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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Street Style Street Style: Asymmetry
Posted By Aviva M. Cantor on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Name: Adrienne Shreur
Occupation: Planning & Development Assistant
Spotted: Uptown, 4th Street & South Tryon Street
Rockin: Tailored top from Harold's, asymmetrical ruffled polka dot skirt from Harold's, slim Bandolino heels, and logo printed Coach change purse
Style Philosophy: "I like to look simple and classic."
Events Project Runway Korto Momolu coming to Charlotte
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM
The finalist from Project Runway and featured designer on BET's Rip the Runway will be stopping through the Queen City on Aug. 6 to unveil her fall collection.
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Harris Conference Center
3216 CPCC Harris Campus Drive
704-330-4611
Contact Person: Narria Rice, 877-298-2220
nrice.visionaryminds@gmail.com
Cost: $40 for general admission: Includes a complimentary gift bag (valued at $50), a special sneak peek of Korto’s 2009 Fall Collection, and viewing of two up and coming fashion designers
$90 for VIP admission: Includes a complimentary gift bag (valued at $75), a special sneak peek of Korto’s 2009 Fall Collection, a viewing of two up and coming fashion designers, a special mixer with Korto Momolu after the fashion show, a signature photo of the collection showcased on Project Runway, and the opportunity to purchase garments from the Fashion Show
To purchase ticket(s) go to www.passionfashion09.wordpress.com or call Crisspy at 323-784-6059.
Special drop off service available.
News Free Market Warrior vs. Uniquely Obama
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM
By now I'm sure you've heard about the conservative kiosk owner at Concord Mills who sells merchandise critical of President Obama, amongst other things.
Loren Spivack says his kiosk, Free Market Warrior, is being nudged out of the Concord Mills mall in Concord, N.C., because of political reasons. He's scheduled to meet with mall officials Tuesday afternoon, when he might learn the fate of his eight-foot-long kiosk. A press conference at a nearby hotel is slated for 3 p.m., he told FOXNews.com.
Well, if you're pro-Obama, you can check out a kiosk at Northlake Mall called Uniquely Obama. The owner's got all that Obama merchandise that was on sale on every street corner in DC during the inauguration: T-shirts, buttons, mugs, and more. Last time I checked it out, the kiosk also had Michael Jackson memorabilia on display.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Seventy-two Shoe Boutique
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Visit this shoe shop in Blakeney, spend $150 on spring/summer shoes marked down to 60 percent off AND get $50 off your next regularly priced purchase between August 1 -15.
Read more about the shop here.
9856-G Rea Road
704-542-0472
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hot Spots Janix Shoes: High fashion on a budget
Posted By Aviva M. Cantor on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Interested in expanding your wardrobe but not shrinking your wallet? Janix Shoes at Stonecrest carries a varied selection of trendy women’s footwear, handbags, tops, dresses, and jewelry at affordable prices. We may be in a recession, but Janix Shoes is adapting in style.
Store owner Jonathan Pettis opened Janix Shoes in September of 2007 in hopes of bringing “high style without the high in prices” to Charlotte. In the heart of the “busiest shopping center on this side of town,” Janix Shoes is an open, welcoming boutique lined with sandals, heels, wedges, and flats that surround vibrant clothing and accessories. The merchandise is bold and colorful with a modern, west coast flair.
“Why spend $400 for a bag when you can come spend $59?” says Pettis, whose inventory includes popular shoe brands such as Jessica Simpson, Carlos Santana, BCBG, and Sergio Zelcer, as well as Jessica Simpson handbags. “I have to find the funky style … to be different from other stores,” Pettis says of the store’s versatile and unusual selection, featuring prints, patterns, metallics, and solids all under one roof.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Pettis worked in accounting at Macy’s in Manhattan and became familiar with the culture of women’s shoes and bags. “If you can survive in New York, you can survive here,” says Pettis, who has lived in Charlotte since 2005. His goals in opening the store were to be a part of the community and “give back something.” With that goal in mind, every two months Janix Shoes offers customers the opportunity to donate a pair of used shoes in exchange for 30 percent off any new pair of shoes in the store. “We want a big bang for our money,” says Pettis. The next shoe donation special will occur in mid September.
What has kept Janix Shoes going throughout the recession? “Positive thinking,” says Pettis, who says his customers “still want to go out and have fun.” With shoes ranging from $39-$89, handbags ranging from $49-$69, and clothing (including plus sizes) ranging from $19-$32, looking fashionable during tough economic times is still a possibility. “You can go a long way and still pay your bills
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Brock Moran
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Brock Moran Home's four year anniversary sale is going down until Aug. 1. Enjoy incredible savings on showroom furniture, floor samples and accessories.
14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 120
704-341-6264
Friday, July 24, 2009
Events Upcoming: Plitzs Fashion Marketing Summer Swimwear Show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $10 Tickets available at www.Ticketannex.com
$20 VIP Tickets, (Gift Bags and Complimentary Wine)
Dress: Cool, sexy, chic. Swimwear attire optional.
Place: Blake Hotel (555 S. McDowell Street)
Contact: 704-469-9101; CNCFW2009@gmail.com
Exotic swimwear fashion show sponsored by Everything But Water Swimwear and Swap Handbags.
Music by DJ Flemingo
Drink Special
Giveaways from Sephora
A Portion of the Proceeds To Benefit the Carolina HealthCare Foundations, "Carolinas Breat Cancer Fund."
Hot Spots / Videos Video tour of Peek-A-Boo Couture
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Cute kids deserve cute duds, and Peek-A-Boo Couture is the place to go to find them (the clothes, not the kids). Check out this video tour of the Dilworth boutique.
1315 East Blvd., Suite 150
704-332-5338
(video by Aviva Cantor)
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Morrison sidewalk sale
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Stickley Furniture (Saturday):
10am -12pm: Early Bird Special
12pm - 4pm: Live Music and Free Food
Swoozie's (Friday & Saturday):
Tent Sale (located in parking lot across from Swoozie's)
with deeply discounted items
ChezElle (Friday & Saturday):
Semi-Annual Dot Sale - items are $25, $35 & $45
Black & Blue - The Denim Destination (Until 7/31):
$99 Jean Sale
Earth Fare Market & Cafe (Saturday):
Farmers Market Sale
Plus more great sales from the following:
Asana Activewear, BD Jeffries, E Martini - Fine Lingerie & Swimwear (indoor sale). Hotham Jewelry, and Scout & Molly's
The Morrison shopping center is located at the corner of Colony and Sharon roads.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Events Upcoming: THREADED fashion show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Going down Friday, July 24: Runway Show of Streetwear Collections from Niche & Black Sheep!
With DJ's SPCL GST & Kevin Focus
Summer Party on the Roof & Special Old Skool Set with Mike Soden!
18+ welcome
THE FASHION SHOW STARTS AT 11:30 so get there EARLY!!
Forum
300 N. College St.
704-375-8765
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