The Original Collection, found only at jewelry store Handpicked, is made up of stone and sterling silver jewelry. Prices range from $28-$58.
Purple and red sneakers! More specifically, Lakai Manchester Selects, found at Black Sheep Skate Shop.
1504 Camden Road
704-333-1423
OK, I'll admit it. I ended up buying the blue shoes. Sue me.
These flats are from Naughty Monkey, and the funky designs definitely help play up an outfit. Business casual from the top, party-hardy from the bottom. AND ... the inside sole is GREEN.
This particular shoe was found at Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse in the Galleria Shopping Center. With tax, I paid about $70.
1848 Galleria Blvd.
704-844-8358
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7.
More Naughty Monkey shoes are available at Zappos.com.
Now that Barack's in the (White) house, you might not be TOO corny to sport these shoes.
$69.99. Comes in men's sizes 8-11.
Found at BigTimeKicks.com.
And yes, there are more styles and colors.
For a simple, classic look on your feet, check out this shoe, the Nike SB Blazer ELITE found at Black Sheep Skate Shop. Hurry, it's in limited restock!
1504 Camden Road, Ste. 200
704-333-1423
If you're planning to watch the playoff game against the Cardinals Saturday from the comfort of your own home, get Fido into the Panther spirit by treating him to some classic football-watching snacks. Pizza and beer, yum.
1447 S. Tryon St.
704-588-3647
Is your resolution this year to join the "green movement"? Being environmentally conscious doesn't just mean shopping in the organic section at Harris Teeter. No sir. Not only can you eat organic, but you can WEAR organic as well.
Organic cotton is currently one of the most popular organic fibers used in clothing and apparel. According to the Organic Trade Association, "organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment." In other words, organic cotton is grown without the insecticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. Why is this a good thing for you? Because Fibre2Fashion.com says that many skin diseases and health hazards occur due to wearing of fabrics that are cultivated and processed by such products.
Eww, right?
Organic clothing isn't hard to find at all. Here's a men's T-shirt by FCUK spotted at Boris & Natasha ($42).
For more information on organic clothing, check out the Organic Consumers Association's Clothes For A Change campaign. And to find organic retailers online, check out this extensive list from Ecomall.
If you're one of those people who's always changing the decor in your house and doodling little caricatures on scraps of paper, here's a good item to help you get all that under control. The Doodlebook Frame is available for a nice little price of $14.95.
Found at Paper Skyscraper
330 East Blvd.
704-333-7130
OK, ladies, if you haven't already, you've got two days to find the perfect outfit to wear when bringing in the new year. You want to radiate beauty and confidence to start 2009 off on the right heel, don't you?
Never fear, Creative Loafing is here. Check out these dresses that will be sure to set you apart from the crowd.
First up, an Aryn K Tina Dress. This shimmery black and gold darling can be found at Boris and Natasha for $98. 1214 Thomas Ave. 704-375-0079
Another great color to be out and about in on NYE is a silverish gray. This particular sleeveless gray dress, adorned with gems and a high collar, is hiding out at Glamour Puss and costs a mere $120.56. 1800 Camden Road, Suite 101. 704-334-2426
And you definitely can't go wrong with purple this season. This simple-cut V-neck can be found at Eileen for $49. 1800 Camden Road, Suite 102. 704-372-1002
Get your pet in the holiday spirit with one of these Christmas collars from Canine Cafe. $14.99.
Canine Cafe
1447 S. Tryon St.
704-588-3647