff, Elle VJ Boutique, LaVonndra Johnson, Scott Weaver

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Photos: Resurrection: A Forum on Sustainable Fashion

• by Kimberly Lawson
The lesson of the evening was simple: Recycle your clothing.
• Tags: Events, The PPL, sustainable, fashion, forum, Mike Watson, Ana Dee, Moonshine Apparel, Katie Seeds, Caroline Cook Frers, Frock Shop, Cigi Guz, Andre Jarrid, Caleb Clark, Enemy to Fashion, Flavia Lovatelli of Artesa, Packard Place, Slideshow

Blend Boutique brings boho-chic to Ballantyne

• by Laura Camilo
New shop aims to cater to “the personality of the south Charlotte community: classy with edge and young yet sophisticated.”
• Tags: News, Blend Boutique, Ballantyne Village, boutiques, shopping, retail, Charlotte, Laura Camilo, Christy Ward, opening, women, fashion

All About Style: Pleated skirts

• by Kimberly Lawson
Do you have this summer trend in your closet?
• Tags: Videos, pleated skirts, fashion, Charlotte, T. Strong, StyleMayvin, Marshalls, Lucky Magazine, summer, shopping

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Photos/Video: Brief: A Fashion for Fete 2012

• by Kimberly Lawson
All in good fun, the men's underwear fashion show raised money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Regional AIDS Interfaith Network.
• Tags: Videos, Brief: A Fete for Fashion, Regional AIDS Interfaith Network, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, fashion, photos, video, men's fashion, underwear, Dan Mauney, Brief, show, Charlotte, North Carolina, Slideshow

Style Night Out: Save the Date! 9/13/12

• by T. Strong
If you attended Fashion's Night Out last year at the Metropolitan, you know what a treat that was for Charlotte's fashion obsessed.
• Tags: Events, Style Night Out, Fashion's Night Out, fashion, event, Effie Loukas, Metropolitan, Charlotte

Styleascope: Leo

• by Lauren Blake
A lighthearted horoscope that puts a spotlight on local fashion. This sign, we visit Fresh.
• Tags: Features, Fresh Boutique, Leo, horoscope, style, fashion

B.F.F.: Bracelets are fashionable forever

• by Christina Buttafuoco
One childhood trend we can get behind: friendship bracelets with a grown up twist.
• Tags: Jewelry Talk, friendship bracelets, DIY, vintage, Pinterest, jewelry, fashion

Photo shoot: Men In COLOR!

• by Davita Galloway
The latest photo shoot from dupp&swat features a little zing in men's wardrobes.
• Tags: Window Shopping, men, fashion, dupp&swatt, Benjamin Bear, Social Status, Charlotte, shopping, retail, Davita Galloway, Dion Galloway, Spencer Green, Justin Spearman, Michelle Flowers, photos

All About Style: Checking out the new Blush Boutique

• by Kimberly Lawson
A visit to the South End boutique yields great finds for women.
• Tags: Videos, Blush, South End, Charlotte, shopping, retail, fashion, women, T. Strong, StyleMayin

All About Style: A visit to Lipp Boutique

• by Kimberly Lawson
Another episode of CL's style-centric blog, this time featuring the Metropolitan boutique.
• Tags: Videos, Lipp Boutiqe, StyleMayvin, video, shopping, style, fashion, Charlotte

Fashion at the Mint: A glance at And the Bead Goes On

• by T. Strong
Mint Museum on Randolph continues to showcase fashion.
• Tags: Features, Mint Museum, Charlotte, fashion, And the Bead Goes On, Heritage Gallery, art, exhibit, T. Strong, StyleMayvin