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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Videos Style Stalker: Larina Greene
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Today, we unveil a new Web mini-series on Klepto, titled Style Stalker. Our videographer Brooks Newkirk hunted down the stylish of Charlotte and asked them to describe how they approach their look. Check out the first video.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sales Today only: Chic Sprint sale at Laura James Jewelry
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Laura James, owner and creator of Laura James Jewelry, is always giving her faithful customers a great deal. Today and today only, check out her Chic Sprint Sale. All the jewelry on this page is 50 percent off. We're talking colorful cocktail rings, dangling earrings, wrap bracelets and more.
To keep up to date on other cool sales and events, make sure you join her mailing list to get e-mail notices.
With that said, can someone puh-lease tell my boyfriend that I want this ring?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
News Apple opens at Northlake
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 3:21 PM
North Charlotteans rejoice: an Apple store is coming to your neck of the woods. It opens this Saturday, Aug. 27.
Not only is it exciting to have another Apple store opening in Charlotte, but maybe now the store in SouthPark Mall won't be as crowded.
After months of construction and speculation, Apple has said when its new store at Northlake Mall in Charlotte will open: Saturday.Workers have been building the store on the mall's second level, behind a black barrier with the silver Apple logo. But both the company and the mall remained tight-lipped about the opening day for the $1.7-million project.
Charlotte's first Apple store is in SouthPark mall. Apple also has North Carolina stores in Durham, Raleigh and Greensboro.
Saturday's 10 a.m. opening at Northlake will likely draw a crowd, and store officials have said the first 1,000 shoppers will get a free T-shirt.
Read more here.
Side note: Those of you who have been too stubborn to join AT&T or Verizon, here's your chance to jump on the Apple bandwagon. Sprint is supposed to be getting the iPhone 5 in mid-October.
Hmm. Maybe it's about time I broke down and bought myself an iPad.
Monday, August 22, 2011
News SoBo Loft Boutique and Gifts opens
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM
This past weekend, another retail store opened up in South End — and I can't wait to check it out.
Sobo Loft Boutique & Gifts opened its doors on Saturday at Dilworth Courts (the same plaza that Pewter Rose and The Liberty are located in).
According to their Facebook:
SoBo LOFT will be a moderate to upscale boutique offering ‘out of the ordinary’ finds to customers on their way to a dinner at The Liberty or to a Bridal Shower at The Pewter Rose …or just out for a ‘Girlie Shopping Spree’ for the day. We want customers to have a total shopping experience by creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
They offer jewelry, handbags, apparel, gifts for babies, newlyweds, artwork, cards and so much more. Here are some photos I snagged from their Facebook page — does it remind you of any other shop in town?
SoBo Loft Boutique & Gifts is located at 1820 South Blvd., Suite 200.
704-333-3422
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sales Save 50 percent on jewelry at Pura Vida Worldy Art
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Teresa at Pura Vida Worldly Art in NoDa must be pretty excited. Her store was voted by the critics in Creative Loafing' Best of Charlotte as the Best Place To Buy Someone A Present. Congratulations!
Celebrate with her and her staff today and tomorrow, as they offer 50 percent off all jewelry items. All you have to do is check in on Facebook when you're there, show the cashier the screen on your smartphone, and voila: instant savings.
Sale ends tomorrow at 8 p.m. Get out there and see why CL voted them the best place to buy presents. The selection is diverse, but oh so pretty.
Events Thom Filicia brings his new line to High Cotton Home
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Last night, I headed out to High Cotton Home Co. in South End to check out An Evening With Thom Filicia. Yes, the guy from Queer Eye For the Straight Guy. He's recently launched a new collection of furniture for North Carolina-based Vanguard Furniture. High Cotton was lucky enough to host a sneak preview event.
For a Tuesday night event featuring home decor, the store was happily packed full of people (which was great, as proceeds benefited the Junior League of Charlotte). As we maneuvered through designer furniture and the mass of bodies, I couldn't help but make my own mental wish list of items I wanted to take home with me. Mind you, I have no space at all for some of these items, but a girl can dream. If your style is modern yet classic — or you'd fall head over heels in love with a tabletop accent piece made of small tree branches — you'll love this line.
