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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Features If every little girl owned one dress
Posted By Jennifer Malone on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Can you imagine wearing a pillowcase with ribbon and just being thrilled about it? I know at first the thought of it made me shudder a bit … a pillowcase, really?! But then I realized that for some little girls, a pillowcase and ribbon made into a dress is all they have.
A few days ago I noticed Dress A Girl Around The World on my news feed. I was intrigued but too busy to actually and read on. Today when I had a moment, while I was browsing at clothes too expensive for my budget, I was reminded of Dress A Girl Around the World and ventured to find out more.
Hope 4 Women International is a nonprofit organization that was started 37 years ago; the organization empowers women who are suffering from poverty, disease and low self-worth to become self-sufficient with businesses of their own and to raise their dignity through tea parties, day spas and celebrating women.
As noted on the site: "People from all over are forming clubs and sewing pillowcase dresses for Hope 4 Women International to distribute around the world. Teams and partners hand-carry these dresses to countries throughout the world." As of today, more than 38,000 dresses have been delivered to 48 countries!
If you are interested in making a dress and sending it, you can get all the information you need from the Dress A Girl Around The World website. Isn’t it amazing how a pillowcase and ribbon can make a difference in a little girl’s life?
Here's a video from Dress A Girl in Pakistan.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sales Semi-annual dot sale begins at Sloan
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:48 AM
The dot sale returns to East Boulevard today, and fans of Sloan should be excited.
Spring and early summer clothes and shoes are marked up to 70 percent off.
Sale jewelry now marked to 75 percent off.
Dot prices start at $10 and nothing is more than $200.
Go to Sloan. Now.
1419 East Blvd.
704-338-1400
Sales Chan Luu jewelry box opening party
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Today only, Our Place should be your place (6700 Fairview Road, Suite 104. 704-554-7748).
Friday, August 5, 2011
Sales Tax-free shopping at Petal
Posted By T. Strong on Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Tax free shopping in North Carolina started today and what an exciting time shop! Many of your favorite stores are having sales on top of sales, and it's all tax free.
One of my favorite boutiques, Petal (1315 East Blvd.), is having a fabulous buy one, get one free weekend sale on jewelry. Come out on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and pick up a few new baubles. If you can't make it out during that time, don't worry. They're open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday for all of your tax-free shopping needs.
Petal boutique not only carries accessories but also some of the clothing brands you'll find there during tax free weekend include, Amanda Uprichard, Judith March, Yumi Kim, T Bags and many more. You're sure to find something you love at Petal Boutique. See you there!
T. Strong is a TV personality, personal stylist and fashion journalist who contributes commentary on Creative Loafing’s Klepto blog in addition to writing for several other national media organizations. To learn more visit www.StyleMayvin.com or follow “therealtstrong” on Twitter.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Events Bridal Showcase walks down the aisle
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
You gettin' hitched soon? I wouldn't be surprised.
I've recently come unto that age where everyone I know is either getting married or having a baby. This year alone, I've got four weddings to attend (that means four new dresses, yay!). While I'm all about celebrating the love of two people, what makes this age hard on me is the "When are YOU going to get married?" inquiries I'm starting to get. In fact, just this past weekend when I was visiting home, the pastor of the Korean church I attended from the age of 9 to when I moved away at 22 stopped me in the hall to talk nuptials:
Pastor: Oh Kimberly, it's so good to see you.
Me: You too, Pastor.
Pastor: When are you going to get married?
Me: Oh, I don't know. Maybe later. I'm in grad school right now, working on my masters.
Pastor: Oh, OK. I will pray that you will get married after you finish school then.
Me: Oh, gee ... Thanks.
But alas, I know there are a many a bride out there in Charlotte who is busy planning her magical day. My suggestion to you would be to check out the Bridal Showcase, happening this Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Charlotte Convention Center. This year, they celebrate their 10-year anniversary.
Here you will see more than 100 wedding professionals as they showcase their products and services. If you need ideas for fashion, photography, honeymoons, flowers, catering, bakers — or whatever else it takes to make a wedding happen ... you know I have no idea, with my shamefully unmarried self — this is the place to be. A grand finale fashion show will be presented by Men's Wearhouse and David's Bridal.
Time: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tickets: $12 at the door or $10 online (Buy now and save $2)
Bridal Showcase 2011 from Crown Alley Films on Vimeo.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Events Tickets still available for Beautiful People
Posted By T. Strong on Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Editor's Note: Advanced online ticket sales have ended, but there will be a limited number of tickets at the door.
The Beautiful People ... Part Deux is the second annual fashion event produced by The Family Conglomerate (TFC), and this year it's going to be bigger and better. On Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., all of the Queen City's beautiful and fashionable people will come together at Georges Brasserie in South Park (4620 Piedmont Row Drive) to show off their treasure chest of all thing sparkling.
This event is all about glitz and glamour, so crack open your jewelry box and pile it on. The night will include a fashion show of looks from Flow by Tara Davis and Lotus boutique paired with jewelry by Queen Cleopatra and Bella Originals. The styling creations of Lavish Hair Spa and M2 Salon will complete the looks, and don't miss the fabulous shoes designed by Joey Hewell of J Studio. Attendees of the event will enjoy a jeweled nail bar sponsored by Siditty Kitty Nail Boutique, a sparkly lip gloss bar featuring the iMpact Cosmetic creations by Stanley Owings, hand and foot massages by Euphoric Conceptz LLC, and an oyster and pearl dig, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Red Pump Project-Charlotte. Music will be provided by Shani B of Audio To Go.
Tickets are $20 for runway seats (although we hear these are almost sold out) and $40 for VIP and can be purchased at thebeautifulpeople.eventbrite.com.
Curious to know what you're getting into? The video below is from TFC's last event, the Sole to Soul fashion event at the Gantt Center, which took place in July.
Sole To Soul Event from Patrick Abernethy on Vimeo.
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