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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Belle Ville
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Today only! New Year's Eve tops, bottoms, dresses and accessories at Belle Ville are marked 20 percent to 50 percent off.
Birkdale Village (between Banana Republic and Starbucks)
16836 Birkdale Commons Parkway
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-655-9506
Epicentre (behind CVS)
210 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-971-7413
Promenade (next to Steinmart)
5341 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-847-5352
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Merch to Purch 6 New Year's Eve dresses from Boris & Natasha
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 5:01 PM
OK, yes, I am a procrastinator. Not only do I still not have concrete plans for how I'll be bringing in the new year, but I don't even have my outfit picked out yet. Grr.
Today I checked out one of my favorite shops, Boris & Natasha (1214 Thomas Ave.; 704-375-0079), to see what kind of options they have for a party dress to wear out for New Year's Eve. Here are six choices, handpicked by owner Hope Nicholls — who has her own fabulous style to die for. Although I absolutely fell in love with a gorgeous Anna Sui dress (pictured after the jump), I chose not to tap into my rent money to purchase it. Sigh.
Anna Sui — $548
Glam — $49
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Beadlush
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Today marks the first day of Beadlush's "Please don't make us count the teeny, tiny beads" sale. Here's what savings you'll find at the Plaza Midwood store:
• All loose stone and glass beads: 50% off. Vintage loose beads 30% off.
• Czech, stone and pearl strands: at least 20% to 50% off.
• All magazine back issues and books: 20% off.
• All Swarovski crystal beads: 20% off.
• All base metal beads: 20% off.
• Seed beads: buy 2 get one free (equal or lesser value on the free one).
• 30% off all Gemstone strands in the front cases. except consignment.
• Other select and discontinued merchandise throughout the shop at 50% off.
• 30% off select jewelry.
Sale ends Jan. 3.
1217 The Plaza
704-376-3331
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Features What shoes are you wearing NYE?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Hurry, hurry, hurry! If you place an order from the locally owned Web site Heels.com in the next two-and-a-half hours, you'll get your fabulous new shoes to wear when you go out for New Year's Eve with their free second-day shipping. If you wait until after 6 p.m., you'll just have to sport your new heels at another party.
Here are some of my favorites.
RUBY BOOTIE- GREY ($56.99)
JESSICA SIMPSON DEBBIE- VERY BERRY SUEDE ($77.99)
N.Y.L.A. ZIPIT BOOTIE- BLACK SUEDE ($154.99)
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Paul Simon For Men
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Men's Winter Sale: Suits, Sport Coats and Outerwear run from 30% to 50% off.
1027 Providence Rd
704-372-6842
4300 Sharon Rd
704-366-4523
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sales / Holiday Deals Random after-Christmas sales
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 2:46 PM
If you have any money leftover after holiday shopping, traveling and eating, then you should hit up some of these after-Christmas sales. Random, but good to the last drop.
• Paper Skyscraper has all 50 percent off all holiday wrapping paper, gift bags, cards, ornaments, candy and decor items.
• Coplon's has 40 percent off all sportswear.
• Revolution has 20 percent to 25 percent off storewide merchandise. Also take 50 percent to 80 percent off select items in the clearance section.
• The Boulevard has 50 percent off most holiday ornaments, and also take 30 percent off Cool Mom Boutique (excluding jeans and shoes).
• At City Supply, you can buy one ornament and get one free.
• Fifi's Fine Resale has their holiday sale going on until Thursday.
• Gifty Gifts has all of their Christmas items marked down 50 percent off the original price.
Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Handpicked
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Holiday Gift Ideas Gift Guide: For the last minute-shoppers, go to Paper Skyscraper
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 11:40 AM
I love Paper Skyscraper. Sure, during the holidays, it's crowded as a mofo in there and I'm scared to death I'm going to knock over a display, but that's just evidence that this is a great place to pick up last-minute gifts. This is their 20th year doing Christmas, so I think they've got a good handle on the holiday. Here are five random gifts that you can pick up from this East Boulevard gift store.
• The Screaming Flying Monkey. There I was, minding my own business walking toward the register when a stuffed animal flew across my path. Yes, it was the Screaming Flying Monkey — not screaming, though. This is a great gift for a kid. If they can maneuver a slingshot without poking their eye out, they'll be good with this.
• Chain wine bottle holder. Manly, yes? The picture says it all.
• Picture frame made using recycled magazines. Love lots of colors and it's environmentally friendly.
• Obama action figures. Never fear, Obama action figure to the rescue! They've also got two Michelle Obama action figures, in two different outfits. Because she's a fashionista, didn't ya know.
• Sushi sets. These exquisite-looking sushi sets come in all kinds of colors. Pretty!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Holiday Gift Ideas Gift Guide: The sneakerhead
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM
For some gift ideas for the sneakerhead, I asked Black Sheep owner Josh Frazier and Niche owner Bobby Webster to help me out. Seeing as I'm currently wearing black flats with colored zippers along the side, I couldn't really come up with anything on my own.
Josh's list
• Vans Era Navy Suede or Black Suede. One of our all-time best-selling colorways from Vans Classic, this A casual shoe that always gets snapped up quickly. $49
• Nike SB Dunk Low (sail/ black)- nicknamed "top ramen/ un hemp. This Dunk is rumored to be part of a “Recession Pack” and takes its inspiration from the popular Top Ramen noodle soup that is a favorite among skaters, college students, and others on a budget. The shoes feature a nice blend of premium materials including suede, hemp and leather in bright orange, tan, and black respectively. $99
• Supra TK Society Gold/ Silver Foil. This color scheme first surfaced with the launch of the groundbreaking Skytop a few years ago, and blew up when Jay Z rocked them in the Rihanna Umbrella Video. We were the only store in North Carolina to carry the OG Gold/ Silver Skytops, and we still get phone calls from people looking for this shoe. Extremely limited release on these with less than 900 pairs available in the US. Black Sheep is one of only three stores in the Southeast to receive this Supra Quickstrike, so if you’re looking for something different, don’t sleep. ($150)
Bobby's list
• Jason Markk cleaner. We don't sell this but I have always thought it was a cool product and nicely designed. 98 percent natural cleaner that comes in a super cool package with a nicely designed brush. ($25)
• Adidas Toronto Livestock. We are one of about 20 retailers under the Consortium account. Adidas Consortium partners up with artists and top tier stores for designs. The latest release we have received is the Adidas Toronto designed by Canadian boutique, Livestock. ($130)
• Adidas x Ransom series. Once again Adidas and Canada are on the map. Ransom is a Canadian clothing line that has completely designed from scratch a line of Adidas that is outdoor-inspired. Like the above mentioned shoe, this line is extremely hard to find and is moving fast here! ($130-$225.)
Black Sheep and Niche are both located on the Camden block of Southend.
Sale of the Day / Holiday Deals Sale of the day: Step By Sloan
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Step By Sloan has just marked down all boots and select fall/winter shoes at 25 percent off the original price.
1419-M East Blvd.
704-376-1275
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