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Friday, March 27, 2009
Events Coming up: Fashion for a Cause
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 7:00 AM
What are you doing Sunday night? Crashing in front of the TV after a long weekend? Well I have something better ...
Lotus presents LotusLooks for Spring 2009
Fashion for a Cause featuring Lotus & Civilian, sponsored by Blue Restaurant & Modern Salon
$10 Donation at the door or bring new or used clothing donation.
All funds and clothing are donated to the Assistance Youth of Charlotte.
Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.
Must call for table reservations
Show starts at 9 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC * DRINK SPECIALS * APPETIZER MENU
FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS CALL 704.927.2583
Sale of the Day Sale of the Day: Friday
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Park Road Books currently has two different sales happening: 20 percent off any New York Times bestseller and 20 percent off books about gardening. Park Road Books is located in the Park Road Shopping Center - the oldest shopping center in North Carolina!
Park Road Books
4139 Park Road
704-525-9239
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Events Coming Up: Aphrodisiac Lingerie/Fashion show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 9:44 AM
This Friday, VelvetNights.com presents:
Enjoy live entertainment (magicians, belly dancers, live music, more), top of the line clothes, incredible hair styles and models donning the hottest fashions.
Sponsors include Revolution, The Red Door, Bella Lago Salon & Spa, and Three Olives Vodka.
It all goes down at Whisky River, doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Merch to Purch Home Item: A really tall candle
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Yesterday I had to stop by IKEA to pick up something for a friend of mine. Unfortunately, IKEA isn't really one of those places where you can stop by quickly to pick something up.
Check out this big-ass candle I discovered in the candle section as I was trying to make my way to the self-serve warehouse. It's unreal how tall this thing is. $24.99, but it does not come with the base.
I'd like someone to buy it and tell me how long it takes to burn out.
8300 Ikea Blvd.
704-549-4532
News Daily consumer dish: March 26
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Target donates $70K to CMS: Charlotte Business Journal
• Homegrown goodies that add sizzle to Charlotte area: Charlotte Observer
• Dress with $30 million price tag spurns economic economic crisis: Reuters
• Naomi Campbell hosts Fashion for Relief benefit in Mumbai: Telegraph
Sale of the Day Sale of the Day: Thursday
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Those warm days when you can enjoy eating outside are right around the corner! Check out The Hearth and Patio's showroom of outdoor furniture in wicker, aluminum and wrought iron. Everything is currently 35-45 percent off, with some items an extra 20 or 30 percent off the already marked down price.
The Hearth and Patio
4332 Monroe Road
704-332-4139
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
News / Events The|Fashion House emerges in the Queen City
Posted By Ciara Lilly on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 11:44 AM
It is no surprise that with the condition of our economy, the image of Charlotte would soon shift away from a dominating banking city. Now, it appears that local bankers have been replaced with fashion professionals who have one mission in mind: Turn Charlotte into a fashion hub.
This movement is being lead by the|Fashion House, a new company in Charlotte. Their purpose is to provide fashion niche marketing for boutiques and independent designers. What does that mean? As noted on their online blog, the|Fashion House “utilizes innovative event production, viral promotions, personalized PR strategies and creative branding to create ‘experiences’ for clients.”
“We really want to focus on the fact that we are merging fashion and philanthropy so that it is truly fashion with a purpose,” says Jameka Whitten, Director of Business Operations for the|Fashion House, “Fashion that is fun, entertaining and that means something.”
And the|Fashion House has achieved just that with its quarterly signature event Fashion Friday. On March 27, Fashion Friday in association with LA East Boutique presents: Christian Audigier at Kiss Lounge. This event will introduce the Amped 4-A-Cure Concert Series: Supporting Cancer Research Through Music. In addition, there will be a live performance from Small Doses, a band out of Wilmington, N.C., a fashion show and giveaways. The show will be hosted by Creative Loafing’s own Brittney Cason, and Tommy DeCarlo, from the legendary band Boston will make a special appearance. A portion of proceeds will benefit cancer research. For more information about this event, email ff@fashion-friday.com or visit www.fashion-friday.com.
“I’m so excited about the |Fashion House’s potential and what it will mean to the fashion and style industry here in Charlotte. We have an incredibly talented team, and we definitely have some surprises up our sleeves for the Queen City,” says Whitten.
Events Isacc Mizrahi is bringing Liz to the Q.C. April 18
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 8:38 AM
And, the best part: you can see him for FREE.
The colorful designer with the magic touch -- Isaac Mizrahi -- is coming to Charlotte.He'll be part of a Liz Claiborne New York fashion show at Belk SouthPark at 1 p.m. April 18.
Get the details from The Charlotte Observer's "If the shoe fits" blog here.
Shop Talk Meet makeup artist Kymm McLean
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 8:32 AM
Meet Kymm McLean. If you're fast enough. This woman works seven days a week, doing everything from wardrobe styling, hair styling and makeup for models to makeup lessons and makeovers for girls' birthday parties.
Creative Loafing: Tell me a little about what you do.
Kymm McLean: I’m a freelance makeup artist and hairstylist, but I also do wardrobe and styling. So when a photographer is going to do a photo shoot with a model, or an agency needs a model to work on their portfolio, I’ll do her hair, her makeup, and put together her wardrobe, then I’ll go on set and actually style them and pose them.
I also do makeovers and teach makeup. I’ve taught classes at Aveda and the Art Institute. I work in all different kinds of environments. I’ve even done kids birthday parties for little girls.
I've also been to people’s houses, like if there’s a big gala at the Mint Museum, a lot of the attendees in Myers Park, they’ll call me and I’ll go to their house and do their makeup. A girl had a birthday party and I did her and all 10 of her friends before they went out to the club. I've been to hotel rooms and do people who are in town for special events. I literally get such random phone calls all the time. I’m doing NASCAR guys for a Tylenol commercial this week. There’s really nothing that I don’t do. And that’s another reason why I’m as big as I am because I am very diverse.
So you pretty much do everything?
I actually make clothes too. It’s crazy. I use to sell my stuff in boutiques on Melrose in L.A. I make hats and jewelry. What I really like to do is buy like a pair of already made shoes or jeans or a shirt, and I like to deconstruct it and add things to it and kind of redo the whole thing.
News Daily consumer dish: March 25
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 7:38 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Japan, China celebrate Fashion Week: Charlotte Observer
• Developers scale back luxury projects as economy shifts: WSJ.com
• Dawn of the $2,000 car: ConsumerReports.org
• David Arquette and Ben Harper debut clothing line: TalkingShopping.com
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