March 3, 2010

A few choice sales this week.

Cottage Chic has put their very popular BED HEAD pajama’s on sale at 40% off (rumor has it that this is a first!) This includes all in-stock styles in their front cabinet- hipster, flannels, niteshirts, maternity and more.  Mother’s Day Anyone? Get them while they last, they are moving out fast. Now through Saturday March 6.
Also through March 6th, Cottage Chic has all of their Fall & Winter clothing at 40% off.

Monkees of Morrocroft is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary Thursday and Friday only with 25% off your purchase of $150 or more.  I was there today and the shoe selection is superb.  Get them at 25% off this Thur & Fri only. But get behind me in line, k?  (excludes sale and previously purchased items).

I stopped by TRCW in Phillips Place today and found their winter sale now at 70% off. There are some real deals there, especially in the smaller sizes.  And NOT all heavy heavy winter goods.  Some light sweaters, dresses, blouses too. And even a couple of gorgeous bags at 70 off.  Plus, I adore their new spring/transitional pieces from Mely and Gunex.

JCrew’s younger, hipper sister, the new Madewell 1937 store in Southpark is having a Denim Party on tonight (Thu 3/4)  from 7-9pm.  With sweets, treats, styling tips and most importantly, 20% off all jeans PLUS FREE DENIM HEMMING (ahem!!) tonight only. If you don’t know Madewell, check out their stuff here.

JUST IN - Kenneth Cole at SouthPark sent an email out with a coupon/code for 30% off, click here to see it and print it out.

A few choice Trunk Shows and Events:

There is a Cordani trunk show at STEP today from 10am until 6pm. You can see all the new styles (check some out here www.cordani.com) and meet shoe designer/company owner, Michael Ciccia during the trunk show hours. GET 20% OFF Cordani at the show!

Our Place is hosting a cino Trunk Show Thursday through Saturday this week.  cino is known for pieces that are fashionable but wardrobe mainstays, neutrals in textured fabrics, materials that shine, and silks with a pop of color for spring. Detailed but not overwrought, cino combines vintage inspiration, femininity and structure.  Mechelle at Our Place is sourcing some of the newest, most unique designers in town, wearable and at approachable prices.  The great pieces move out quickly so it’s worth a stop every few weeks.

HOTHAM in Morrison Shops has a Cassis Trunk Show this Th and Fr.  In addition to showcasing some gorgeous jewelry not otherwise found here in Charlotte, Hotham will donate 10% of purchases to the Red Cross to benefit Haiti.

Tonight, Neiman Marcus is hosting their Fashion Rules Party. I’ve posted about this already, so please just click here to read about this Fashionable night. See you there!
Next Tuesday, 3/9, Neimans is hosting a personal appearance and trunk show by Kay Unger along with a YSL shoes trunk show.

And it’s time for your Beauty Duty.

Off with the sweats, the faux Juicy’s, the yoga pants.  Time to banish our pasty winter pallor and pathetic pedicures for The Springtime Glow.  It’s almost here, and I am beyond ready for it.  A few local events this week should help ease our re-entry into the sun and the natural light.

The Neiman Marcus Beauty event continues through this weekend.
The uber popular brand Laura Mercier will have make-up artists at NM on Fri and Sat 3/5 & 3/6 for makeovers and consultations.  And the 55 available gifts with purchase and NM gift bag, there thru Sunday.  Read the full detail here, including a list by brand of the gifts and the required purchase.

FUZE Salon on 7th is hosting a beauty blowout sale on March 20. High-end product by brands including Chantecaille, Becca, Bare Minerals and more.  Fire sale prices, starting at $5.00, all brand new, in boxes and priced to SELL. Color and basics including foundations, powders and great lip/cheek/eye.   At Fuze salon on 7th Street on Saturday March 20th from 10am to 3pm.  Details to follow as we get them.

jeffre scott beautifies marchJeffre Scott on Providence Road in Myers Park is hosting a month of weekend events designed to beautify the booty loop.  (Well, actually, anyone is welcome but you booty loopers should surely make it part of your trek). Each Saturday in March, Jeffre Scott will have personal appearances, product sampling and  make-up bag makeovers by some of the most exclusive names in the beauty business.  This Saturday, March 6th, both Susan Posnick and a rep from KaplanMD will be at Jeffre Scott from 11 to 6 to do facial consultations, product trial & samplings, and to overhaul your makeup bag.  (You know it needs the work probably more than you do).

