The Sneak Preview Showing of Sex and the City 2, in Birkdale Village in Huntersville will be Wed. May 26th, one day BEFORE the national theater opening.  Living up to the theme of Bigger than Big, with proceeds benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,  the sneak peek party will be packed with food, fun, fashion, cocktails, swag bags and of course “Sex and the City 2,” which attendees will see before everyone else (the film opens nationally on Thurs, May 27).  Each $100 ticket includes admission to a pre-show cocktail party at Dressler’s Restaurant, followed by a private screening of the film at Regal Birkdale Stadium 16.  along with a post-screening desert and champagne party back at Dressler’s.  Read all about it here.

Staying on the SEX topic, from one of my fave fashion blogs, Fashionista.com, I see that you can buy a BOOK detailing the SATC2 outfits, girl by girl, page by page.  Sex and the City 2: The Stories. The Fashion. The Adventure. Check it out here in paperback for $11.66 at Amazon.com.

Like - face-to-face I mean?  It’s easy.   It’s gonna cost you, but at least you’ll have something new & cute to wear when you meet him.  Here’s how it works:

Spend $125 or more between now and this Saturday at Kate Spade New York (the new clothes selection is gonna make that reeeeally easy for you) or Juicy Couture or the Lucky Brand Jeans store.  SAVE YOUR RECEIPT.  Put on a Tim-type outfit (read:  lady-like ladies) and head to SouthPark Mall Center Court for 1 pm this Saturday, 5/22, receipt clutched in your hot little hands.  Actually, the outfit part is my idea, you just really need your receipt.

All the reserved seats for the Fashion Show are taken, as the rsvp deadline has passed.  But there’s plenty of standing room in SP’s Center Court and everyone with a qualifying receipt will get a chance to meet and even be photographed w/Mr. Gunn, plus get a swag bag.  And see the fashion show featuring Kate Spade, Juicy and Lucky 2010 styles with his commentary and a Q&A session after.  It kind of rocks, doesn’t it?

You can check out the flyer promoting the event here.  See you there!

May 6th from 6-8pm in the center court at SouthPark, the Mall is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Mom’s Nite Out to offer Charlotte Moms a chance to mix, mingle, nosh & sip, and take a well-deserved break from, well, mother-ing.  Timed just prior to Mother’s Day, because the national creators of Moms Nite Out suspected that most mothers are too busy caring for their own mothers and families on the big day to take time to relax and celebrate.  SouthPark hopes to be “mom” central with live demonstrations, interactive activities, free prize giveaways, discounted shopping from participating retailers, live entertainment, food and wine tastings and more. Retailers including The Body Shop, Carmen Carmen and Aveda will be on hand to supply product sampling and mini-makeovers. In addition, Moms can visit stations to learn more about beauty products including StriVectin and Beadlush as well as how they can join the fight against breast cancer by joining the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

And while you are there, spin my Madewell for their Denim After Dark party and try on some new jeans, 20% off.

May 22:   Tim Gunn comes to SouthPark.

Style expert Tim Gunn will be at SouthPark at 1pm on May 22nd to share his expertise as he hosts a Spring 2010 fashion show including such brands as Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York and Lucky Brand Jeans. Guests will enjoy live style transformations, get fit and style tips and learn how to maximize their wardrobe from the Project Runway guru.

You do need to RSVP though, to 404.260.4311.
Guests will receive a complimentary gift from participating partners Juicy Couture, Kate Spade and Lucky Brand AND will have the opportunity to be professionally photographed with Tim Gunn on the runway with any qualifying purchase of $125 or more* made between 5.16.2010 – 5.22.2010.
More details here. And more to come soon.

June 5:  Clinton from What Not To Wear at Raleigh Macy’s. read here.

Lloyd Boston, who is a regular fashion contributor to NBC’s The Today Show and also is Jones New York’s resident style expert, will be at Belk SouthPark this Saturday afternoon to share his favorite styles for spring.   Known for his “How To Wear It” approach to dressing, Lloyd will be showing women how easy it can be to dress for desk to dinner, work to weekend, and everything in between.

The Event includes a fashion presentation and 5-minute personal style appointments with Lloyd.  Guests will receive a gift with a JonesNewYork merchandise of $100 or more, and one lucky lady will win a head-to-toe makeover on the spot!  You can also see more of the gorgeous Lloyd and read about him here.

WHEN:  Saturday, April 17, 2010
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Belk’s SouthPark Mall store in the Jones NY department on the 3rd Floor
(704) 364-4251 for more info.

If you’re a designer, wannabe, or friend of, check out this link to the application site for the next Project Runway, season 8.  The deadline to apply is April 22 and the sooner you get yours in, the better your chance to make a casting call within driving distance.

Style expert Tim Gunn will be at SouthPark at 1pm on May 22nd to share his expertise as he hosts a Spring 2010 fashion show including such brands as Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York and Lucky Brand Jeans. Guests will enjoy live style transformations, get fit and style tips and learn how to maximize their wardrobe from the Project Runway guru.

You do need to RSVP though, to 404.260.4311.
Guests will receive a complimentary gift from participating partners Juicy Couture, Kate Spade and Lucky Brand AND will have the opportunity to be professionally photographed with Tim Gunn on the runway with any qualifying purchase of $125 or more* made between 5.16.2010 – 5.22.2010.
More details here. And more to come soon.

You (the mom), you (the prom), your friends, your mom’s friends.
The Best Prom Dresses at The Best Prom Shopping Party.
Saturday, March 27, 2 pm - 3 pm.
Dress Collections on Level Two.
Enjoy Sips & Snacks.
Enter to win Neiman’s Prom Package - hair, make-up, mani/pedi for you plus prom night dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.