Myers Park / Providence Road

The Pink Hanger – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

Inside the pink walls of this friendly neighborhood boutique you’ll find a well-edited selection of dresses, denim, tops, and accessories.  The Pink Hanger has been recognized by Charlotte shoppers as one of the “Best Women’s Boutique(s).”  Super popular brands like Amanda Uprichard, French Connection, Yumi Kim, Jenny Han, Joie, Splendid, Three Dots, MILLY and Trina Turk.  The Pink Hanger just launched their online shopping website to add to their list of unique shopping services, like personal delivery, a wish list register, private fit parties (kind of like trunk shows but for new, not-yet-carried designers) and private shopping parties.  And, it’s open ’til 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday for a quick stop on your way home from work.

pinkhangeronline.com

Find The Pink Hanger on Facebook here.

935 Providence Rd. #103 (704) 366-7272

Providence Plaza Shopping Center corner of Providence & Sharon Amity Rds.

Hours: Mon-Thurs. 10 am  - 7 pm      Fri&Sat:  11 am – 6 pm.  Closed  Sundays.

KK Bloom – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

The Selwyn Corners area of Myers Park is a newly happenin’ spot.  Yes, yes, the Selwyn Pub has always been smokin’ hot, and we do mean literally smoking.  But several new shops have opened here at the corner of Colony Rd and Selwyn Avenue and KK Bloom is one we never miss.  Perfectly placed right in between Yoforia and the mani-pedi salon, KK Bloom was opened in August of 2010 by Charlotte native Kendrick Allen.  Kendrick has been on the local retail scene for a while and has wanted her own shop since she was 5 years old.  She has the bases covered in KK Bloom – it’s an all occasion, all ages, range of prices kind of place.  Great inexpensive jewelry, hot accessories, lots of expected AND unexpected designers like Gypsy 05, Geren Ford, ADAM, Susana Monaco, Wink, Splendid, Ella Moss, The Addison Story, BCBG, abs, tolani, Isabel Lu, Luna, 2812, 81 Poppies, By Boe, David Aubry

www.kkbloomboutique.com

Find KK Bloom on Facebook here.

2823 Selwyn Ave Charlotte, NC 28209   980-428-6443

Mon – Sat:10:00 am-7:00 pm

 

City Art Works.  a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store.

City Art Works is one of Charlotte’s best kept shopping secrets.  From the name and the exterior in the strip shops at Park Towne Village (the Total Wine shopping center on Woodlawn in Myers Park), you might think this is an artsy crafts store with a Berkeley & Birkenstocks vibe.  There certainly is an appreciation for fine craftsmanship at City Art Works, but what is going to knock you out at this shop is the jewelry.  City Art Works presents a collection of the most popular, coveted, contemporary jewelry designers available in town.  These are the kind of pieces you will see in every mag on every model & celeb – on their casual days.  Owners Alan Goldstein and Susan Sloan-Lieb have cultivated relationships with many hard-to-get designers whose work is mid-priced artistry.  Susan can tell you an in-depth story about each jewelry designer and practically each piece of jewelry. Nothing is crazy over the top expensive, and everything is very hip, very good quality, and presented beautifully.  Find Coralia Leets, Waxing Poetic, Love Heals, Avindy, Ayala Bar and so many more jewelry designers here.  You will thank me for insisting you stop by.  (No applause needed.  Just send money.)

Find City Art Works on Facebook here.

1630 E. Woodlawn Road – Suite 267  (704) 527-1300
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

j. mcglaughlin

Located in a bungalow style house, you would never guess the store was based out of NYC, as each JM store tries to reflect the community they’re in. The JM brand features classic, stylish, preppy clothing for both men and women. Men’s attire ranges from casual shorts and polos to business sweaters and ties. For the women, the label offers beautiful silk blouses and skirts perfect for work or fun.

