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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Events Upcoming: Halloween Fashion Show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Ladies, the holiday to slut it up is coming up, and Crave Dessert Bar, Morris Costumes and E Modeling Agency are teaming up for an event to get you ready for it.
Head out to Crave tomorrow night (9/9/09) for an exclusive Halloween Fashion Show presented by Morris Costumes with models from E Modeling. Come in andsee the season's hottest and sexiest new costume collection. No cover. 21 and up. Dress code strictly enforced. Reservations strongly suggested. Kick off Charlotte's Fashion Week with Sophistication 9/9/09
Time: 8 p.m.
Address: 500 W. 5th St. (next to CANS)
Phone: 704-335-0588
Email: sandra@cravedessertbar.com
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Gifty Gifts
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Take 25 to 40 percent off summer items like garden items, summer flags, and more at Gifty Gifts in the University area.
5806 Prosperity Church Road
704-875-7979
Friday, September 4, 2009
Sales Sale at Peek-A-Boo Couture
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Head out to the Dilworth children's store this weekend and take 25 percent off your entire purchase. Good stuff!
1315 East Blvd.
704-332-5338
Events Upcoming: Charlotte North Carolina Fashion Week
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM
The Queen City may be known for its conservative suits and banker types, but if you hit up the right spots, you’ll definitely stumble upon some classy fashionistas and stylish studs. Don’t believe Charlotte has fashion in its belly? Then you should check out Charlotte North Carolina Fashion Week, an event for emerging designers, boutiques, models and fashion students to show off their designs and talent, on Sept. 10-12. In addition to the fabulous runway activity from local and national designers, there will be sponsor giveaways, live entertainment, and so much more. $35-$65. 7 p.m. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road. 1-866-388-4TIX. www.charlottencfashionweek.com.
Features Denimpulse Purchases: Styling, Accessorizing, & Recycling
Posted By Aviva M. Cantor on Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Now that you’ve learned how to find the perfect fitting jeans, it’s time to dig deeper. Sure, your jeans fit, but are they the right jeans for the right occasion? Everyone needs a basic medium wash boot cut, but some desire more. And once you’ve bonded with that favorite pair of jeans and worn it in, what is left for you to do? Meet your local denim experts: Cheryl Little (owner of Black & Blue), Paige McManus (owner of Denim Affair), and Christy Ward (manager of Black & Blue). Here are some tips on styling, accessorizing, and recycling your denim:
Which length for which occasion?
Looking for a jean that works with a variety of shoes? “A lot of our customers wear an ankle jean. They’re very versatile with flats or boots,” says Ward. Don’t be afraid to wear a shorter length at night. “A dark capri, cute blouse, and heels takes you anywhere in this town at night,” says McManus. Don’t own a pair of capris? Try “cuffing a straight leg” jean, recommends Little. If you are in search of a versatile capri, try the “Lotus” jean by Red Engine (www.redenginejeans.com).
Which shade for which outfit?
“Dark denim works best for night,” says McManus, who also sells a light dressy jean. “We sell a lot of darker denim and you can dress it up or down,” says Ward. The experts agree: gray jeans are an up-and-coming trend, and McManus notes that they are often paired “with neon-colored tops.” For a great pair of gray jeans, try “Nikki Dolphin Wash” jeans by David Kahn (www.davidkahnjeanswear.com).
Destroyed denim and embellished pockets: yes or no?
This season, destroyed denim is a yes. “It is hot this fall,” says Little. McManus agrees “that shredded look is in.” On jeans with embellished pockets, look for a design that “comes to the inside of the jean so you look narrower,” says McManus. A great example is the “Bella Donna” jean by Fidelity (www.fidelitydenim.com).
“Skinny belts are in,” says Ward, who appreciates the versatility of belts. “Red is the new black,” McManus says of belt colors. “A good fitting pair of jeans, white T-shirt, and rhinestone belt will take you anywhere.”
When should you ditch your favorite pair of jeans?
Everyone has that favorite pair of jeans, but when is it time to let go? “When they lose their form and shape,” says Little, and when they “don’t flatter or accentuate,” says McManus.
If you’re ditching your favorite pair, how will you recycle them?
If you just can’t part with your favorite pair of jeans, you can send them away to therapy for a full recovery. Denim Therapy (www.denimtherapy.com) is a company that repairs denim by finding the perfect thread match, repairing torn areas, and making jeans good-as-new. If you’d rather give your denim a new purpose, try cutting it into squares for pot holders or sewing squares together to make a homemade quilt.
Has reading about denim made you crave a new pair? Have no fear, denimpulse purchases are always welcome at Black and Blue and Denim Affair. “There’s always an occasion to buy a new pair of jeans,” says Little.
Black & Blue
Morrison Shopping Center
720 Governor Morrison Street Suite E-180
www.shopblackandblue.com
Denim Affair
Blakeney Shopping Center
www.denimaffaironline.com
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Jesse Norman's Outdoors
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Clothes are 50 percent to 70 percent off.
Flip flops and sandals are 30 percent off.
Riot boats up to 50 percent off.
704- 369-5140
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Events Models (and other industry folks) mingling tonight at Suite
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Merch to Purch Vat19.com: Gifts for those who have everything
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Vat19.com is a site that sells ... uhh ... interesting merchandise. It pegs itself as a "purveyor of curiously awesome products."
One fun (yet somewhat stomach-churning) item up for sale is the 5-pound gummy bear. Gummy bear lovers, this baby is equivalent to 1,400 regular-sized gummy bears and packs a mere 12,600 calories (sarcasm on that last point). It comes in flavors of BLUE, GREEN and RED. I've always loved RED myself. (Price is $29.95).
Other off-the-wall items up for sale on Vat19.com include Notebook and Pencil socks, Inside Out Champagne Glasses, and the Unzipped Glass Bag, a glass bowl that looks like a plastic sandwich bag.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Furniture Solutions
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Head out to Furniture Solutions today if you're looking for something to spruce up the home office, a new entertainment system or anything leather. Their fall sale has begun.
1426 S. Tryon St.
704-332-9555
