February 8, 2010

Black & Blue Blows It Out this Wednesday.

Hosting their BIGGEST SALE EVER.  For 2 hours only, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Wednesday 2/10, the ENTIRE STORE will be 50% off….NO EXCLUSIONS*.  Brands include Kasil, RaMona LaRue, Diesel, Habitual, Modern Amusement, Aaron Ashe, Plenty by Tracy Reese, 213 Industry and more.

*No returns or exchanges for items purchased during the event.  Black & Blue, the denim destination is located at 532 Governor Morrison St (aka the EarthFare Shopping Center) across the lot from Barnes & Noble. 704.366.9339

Neiman Marcus Hosts Girls’ Nights Out with Gift Cards.

For the next two Wednesday evenings, Neimans is keeping the store open for private shopping nights for you and your girlfriend.  Wednesday, February 10 or 17 at 6 p.m. you can shop with the gals, enjoy Cocktails & Light Bites, and get some money on a gift card if you spend.  You and your guest will each receive an exclusive gift card when you spend $250 or more using the NM credit card.  You’ll get a $35 GC when you charge $250 on your NM card, and so on, the more you spend, the more you’ll get.
Reservations are limited.  Please reply 704.442.7960 or RSVPCharlotte@neimanmarcus.com.  Don’t forget to enter through the Men’s Entrance located off Barclay Downs Road

my favorite Valentine’s Gifts for girls and moms:

tinytag Love My ..... necklaceoriginalmotherscharms with crystalcouple charm with anniversary date

birthday necklace tiny tagsFrom TinyTagDesigns.com. Handmade jewelry that is meaningful, unique and perfect for everyday. Every sterling silver piece is hand stamped, oxidized and polished by the designer/owner Melissa Clayton.   Each made to order and one-of-a-kind disc is hung on a sterling silver ball chain.  The chains come in three sizes, 16”, 18” and 20” and the standard disc size is ½” and can hold up to 7 letters.  (Names or affirmations with 8 or more letters are stamped on 9/16” or 5/8” discs).  The prices - about $45-$65.

Because you are a scoopcharlotte reader, use the PROMO CODE scoop when checking out and you’ll get 20% off your order.  Don’t just think of Valentines Day….these are the perfect Mothers Day, Grad Day and BFF gift.  www.tinytagsdesigns.com.


Other boutique sales from the past weekend:  (if you subscribed you wouldn’t have missed these!!)


Chez Elle $25, $35, $45 DOT SALE starts Wed 2/3, goes thru the weekend. $85-115 NOW $25, $116-$150 NOW $35 and $151-200 NOW $45.  Plus, still a selection of jewelry at half off.

Two days only, Fri & Sat, Monkees of Morrocroft is running Buy One Winter Item on Sale at Half Off, Get One Winter Item FREE. Monkees also continues to celebrate the monthly birthdays with their happy $25 off offer, here.

Belle Ville is hosting their BRING ON SPRING event at their 3 stores in town, offering you $10 off $100 now thru 2/7.  With a portion of proceeds going to Dress for Success.  Promendade on Providence, Epicenter and Birkdale.  Their flyer is here.

In the Blakeney shopping center is 72ShoeBoutique, where you can find a dot sale on winter shoes & boots with prices from $35 to $125 (boots).  Plus new spring shoes from Miss Sixty, DVF, Seychelles and more.

Paul Simon for Women has 50-60% off winter plus two trunk shows this week: Magaschoni Sportswear and Bolzano Handbags Wed 2/3 and Thurs 2/4  9:30 am - 6:00 pm.

On Friday 2/5, TRCW starts their LAST CHANCE CLEARANCE sale, 50% off all women’s winter (plus 50%off all men’s next door).

OUR PLACE is hosting an ISDA & Co. Trunk Show this Thursday through Saturday.   You’ll get to shop exclusive styles from this popular designer and get 10% off your purchases.  Don’t miss the new Sachin & Babi cuffs while you are there!