Susan Posnick is longtime makeup artist who has created a line of mineral makeup designed to simplify the process of…..making yourself up.  Pretty much every product is multi-purpose and/or dual-ended, resulting in a more compact, less time-consuming beauty regime.  click here to visit her website, read her story, see her products.

KaplanMD Skincare was specifically formulated to prevent and treat the skin symptoms associated with the natural hormonal changes women experience as they move thru the decades.  So, Puberty, The Pill, Pregnancy, Perimenopause, Menopause, I Don’t Even Pause to Look in the Mirror Anymore Pause.  Hormonal fluctuations can wreak havoc and our complexions are not spared.  KaplanMD products are designed to combat the results of increasing, and then decreasing, estrogen levels on our skin.    Read all about their philosophy and products at theire website, here.

And a final word for this week on early spring shopping:

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arboretum, ballantyne & blakeney

myers park, dilworth & southend

southpark

north charlotte, huntersville & more

uptown, elizabeth, noda & plaza midwood

February 23, 2010

cardiwrap Donna Karan created this concept with a cardi-wrap that can be worn in 8, 10, 12? ways. Now BCBG has created a much less expensive version that can be yours for $166.  Like tying a scarf or swaddling a baby, it takes a certain knack, so BCBG has even provided a video tutorial for the wrap-impaired among us.  Watch that here. This could be the most practical piece you can buy this spring.  More photos after the jump. (more…)

February 23, 2010

Other than the endless beauty opportunities, it’s a slow week for sales.  So we thought we introduce you to one of Charlotte’s more successful stylists, who’s offered to clue us in on her best finds every month or so.

Holly Ham hails from southern California but has lived and worked in Charlotte since 1993.  Holly dresses some of Charlotte’s most fashionable women, and gets the style scoop straight from the owners & buyers of this town’s best boutiques and stores.  Known for her fashion sense and savvy (even before Rachel Zoe turned every power-shopper into a stylist), Holly has been working her magic for loyal clients for over 7 years.  She has an impeccable eye and an amazing sense of what works.  Holly also has the gift of picking out “that one thing you need to buy this season to update and refresh your look.  So, without further ado, here we have a few of  Holly’s MUST HAVES for Spring 2010: (more…)

February 19, 2010

clear fashions from Elle MagazineYou clearly need something clear this summer.  Shoes, jewelry, even the accents on the new Prada bags have this crystal / lucite motif….the ultimate NEUTRAL really.  Talk about goes with everything.   The clear “crystal” ball necklace shown at left can be yours at Coplon’s or perhaps the one below from CFrancis designs I do like these Prada runway shoes for summer.  What will probably sell out before you can even get there?  The pre-order crystal trimmed bags, also by Prada. For photos, click more

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February 19, 2010

particuliereThe sell-out color for spring comes yet again from Chanel.  It’s GREY, pale with a hint of taupe,  has been deemed the color of the moment and sells out as soon as it gets to any store.  (Southpark NM had 9 bottles in after a week-long wait, sold them within the day of delivery).  I researched a bit to see if there are some good substitutes for you.  According to my fave nail blog www.alllacqueredup.com there aren’t….tho’ Essie Mink Muffs comes closest.  Michelle at alllacqueredup does a fab review of all 3 of the new spring colors for Chanel, which retail for $23 by the way.  Here are some photo’s, hers and others (note the bracelet tattoos also at Chanel this spring.  Tattoos for legs, arms, necklaces, wrists…there is no end to what this man can get us to pay for….see them here).   more photos  (more…)