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Monday, October 31, 2011
Sales Fall treats at Fresh Boutique
Posted By T. Strong on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Looking for a great fall sale and an opportunity to enjoy a delicious calorie-free Halloween treat? Well, look no further. The Progressive Sale at Fresh Boutique continues today, so don't miss your chance to get up to 30 percent off on fall fashion treats. Seriously, no trick there! Get 10 percent off when you purchase one item, 20 percent off on two items or the ultimate triple threat, 30 percent off your entire purchase of three items or more. And they've just received tons of new shipments! Come out and shop fabulous brands like Michael Stars, Tart, Bella Dahl and Velvet and for those ladies who want to live on the edge today, they'll have some goodies loaded with calorie,s too. Hey, it's Halloween. Live a little.
Fresh Boutique is located at 813 Providence Road. 704-343-9071.
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.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Events Tonight: Lotus hosts Pink Week party
Posted By T. Strong on Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM
We all know that October is breast cancer awareness month, but this year, local boutiques are creating their own events for "Pink Week." Pink Week is a seven-day, citywide project designed to increase funds and spread awareness for breast cancer, and tonight the party continues. Lotus Boutique is hosting a "Pink Party" entitled "Style for the Cure," where shoppers can enjoy 10 percent off everything in the store (for one day only), even the fabulous new fall collection.
There will also be an opportunity to talk fashion with local style and beauty experts, complimentary appetizers and, of course, pink martinis! The event is sponsored by SKYY, POP Beauty and Aveda Hair Institute, so if you've ever been to a Lotus event, you know there will be tons of excitement and fashion waiting for you this evening.
Grab a friend and come out to support breast cancer awareness. Who knows, you just might go home with a pair of dark blue topaz and diamond earrings from Diamonds Direct! Oh, did I forget to mention there's a raffle full of awesome prizes going on as well? Don't miss it! The fun starts at 6 p.m. but if you can't make it, you can still make a donation of any amount here.
Lotus is located at 1111 Metropolitan Ave, Suite 140.
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.
News New designer arrivals at Monarch
Posted By T. Strong on Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Are you a conscious shopper who loves designer digs? Then Monarch is the place for you. Located at 1222 East Blvd. in Dilworth, this upscale consignment boutique could get the ladies in a lot of trouble ... especially now that fall pieces have come in.
Just think about this: Gucci logo ballet flats for only $140. A beautiful vintage wrap dress by Diane Von Furstenburg for $100 (pictured below). I promise you, no women's wardrobe is complete without at least one DVF wrap dress. Other new arrivals include Alice + Olivia, Milly and Tory Burch.
Bonus: You don't have to rummage through racks upon racks to find the good stuff or spend hours on end in the store, unless you just love chatting it up with the owners of Monarch as much as most of their clients do. It's a win-win!
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.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Events This weekend's sales/events (Oct. 21-23)
Posted By T. Strong on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM
With the change in weather, we can all now feel the chill in the air. Fall is here and it's time to get ready. This weekend, there are a number of sales and fall events going on, so be sure to check them all out. Whether you're looking for a great new pair of jeans or you need some fall inspiration, I've got just the thing for you.
Monkees of Morrocroft kicked off the Elizabeth McKay Trunk Show yesterday, but no worries, it runs through Saturday. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Carolina Breast Friends. www.monkeesofmorrocroft.com
Her Therapy in Ballantyne is having a great sale for those of us who love to layer during the fall and winter. You can out it on thick with their 60% off wall of 3 Dots tees available in tanks, short sleeves and long sleeves. www.hertherapy.com
The new Seven for All Mankind store in SouthPark will be taking 30 percent off this Saturday from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. during Simon Fashion Now Show, where my daughter, the "mini stylemayvin," will be making her first runway debut. And if you need more of a reason to attend, the Seven store will have a DJ and free champagne! SouthPark Mall
Come out to St. John Boutique for a Fall Fashion Presentation this Saturday. St John Stylist Donna Ann will be in the boutique from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. for individual styling, fashion presentation at 3pm. The event includes informal modeling, champagne and light fare. Also enjoy 20 percent off your full price purchase. (RSVP to 704-366-4416) St. John's on Yelp.
