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Friday, March 5, 2010
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Her Therapy
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Take 20 percent off jewelry at Her Therapy, located down south in Ballantyne Village.
14835 John J Delaney Drive
704-341-9100
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Events Upcoming: Lore Emelio's 'Garden Party'
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM
On Saturday, March 6, fashion designer Lore Emelio will premiere her spring collection featuring women's apparel, women's hats and men's ties and bow ties at her "Garden Party" fashion show. Bow ties? You gotta love it. Emelio has been all over the world, working for several highly esteemed fashion houses including Ralph Lauren and Best & Co and where does she say her inspiration comes from in planning this event? From a party she attended in Statesville. Wow.
From the Facebook invite:
Garden Party marks the official launch of the luxury line, "Lore Emelio", which is based on tenants of collaborative interplay as a platform for engaging Charlotte's dynamic community. Ms. Emelio is committed to cultivating a center for innovative expression. The March event will embody the concept for spring, Garden Party, inviting guests to experience an atmosphere of ethereal majesty and unorthodox whimsy.
For more information about Emelio and the "Garden Party," visit her web site, www.LoreEmelio.com.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Black & Blue
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Shop Talk Meet fashion designer Emily Morgen
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Since I started this blog and began getting to know local fashion designers, I've always wondered if I could do what they do. I'd like to think I've got a few ounces of creativity in my blood — fashion, much like writing, stems from the right inspiration.
After chatting with Emily Morgen, the creator of the line Emily Jane, I'd have to say, nope, nuh uh, I don't think I can do it. Why? Because inspiration hits true artists at random times, without warning. "I get ideas in a flurry and then I have to write it down and oftentimes that is late at night," Morgen says. "Or it will wake me up out of my sleep. I’ll have a concept in a dream and I’ll wake up and I have to sketch; I have to get that down before it leaves."
I just don't know how I feel about a muse waking me up in the middle of my beauty rest to give me an idea. Thankfully, Morgen doesn't mind, and her designs reveal how devoted she is to her craft.
Originally from Charleston, her mom taught her to sew when she was a kid, not knowing that one day, Morgen would be putting those very skills to use in developing her own line of women's clothing, sold at local boutiques like chez Elle, The Pink Hanger and Bella Ropa. Her market is generally women between the ages of 30-45 who like to go out and have a good time. "My things tend to be dresses and tops and more for going out to dinner or getting together with friends. A little bit extra, not so many daytime looks, more nightlife looks," she says.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Pura Vida Worldy Art
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Winter hats and gloves are 50 percent off at Pura Vida, with both adult and children sizes available. Go get 'em while it's still freezing outside!
1521 Central Avenue
704-335-8587
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Events Upcoming: Cordani Shoe Trunk Show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 1:27 PM
I gotta admit, it's hard to think about platform sandals, wedges and pumps with the sudden flurry of icy confetti falling from the sky over here at the N.C. Music Factory. Today is strictly stockings, thick socks and boot weather. Brrrr...
But soon enough the weather will be warm and it'll be time to allow the toes to see sunlight again .
In anticipation of that day, Step by Sloan is hosting a Ladies' Cordani Shoe Trunk Show on Thursday, March 4 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
During the trunk show, meet owner, designer and company founder, Michael Ciccia. Offering sizes on the spot, shop the full collection of flats, wedges, sandals, pumps and the newest category, espadrilles.
Bonus: Save 20 percent off all Cordani purchases!
Step By Sloan is located at 1519-M East Blvd.
Until Thursday, keep those footsies warm!
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Hong Kong Vintage
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 1:14 PM
This month only at Hong Kong Vintage, all winter coats are 10% off. Not a bad deal considering the #snOMG going on outside!
Also, here is Hong Kong Vintage's monthly coupon. Use it for a total of 25 percent off all winter coats and 15 percent off everything else in the store.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Judging A Book By Its Cover Judge A Book By Its Cover: 'The Boy With the Cuckoo-Clock Heart'
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 5:18 PM
OK, I have a confession to make: I'm a book nerd. I don't have time to read many, but I love reading the synopses of all the new books Creative Loafing gets to potentially review. Everyone here knows any packages with books must come to my desk first before they go on the bookshelf. And trust me, we get a lot of books.
I guess that's what inspired my newest feature here on Klepto, called "Judging a Book By Its Cover." The proverbial "they" always say not to judge a book by its cover — but why not? When I go shopping, I judge clothing and shoes based on their looks, not whose name is written on the label.
So as often as a book cover intrigues me, I'm going to post it up as a book recommendation. Not because the story sounds great or because a well-known author wrote it. Nope. It's my recommendation based solely on the cover.
Take that, whoever came up with the "don't judge a book" commandment.
Today's book: The Boy With the Cuckoo-Clock Heart by Mathias Malzieu.
What a great title, don't you know? And I know the photo doesn't translate so well the abstract designs and colors, but trust me, it's so pretty!
The Boy With The Cuckoo-Clock Heart can be purchased at Amazon.com here.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Cottage Chic
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 4:03 PM
From the fab folks at Cottage Chic:
We need to make way for the new spring styles that will be arriving soon, so we're having an unprecedented 40 percent off sale on BedHead Pajamas!!!!! This includes all in-stock styles that are in the front cabinet- hipster, flannels, niteshirts, maternity and more...Oh my! Get them while they last, now through Saturday (March 6th).
Also through March 6th, all Fall & Winter clothing is now 40 percent off! It's your last chance to grab that Vince sweater or Elaine Turner flats you've been lusting after!!
1232 East Blvd.
704-375-1888
www.cottagechicstore.com
