WHAT TO WEAR
Dust off those tiki torches, umbrellas and seat cushions ladies. It’s time to head outside and party with the local flora and fauna. There’s nothing better than the first patio party of the summer, and no better excuse to buy something new & cute to wear. Since this is the year – maybe even the [...]
Lots of great pics from the boutiques for beautiful spring outfits, now that is has finally gotten pretty outside. Hope you’re going somewhere special with your family! If you’re looking for ideas, check out our “where to go” post here.
There’s a bustle of volunteers on the typically quiet Gleneagles Road this week and blimps have been circling the city, which can only mean the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament is upon us once again. Just because Tiger Woods won’t be joining the Queen City for the championship this week doesn’t mean you don’t have [...]
As if we need another excuse to shop for fabulous frocks, the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is coming up this weekend. Nothing says stylishly southern like a a day at the track, right? The Queen’s Cup is a chance for every Charlotte lady to express her inner southern belle, so don’t hold back on your ensemble. [...]
The Mint Museum Auxiliary is celebrating its 60th year of hosting the very popular spring fundraiser now known as The Room To Bloom (formerly the Home & Garden Tour), and has put together a series of parties and events that are – as always – the tickets to have this spring. Starting on Wednesday, [...]
As much as we like to bling it on for cocktails & black tie, if your guy is like every guy I know, they dread the dress up. And if you live in my house, you get to enjoy this dread for days. That’s why we think the Jeans & Jewels gala to benefit 24 [...]
This is just the beginning. The start of something big. A new life? A new love? No. A new gown. Prom is the first of many dressy events for a a girl, where she will be fretting for weeks over What. To. Wear. For some reason, black-tie and gala brings out the gown panic in [...]
Whether you are looking for a pretty frock to wear to church or brunch, to a garden party or an egg hunt, or all of the above – you lucky bunny – we’ve rounded up the best of what’s in store to Wear on Easter Sunday. And for once, you can pull out that spring [...]
Let’s talk bumps, those lovely baby bumps. Styling while expecting can be daunting…especially during that in-between, I-look- chubby-not-pregnant phase. How do you pull it off and hold on to your own personal style with a growing babe expanding your waist line? Well, actually…it doesn’t have to be hard. It can be quite simple and fun. [...]
Wait a minute, what? R U kidding me with these frigid temps? It’s past mid-March and this strip-tease/layer-tease routine is getting seriously old. I have never been happier to be heading south next week, and I’m telling you, you’d better have this weather thing figured out by the time I get back. At least the [...]
By Leigh Ann Young It’s that time of year I like to call “fashion limbo”. We transition to spring with cool mornings and warm afternoons, and can’t help but pause and stare into the closet deciding upon an outfit. Layers of spring color and winter warmth is the only way to go. I visited Morrison [...]
Pantone’s color of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green. You can read all about the properties of the color at the Pantone site, and link to their pinterest page for it, fashion uses for it, buy your loved ones Color of the Year coffee mugs, etc. etc. (If you doubt the influence of the [...]
by Susu Bear The Black & White trend is bananas right now. It’s probably the easiest trend you can wear, starting today. Seriously, could there be a more tried & true color combo? The key to keeping it fresh for 2013 is to use pieces you have in your own closet in different ways [...]
by Susu Bear No sooner than you can say daffodils & tulips, we’ll be into spring wedding season and you’ll be wondering What to Wear. We shopped the stores for cute new spring wedding outfits, and found many to love. No matter what your age, budget or style, or what the wedding attire needs to [...]
It’s high time we got on this bandwagon. Graphic tees are stepping out with heels, skirts, jackets, cardi’s and more. Perfect for a new way to wear your statement collar, necklace or spring scarf. Perfect to dress down a sleek pantsuit or pencil skirt for daytime. Perfect with leather or colored denim and pointed toe [...]
Interiors Deal of the Month: Cottage Chic has 15% off John Robshaw all May.
I can think of no room which would not be improved by a little John Robshaw. Either the fellow himself, or lacking that, something from his amazing collection of linens and fabrics. His textiles are the darlings of interior designers – offering just the right touch of near eastern flair, artisanal craftsmanship and blocked printing [...]
Patiopalooza is coming to Post & Gray. Deals and steals for your outside living.
You know it will stop raining at some point, and we’ll be immediately desperate to get outside for some patio living. Post & Gray in SouthEnd has got us covered with Patiopalooza, an outdoor living event the weekend of May 17-19. If I could, I would furnish my entire back yard with as much or more [...]
LUNA’s Warehouse Sale is Saturday May 18
Did you miss this last time? Get there this year, then. This Saturday, May 18 LUNA will gather up great steals & deals from their 4 stores and host a tent sale at their warehouse in Pineville. Everything priced under $50 – from all the contemporary designers we love. Here are some photos of the [...]
Visit the Morrison shopping center website here. Queen City Ballroom Shower Me With Love Winestore FREE Wine Tasting Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Saturday’s 1pm-8pm TrySports FREE YOGA Every Friday & Saturday 9:00AM ***NOW OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-5:00*** New for Spring at chezelle Pretty for Spring at Impeccable Pig Kids under 12 [...]
Healing Hands Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic ~ The 411 on our May Find of The Month Already know about acupuncture and Healing Hands? Scroll down for our deal – save 25% on your introductory treatment or package. Finding a good acupuncturist or any information about one can be like searching for a needle in a [...]
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