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Sweet. Blush and Pink Take over Spring.

Mar 17, 2017 | scoop team

It is time to put away your gloomy, wintry colors and lighten up your wardrobe because we are blushing over pastel pinks. Blush is a pale, warm shade that has been super popular as THE new neutral, and is appropriate throughout the year to soften up any color combo. The Charlotte stores are brimming with spring […]


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Let’s Talk About School. What does STEM look like in CMS?

Mar 17, 2017 | scoop team

As you no doubt know, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM schools are focused on these areas to teach a core curriculum through different techniques, and a STEM education integrates teaching and learning into the classroom. Problem-based experiences give students the opportunity to develop the basic skills and attitudes to apply STEM […]


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Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts When Someone Has a Baby

Mar 16, 2017 | scoop team

New Baby Etiquette Tips I was in labor for 25 hours. Most of our friends figured when I went into the hospital at 7:00 AM on Thursday morning, that I would have the baby sometime that day. It was a good assumption, but they were wrong. It was 8:00 AM on Friday when my little […]


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We Do Some MythBusting On Varicose Veins.

Mar 16, 2017 | scoop team

With all there is to love about summertime, the one drawback is that there’s no hiding behind long pants and boots once the heat hits.  We welcome June’s shorts & mini’s, but some of us don’t love seeing those spider & varicose veins out from under cover again. While pondering whether aggressive spray tanning will […]


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St. Patrick’s Day Fun, Bechtler By Night, Reid’s Patio Concert Series & More. What To Do This Weekend In Charlotte – The St. Pat’s Day Edition.

Mar 15, 2017 | Allison

Break out your favorite green gear, it’s the holiday where everyone’s Irish and there’s plenty of luck to go around. We’ve rounded up the not-to-be-missed St. Patty’s Day events first, followed by museum nights out, a chef cookoff, pop-up shops and more going on this weekend. St. Patrick’s Day Fun Shamrock’n the Village Breakfast: 10 […]


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CHARLOTTE SHOPPING: What’s New & Happening in the Boutiques This Week

Mar 15, 2017 | scoop team

Although temperatures are staying low, there’s no better way to get out of your cold, rainy weather rut this week by checking out what’s going on in the Charlotte shops this week. Look out for strappy sandals, warm weather dresses and tops, athleisure and accessories for your home.   TRC W ~ ELEVENTY Pop Up with Personal Appearance […]


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Here’s Some Sunday Chic from the Charlotte Boutiques

Mar 15, 2017 | scoop team

This Sunday, change out of your sweatpants and favorite t-shirt because Charlotte boutiques have picked out your outfits to wear to church, brunch, or just for a day with friends and family. It is easy to want to hide like a hermit on Sundays because of Monday’s reality, but we want you to feel fashion-inspired and […]


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Where to Get a [Prom] Tux In Charlotte

Mar 15, 2017 | scoop team

Prom season is quickly approaching the Queen City.  Starting in April, it seems to goes on forever from one school to the next.  The girls have been shopping for weeks, but the boys? Let’s just say if you have a son, you know, What Will I Wear is not the big question on his list when […]


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The Red Tag Vogue Warehouse Sale is Back!

Mar 13, 2017 | scoop team

On Friday, March 31st, for one week through April 8th (closed Sunday) the RED TAG VOGUE WAREHOUSE SALE runs again in South End, with huge savings on fashion by well-known and popular designers including Jack Rogers, Lululemon, Frye, Vineyard Vines, Tolani and Stuart Weitzman. From 10am – 5pm at 307 West Tremont Ave., you’ll find a wide […]



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What to Pack for Spring Break this year.

Mar 12, 2017 | scoop team

Where are you headed for Spring Break this year? Are you going someplace to bury your toes in the warm sand and have a Pina Colada in one hand and a good book in the other? (Be sure to check out our Best Books for Spring Break 2017.) Any direction you travel to, Charlotte boutiques have you […]


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Freedom School Partners 2017 Spring Into Summer Event

Mar 11, 2017 | scoop team

If lower income children can’t continue to learn through the summer, they fall behind their higher income peers. By the end of third grade, lower income children are typically two to three years behind in reading, due in large part to summer learning loss. Without significant intervention many will never catch up. Freedom School Partners promotes the […]


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