And finally, TONIGHT at SouthPark Mall, I will be walking the catwalk with my new canine friend from the Humane Society during the Simon Fashion Now show! I can hardly wait to show off the Amanda Wagner original I'll be wearing. All the fun starts at 5:30 p.m.!
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, October 20, 2011
News Enemy To Fashion to unleash limited edition boots
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Twenty-five limited pairs of boots via Enemy To Fashion will be available for pre-order on Friday, Oct. 21. The boots, coming out Nov. 1, will be available at Niche.
After having seen some of Caleb Clark's stuff (he's the designer behind the brand), bets are on that these will sell out quickly. They're described as being "constructed of authentic Vietnam era jungle boot uppers reconstructed by Enemy To Fashion with Vibram Sport Soles, Black and White Leather Laces as well as some custom patches."
Need even more to tantalize you? Check out this video:
Enemy To Fashion | The Niche Market - Jungle Boots from enemy2fashion on Vimeo.
Sales Via Veneto celebrates 14 years — 14 years!
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM
You have to hand it to a business — an independently owned, retail business, no less — when the owners start celebrating anniversaries in the double-digits. Via Veneto offers a diverse selection for your footsies, including sandals, boots, pumps, flats, heels and fashionable yet comfortable ladies kicks, clothing and accessories, and this weekend, they celebrate 14 years of being in Charlotte.
To commemorate the occasion, they'll be offering a Friends and Family Discount this weekend of Friday, Oct. 22nd thrrough Sunday, Oct. 24. Save 20% off of everything in the store.
I found this photo on their Facebook — and fell immediately in lust. Doesn't this shoe ALONE make you want to head out to Phillips Place?
Via Veneto is located at 6815 Phillips Place Court, Suite F. Call 704-556-0710 with any questions.
Features Fashion show photos from Lights! Camera! Fashion! event
Posted By T. Strong on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM
The second annual Lights! Camera! Fashion! event (which took place Oct. 16) was, as expected, a fun time of networking, enjoying delicious food and drinks and most importantly fashion. The fashion show itself gave a full rundown of the must-have fall items, all of which are available at Belk SouthPark. These looks were arranged in themes like, "Classic Charm" (Less proper, More pretty), "High Country" (New American Classics), "Smart Cuts (Modern styles you can wear) and one of the highlights of the evening, a special presentation of Karen Kane designs. The designer herself was in attendance for the show and looked as glamorous as ever.
Last year, this event raised more than $40,000 for The Junior League of Charlotte, and judging by the number of people in attendance as well as the way the Q.C.'s fashionistas were shopping, I'd have to say, they did a wonderful job of fundraising this year as well. It seemed that every floor of Belk was bustling with women eager to enter the various raffles, enjoying the live entertainment, being seated for the fashion shows or hanging out in the very swanky Vitaminwater VIP lounge. With a smile on every face and a Belk shopping bag or overflowing gift bag in every hand, I would have to surmise that the guests truly enjoyed themselves for a wonderful cause.
Here are some shots from the fashion show.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Events Fashion gets a little hairy at SouthPark Mall’s Trends & Friends Night
Posted By Kadee Blakely on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Fashion these days has literally gone to the dogs … and it couldn’t be a more wonderful thing! On Oct. 21, SouthPark Mall will kick off its Simon Fashion Now during Trends & Friends Night, where designers, models and everyone’s favorite four-legged friends will strut their stuff on the catwalk.
Four fashion designers will compete with their celebrity models and pretty pooches, during the Simon Fashion Now Design Wars segment, and those in the audience can decide which piece they’ll bid on in the silent auction to benefit the Humane Society of Charlotte, “a community resource committed to improving the lives of companion animals.”