412 Providence Rd., 704-335-3194 Hours: Monday-Saturday:10am – 6pm.

Closed Sundays. www.jmclaughlin.com (national website)

 

on a string

Winner of Charlotte magazine’s Best of the Best awards for beading stores.  Offering a large and unique selection of beads, findings, tools, jewelry and goodies. Plus the most fun bead girls in town, as they like to say:  ”From the moment you walk through our doors you will be showered with fabulosity and fierceness, and everything in between!”

416 Providence Road   704.334.1110 Website:  www.on-a-string.com

fresh- a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

Convenient and contemporary are the keywords for this small but well-stocked Myers Park boutique.  Don’t be put off by the parking, you can always just pull down the driveway as there is plenty of parking in back.  You’ll find Juicy, Tibi, Ella Moss, Alice + Olivia, Eva Franco, along with Kooba, Susana Monaco, Velvet, Liquid, Theory, Envi and Michael Stars. And new in spring 2009, Milly.    Fresh has a well-stocked denim collection……..Citizens of Humanity (new) AG, Joe’s Jeans, Paige Premium Denim, Hudson.

813 Providence Rd., 704-343-9071 Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am – 6pm.  Closed Sundays.

Find Fresh on Facebook Here.

Consign by Design

Consign by Design is a great resource for the contemporary designer brands you know and love, like Trina Turk, Tibi, Nanette Lepore, DVF, Tory Burch, Susanna Monaco, and ABS,  as well as some you might not see much around the QC like  Yumi Kim, Trinity, and  Common Thread.  And CBD has probably the widest selection of consigned designer jeans in town….we can’t even name all the brands, but lots of sizes and washes.  Consign By Design is the only shop to carry a solid collection of formal gowns, from brands like Carmen Marc Valvo, Vera Wang, Roberto Cavalli, Robert Davies and Lela Rose.
Finally, tucked inside CBD is one of Charlotte’s few higher end Maternity Consignment shops, WOMB.  In a nutshell, while Consign By Design isn’t the largest shop space-wise, you will find a trip-worthy selection of consigned categories that you won’t find in other spots.
Consign By Design, 739 Providence Road, corner of Altondale Ave.
704-348-2506
Store Hours 10a – 6p Tuesday – Friday and 10a – 5p on Saturday.  Closed Sunday and Monday.

paul simon for women

The women’s store of Paul Simon is located on Providence Rd at Selwyn in the Myers Park shopping center.  The store divides its focus between women’s Executive, Casual and Evening attire.   The selection is upscale, classic and mature in all categories. This is where you’ll find a timeless piece which you will probably return to again & again….expensive but well worth it if their style suits you.   Brands include Zanella, Bernard Zins, Nina McLemore,  Maxmara,  Peserico,  Fabrizio Gianni,  Pink Tartan,  Nic & Zoe, CiCi Bianca, Cullen Sweaters, Cambio Jeans, WOMYN, Parameter, Tom and Linda Platt, Flores & Flores, Connie Roberson, Chetta B and Teri Jon.  Their custom made selection is almost never-ending, with over 100 colors of silk to create in a variety of styles.   This is a store that prides itself on personal customer service, almost like a fashion concierge.  Don’t be shy about availing yourself of this, it is the Paul Simon hallmark.

1033 Providence Rd.,  704.333.6139 Hours:   Mon-Fri  9 am – 6pm and Sat 9 am – 5 pm  Closed Sundays.  www.paulsimonco.com

julie’s

Don’t be put off by the strip center exterior.     Julie’s has a nice range of low-priced, mid-style clothes that are easy to wear and easy on the wallet.  The selection seems to be divided within the store….in the front it’s younger and trendier.  To  the back, more “mature.”  There is a lot of practical, wearable style here, but you may have to look for it.  I saw several very cute raincoats for $38 (!!) and several “dresses” which would be too short and clingy for my regular wear but at $30 would make a perfect swim cover-up.  And keep your eye out, or ask inside.  Julie’s often has a great promotion going at the store.

