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Friday, November 19, 2010
Features / Holiday Gift Ideas 2010 Southern Christmas show finds
Posted By Anita Overcash on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:27 PM
This past weekend, I moseyed on over to the Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart). My goal: To find holiday gifts (in particular, jewelry) for a couple of friends. In that case, I had no need to go armed with a suitcase or bag on wheels, like many of the more hardcore shopping folks.
It didn't take me long, until something caught my eye. I scooped up a few of these embroidery/petit point styled necklaces (see pic below) by Netherlands-native Joke Vandergroef. She's been doing embroidery all of her life and started putting the craft into jewelry form 35 years ago. In addition to the necklaces, she also had ear rings and bracelets for sale, as well as other items, like doilies.
Events Upcoming: Red Engine Trunk Show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 11:52 AM
The ladies at Black & Blue are always looking out for their customers, and here's another event that promises to do just that. The weather's finally starting to get colder, and now's the perfect time to find the perfect pair of jeans. Red Engine jeans are vintage-inspired, handmade in L.A.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Holiday Gift Ideas / Holiday Gift Ideas 2010 Holiday gift idea: Gloves for your iPhone/iPad
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:15 AM
If there's one thing that's annoying about my (fabulous) iPhone, it's that I can't do anything on it while wearing gloves. How am I supposed to keep my fingers warm and text at the same time?
Enter this genius invention by Etre, a digital communications company that leaves you kicking yourself and wondering, why didn't I think of that?
Fivepoints Gloves allow you to work any touch-screen device — iPhone, a laptop, camera, portable media player, whatever — and keep your hands warm.
Order yourself or the Apple lover in your life a pair here.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
News / Sales Revolve Men's Consignment Store has moved
Posted By Lauren Blake on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Revolve: Upscale Men’s Consignment Store has moved from its Myers Park location to the cozy neighborhood of Dilworth (1222 East Blvd.). The new location is central to a busy shopping area with more foot traffic. The boutique still offers the same merchandise: upscale men’s wear including dress shirts, suits, shoes, and more, but has received a bit of a “facelift” with new software to catalog inventory, a more uniformed display of merchandise, and a more masculine vibe to appeal to its "manly' shoppers.
Going on now through this Saturday, the store has a big move-in sale going on: Customers can take 40 percent off items with handwritten tags and 10 percent off all items with printed tags.
According to the owner, Revolve is one of only seven men’s consignment stores on the East Coast. Even so, she believes that men in the area are starting to catch on to what consignment shopping is all about since Revolve originally opened over a year ago.
The policies on bringing in consignment pieces are still the same; they are brand and condition specific. With an influx of clothing and shoes coming in, the requirements to bring in consignment pieces are becoming more strict to ensure high quality merchandise to customers.
The re-opening celebration of Revolve will be announced in the near future on Facebook, and you can also visit Revolve at www.revolvecharlotte.com.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Events Upcoming: Chamilia Be The Match Collection Event
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Just think: Customizing and purchasing a beautiful piece of jewelry like this bracelet will help support a worthy charity.
Chamilia, a fashion jewelry line that allows women to customize their pieces to match their own style, has partnered with the nonprofit organization Be The Match and is launching a new jewelry collection to support the cause. With the help of the Charlotte chapter of Be The Match, Chamilia is hosting an exclusive trunk show event at Brownlee Jewelers to introduce the new Be The Match jewelry collection to the Charlotte area.Ten-percent of all Chamilia sales during the event will be donated to the Be The Match foundation to support the continued lifesaving work of the organization.
The trunk show goes down at Brownlee Jewelers (4147 Park Road) on Nov. 11 from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Coupon Clipper Great Groupon deal: City Supply Co.
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Looking to redo your place with some modern pieces, accent rugs or a few contemporary lighting fixtures? City Supply Co. in Plaza Midwood (1219 Thomas Ave.) is the place to go with today's Groupon coupon. $25 for $100 worth of furniture goodies? Score!
Events Tonight: Murphy Jewelry trunk show at Scout & Molly's
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 12:41 PM
The folks at Scout & Molly's love a good party, and here's another one they're hosting.
Local jewelry designer Kathleen Murphy will be showcasing over 200 new pieces tonight (see the necklace below to see her talent). The first 50 purchasers get a free gift from Murphy Jewelry.
In addition, the entire store will be 20 percent off.
AND if that's not enough, bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots, and you'll get 25 percent off your store purchase.
The party, complete with music, snacks and wine, will be held from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
3920 Sharon Road Suite B150
704-817-7009
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Sales Private sales soiree at Maidenform
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM
If there is one thing that women need, it's good underwear. There's no denying that.
So if you plan to be up in the Concord Mills area on Friday, you might want to RSVP to this sales event.
Need new bras, panties or PJs? Maidenform at the Concord Mills Mall is going to be having a Ladies Soiree on Friday Nov. 12th from 8:30 ‘till? Sonya McIntyre, the manager, has agreed to close the store for us—discount EVERYTHING 30% OFF of their great prices & whatever sales are already going on.... They’ve got everything from sexy to comfy to tortuous shaper wear.
To get in on the undercover deals, e-mail maidenformRSVP@gmail.com.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Events Shop For a Cause: Charlotte’s Day of STYLE
Posted By Debra Seth on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Tired of feeling that post-shopping spree guilt? Avoid those dreaded blues by putting your passion for fashion to work for a good cause as Charlotte Style Magazine presents Shop For a Cause: Charlotte’s Day of STYLE.
The event, which takes place on Nov. 6, allows fashion lovers the chance to indulge in their favorite past time while benefiting the Levine Children’s Hospital.
Local shop and boutique owners city wide have planned special events and will offer great deals to customers throughout the day. Among those included are Fresh Boutique, A Step Back in Time Vintage and Jordanos Men’s and Women’s Boutique in Ballantyne.
Charlotte Mayor, Anthony Foxx, is among those pledging to support the event and considers participation a way for residents to help sick and injured children and support local businesses.
Levine Children’s Hospital has also been honored by U.S. News & World Report as the “Best Hospital” for treatment of kidney disorders.
For a complete list of participating merchants or more information visit www.charlottestylemag.com.
News 2 bookstores closing in SouthPark
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Sad face.
Hasn't the season of me having to share with you that a store is closing passed yet? I guess not. But two places? And both shops full of those wondrous treasures of information, called books? I guess on the plus side, it's not a locally owned shop — but still.
The Observer is reporting that Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Borders in the SouthPark area are closing soon.
Two of the area's highest-profile booksellers are closing, citing the weak economy and increased competition from online retailers.Joseph-Beth Booksellers, which opened at SouthPark in 2005, is shutting its doors by the end of November, the company announced today. It will hold scheduled events through this week, with most other events set for this month being moved to Park Road Books.
The Borders at the nearby Morrocroft Village shopping center will close Jan. 7, general manager Elizabeth Clayton said.
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