Plus KKB has a 75% off rack and a sale jewelry section where you will definitely find some “cheap” thrills. (not quality cheap, price cheap. but you knew that).
With Fall/Winter 70-80% off. Plus they’re bringing in racks of warehoused fashion from last summer, also at 70-80% off. This sale includes the infamous Chez Elle $20 / $30 / $40 racks.
Saw plenty of wearable fall & winter designers at great prices. (LOTS of Little Black Dresses on the sale rack, Trina, Milly, et al). Shop Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Louboutin, Haute Hippie, Alice & Olivia, Vince and so many more, now 60% off.
Only happens twice a year at H-T. Up to 75% off of Her Therapy’s selection of Trina turk, Amanda Uprichard, Alice & Trixie, Michael Stars, Citizens of Humanity, Akiko, Three Dots, Charlie Jade, Parker, Envi, Uncle Frank, Waverly Grey, C. Luce, Testament, and more. Over half the store is on sale.
You will be seeing these everywhere this spring and summer, so you may want to choose your color carefully. Go for something a little less predictable! We found colored denim at all price ranges, and more is on the way. Here are a lots of pics of what’s at your local boutique and at the Mall:
Fans of the Opera will be dressed to the nines for the Opera Carolina Performances of Madama Butterfly on Jan 21 -29. Read up and see our recommendations on What To Wear to the Opera here.
BAM! e2 emeril’s eatery opens to the public on Thursday, January 26th at 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts on the street level of the Levine Center for the Arts campus. I’ve been eating at Emeril’s in New Orleans since before you were born, so I am thrilled he’s opening here in our fair city. I’m going on Friday night that week, and will tell you what a fab meal was made. Find them on Facebook here.
Love Loss and What I Wore is a funny and poignant play by the Ephron sisters (they of Heartburn, When Harry Met Sally, How to Eat Like a Child fame) on matters of the heart and matters of the closet – often so intertwined in our memories, yes? If you’re the kind of woman who can remember what you wore on every major and most minor occasions of your life, this performance is for you. Coming to the MCGLOHON THEATER AT SPIRIT SQUARE from Tuesday, January 24 through Sunday, January 29. Tickets start at $20 and go up to $49.50.
On Friday, 2/3 and Saturday, 2/4, the Boulevard at South End is hosting a big Rue Cler trunk show with loads of hard-to-find high end children’s designer wear. And they’re having a Mommy & Me tea party Saturday, with Rue Cler and Ambrosia Boutiques plus sweet treats from southerncakequeen and the new Savory Spice Shop. Here’s their event invite on Facebook.
On Saturday, Feb 4th, stores in Cornelius and around the Lake Norman area are hosting a Boutique BlowOut Sale. Avalilly, Bebe Gallini, Haute Momma Maternity, Lavendar and many more will collectively join forces for a mega sale, where blowout and clearance prices will rule. More deets to follow, but check out their flyer here and mark your calendar now.
Also on Saturday, Feb 4th, Frock Shop will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new storefront Style Lounge inside MoNA (Museum of Neighborhood Art) at 1200 Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood. The much loved traveling trunk show will still occasionally wander about the QC showcasing their adorable vintage fashion & designer finds. Frock Shop’s Style Lounge will be a permanent spot to get first dibs on their latest arrivals and newly up-cycled outfits & accessories from in-house label REVIVAL. Plus, there’s art, chocolate, wine and a rooftop deck for spring. Here’s their flyer.
The Superbowl Sunday Escape to East Blvd sale event will be from 1-5pm on Sunday, February 5. Since we’re sponsoring this fab shopping event, you’ll be hearing plenty more about it.
More traveling trunk shows to go to, this time on Saturday, 2/11 in the atrium behind Amelie’s you’ll find the Urban Gypsy show. Deets here.
And of course, one of our favorite events of the month, the Sweet Tooth Festival will take place on Sunday afternoon, 2/19. Loads of local businesses with loads of sweet treats, all in the wonderment that is the Black Lion on Park Road. Yum.
Our Top 10 Picks From BD Jeffries to Update Your Home
by Blair Frazier, scoopHOUSE / GARDEN
I don’t know a single person that doesn’t remark “the house looks so bare” after all of the Christmas decorations come down… it doesn’t matter how gorgeous it was before you put them up. That corner by the fireplace that glowed warm and cozy for the past two months is now cold and empty. Don’t let the winter blues take over your home… it doesn’t take much to get that loving feeling back. BD Jeffries at Morrison in Southpark has anything and everything you need to get your home looking like new again, and we’ve hand picked 10 of our favorite home accessories to do the job. And the good news is, they’re all under $250!
