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Thursday, March 5, 2009
News Joining in on the Michelle madness
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:34 AM
The most-watched woman in America in regard to fashion seems to be First Lady Michelle Obama.
This month, she graces the cover of Vogue. Sleeveless, of course. (You've no doubt heard all the hubbub about this, right? The next issue of People — hitting stands on Friday — will include a feature on several pieces of Michelle Obama's wardrobe that show off her toned arms.)
She's trendy and her wardrobe choices are often smart and stylish, so much that even the Huffington Post has a whole page of aggregated content dedicated just to her style. Everything that has been scrutinized about her can be found here: her choice of dress designer, her choice to go sleeveless in the middle of winter, her wearing a pants suit, the way she styles her hair, her flats, her makeup ... it's madness.
In a recent Reuters article, designer Jason Wu said that she is a "stimulus package for the fashion industry."
Well, I'm sure. But I wonder if she's tired of everyone looking at her yet.
News Daily consumer dish: March 5
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Fall 2009 Milan wrap-up: Fashionologie.com
• Season of big shoulders: WSJ.com
• Target to open 27 more stores: CNN.com
• Top 5 best value new small cars: Consumerist.com
News Sale of the Day: Thursday
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Every Thursday in March is a Botox Bargain day at Ageless Remedies in SouthPark.
Botox is $10.99/unit, minimum 20 units.
3900 - C Colony Road
704-364-3332
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
News / Sales Update from the Home Depot Design Center
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Back in January, we posted that the Home Depot Design Center in Midtown was closing.
Well, after a little more than a month, the store is looking pretty bare. Signs plastered on the windows let us know all merchandise is marked 30 to 60 percent off.
News Green your makeup
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Get that image of the Wicked Witch of the West out of your head, I'm referring to environmentally friendly makeup that's not full of lead and other B.S.
Missed all of those links she just rattled off, find them on Grist.org by clicking here.
News Daily consumer dish: March 4
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Southern Spring Show opens today: CharlotteObserver.com
• Panther player's home for sale on eBay: CharlotteObserver.com
• Britney Spears to promote Candie's line at Kohls: Forbes.com (AP)
• Forever 21 to launch plus-size line: Los Angeles Time
Monday, March 2, 2009
News The Church of Stop Shopping? Is this a nightmare?
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM
William C. Talen, a.k.a. "Reverend Billy, a performance artist and activist, is not only in charge of the fictional Church of Stop Shopping, he's running for mayor of New York City.
Reverend Billy, who grew up in the Midwest and arrived in New York from San Francisco in 1994, has long been known for his colorful street-theater tirades on what he sees as corporate intrusions on American life. He was arrested during a protest in Union Square in 2007 and that year was the subject of the documentary “What Would Jesus Buy?”
Read the rest of this New York Times article here.
News Daily consumer dish: March 2
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Fashion's invisible woman: Los Angeles Times
• Five things worth paying for in a recession: Consumerist.com
• Snuggie on the street: Watch your back: NYTimes.com
• Keep up with highlights from Milan Fashion Week: WWD.com
News / Events LOFT invites clients to clean their closets for Goodwill
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Received this press release from the good folks at Goodwill. The Out With The Old, Save With The New event goes from March 2 through March 8.
LOFT, a division of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont are giving customers a chance to clean out their closets to make room for new spring styles with the “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event.
Customers who donate their gently-worn pants at any LOFT store will receive $15 off each full price pant purchase from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8. All donated pants from the partnership will be sold in Goodwill retail stores and the revenues will help fund Goodwill’s job training and employment programs.
LOFT is a feminine, casual lifestyle brand that provides high quality and on-trend fashions at a surprising value. LOFT is known for universally flattering pants, and the “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event will feature fit experts to help clients discover their perfect pant personality. LOFT offers three feminine and fashionable pant fits to suit virtually any body type: Ann, a classic fit; Marissa, a modern fit; and Julie, a curvy fit.
“This event offers our clients a wonderful opportunity to give back within their own local communities, while receiving personalized style advice from our in-store experts and a great discount on our new spring pant styles,” said Gary Muto, President of LOFT. “We are delighted to be partnering with Goodwill to help make a difference for families in need, and we believe that our clients will share this excitement and join us in this very relevant event.”
Through the company’s ANN Cares program, LOFT has partnered with Goodwill Industries -- North America’s leading non-profit provider of employment training, job placement services and other critical community programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, and other job seekers. In 2008, more than 13,000 people benefited from Goodwill’s programs in the Southern Piedmont region of North and South Carolina.
“By participating in the LOFT partnership with Goodwill, people are making an investment in their communities,” said Bo Hussey, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. “Each pant donation at LOFT stores nationwide will support vital employment services in local communities to help people find and keep jobs.”
The “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event begins on Monday, March 2 and ends on Sunday, March 8 and is only valid at LOFT stores. Please visit www.AnnTaylorLOFT.com for a store location near you.
LOFT store locations in the Charlotte area include Birkdale Village, Concord Mills, Northlake Mall, Promenade at Providence and SouthPark Mall.
Friday, February 27, 2009
News Daily consumer dish: Feb. 27
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Sears closing Eastland store: CharlotteObserver.com
• How consumers shop differently today: Time.com
• Terence Conran says recession boosts design: TimesOnline.com
• Must-sees in Milan: Style.com
