blakeney

Don’t overlook the Blakeney shopping center at Rea and Ardrey Kell Roads.  You probably know there is a Target and a Marshall’s there, but if you venture just a little farther to the side of these big box stores, you will find a nice collection of chain and boutique stores with easy parking and a couple of good places for the kids like My Gym.  And a Starbucks of course.

Seventy Two Shoe Boutique – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

Located between Talbots on the Old Navy side of the center, 72shoeboutique is known for style, value and comfort.  Owner Jennifer Keen carefully selects brands you can count on for great style at a good price.  There’s always an assortment of fashion forward looks, of practical and comfortable shoes and of prices uner $100.  Jennifer is on top of the latest brands that meet these criteria and is always updating her assortment.  Right now look for OTBT, Nicole, Jack Rogers, Bacio61, BCBG, Daniblack, Poetic License, DKNY, Sam Edelman, Australia Love Collective.

9856-G Rea Road.      (704)542-0472Hours:  Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.  Sunday by appt only.www.72shoeboutique

 

Find 72Shoe on Facebook for special deals of the day and of the week prices only for fans.

Guliani’s Fine Jewelry

Over by the Starbucks and the Five Guys, you’ll find a spacious corner jewelry store that’s been taking care of the fine jewelry needs of Blakeney customers for years. Owned and operated by Graduate Gemologist (GIA) Shanu Guliani, who is a 2nd generation jeweler and an expert on diamonds and gemstones. Shanu is able to work her contacts in the diamond and gem markets in India to select the best quality stones to sell directly to her customers. No middleman markups means great quality at an even better price. Guliani’s carries several popular brands in bridal, fine and fashion jewelry, like Scott Kay Bridal, Scott Kay Sterling, Edward Mirell, Cherie Dori, and Gravure Commitment. The store is big, bright and open and there’s even a plasma TV, so that if you need to shop with your man, there’s something to keep him happy while you look around.  Guliani’s can do machine and hand-engraving on site.  They are a certified Rolex and watch repair shop, and they buy Gold and Loose Diamonds. 
 Find Guliani’s on Facebook here. 

Guliani’s Fine Jewelry.  The Shoppes at Blakeney, 9816 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Tues – Sat:  10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Open Sunday by Appointment. info@addsparkle.com .  704-542-2980
http://www.addsparkle.com

denim affair 

Mostly jeans, for men and for women, with a few t-shirts and belts to go with.  For the ladies, Denim Affair has a range of price points and brands, with their mid-price jeans running $68-$100 and their high-end designer brands $148-$225.  Popular mid-priced brands include lucky, !iT and Miss Me.  There’s a wall of high end, harder-to-find names:  Anlo, AG, Denim of Virtue, James, Red Engine and one designer very popular for it’s more forgiving, shall we say “mature”, cut….David Kahn.  Try them, you’ll like them.  And Denim Affair offers you the perfect venue to host a private, jean-trying and jean-buying party for your friends or social group.  The store will open after hours for you and your guests (3 to 35 people).  You bring the munchies (catering is fine) and the store will provide the wine or champagne, the soft drinks and the jean shopping savvy.  Best of all, the hostess receives a discount “reward” off her purchase based on the parties sales.  Email Paige at info@denimaffaironline.com for details!

Hours:  Mon-Sat 10 am – 6:30 pm.
9848 Rea Road in Blakeney Center.  (704) 341-4791

handpicked

Handpicked is Charlotte’s great resource for inexpensive jewelry and accessories, both for yourself and for gifts.  They almost always have something perfect for a present, and it’s almost never over $50.  Lots of selection under $30 and an ever-updated line of purses and bags along with jewelry.   Another reason to support this store — in 2007, HandPicked established its own non-profit initiative, HeartPicked  as a way for HandPicked and it’s customers to have a direct impact on the lives of women and children in need in the communities where HandPicked is located,   according to owner Melanie Mauldin.  For more information and to read about the programs Heartpicked is currently supporting, please visit their website listed below.

9844-A Rea Road.  (704)405-9780
Hours:  Mon-Sat 10 am – 6 pm .  Open Sunday 1-6 pm.  www.handpicked.net  (you can purchase on this site)

 

francesca’s collections

This little store is such a SUPER find if you love inexpensive, fun frocks and accessories.  I couldn’t even count the number of adorable dresses (or for some of us, maybe tunics and swim cover-ups) priced between $38 and $48.  With lots and lots of jewelry, nic-nacs and gifts.  It is a mini-chain, with stores all over and 7 locations in NC, including Huntersville.  The website is handy as well, often with discounts and coupons available on the site and by email.  You’ll be so happy you took the time to find and visit Francesca’s.

