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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Clothier's Corner It's what's underneath that counts
Posted By William Wilson on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Ladies, you spend a lot of time making sure your clothes, hair, nails, feet, everything looks good. That’s wonderful. Some men should follow suit. However, when it comes to the undies, you start slacking. This is just a crying shame. It’s like giving up on the race, AT the finish line.
Now I have heard all the excuses, “I can’t find stuff that fits.” “It costs too much.” “No one else is gonna see it.” “It isn’t gonna be on that long anyway.” “Who cares?” I know there are more of them, but at the end of the day, my answer is the same: Do the work and find matching sets. It’s worth it. Here’s why.
If you feel sexy and confident, you act sexy and confident. It starts with you. When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you play good. Your inner attitude is always displayed on the outside. People can tell when you have a little extra “pep in your step.” When you leave the house and NO ONE can tell you you don’t look good, there’s an air of confidence that is extremely attractive. Trust me. There is nothing sexier than a confident woman.
Your man will appreciate it. There’s a reason Victoria’s Secret does so well. They understand that men are visual creatures. We are attracted to what we can see and what we can feel. That’s why the Swimsuit Edition of Sports Illustrated is always a big hit. We love to see you match. It’s sexy. It’s a turn-on. There’s nothing like unwrapping a present and having a beautiful gift inside. Man, you can’t wait to play with it! You ever notice in all the magazine ads you see that the sets match? It’s because it’s sexier. PERIOD!! Some of you have been married for a while and let’s just say, the fire doesn’t burn as hot as it used to. I bet you’re wearing a nightgown, or worse, a freaking extra long T-shirt to bed ever night. Nothing says “Come and get me, big boy” like an outfit that reminds him of his grandmother, especially when they come with the ultimate turnoff tool: granny panties.
Sales / Videos A $10 52-inch TV: An error or a gift from the Best Buy gods?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:59 AM
On BestBuy.com, there's a listing for a Samsung 52-inch TV for $9.99. It's probably a typo ... but what if it's not? What if the shopping gods of Best Buy are smiling down on us poor, recession-torn folks ...
What should I do?
Here's the link if you don't believe me:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749287&type=product&id=1202649424157
UPDATE: It was an error, darn it. The correct price is $1699.99. Fooey!
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Lotus & Civilian
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Lotus & Civilian are having a back-to-school sale — 25 percent off all denim— all month long at all their locations.
1247 East Blvd.
704-332-2047
6908-C Phillips Place Ct.
704-554-1908
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Features Inhabit: A clothing line more than just owls
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:54 PM
“Odetta is wise and feminine, a flower-child of the 60s. She will get you through transitional times – both spring and fall. Because she is well-balanced, her fabrics ready you for the cold, while the brightness of her colors keeps you feeling warm and cheerful. Odetta's hobbies include nostalgic handicrafts: crocheting, knitting, macramé, and crystal-collecting.”
Odetta sounds like a pretty cool chick, doesn’t she? Well, actually, Odetta is an animal image, an owl to be precise, created by local clothing designer Amanda Aileen for her clothing line Inhabit. This redesigned vintage collection is comprised of one-of-a-kind, original pieces made using recycled materials such as vintage clothing and scrap fabrics and accented with embroidery and different types of stitching. The animal image, created using watercolor, acrylic and newspaper, is the anchor of the line.
“I feel like the animal is sort of symbolic to the line,” Amanda (pictured below) says. “The name [of the clothing line] is Inhabit, and it’s about inhabiting your space. In a way, you’re supposed to take on the spirit of the animal in a way.”
If the concept sounds a little out there, well … it is. But that’s a good thing. Who wants to be caught dead wearing the same outfit as the next woman? That’s a risk too many of us take nowadays when we shop in department stores and malls — we become carbon copies of one another.
Street Style Street Style: Bright Floral
Posted By Aviva M. Cantor on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Name: Kendrick Allen
Occupation: Retail Store Manager
Spotted: Civilian at Phillips Place
Rockin: Bold floral Lotus dress, Miss Me gladiator sandals, Michael Kors watch, and David Yurman jewelry
Style Philosphy: "Always look your best."