Park Road Shopping Center 4145 Park Road  (704)525-9552  www.juliesclothing.com

Dilworth

Coral – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

CORAL houses a collection of contemporary designers most of us only get to see in mags and shop for online.  Rachel Comey, Vena Cava, Thread Social, What Goes Around Comes Around, Camilla & Marc, Sass & Bide.  If you don’t know these names, don’t feel out of it.  Owner Sormeh Hafezi has made a point to seek out well-priced, well-made contemporary fashion that you won’t find at the boutiques you already shop here in Charlotte.  The price range is basically $200 – $800, with some shoes by Matt Bernson that are a style steal at $187.  Style-wise, the clothing, like the store itself, is modern, casually chic and unique.  And do-able.  While there are some fashion-forward looks, there is plenty for those of us who aren’t particularly trendy or 25.  Denim by SIWY, MiH, Blank, Genetic Denim.  And great fashion jewelry by Wendy Mink, Melinda Maria, Shashi, Heather Benjamin.  Scarves and wraps by Leigh and Luca.  Bags by jadetribe and moyna.  Again, refreshingly new and different.

CORAL 1405 East Blvd. Charlotte 28203(704)-817-9440

Find Coral on Facebook here.

This Dilworth staple 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.

1419-F East Blvd., 704-377-7955 Mon-Sat 10 am – 6 pm.
Closed Sundays.iclondon.com

Laura James Jewelry – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store.

Laura James, a local jewelry designer with work featured in Lucky & Elle and on Gossip Girl & The Today Show, has opened a studio shop next to Step at 1419 East Blvd. (above Sloan & icLondon).   While LJJ has been selling online for a while, we lucky Charlotteans can take advantage of a visit and consult with Laura herself.  Her studio is sunny and bright, and her designs are unique, semi-precious, not too pricey.  She uses vintage elements with gold plating and semi-precious stones to create one-of-a-kind pieces.  You will find new jewelry in the shop every day.  Literally, as Laura is creating and re-working new pieces in the studio within the shop each day.  And if you see something you like, but want it to be a bit different, Laura will customize and re-work any piece for you, including your own vintage, antique and other jewelry. The shop is truly a local “gem.”  Don’t miss out.

Find Laura James Jewelry on Facebook here.

www.laurajamesjewerly.com
Shops at Twin Oaks, 1419 East Blvd.
Hours:  Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am – 5pm.  Closed Sundays.

Sloan

Tucked into the back of The Shops at Twin Oaks on East Blvd. is one of the QC’s GO-TO stores for fashion.   Think InStyle, Lucky, Elle. Sloan has the latest and the cutest from popular designers like Halston Heritage, Elizabeth James, Diane von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore, Theory, Splendid, Susanna Monaco, Liquid, Fashionista, Velvet, Robert Rodriquez, Byron Lars…..it goes on.   And there’s a nice collection of designer denim on their wall of jeans: rich& skinny, current elliott, AG, paige, jbrand. Sloan also hashands-down best selection of unique fashion jewerly (it’s costume jewelry, but somehow that sounds so granny).  Dozens of shelves brimming with jewelry in every shape, size, and style, mostly arranged by color so it’s easy to shop.  The prices of pieces by designers including Chan Luu, Jose Barrera, Jill Jacobson, and Charlotte locals Kym Motley, Kristin Morris, Sally Payne, and Nancy Day run from $20 to $500.

Shops at Twin Oaks, 1419-B East Blvd., 704-338-1400
Hours:  Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am – 5pm.  Closed Sundays.www.shopatsloan.com (mostly a blog)

step by sloan

Upstairs from Sloan is STEP.  The range here is perfect….the range of styles, the range of prices, the range of options, whether you prefer classic or trendy.  OK, if you want Ferragamo, head to Nordstroms.  Manolo, try Neimans.  For great style across the board, don’t skip a trip to Step by Sloan. Brands include BCBG, Tapeet, Vicini, Cordani, Bettye Muller, Boem, Kors, Jean Michel Cazabat, Guiseppe Zanotti.

Shops at Twin Oaks, 1419 East Blvd., 704-376-1275
Hours:  Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am – 5pm.  Closed Sundays.www.stepbysloan.com

Cottage Chic – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store.