Jana Kos Charlotte is hosting a trunk show February 10-22.  Upscale women’s fashion sold primarily through trunk shows.  For a sneak preview, check the website www.janakoscharlotte.com.  Rep’d here by Claudia Phillips, email to get on her list phillipshome@bellsouth.net.

And if you are a Doncaster fan, Marguerite Rupar is currently presenting the Spring Doncaster Collection at the Doncaster Studio, 131 Providence.  Call or email for an appointment, 704-370-0433 or email to
marguerite@doncastercharlotte.com.

Still going from last week:

Fresh is at 60% off.
KLa in Phillips Place has several racks of fall/winter on sale at 30-50% off and LUNA has a rack each of $25, $75 and $100 sale-priced items.
Sloan and Step fall/winter at 50% off.
Billy Reid is closing its store in Southpark and may still have some clearance left at 80% off.
Michael Kors has a great selection of bags at 50-70% off.  check them out in this photo here.
Ralph Lauren in now at 70% off on their sale items.

arboretum, ballantyne & blakeney

myers park, dilworth & southend

southpark

university area & north charlotte

uptown, elizabeth, noda & plaza midwood

January 21, 2010

Ladies, I owe you a better explanation.   I fear that I have mis-led you…about the Jewelry Artists of Charlotte store in Ballantyne.

olivia-necklace_meredith-jacksonThis is no mere POP UP shop.  This is not your artsy, craft-y, booth at the fair, next-to-the-turned-wood festival type jewelry.  When I finally dragged my sorry self out to visit the Jewelry Artists of Charlotte store, I was amazed.  I’m thrilled it will be open at least through the end of February, so you can head out to see it for yourself. (more…)

January 19, 2010

zac posen for targetTarget might just be figuring this collaboration thing out.  Even tho’ the shots are bluuurrrry and Target has gotten most of the press to take them down for now, I can tell you I’m gonna like the new Jean Paul Gaultier line.  You can check it out at Racked here.  Due in stores from March 7 thru April 11.  And the Zac Posen line, (more…)

January 6, 2010

Trendy nail polish is the cheapest new accessory you can buy each season.

Darks remain hot this winter, but we’ve moved beyond dark reds and black. Think navy, grey, green, purple and burgundy.   And lots of experimenting with finishes.  Matte, suede, glitter, metallics, shimmers.  Colors flecked with sequins and glitter.   I know, I know, this is not New York and you are not Kate Moss.   (more…)

December 25, 2009

Yes, we all know the sales are great times to buy classic pieces at deep discount, since you know you’ll be able to wear them again next winter.  But what about something to wear sooner - like spring 2010?  What are the fashion trends to keep in the back of your mind to make that purchase user-friendly?

photo credit bazaarNEUTRALS will be HUGE this spring.  Head - to - toe.  Camel, khaki, tan, cream, olive, natural leather.  Mix textures in the same or similar colors - leather, silk, satin, heavy cotton, cashmere, wool, nubby sweaters, wood.   Safari / Utility style still in.  Likewise the neutral shoe.  Buy whatever you see in a platform, strappy neutral heel.  Or anything with a wooden wedge or heel and a neutral leather upper.  And rope accents. (more…)

October 7, 2009

JBrand "the Deal" skinny leg in oilslick $231It’s Denim.  I gather calling them jeans is as dated as calling it your purse or your pocketbook.  Denim is the hottest item in town these days.  Denim is practical and trendy at the same time - it goes with anything and it goes anywhere.  And if you cost average it on a per-wear basis, $200 jeans are a bargain.
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September 24, 2009

ash-foldver-midlegEvery store in town has a great selection of boots this fall, so it just depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.  This is the single best buy you can make to update your closet this fall and winter.  My favorites of the new styles at a variety of stores.  Move your cursor over the photos for store/brand/price info or click on the photos. (more…)