Dress for Success is just one of those efforts that always hits it out of the park as far as I’m concerned.  Their new facility on Clanton Road is no exception.  The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.  It’s a wonderful mission, led here in Charlotte by the wonderful Kerry Barr O’Connor and some truly wonderful ladies.

The public is invited to the new DFS Charlotte Boutique and Career Transformation Center Open House on Saturday, March 20 from 1-4 pm.

I know a lot of you shop-a-holics- have CLOSETS and ATTICS full of clothes you’d love nothing more than to donate.  But here’s the thing:   DFS is over-run with the smaller sizes.  They really can’t take any more 0,2,4,6,8’s folks.   At least not for now.  And this is not a good place for well-worn, or years’ past, clothing.  Not even your best Chanel from the 80s.  (Although call me, we’ll talk).  This is where women “suit up” for job interviews in today’s competitive workplace.  They come to DFS to be professionally outfitted in current and classy styles.

So, what does the new Charlotte Beyond the Boutique need from us, the savvy Charlotte shopper?  Almost new shoes, accessories, costume jewelry.  Cash and more cash donations.  And professional, stylish clothing in the larger sizes.  If you have this to give, please call 704-525-7706 and see if you can help.

this scoop is so hot the keyboard is smokin.  SLOAN is hosting a major Chan Luu event the weekend of April 15-17.  (Tax refund anyone?).  Not only a trunk show of all the newest looks.  Charlotte’s first ever DESIGN YOUR OWN CHAN LUU event.  All the leathers, stones & crystals, beads, skulls, etc for you to combine in your very own signature style.  An original Chan Luu, by you, for you.  As we know more, you’ll know more, but mark your calendar NOW.

Hot on the heels of their JPG collab, Target rolls out a major, multi-department collab with Liberty of London.  Womens, mens, kids, accessories, home.  The Thread, nbc-ny’s fashion blog, has a nice slideshow to preview here, and Racked has lots of pics here. MARCH 14 instores and online.  go to target here. By the looks of things, here   (more…)

There’s a beauty blowout sale at Fuze Salon next Saturday only.   30%-75% off Chantecaille, Becca, Bare Minerals and more (color, foundations, powders, brushes, glosses) — all brand new product.  Prices starting at FIVE DOLLARS.  March 20th from 10-3 or while supplies last  at  FUZE Salon at 1819 E. 7th Street Charlotte, NC near the intersection of Hawthorne.
Featured Items: Bare Minerals Mineral Veil & Foundations (all colors); Bare Minerals Kits; Bare Minerals eye, cheek and lip color; Chantecaille foundation, powder, eye/cheek/lip color; Becca foundations, cheek, eye/cheek/lip color; Becca hand-tied natural and synthetic brushes.  Specials: Coupons for $10 off haircut at FUZE with purchase (one per person). Discounts on hair products from FUZE. Other specials to be announced…This is a one-day sale and everything must go. No holds or pre-sales.
There is a minimum purchase of 3 items. NO CREDIT CARDS! CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

RueLaLa FINAL SALE I&II on Wed & Thur.
GILT MMissoni, McQ and Alice&Trixi Mon, AlexanderWang & Richard Chai Wed.
ideeli has michaelStars on Wed and Hautelook has a Womens’ Blowout on Saturday.
You can read more about these and other online deals at our scoop online page.

Starting Friday, GILT GROUPE is having a Wedding Weekend with Martha Stewart Weddings.  This high-end sample sale site has daily deal from fashion/beauty/etc.,  always at least 50% off.  There are probably a dozen of these sites, (check out our weekly round-up here).  Gilt Groupe is the priciest with the highest quality merch, but the goods are at decent to deep discounts.  The catch - you have to sign up and be “invited.”  Before the sale.  It can take a day or so, you may want to sign up soon.  Click more to see the flyer with some of the brands, etc.
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Sign up as a new subscriber to www.scoopcharlotte.com, and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the participating store* of your choice.

No purchase necessary to enter.   (more…)

$25 off your $100 purchase of Swimwear, ResortWear and Lingerie.  This is a rare coupon from this elegant store in Morrison Shops and we hope you’ll use it!  The offer is good through next Saturday, 3/13.  click more to see the coupon and print it. (more…)