Blakeney Center (ALSO A LOCATION IN SOUTHPARK MALL)
9830 Rea Rd, Ste # C          (704) 544-3104
Mon-Sat: 10am – 9pm         Sun: 12 – 6pm

www.francescascollections.com  (you can purchase on this site)

 

LAEast

West Coast cool, coming to Charlotte via Tega Cay, SC where LAEast began.  LA East is a men’s & women’s boutique located between White House/Black Market and Sweet & Sassy and the store carries a broad selection of California style – Soul Revival, Testament, Miss Me, BB Dakota, Free People, Ed Hardy.   L.A. East boasts an award winning denim selection with over 35 styles of women’s & 20+  of men’s jeans.  Joes Jeans, Rock & Republic, Mek Denim, Big Star, Rock Revival, Hudson, Frankie B. Paige Premium & more. Prices range from $80 to just shy of $300.  Finally, LAEast is the only store in town whose denim “BAR” really is just that, complete with a pool table, Wii and beer on tap,

9852 Rea Rd, Suite D       (704)341-5962

Hours:  M-Th 10 am – 7 pm.  Fr & Sat 10 am – 8 pm.

www.laeast.net

Also in Blakeney Center:  hue, swoozie’s,  Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Victoria’s Secret, Talbots, J.Jill, Coldwater Creek, White House/Black Market and many more.

Promenade on Providence

 

belle ville

One of three locations in greater Charlotte area (also in Epicenter uptown and Birkdale Village in Huntersville) with affordable and fashionable designs from the likes of Miss Me, Glam, s-12, Poppy Garden and Plastic Jeans.  This store is known for it’s friendly, warm vibe and service.

5341 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy  Suite 350      704-847-5352 Store Hours:  9-6, Monday through Friday.  www.lovemybelleville.com

Ballantyne Village

 

her therapy – a ScoopCharlotte Sponsoring Store.

Mother / daughter teams are always great for us shoppers.  All ages get covered with a nice range of style choices, and Laurie & Callie Lamb of her therapy are no exception.  One of Charlotte’s best stops for tops, her therapy boasts the East Coast’s largest collection of Michael Stars, and always has some of our faves from Three Dots and Testament.   Along with adorable dresses from Parker, Milly, Trina Turk, Amanda Uprichard, Waverly Grey,, Alice & Trixie and denim by Citizens, Genetic Denim, Chip & Pepper and Dylan George.  As their slogan says, “Shopping is…..her therapy.”  Cheaper too.

Find her therapy on Facebook here, they do a great job posting their newest items each week.

14815 John J. Delaney Suite 105    28277

704-341-9100  email: laurie@hertherapy.com

Hours:  Monday-Saturday 10-6    Sunday 12-5

 

I.C.London – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

The owner of ICLondon understands the dilemma of finding just the right brassiere. To help with this tricky process, ICL offers high end bra brands along with bra-fitting services. (If you have never been fitted, or at least counseled on your bra fit, head straight here.  It can change your life.)   I.C. London is best known for having the largest selection of bra sizes & styles in the area, from 28-46 and cups from A-M.   You’ll find brands such as Simone Perele, Fantasie, Le Mystere, Grenier, Rosa Faia,Cosabella, On Gossamer and Knock Out Panties.  And bras from the Little Bra Company, specializing in the hard to find smaller sizes 28-32.  At ICL, you’ll also find intimate apparel from Fleur’t, Hanky Panky, Honeydew, Farr West, Spanx, Cass & Co., Yummie tummie, Sheltini, Loba, Nu Bra, N-fini and Commando.

Find ICLondon on Facebook here.

14825 Ballantyne Village Way suite 135

Charlotte 28277; 704-369-5210 

Mon-Sat 10 am – 6 pm.
Closed Sundays.iclondon.com

Jordano’s

For contemporary men’s & women’s fashion, you can head to the Village at Robinson Farm Shopping Center in Ballantyne. Owner Karen Mangeney and store manager Craig stock the store with a well-edited selection of hip designer apparel, shoes, & accessories.   The look is young and a little euro, not the store for the classic Southern prep but a perfect choice for one or two pieces with enough edge to update your look.  Desigual from Barcelona, D.E.P.T., Voom by Joy Han, jeans by Joe’s Jeans, Taverniti, David Kahn and (coming soon) Hudson plus new pieces from new designers all the time.

Hours: M–S 10am – 9pm.  Sunday 12pm – 8pm with seasonal extended hours (please call for details).  email:  info@shopjordanos.com

 

The Fountains

Stonecrest

chico’s

7808-B  Rea Road , (704)543-8885 Hours:  Mon-Thu 10am-7pm,   Fri-Sat 10am-8pm,  Open Sunday 12-5pm

claire’s

7918-A Rea Rd. (704)543-9634.  Hours:  Mon – Sat 10am-8pm.  Sun 12-5pm.

reign fine apparel

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this video clip from you tube will tell & show you everything you’ll need to know about this divine resource for the dressy occasions.  click here to view.

7808-E Rea Rd. (704)543-0370

Hours:  Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,  Sat 11am-5pm.  Closed Sundays.

reignfineapparel.com