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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Street Style Street Style: Dressing up denim
Posted By Aviva M. Cantor on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Events Upcoming: Complimentary Gullah Gourmet tasting
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Maybe this is food-related, but the event is hosted by Green With Envy (this Saturday, Aug. 29), for goodness' sakes!
Come down to Green with Envy Saturday morning between 10 and 12 for an incredible tasting of Gullah Gourmet. We just received our new Gourmet Food line Gullah Gourmet from our good friends in Charleston SC. The line offers thirty-two bagged products, twenty-four bottled and jarred. They are proud to say that they have been featured on the Food Network many times, the first of which was the Food Finds program. The most recent production was with Paula Deen's sons, Jamie and Bobby, on their show Road Tasted. Their products are now known worldwide and are award winners for taste as well as packaging.We also just received our new music series "Hipster Music". They have lots of great artists from all genres.
So come down to Green with Envy for a gift for that special person or spoil yourself with some of our "necessary luxuries".
1111 Central Ave., Suite 200
www.greenwithenvycharlotte.com
News Normal-looking woman makes it into Glamour
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:09 AM
*Applause*
For once, a fashion magazine, whose target audience is the everyday, average-looking woman with actual thighs, has featured a model who looks like its audience.
Slender, leggy supermodels such as Bar Refaeli and Gisele Bundchen are taking a backseat these days to an unlikely supermodel contender in the form of Lizzi Miller — all 180 glorious pounds of her.
Miller, at 20 already a seven-year veteran of the modeling world, rocked the magazine industry and the blogosphere when her photo appeared alongside an article on women’s body confidence in the September issue of Glamour magazine. The photo shows Miller in all her blond, flashing a confident smile — but also flashing some stomach pooch that hangs over her thong bikini.
Check out the full story on MSNBC.com.
News Caskets not available at the flea market
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Apparently, you can't find anything and everything at the flea market nowadays. Especially when you're booted out from your booth because your product makes people think about death.
An employee of Trader Marc’s, a six-week old flea market, had approved Eggleston’s request to rent space last Saturday.But when the market’s owner, J.R. Pettus, noticed Eggleston was selling caskets, he pulled the plug on the booth.
“We studied a lot of flea markets before we opened this one and we didn’t see anyone selling caskets at any other flea market,” Pettus said.
Eggleston, who builds caskets in the back yard of his Rock Hill home, said he was approached by several interested people while manning his booth at the flea market.
“I’m trying to help anybody I can,” he said, noting his caskets cost thousands of dollars less than the most basic model offered by funeral homes.
Read the full story at WCNC.com.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Luna
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Head out to this Phillips Place spot for markdowns on summer dresses. It's getting to be that time!
6809 Phillips Place Ct # B
704-554-6000
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Clothier's Corner Are you a 'big dog'?
Posted By William Wilson on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Greetings everyone, today I’m going to define a term I get asked about quite often; a term that can be different things to different people. I'm talking about a "big dog." Ask 50 people what a "big dog" is and you may get 50 different answers. This is my definition of a big dog, and what it takes to be one.
First, the definition of a big dog is the quintessential complete man: a provider, protector and lover who is well-grounded, ambitious, focused and loyal. He is the person you want your son to grow up to be, or your daughter to marry. He’s who your parents either hoped they’d raised, or you married. He is always in control, and he is always on top of his game. He isn’t satisfied being in the game. He wants to win. He doesn’t just want to be on the team, he want to be the “go-to guy.” The big dog is the alpha male, and he knows it. Moderation isn’t his calling card. He is a man of status, and image is everything to him.
To become a Big Dog, I think one should first meet these pre-requisites. This is just to get started. Let me reiterate, this is my opinion. You may have another all together, (OK, CC?), and that’s fine.
Big Dog Requirements
1. Relationship with God - I don’t think it is possible to be a true success in anything without God being involved. He is the foundation of success, and without Him, failure is eminent.
2. Great relationship with his family. Especially his mother.
3. Respect in the community. A big dog gives back. He tries to bring people along as he comes up. He’s blessed to be a blessing.
4. A career, not just a job- you cannot be a big dog without a career. You may have been recently laid off or lost your job. That’s temporary. I’m talking about the loser that never keeps a job, or is happy ONLY flipping burgers.
5. His own place. You are not a big dog if you have roommates. Your lady shouldn’t worry about your roommate coming in and ruining your romantic dinner. And you sure as heck can’t be living off your mama!!
6. His own ride. If you can’t pick up your lady in your OWN vehicle, wait until you can.
7. Financial stability. You cannot be a big dog if you’re paying for dinner with your mortgage money.
8. Lawn care guy. Big dogs are too busy to cut grass. Their schedules don’t allow for that. When they get off time, they want to rest. If you cut grass and consider yourself a big dog, you better own the company.
9. Nice accessories. You should have at least 2 expensive Swiss watches. If your ears are pierced; 1ct minimum for the diamond stud. (Platinum settings are a plus)
10. Personal tailor. If you answer the question, “Who made your suit?” with the name of a department store, you are NOT a big dog. Big dogs have “a guy” to handle that. They don’t have time to go shopping. They are too busy making decisions. They have someone come in and handle that.
Now before you start sending me hate mail, because you just realized you’re not a Big Dog, get over it. This is just my opinion. If you think you’re a big dog, just make sure you can substantiate it. Just calling yourself a big dog doesn’t make you one. You notice I didn’t say anything about cars. Cars lose value the moment you title them. Big dogs invest in their futures. You can have an inexpensive car, and still be a big dog. There are very few cars that maintain full value or increase. A Ferrari is one of them.
I myself am not a big dog, though I meet most of these requirements, I still have a long ways to go to be a Big Dog. Will I ever get there? Who knows, but I’m gonna have fun trying. It’s also not my place to decide if you’re a big dog or not. In fact, if you need my approval to be a big dog, you will never be one. I don’t define you. At the end of the day, if you believe in the Lord, handle your responsibilities, treat people well, respect your lady and don’t hit her, take care of your kids, strive to be great, give back to the community, and try your best to be the best person you can be, you are ALREADY a big dog. So have fun, Big Dog. Until next time…
William Wilson is a nationally respected men’s clothier and image consultant. His clients include professional athletes, CEOs, and corporations. His homepage is www.WilliamtheClothier.com. Follow William on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/theclothier or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/williamtheclothier.
News Going shopping for a burial crypt?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Why not get the one directly above film star Marilyn Monroe?
An American widow sold her husband's burial crypt directly on top of film legend Marilyn Monroe's final resting place for $4.6 million on Monday, through online auctioneer eBay Inc.
Read the full story here.
Coupon Clipper / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Scout & Molly's
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Print off the coupon to advantage of your savings.
3920 Sharon Road, Suite B150
704-817-7009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sales / Sale of the Day / Summer item Sale of the day: L.A. East
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Friday, August 21, 2009
News / Videos Milk Money Boutique hosts shoe drive
Posted By Aviva M. Cantor on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Milk Money Children’s Boutique is hosting a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls™ Inc., the international footwear charity that delivers shoes to needy people around the world.
During the shoe drive, Milk Money will be offering a $5 discount to all customers who bring in gently worn pairs of shoes toward the effort. The shoe drive will continue through Aug. 30.
Not sure what Milk Money Boutique is all about? Check out this video tour, then go scrounge around in your closet for some shoes worthy of donating!
9601 Brookdale Drive, Suite 300
704-598-0001
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All About Style: Checking out the new Blush Boutique
A visit to the South End boutique yields great finds for women.
