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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Events Upcoming: Charlotte STYLE's 25 Most Stylish Event
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 11:51 AM
I don't know how Charlotte STYLE Magazine managed to do it, but somehow, with all of the stylish people in Charlotte, they narrowed it down to 25 to feature in their first-ever print issue. The issue will be released at the Charlotte STYLE's 25 Most Stylish Event, happening April 17 at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. Highlights of the evening include the "Go Red" American Heart Association Celebrity Fashion show, where various celebrities and media personalities will sport some signature red looks from boutiques and designers, like Jordanos Men's and Women's Boutique, Scarlett Plus Size Boutique, designers Tara Davis and Beth Pilger, showcasing their 2010 spring/summer collections. And food will be provided by the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge.
Tickets are $50, and all proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. To purchase tickets or for more information, click here.
Events Upcoming: A Night of Italian Style
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 11:35 AM
This event will be held at The Village at Southpark (4300 Sharon Road) on Thursday, April 1.
RSVP to dustys@paulsimonco.com or call 704-366-4523.
News Ten Thousand Villages named one of most ethical companies
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 11:16 AM
If you didn't know, we've got our very own fair trade retailer, Ten Thousand Villages, here in Charlotte, in the Cotswold Village Shops. Congratulations!
Charlotte, N. C. – Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade organization with headquarters in Akron, Pa., has, once again, been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2010. This recognition marks the third year in a row that Ten Thousand Villages was named to the list as an ethical leader in the specialty retail category.“We are, once more, honored to be recognized among this selection of major companies,” said Ty Smithdeal, store manager of Ten Thousand in Cotswold Village Shops. “As a nonprofit retail store, even in difficult economic circumstances, we continue to strive to be fair trade leaders, coupling our mission with sustainable economic and environmental practices. Our continued recognition validates our continuing commitment to fair trade and to serving the needs of both the artisans who supply our products, and the customers who purchase them. Ten Thousand Villages operates as a business with a compassionate mission by maintaining integrity in our actions and relationships.”
This is the fourth year Ethisphere, a think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability, has published the WME rankings, which appear in Ethisphere Magazine’s Q1 issue.
Through in-depth research and a multi-step analysis, Ethisphere reviewed thousands of nominations from companies in over 100 countries and 36 industries in order to determine the winners. Other retailers recognized in the specialty retail category include IKEA, Gap, Best Buy and Target.
“Ten Thousand Villages’ promotion of a sound ethical environment shines within its industry, and shows a clear understanding that operating under the highest standards for business behavior goes beyond goodwill and “lip-service” and is intimately linked to performance,” said Alex Brigham, Executive Director of the Ethisphere Institute. “This year’s World’s Most Ethical Companies award was more competitive than ever, because companies realize that making ethics a priority is critical in a tough economic environment.”
The methodology for the WME ranking includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.
About Ten Thousand Villages
A fair trade retailer, Ten Thousand Villages offers home and garden decor, jewelry, personal accessories and gift items rich in ancient global traditions. Ten Thousand Villages features products from more than 130 artisan groups in 38 countries via a network of more than 150 retail outlets throughout the United States.
For more than 60 years, Ten Thousand Villages has established fair, long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans lack opportunities for stable income. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit program of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
For more information about Ten Thousand Villages, please contact Ty Smithdeal, store manager, at 704-365-0010 or visit tenthousandvillages.com. Ten Thousand Villages is open Monday – Friday 10AM – 7PM, Saturday 10AM – 6PM.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: L.A. East
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 10:25 AM
L.A. East is having an Easter sale this week. Take 15 percent off everything in the store, now through Saturday.
9852 Rea Road, Suite D-1
704-341-5962
1135 Stonecrest Blvd., Tega Cay
803-547-5557
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Peek-A-Boo Couture
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 11:04 AM
In case you hadn't heard, Peek-A-Boo Couture, a children's premier clothing and accessory store, has moved to a new location. Now through April 25, they've got over 200 items marked down. After that, take an addition 75 percent off. Craziness!
1111 Metropolitan Avenue
704-332-5338
News Spring trend: Anything floral
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM
OK, here it is: I am not a big fan of prints. I'd never deign to wear a dress with flowers splashed all over it. I can't help it that I'm not big on being spotted a mile away. Besides, no one has convinced me yet that I'd even LOOK OK in prints. Maybe it's a confidence thing? I don't know. I just don't wear prints.
So when I heard that anything floral was going to be a big thing this season (thank you, Arlene Goldstein and Belk) ... well, you know what I thought. Yep. That's a train I'm just going to have to miss.
Until I spotted THIS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS jewelry from Betsey Johnson. Wowza. Someone buy this for me, please?
I guess I'm reminded that while not EVERY trend spotted on the runways will work for every single person in the entire world, there are ways to negotiate certain styles into your own — the best way being to accessorize. Unless someone puts a gun to my head and forces me to buy a floral-printed skirt or something, I'm not going to be wearing a floral-printed skirt. But I will, however, sport some flowery accessories.
Monday, March 29, 2010
News / Videos Saturday is officially Apple iPad day
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Apple heads, check this out. The iPad will be available this Saturday in all 221 Apple stores and most Best Buy locations. Reuters reports: "IPad sales are widely expected to rocket out of the gate this Saturday, helped by the scores of core Apple fans who are expected to line up hours before U.S. stores open at 9 a.m. on the East Coast, to be among the first to play with the new gadget, which costs a minimum of $499."
Will you be lining up early to get yours? If so, can you let me borrow it?
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Green With Envy
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 2:51 PM
All winter scarves and hats are 50 percent off at Green With Envy. Loves it.
1111 Central Ave. Ste. 200
704-344-8774
Friday, March 26, 2010
Events Tonight: Fashion Night at Chima
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Handpicked
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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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.
