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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Merch to Purch For sale: The $85 condom belt
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Better safe than sorry, I always say!
The people who brought you the OhMiPod, the music-powered vibrator, now bring you LoveBuckle, a leather belt that features a brushed metal buckle with “circular cut-out window” for displaying “uniquely designed One® condoms.”
Amanda Hess, from our sister paper Washington City Paper, analyzes the possible messages that the LoveBuckle might emit: Yes to sex? No to hoes?
The LoveBuckle comes in either black or pink, sizes range from small to X-large and there are 4 mixes to choose from. All for the "low" cost of $85.
People have paid so much more for fashion — would you pay this much for safe sex?
To order, click here.
Events Upcoming: Queen of Hearts High Tea
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Mack and Mack Charlotte, a women's apparel shop in SouthPark, is hosting a fashion show this Saturday at the Queen of Hearts High Tea. Here's the info from their Facebook page:
We are proud to be hosting the fashion show at this year's Queen of Hearts High Tea and excited to announce that Channel Nine WSOC-TV Eyewitness News Daybreak Anchor, Natalie Pasquarella will be the emcee for the show! This event, held at Carmel Country Club, is a celebration of fashion to benefit Breast Cancer Research & Education at the Blumenthal Cancer Center at Carolinas Medical Center. Along with the fashion show, guests will enjoy tea, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to win one of the many incredible door prizes and raffle prizes that have been generously donated by local businesses! The event is from 2:00-5:00 pm on Saturday, February 20th and tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, make a donation, or for more information please contact Dianne Leventis at 704-366-8284. We hope to see you there!!!
Carmel Country Club
4735 Carmel Road
704-542-2454
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Petal
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Petal on East Blvd’s DOT sale on winter has some great deals - $100 and under $25 –$200 and under $50 –$300 and under $75 — $400 and under $95. (via ScoopCharlotte)
1315 East Boulevard
704-817-8871
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Features Local designer finds a new way to market fashion
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Have you seen my fab cover story in this week's issue? Yes, friends, fashion gets the cover this week, and it's about time, no? I chatted up local fashion designer Cigi Guzman, creator of The Flock, as she gushed about her upcoming event Public Photo Shoot Project. Here's an excerpt:
At last September's Charlotte N.C. Fashion Week (think New York Fashion Week on a much, much smaller scale), Guzman did something a little unorthodox: Instead of contracting too-thin-for-their-own-good models from an agency, she asked average-looking (but incredibly interesting) people in the Charlotte community -- like Jody Sullivan, owner of The Breakfast Club; Brian Bouwman, a local furniture designer; and Tonia Bendickson, anchor for WBTV news -- to walk her designs down the catwalk.
The stunt at Charlotte N.C. Fashion Week wouldn't be the only unorthodox move we'd see from this budding designer. Last October, Guzman orchestrated the first ever Public Photo Shoot Project ... right smack in the middle of Uptown Charlotte. Held at the corner of Trade and Tryon streets, the Public Photo Shoot Project was an opportunity for regular citizens, regardless of their size, style or look, to model pieces from The Flock and have their photos taken by a professional photographer. Guzman worked with photographer Sara Renee that day, styling people in her signature simplistic clothing and accessorizing as she saw fit -- and 58 regular joes became models. The photos were then used in The Flock's advertising and marketing campaigns and also given to the models for their personal use.
How's that for straying away from the stereotypical elitism associated with the fashion industry?
That's part of the reason why Guzman says she created The Flock in 2004 -- to distance herself from the typical fashion diva mindset. "I was getting sick of looking at these ads of absolutely beautiful people," she says. "I know how to use Photoshop. I know what it takes to make things look perfect. And these people didn't speak to me -- they didn't feel real to me. And so I wanted to create a line that embodied everybody, like all shapes, sizes, every walk of life."
With the spring collection of The Flock ready to be unveiled, Guzman has decided to host another Public Photo Shoot Project. This time, she's collaborating with local photographer (and Creative Loafing contributor) Jasiatic to present the project on Feb. 21 at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Starting at 6 p.m., Charlotteans, with or without professional modeling experience, who have signed up on the PPSP site (www.publicphotoshootproject.com) and paid their $20 modeling fee (which ensures the time slot, styling, the sitting fee and two professionally edited photos) will get the chance to rock one of the "five must-have pieces" from the spring collection of The Flock. The model will be styled by Guzman (and her second-in-command stylist/intern Chanel Price) then photographed; about a week later, the photos will be released to participants at a photo release party.
To read the rest of the story, click here.
Events Upcoming: Feniz Fotography presents Fashion Night
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Belle Ville
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:01 PM
This week only, select denim styles are up to 20 percent off at Belle Ville. They have skinny jeans, bootcut, straight-leg — lots of styles for a perfect fit. From Miss Me jeans to Plastic and Celebrity Pink, all denim is priced under $100.
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
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Events Upcoming: Belk's 'Engagement Party'
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
So, recently, two of my close friends have gotten engaged. Since things like that usually come in three's, I'm waiting for someone else to call me and tell me they're getting married.
As for me, wedding plans are far (far, far) ahead in the future, but I'm actually going to be the maid of honor in one friend's wedding. It's a good thing that I've recently started taking yoga because all the planning she and I have ahead of us is stressful. If only she were a little more decisive!
I guess that's why this upcoming event from Belk seems so timely.
On Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Belk stores will host an "Engagement Party." The event will feature free food, entertainment, beverages and prizes. Bridal consultants will also be on hand to give advice and help couples determine what items they need for their new life together. Engaged couples will receive a Wedding Registry Planner, and those who create a Belk wedding registry or add items to an existing registry will be eligible for a $25 gift card. In addition, special displays will be set up throughout the store with vendors offering prizes and giveaways.
And I know you're curious about the prizes. Enter into drawings for chance to win two travel vouchers for airline tickets or a cruise, $1,000 cash, two nights at the Biltmore, one 18" Akoya pearl strand (valued at $900) and more.
Register at www.belk.com and hey, congratulations!
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: The Pink Hanger
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Right now, The Pink Hanger's having a clearance sale. Take 50 percent off styles from Milly, Trina Turk, Jenny Han, French Connection and many more.
Since this sale started last Friday, here's hoping the shop hasn't been picked over. Good luck!
2935 Providence Road
704-366-7272
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sales Sloan/Step By Sloan's Dot Sale starts today
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 4:15 PM
The stores are clearing out their fall/winter merchandise to move in spring stuff, but that doesn't mean you can't stock on up winter apparel. It's still freaking cold outside!
Today marks the beginning of Sloan/Step By Sloan's dot sale. Everything is marked down, (clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories) priced at:
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
$80
$100
$150
$200
SLOAN AND STEP
1419 East Blvd.
Sloan 704-338-1400
Step 704-376-1275
News / Sales Gifty Gifts' last week in business
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Sad face.
This is Gifty Gifts' last week in business. Check them out before they close for savings up to 75 percent off.
5806 Prosperity Church Road
704-875-7979
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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.
