I post about the Warehouse Sales and weekend sales at this outlet store in Arden NC all the time, but haven’t had the chance to get there and check it out for you.  (Am going at the end of this month).  However, Rachel Sutherland, whom we all know and love from her days at the Observer, wrote a great review of it on her new-ish blog, here.  The upshot?  Worth the trip if you love the Crew or love the mountains.

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…)

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…)

The Phillips Place Gift Card, good at all participating stores, on sale at the Hampton Inn.
The FRESH gift card - at a discount - save 10% on GC’s of $100 to $500.  Also at Fresh, good for just about anyone on your list, is the Michael Stars cardigan, $70. With your scoopcoupon here, it or any other single item will be 30% off.

HandPicked has crazy good gift deals going right now, including $2 earrings, 20% off for Guys who shop and a Buy one, Get one 50% Off deal on fashion jewelry thru Sunday. Read here. (more…)