The name says it all, and yet not nearly enough.  This cottage store on East Blvd. (park around back, use either driveway) truly is the chic find for just about everything a Charlotte shopper could want. Clothes (think modern preppy reminiscent of Tory Burch or Michael Kors), Joes Jeans, pj’s by BedHead, adorable bags and accessories, jewelry, baby clothes, home decor, candles, (Cottage Chic won the BOB award for best candles) and gift ideas GALORE.  Cottage Chic calls itself a “lifestyle store” and if your style is crisp, clean and colorful, you could do every bit of your Christmas, Graduation, Birthday and Mother’s Day shopping here and grab a little something for yourself or your house while there.  Check out Cottage Chic with Julie, co-owner with her mom, here in this youtube video.

Find Cottage Chic on Facebook here.

1232 East Blvd.  (704)375-1888 Mon-Sat 9:30 – 5:30.  Open late ’til 7 pm on Thursdays.  Closed Sundays.

monarch – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store.

A collaborative boutique is what this new upscale consignment shop calls itself. Collaborative with their clients, both consignors and shoppers, collaborative with local artisans and jewelers, collaborative with local fashion experts and with other neighborhood and local businesses.   Like the Happy Chair furniture you’ll find there, the owners of monarch bring a refreshing and unique style to Charlotte retail.  You’ll find well-known high-end designers, along with more approachable designers like DVF, Milly and the Carlisle Collection and some unexpected choices from folks like HOSS, development, and manoush.  Most items are barely, if ever worn.  The prices are good and the selection changes constantly.  Really, no piece is on the floor more than 60 days. Even the charming bungalow address for monarch at 1222 East Blvd. is part of a collaboration…the house is shared by Revolve Clothing, Charlotte’s only upscale men’s consignment shop.

Monarch does a great job keeping new finds on their Facebook page, here.

1222 East Blvd., Charlotte (near Kenilworth Avenue) 980-613-8395 monarch-boutique.com

petal – a scoopcharlotte Sponsoring Store

Petal is the perfect stop for a quick, affordable pick-me-up.  Trendy designer wear, jeans, adorable well-riced fashion jewelry, and a back “room” where every item is priced at or below $100.  Shopping Petal is an easy reason to brave East Blvd.  Actually, thanks to the free parking garage in the building, getting in and out of Petal is a breeze. Owner Jammie Dean lines racks with feminine pieces by Amanda Uprichard, Rachel Pally, Alice & Trixie, Milly, Shoshana, Splendid, Vince, MINT by jodi arnold and jeans by  joes and citizens of humanity.   When you’re finished at Petal, go out the back of the garage and turn left to swing by Handpicked, or to catch a light to get back on East Blvd.

www.shoppetal.com (you can buy on their site)
1315 East Blvd. 704-817-8871 Hours:  Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.  Open Sunday 1-5.

Petal has a GREAT facebook page, updated daily, here.

 

handpicked

Handpicked is Charlotte’s great resource for inexpensive jewelry and accessories, for yourself and for gifts.  They almost always have something perfect for a present, and it’s almost never over $50.  Lots under $30 and an ever updated line of purses and bags along with jewelry.  Even a monogram section ideal for grad gifts.  If you happen to be employed in the medical industry (as many of their customers in this area are) don’t forget to sign up for the special appreciation deals the Dilworth Handpicked offers as thanks for these hard-working folks.

1721 Kenilworth Ave.   (704)334-2037 Hours:  Mon-Sat 10 am – 7 pm .  Open Sunday 12-5 pm. www.handpicked.net  (you can purchase on this site)

Sweet Repeats 

With the largest inventory on display, Sweet Repeats is unique in its side by side layout – one side of Sweet Repeats is geared to  casual and contemporary fashion,  and the other to more formal, business and high end designers.  Sweet Repeats has been in the Charlotte consignment business for 15 years and Jenny Burnett and her sister Amy have established long-standing relationships with dozens of women.  Including several local celebs, who consign their designer items every season.  And they get in some amazing items: Chanel, Prada, Armani, Burberry,  Dolce&Gabanna,  Escada,  Max Mara, Jimmy Choo, Manolo, Vuitton,  A  long wall of St. John.   This is definitely the shop to go to for consigned BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL wear.  On the contemporary side of things you will find all the brands you covet at almost half the price.  Theory, Tibi, Tocca, Trina, Tory, Three Dots, True Religion – and that’s just the “T’s”.    T for Treasure Trove is more like it.    Sweet Repeats designer list goes on and on, as you can see for yourself here.