Merch to Purch I want the 'Barefoot Alternative'
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:32 AM
During the cooler months, I can often be found running around the office without shoes on. My editor sometimes fusses at me, too: "Kim! Oh god, where are your shoes? You know you can get diseases from walking around here barefoot!"
Well, it seems there's a product out there made just for me: Vibram Five Fingers: The Barefoot Alternative.
As a proponent for toe socks (I've got 'em in every color), these "toe shoes" are right up my alley.
From their Web site:
FiveFingers footwear connects you to the earth and your surroundings in a way that is simply not possible in conventional shoes. It puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way. FiveFingers stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs to build strength and improve range of motion. Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture.
Have you tried out the Vibram Five Fingers Shoes yet? What do you think? (Here's a review from Crunch Gear if you haven't.)
Vibram Five Fingers Shoes can be found locally at these stores:
Great Outdoor Provision
Park Road Shopping Center
4341 Park Road
704-523-1089
Jesse Brown's Outdoors
4732 Sharon Rd., Ste. 2M
704-556-0020
US National Whitewater Center
820 Hawfield Road
704-391-3900
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Sloan and Step By Sloan
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Don't you love colorful dot sales? So do we, and the one at Sloan and Step By Sloan has begun.
Save up to 75% off all spring/summer merchandise including clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. Just match the dot color to the price chart and that's what you pay.
Click here for more details.
1419 East Blvd.
704-376-1275
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Her Therapy
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Check out Her Therapy's annual August sale, with markdowns from 40 percent to 75 percent off.
14835 John J Delaney Dr
704-341-9100
Friday, August 7, 2009
Events Upcoming: Craft Bazaar at Snug Harbor
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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Sales Sale of the day: Any independently owned store
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Shoppers, grab your wallets. It's the sales tax holiday weekend — time to throw away your hard-earned money.
Here's a smattering of locally owned shops around the Queen City who are offering a little more than the pennies you save on sales tax. And we love them for it!
Black & Blue, the denim destination: New markdowns storewide
720 Governor Morrison St, Ste E180
704-366-9339
Asana Activewear: Plenty of items have just been moved to clearance, so you can save 30% - 50% off a wide variety of Activewear brands and styles
3920 Sharon Road
704-366-8020
Black Sheep Skate Shop: They'll have some markdowns on shoes (1 pair for $44, 2nd pair for $25 more — about half price on most of these) and a box of $10 graphic tees.
Black Sheep
1504 Camden Road, Suite 200
704-333-1423
Mud Pie Monograms: Anyone walking in without a coupon gets 15% off storewide. If customers bring in coupon running in moneysaver and through emails, they get an extra 10% off, totaling 25%.
9848 Rea Rd # D
704-541-9188
Niche: Take advantage of select shoes for guys, $40 and $60, select guys tees at $15, select women's shoes at $20, and all women's spring and summer apparel at $20 and $40.
1504 Camden Rd. Ste. 100
704-379-1811
Scarlett Plus Size Boutique: The Southpark boutique is having a 50 percent off anything white, and 50 percent off anything linen
4732 Sharon Road
704-552-7383
Peek-A-Boo Couture: Take 25 percent off your entire order.
1315 East Blvd. Suite 150
704-332-5338
Janix Shoes: Take 50 percent off all tops and shoes.
7864 Rea Road, Ste E
704-544-2345
Pure Denim: Take 60 percent off all sales merchandise, 40 percent off Ed Hardy merch, and 20 percent off all Diesel merch.
4400 Sharon Road
704-366-7873
The Boulevard: The NoDa boutique has so many deals going on this weekend, you just need to go by there. Savings range from 10 percent to 30 percent off jewelry, 15 percent off Cool Mom Boutique tops and dresses, and so much more.
453 E. 36th St.
704-332-0142
A Denim Affair: They've got a huge selection of jeans, T-shirts, and accessories under $100.
9848 Rea Rd
704-341-4791
72 Shoe Boutique: Sidewalk sale with up to 70 percent off all summer shoes.