Shop BD Jeffries online, or at Morrison in Southpark; 720 Governor Morrison St.
A hard to find Spring / Summer 2012 Trend. The Peplum.
This is a huge fashion trend from the runways and in the magazines, and yet it is almost nowhere to be found. A few spotted online at Barneys.com and Net-a-porter.com. We’ve not seen a single one in the shops around town, not even at our more “fashion forward” spots.
I, for one, really like this look and am going to buy something PEPLUM’d for spring. The best online spot to buy this look for not much moola seems to ASOS.com.
As you’ll see from the photo’s below – you can have your skirt or pants peplum’d or you can have your top peplum’d. We think the key to picking the best look for you will depend on how wide your hips are and how small your waist / low ribcage is. If you have a small waist, you can go with the Peplum skirt and a very sleek bottom. If you have small hips, you can have your flare start much higher, or you can pull off a dramatic and wide peplum. If you are curvy, a small flounce at the right spot may just work on you, but you’ll need to try it on and with a rear view mirror! If you have a boyish, straight figure, you can easily wear either, and if you are thick through the middle, this is going to be a trend to pass on.
Pics below. Please comment if you are a shop owner and have some coming in, or if you’ve seen them somewhere. Besides your mom’s scrapbook from the ’80s.
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Ro Sham Beaux: Statement Jewelry for Your Home
by Blair Frazier, scoopHOUSE/GARDEN
Just as no outfit is complete without jewelry, no room is complete without beautiful lighting. And just like a gorgeous statement necklace works wonders for a basic blouse, one way to make a big impact in your home is to find unique lighting that compliments its surroundings. Add a touch of sparkle in an otherwise simple setting to create instant glamour. Or bring in natural elements to emphasize a more casual, lived in room. It’s easy to manipulate the overall feel of a room with your selection of lighting. And speaking of compliments, one line of lighting that is sure to initiate quite a few is Ro Sham Beaux.
Gorgeous chandeliers made from sustainable materials such as recycled glass, gemstones, and natural beading are available in over 200 colors. You can take a look at this line, in person, at Isabella. And since they carry the line, anything from the Ro Sham Beaux collection can be special ordered through Isabella. Because even if you don’t see what you’re looking for at Isabella or in the Ro Sham Beaux catalogue, the company offers full custom capabilities, and finishes from bronze, rust, aged pewter, silver and gold leaf.
Why you should know about Resort even if you never go there.
The “RESORT” fashion season hits the stores in January. So that the wealthy among us, who are island hopping to escape winter’s chill, will have the latest trends in which to enjoy tropical and fruity cocktails.
For most of us regular folks, the key words here are The Latest Trends. That you can buy in store right now. Even as we speak. So you can shop some of the new styles you are seeing in the mags. That you can buy if you are so sick of black, brown, and grey you could just ….you know….spit. So you can wear them under a cardi or top on our balmier 60 degree days, before we get slapped in the face with another round of in the low 30s.
The trends are all here in the resort collections at the stores right now. Graphics, brights, blues, corals, tribal, colorblocks, maxi’s, brights, neons. Here’s a slideshow of what we found in our local boutiques this week.
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Avalilly’s Blowout Sale next Friday and Saturday.
Avalilly’s in Cornelius is the sister store to FRESH on Providence Rd, and is always stocked with designer finds at below retail prices. You can read all about how she does it in our previous post here.
Or you can just head up next Friday, 2/3 and Saturday, 2/4 for their annual Boutique Blowout. Avalilly’s already low prices will be marked down by 40 to 90 percent off — so that the whole store is priced at either $79, $39, $20, or $10. The sale starts Friday and has a line outside waiting.
Also in play on Saturday only, is a collective boutique sale at Bebe Gallinis with fun savings at lots from local shops in the area. Here’s that flyer.
Mommy & Me Tea Party coming to Blvd at South End
See a Spring fashion trunk show from Rue Cler Boutique for the little girls including previews from Persnickety and Dew Drops Couture.
Get a great deal on winter clearance items from Rue Cler’s European inspired lines.
Enjoy shopping Ambrosia Boutique’s fun dresses and jewels for Moms.
Indulge in sweet treats provided by The SouthernCake Queen.
Sip tea or hot cocoa from the Savory Spice shop.
The Boulevard at South End is a group of mostly locally owned shops selling mostly locally created gifts, fashion, pet accessories, paper goods and more. Read our write up on this great find in historic South End here.
Bridal Designer Trunk Shows at Nitsa’s this month.
Trunk shows can be a bride’s best friend, especially when held in a salon already packed with glorious gowns from several designers. During your appointment, you get to see & try on a designer’s latest looks and collection, which you may see in the press but not normally on our Charlotte showroom floors.