Media model and designer partners include:
MODEL T. Strong, The Style Mayvin with DESIGNER Amanda Wagner, Amanda Wagner Designs
MODEL Dayvee Sutton, NewsChannel 36 with DESIGNER Tara Davis, Flow by Tara Davis
MODEL Heather Waliga, News 14 with DESIGNER Emily Kramer and Amanda Gaskins, Anno Domini Designs
MODEL Tenikka Smith, WSOC with DESIGNER Miikelle Fowler, MiikelleDeFo
Well-known fashion judges such as Amy Wiegand of Carolina Bride and Joey Hewell of Fox News Rising will help put the competition to rest by critiquing the designs.
In addition to the entertainment excitement, there will also be cocktails, so come thirsty! Festivities will commence at 6:30 p.m. All of the pooches will be adoptable and ready for a loving home so come with a big heart, as well. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Center Court of SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Events Ruby's Gift hosts Project Art Aid Goes Pink
Posted By Kadee Blakely on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Ruby’s Gift will be hosting Project Art Aid Goes Pink on Oct. 22, an event where more than 100 pieces by local artists will go on sale to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign.
Keeping in fashion with the “Go Pink” campaign, all of the art on sale contains hints of pink. So, if you like being fabulous and have an extreme amount of pink pride, then this event is sure to win you over.
From 6 p.m. till 9 p.m., Ruby’s Gift on Selwyn Avenue will host a mini shindig with music, food, wine and local art. The best part is all of the artwork that’s sure to woo onlookers will be sold with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Art will be up for sale at Ruby’s NoDa and Selwyn Avenue locations, but the exhibit is only available at the Selwyn Avenue store.
Project Art Aid is a local organization of artists that come together to devise local solutions to global issues through art. This year, over 100 area artists and cancer survivors have put together 100 squares of individual art to form a mosaic heart. Its exhibit at Ruby’s Selwyn Avenue location will be the last place to view it before it’s moved to Presbyterian Hospital’s new oncology unit.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Features Goo-goo for the 'Guy Aisle'
Posted By Lauren Blake on Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Equal rights have hit the shelves of a CVS near you. Fortunately for men, the days of braving stretches of feminine products to pick up a new razor or stick of deodorant are coming to an end. All thanks to the “Guy Aisle” — a brand-new concept thought up by a few activists at Proctor & Gamble and CVS who aren’t afraid to admit they’re in touch with their masculine side.
From hair color, Old Spice body wash, an assortment of Axe sprays, trimmers, aftershave and more, the Guy Aisle gives men a chance to get in, get out and get on with it. Currently only one CVS in Charlotte has launched the prototype aisle, awaiting consumer response. But, if men really are from Mars, and women from Venus, I’d make a bet and say the Guy Aisle will start popping up at CVS stores everywhere. What man would complain about missing out on a grueling battle of sifting through flirty scented body washes, an excessive assortment of razors with refill packs, and sparkly packaged deodorants in order to find their bare essentials?
“Men are buyers and not shoppers," said Michael Norton, director of external relations for male grooming at Gillette. "They want to get the shopping done, and with all their grooming needs in one aisle, it makes shopping easier, quicker and simpler."
Depending on its success, the Guy Aisle is bound to pop up in CVS stores across the nation. So far, the concept of making shopping easier and quicker for male counterparts has had promising feedback. Norton said the response “via online comments and anecdotal remarks has been really positive — from both men and women.”
One thing men and women can almost always agree on is that a huge difference exists in their shopping habits. Women like to peruse aisles, compare scents, packaging, and appeal before they choose their favorite product. Men like to grab and go. Women have cabinets overflowing with hair, makeup, and grooming accessories. Men can fit their personal products in to one drawer. It’s a fact — women like to stockpile, men like to keep it simple. The Guy Aisle brings simplicity and convenience to every man who has ever braved a co-ed toiletry aisle at a drug store. And, for that reason I’d say the Guy Aisle is a go!
Want to see for yourself? Visit the one and only location in Charlotte. 14125 Steele Creek Road.
