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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Coupon Clipper Coupon: Red Sky Gallery
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 12:31 PM
1244 East Blvd.
704-377-6400
210 E Trade St.
704-971-7552
9848 Rea Road
704-542-0995
Friday, May 29, 2009
Events Upcoming: Pet Palooza
Posted By Anita Overcash on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 4:32 PM
OK, maybe this isn't directly shopping-related, but there's going to be a doggie fashion show!
Pet Palooza is the annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Charlotte. It’s a fest you can actually take your dog out to, featuring a vendor fair, music entertainment, refreshments, a fido fashion show (that’s right, dogs will show off their best attire), a silent auction and more. Be prepared for some ultimate tail wagging. Parking for the event is available at Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School, 1601 Park Dr.; King’s College, 322 Lamar Ave.; St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St.; Memorial Stadium/CPCC, Lots 7 and 8 only; Lots accessed by Lamar Avenue, Park Drive, and 5th Street, N. Kings Drive, 7th Street and Charlottetowne Avenue. Rain date is June 6. Free. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane. 704-494-7704.
News Men, what color is your underwear?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 11:33 AM
A story in the Houston Chronicle reports that men are buying more colorful underwear these days. Is the mindset similar to that of a mullet? Business on the outside, party on the inside?
That’s according to Jockey, the men’s underwear company, which is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the invention of their brief. Though the company isn’t sure why, Paula Barnes, Jockey vice president of men’s merchandising, says more men are buying underwear that’s pink, red or light blue.
I personally wouldn't buy my man a pink shirt (although some guys look good in it); I certainly can't imagine buying him pink underwear. But hey, that's me.
Events Upcoming: Peek-A-Boo's Fashion Extravaganza
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Peek-A-Boo Couture , Charlotte's premier children's clothier, (1315 East Blvd., Suite 150) is having its 2009 fashion event this year at Mez in the Epicentre on Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. They will feature the newest, hippest couture lines ever, including designs from Ed Hardy, Ryue, Baby Gassy Gooma, Pampolina and many more! Proceeds for this event are going to support local charity www.AMBUCS.com.
Advance tickets are available via PayPal for $5.
Sale of the Day Sale of the day: The Boulevard
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 9:51 AM
According to CharlotteOnTheCheap.com, The Boulevard in NoDa is offering 20% off hand made jewelry by Pam Swinney and 30% off hand made jewelry by MotMots.
453 E. 36th St.
704-332-0142
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Summer item Now there's the Wearable Towel
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM
The Snuggie phenomenon overwhelmed the country. Now with summer around the corner, there's the Wearable Towel. Will this too take the country by storm?
The Wearable Towel has three arm openings placed along the side and does not employ the use of any fastener. It is unisex and can be worn in either a tunic style or a toga style. The company appeals to your patriotic side by offering the Wearable Towel in colors of red, white or blue.
And how much do you have to shell out for this great summer item? How about a mere $19.95. Act now and you'll also get a free backpack!
News Things (still) aren't looking so great for Belk
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:41 AM
So, the Charlotte-based retail company announced yesterday that its earnings were down 90 percent. 90 percent! Their net income for the first fiscal quarter for $500,000. In the same period last year, Belk had scraped in $5.1 million. Yeah ... I'd say that's a pretty significant difference ...
Read the full story from the Charlotte Business Journal.
Sales / Events Upcoming: Sidewalk sale at Founders Hall
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Don't let those shiny floors in Founders Hall distract you from checking out the sidewalk sale the shops are hosting next week, June 1-6.
There will be live entertainment, chances to register for prizes, and of course, specials going down at each of the shops. Here's the lineup of entertainment:
- June 1 - Leshan Richardson, saxophone
- June 2 - Ziad, jazz duo
- June 3 - Jazztrack, jazz duo
- June 4 - Tom Billotto, guitar
- June 5 - Neal Davenport, piano
Here's the store directory.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Dress Barn
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM
The Dress Barn in University is closing. Hence, get 30 percent to 70 percent off!
8806 Jw Clay Blvd
704-510-1481
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Features / Summer item Fashion goes highlighter for summer
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 3:45 PM
The 80s are coming back full force for the summer. In fact, with all of the bright neon colors blinging in the malls nowadays for summer, you practically need you some shades to shield you from the highlighter colored attack.
From the LA Times:
Summer's shocking color palette isn't for the timid. Flashes of neon are adding a sporty feel to warm-weather dressing that's a throwback to the roots of Southern California beachwear. Think Body Glove, Camp Beverly Hills and Sarah Jessica Parker's SanDeE* character in "L.A. Story." How could we not do this shoot at Venice Beach?British designer Christopher Kane was onto the trend a couple of years ago when he showed tube dresses in highlighter shades. But neon didn't really make its mark until this spring with Alexander Wang's boyfriend jackets in "Miami Vice" brights, DKNY's sporty anoraks and miniskirts, and Louis Vuitton's Pop Art Stephen Sprouse collection totes (pictured above) and shoes.
Apparently, if you want to be hip and trendy this summer, your clothes and accessories should scream for attention. Hey, I'm not hating.
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