Nitsa’s is one of Charlotte’s premiere bridal and formal gown salons – an elegant new space on Fairview Road in the Allen Tate building (so, right next to Phillips Place). They are hosting shows from some very popular upscale designers this month and next. If you just got engaged, congrats! and call now for your appointment to one or more of these events. 704.940.1999.
You do need an appointment to go, and you should prepare a bit for your visit to any salon to try on gowns. Here’s a short post on our tips on bridal gown appointment prep, just fyi.
Also – a heads up, Nitsa’s is relatively high end bridal. Some gowns around $2,000; most start at $3,000 and go up from there. But Oh Em Gee, what gorgeous gowns they are, if you are lucky enough to have this in your budget. Here’s what’s coming our way for the next several weeks. (Pics from each designer below).
For Brides:
Jan 27-28 Jorge Manuel The designer will be here so brides can meet & chat with the designer.
Feb 1-4 Rivini
Feb 17-18 Judd Waddell
Feb 24-25 Alyne (less expensive sister line of Rivini)
For Mothers of the Bride/Groom:
Feb 8-11: Marissa Baratelli
Feb 20-25: Frascara
Jorge Manuel The Perla from 2012
Designer Shoes to Step Into Spring at Divine Consign
by Beverly Perkins
Still feeling the winter blues with cold and rainy weather?
Kiss those blues goodbye, look on the bright side, and head on over to Divine Consign in south Charlotte in the Ballantyne/Blakeney area.
All fall/winter merchandise is gone, spring fashions have been unveiled, and new spring keeps coming in every day. This consignment shop, with its boutique feel, looks fresh and alive with a vibrant color palette. Color is key on the runways this spring, and you are sure to find something here to brighten your wardrobe and your day.
On our recent visit, we were in awe of the great designer shoe selection perfect for spring. Tory Burch, Gucci, Prada and DVF were a few of our favs. Sandals, wedges, espadrilles and heels are timeless staples in a spring/summer wardrobe. However, you better put that SPRING in your STEP and get there fast since these hot items will practically be walking out the door by themselves. (click the pic for larger image)
If you are heading somewhere sunny for spring break, Divine Consign will help you select your “resort” ensemble from sunnies by Tom Ford to Kate Spade sandals. Perhaps you’ll choose a lightweight dress or nautical blazer and skirt. Don’t forget the variety of designer arm candy too! Juicy Couture bangles and a large Coach tote to pack your gossip magazines and sunscreen are a must.
One area of the store is stocked with brand new-with-tags spring merchandise that is marked 50% off retail or or more. Some of these brands can be found at department stores like Nordstrom or at the boutiques.
Divine Consign is in The Fountains at 8145 Ardrey Kell Rd.
Open Monday ~ Friday 10:00~6:00 Saturday 11:00~4:00
704~443~7987
Find them on Facebook here.
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Fan Fave Frock Shop opens a store! Style Lounge in Plaza Midwood.
Next SATURDAY 2/4 join us to celebrate the opening of a storefront Style Lounge for the QC’s much loved traveling trunk show, FROCK SHOP. We heart this concept and its creator Caroline Cook-Frers SOOO much that we’re sponsoring her events this year.
Frock Shop is a curated collection of women’s fashion including re-sale, resurrected vintage, name~brand & designer goods. The selection changes with owner Caroline Cook-Frers finds and well-placed fashion whims. The prices are A-MAY-ZING, and fans and followers have been snapping up designer deals at Frock Shop’s traveling trunk shows over the past couple of years. Now, with the opening of the new Style Lounge in the MONA building at 1200 Central Ave in Plaza Midwood, you can swing by anytime to shop for treasure.
For sure, FROCK SHOP is a new & different kind of store. There’s the rotating art show from MONA (Museum of Neighborhood Art). There’s the wine bar and the chocolate. There’s the rooftop deck for summer sipping. And then there’s its House Label of re-designed finds, REVIVAL. Caroline is a master at taking a vintage piece – just a tad short of fab – and restyling it to be completely au courant. And still, she prices it to sell. Skip down to the flyer below to see how you can buy the adorable outfit here, head to toe, for $114 at Frock Shop.
Where to Find Frock Shop
Escape to East Blvd for Savings on Superbowl Sunday.
It’s BACK. The SuperBowl Sunday Sale at your favorite East Blvd Boutiques. Special hours – 1 to 5 pm on Sunday, Feb 5th. Special Savings – new or special markdowns at the stores, one day only deals at some shops. Great girlfriend fun before the Testosterone kicks in at kick-off. Don’t miss it!
