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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Hot Spots / Shop Talk 'Fashion for your sole': Velocity
Posted By Samantha Webster on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Velocity is “fashion for your sole,” and owner Darryl Hines portrays the perfect example of that sole-ful style. He has been working steadfast to bring his urban sneaker boutique into an area of Charlotte that is in desperate need of independent retail presence. His University area store sits in the midst of chain stores and restaurants, standing out with its fresh, clean appearance and hip-hopping, wallet-dropping merchandise. You won’t find clutter and old shoe boxes here — just bright colors, hot shoes and modern style.
Creative Loafing: Tell me a little about Velocity. What is its reason for being?
Darryl Hines: Velocity is a fashion-forward sneaker boutique. It differs from other sneaker and footwear boutiques by the simple fact that it is offering new styles, brands, colors, and patterns along with classic styles, brands colors and patterns. So if you come looking for something different or for something classic, this is the place you find it all under one roof.
How did you get involved in the sneaker business?
It’s actually a longer story. I’ve had an affection for shoes and sneakers for 14 or 15 years, actually probably younger than that. The sneaker business came when I began recognizing that there wasn’t anyone targeting the mature urbanite, the person that maybe has a corporate day job but still likes to wear sneakers and casual apparel on evenings and weekends. Since there wasn’t anyone offering unique sneakers to that particular market, that I consider myself to be apart of, I came up with the vision of Velocity to create an atmosphere and sales environment, with some very unique but stylish sneakers at an affordable price, and here we are.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Hot Spots Finding Blis in Uptown
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Blis Gift Boutique is kind of hard to find. I managed to stumble upon it in Founders Hall last week when I was wandering around a hallway I thought I wasn't supposed to be down.
Although tucked away in a corner of the upper level of Founders Hall, there's much to look at in this little shop. As noted on their site, Blis carries fun gifts, even some products made by N.C. folks. Smack dab in the middle is a cart carrying items that you can throw together to make a nice gift basket.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Hot Spots Passion for antiques: Antiques On Main
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Antiques on Main has been open for nearly four years, and is the product of owner Joan Glasser’s passion for antiques.
“It is second best to buy for the store,” Glasser said. “I love everything in here and I would take it all home if I had the room.”
The shop features a wide variety of antiques and collectibles, ranging from knickknacks to furniture to glassware. Glasser pointed out that it was important for each piece to be “unusual and to have history.”
Antiques on Main is separated into four rooms — the best housing the large selection of vintage jewelry.
“I strive to acquire unique pieces,” Glasser said of her inventory. Antiques on Main also carries a few newer items, such as notebooks and deliciously smelling soaps from France.
Glasser is proud of her reasonable prices and tries to make antiques affordable for everyone.
If you are thinking about selling any antiques or collectibles you have lying around the house, Glasser will either purchase your items outright or put them in the store on consignment.
Antiques on Main is open seven days a week.
Antiques on Main
103 N. Main St.
Waxhaw NC 28173
704-843-3203
Monday, March 23, 2009
Hot Spots Here We Grow Again!
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Here We Grow Again, a children's consignment boutique, has been open since May 2008. Even though the shop has been open for less than a year, it is bursting with clothing and accessories for infants, toddlers and teens. Here We Grow Again also carries maternity clothing and women's accessories.
If you are in search of items other than clothes, the store has a large selection of toys, children's furniture and equipment.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Hot Spots Classic Attic: Consigned finds for the home
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM
"Consigned finds for the home" — Classic Attic's slogan — is certainly a fitting description. Dozens of chandeliers hang from the ceiling, brand-name china and glassware line the walls, and original artwork has its own section.
Ede Graves opened Classic Attic seven years ago in 2002 after she decided to leave the corporate life to pursue her love of antiques. The shop now has four regular employees, one of them being Tara Igbanol. Igbanol has been with Classic Attic for two years and works in sales as well as advertising for the store.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Hot Spots Photo tour of Venus Phli
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Venus Phli has been at its current location, 3039 South Blvd., for only four months. Specializing in independent designers, owner Tamara "Aquiyla" McIlwain has men's and women's clothing that no one else has in the world. Check out the photos below or click here to watch the video.
Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
704-521-6005
Hot Spots / Videos Video tour of Venus Phli
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 12:15 PM
This week's video tour is of Venus Phli a boutique that showcases local and independent designers, located at 3039 South Blvd.
You can also see more photos here.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Hot Spots Photo tour of Adam & Eve
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Have you never been through the Adam & Eve on Independence Boulevard? Never fear, a photo tour is here. Also, just FYI, they're having a CIAA blowout sale now through Feb. 28:
Regular priced lingerie is 25 percent off.
• Novelties is 15 percent off.
• DVDs are buy two, get one free
Click here to watch a video tour.
Hot Spots / Videos Video tour of Adam & Eve
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM
It's hard to see from the road, but Adam & Eve is definitely located off Independence Boulevard.
Check out this video tour of the "lingerie and more" store. An extra incentive? If you mention the video the next time you stop through, you'll receive a discount.
5309 Independence Blvd.
704-567-5515
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hot Spots J.T. Posh, consignment boutique
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 10:33 AM
J.T. Posh isn't your average consignment store. More like a consignment boutique. "We didn't want to open a typical consignment shop. We wanted a boutique feel," said co-owners, and sisters, Jen and Tracy.
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