Here are some snapshots of Filicia's collection — well, what I wanted to buy for myself.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Events Early bird tickets available for Southern Women's Show fundraiser
Posted By Jennifer Malone on Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM
On Sept. 15, the Southern Women's Show will be opening with a fundraiser for Dress for Success, called Look at Her Power. If you are unfamiliar with Dress for Success, the mission is to equip women who are disadvantaged by providing them with professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help thrive in work and in life.
Look at Her Power will offer private shopping at the show, along with drinks, dinner and a truly inspirational fashion show where DFS clients model fashions from Belk and tell stories of their newly found success. Maureen O’Boyle, WBTV anchorwoman, will be emceeing the event evening featuring speaker Sheri Lynch, author and award winning radio show host. The evening will also be joined by Andie McDowell, award-winning actress and L’Oreal spokeswoman, who will present the Paradigm Award sponsored by L’Oreal Paris.
As if you need any more reason to attend this fabulous, charitable event, you will enjoy complimentary wines and champagne and tasty bites from Lateada's and Brio Tuscan Grill prior to the fashion show sponsored by Belk.
Tickets are $40, but are available online now for $32.50 with an early bird discount (and with the purchase of a ticket comes a swag bag that is worth the ticket price alone!)
This is a fashion event in Charlotte that you do not want to miss.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Sales Junk In The Trunk sale
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Beadlush is a great place to go if you’re looking for vintage pieces to create a sparkly accessory of your own. Nothing is more chic than a piece of handmade hardware to accent your ensemble. And even if you’ve never crafted a piece of jewelry before in your life, this full-service bead shop can get you started on the right path with classes, advice and just simple encouragement.
On Aug. 11 through Aug. 13, the eclectic selection of pickings for those who fancy themselves artisans will be robust during the Junk in the Trunk Sale at Beadlush. Southern Comforts and Friends, a local collective of junkers and antiquers, will be in the house, showcasing their findings, and who knows, maybe they have the perfect piece to finish off a bracelet you’ve been working on. The “junk” available includes buttons, broaches, lace, silverware, chandelier crystals, doillies and more. On Saturday, Aug. 13, a tent will be set up outside the Plaza Midwood shop, with display pieces, wooden crates and boxes and more items to use to show off your work. Aug. 11-12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Beadlush, 1217 The Plaza. 704-376-3331.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
News / Events Charlotte's Fashion Night Out returns
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM
If anyone deserves a night out on the town, it would be Fashion. The last few years, she has regularly dealt with being put in the corner for timeout and being bent over backward for a spanking by the economy — which she never deserved. She's constantly working, evolving to the needs of others. She puts in late nights on the scene and rises early to be ahead of the game.
So on Thursday, Sept. 8, the world is celebrating Fashion with the 3rd Annual Fashion's Night Out, and it promises to be a good night.
Here locally, lotus owner Effie Loukas is bringing Charlotte Fashion's Night Out to the Metropolitan. The list of participating boutiques is extensive — 23 local shops will be hosting celebrations throughout the day. That night, though, they'll all come together at the Met for one big fall fashion show, which promises to be colorful, stylish and straight-up eye candy for the fashion lover in all of us.
Standing room tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. VIP tickets are $100. All proceeds from the event will go to Zero Cancer — Great Prostate Challenge 2011. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Aug. 11, at www.bandtastic.com.
Participants include:
Bevello
Chezelle
Local designer Cigi Guz
Coral
Fresh
Her Therapy
J. Studio
J.T. Posh
KK Bloom
Lavender
Lotus
Monarch
Monkees of Lake Norman
01NE
Our Place
Petal
The Pink Hanger
Revolution
Revolve
Scout & Molly's
Sloan
Tory Burch
Vivian B
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Events Wendy Williams parties in Charlotte tonight
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 2:09 PM
If you're a Wendy Williams wannabe, then you know the talk show host is hanging out in Charlotte today. This afternoon, she was at Concord Mills, but don't fret, tonight she'll be at Phoenix hosting a party.
Head out tonight to hang out with the "Queen of Media" — maybe some of her celebrity style will rub off on ya. It's a known fact that she loves her wigs — someone ask her how she deals with her various mops of hair in this heat.
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Introducing Revolution Ego, an 'Apple-inspired salon' 8
This new hair care salon is "Apple-inspired" and located in Sola Salon in Dilworth.
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An interview with Stylist Jennifer Misenheimer 5
Check out this Q&A with a stylist who does everything from your hair to making your own outfits.