Sweet Repeats, 300 East Blvd. Suite 2 (right behind 300 East Restaurant)
704-372-0002
Store Hours: 10a – 6p Tuesday – Friday and 10a – 4p on Saturday.  Closed Sunday & Monday.

J.T. Posh

J.T.Posh is something of a hybrid consignment boutique – gently used contemporary designers along with a sizable collection of never-worn/new-with-tags inventory from out-of-state boutiques.  Plus brand new jewelry from Towne & Reese at probably the best prices in town, Lindsay Phillips popular SnapShoes, Snaps & SwitchFlops, more. The girls at JTP began working new accessories and gift ideas into their consigned finds a while back, and then started sourcing new items from contemp designer boutiques outside of Charlotte.  Now, at any given time you’ll find the mix of new to nearly new about 50/50 at J.T.Posh.  Great representation all of the designers so popular in Charlotte – Milly, Molly, Tibi, Tocca, Trina, Tory, DVF, Alice & Olivia, Alice & Trixie, Ella Moss, Hunter Dixon, Tucker, AG, Chip and Pepper, Joes, James, etc.

J.T.Posh, 2400 Park Rd. 2A  – The Courtyard Shopping Center next to Yoga Oasis and Anna’s Alterations. 704-375-1334
Store Hours:  Mon – Fri: 10 a – 6 p.  Sat: 11 a – 5 p

Southend

bella bridesmaid

This shop for the bridesmaid -to-be offers 12 designer lines for bridesmaid dresses, including Lela Rose, Vera Wang, Jenny Yoo, Dessy, Priscilla of Boston, Vineyard Collection, Coreen Moore and Melissa Sweet.  Plus the newest line from Chloe and Reese, “Ardour” which like a few other lines at the store could work for the non-bridal formal occasion as well.  Every dress they carry can be made in different colors, fabrics and often lengths.  Prices range from $250 to about $400,  and since the dresses are basically made-to-order, it takes at least 4 months and preferably 6 months leadtime.    The store is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and like many bridal salons, it is a specific kind of shopping experience.  No food or drink, no kids or strollers, a personal consultation for you and just a couple of your trusted advisors.  Bella Bridesmaid is a national retailer, with over 30 locations, including one in Raleigh.  Their website is full of information on the process of working with Bella Bridesmaid to make your big day perfect.  There is even a picture of the owner of the Charlotte store, Cecily, as a brand new bride with all of her Bella Bridesmaids.

2133 Southend Dr. Suite 104          (704) 817-7547

by appointment only Tues – Sat  11am-7pm.  Call or email charlotte@bellabridesmaid.com for appt.

www.bellabridesmaid.com

niche – under new ownership.

Southend is industrial, eclectic and edgy and you’ll find Niche at the end of a row of shops on Camden between Park Rd. and S. Tryon.

1510 Camden Rd., 704-379-1811     Hours: Mon-Sat. 11am-7pm.    Sun 1-6pm.

www.thenichemarket.com

 

American Apparel

American Apparel is out of Los Angeles, and has the distinction of offering only merchandise designed, manufactured and marketed in the USA.  The brand is young and trendy, lots of jersey for the tiny or the teens or those who like clothes with s-t-r-e-t-c-h.  A wide selection of basics:  t-shirts, tops, bandeaus and leggings,  in every color of the rainbow.    The men’s styles are perfect for the skater-boi in your world.     However, please note, this is a company that truly believes sex sells, so you may want to check out the store and website yourself before you send your teen in. 1504 – 300 Camden Road  704-342-6040