Yes, the ultimate way to unwind may be luxuriating at the spa (the perfect excuse for a girls’ getaway), but you can also help relax your body and mind with daily stretching. In my conversation with Todd Shropshire, physical therapist with ORTHOCAROLINA, I found out stretching can go a long way towards helping us feel […]
If you invest in one piece of jewelry this season make it the choker necklace. This piece of statement neckwear may conjure up memories of the 80’s, but this time around chokers are a step above. Add some opulence to your ensemble when you top this season’s dark color palette with a gilded collar. Pair […]
It’s no myth, pregnant women do have a radiant glow. That glow is caused by increased levels of hormones, extra blood circulating through their body and maybe a dash of pure joy. However, pregnancy can also wreak havoc on a woman’s complexion. One such bothersome condition is melasma (pronounced mu-LAZ-muh). A blotchy darkening of the […]
It’s not often that we have an couture collection runway show here in Charlotte, but if it is going to happen it will be at the hands of C A P I T O L owner Laura Vinroot Poole. Last week, Italian born French designer Giambattista Valli presented a private runway show of his amazingly […]
The moment you find out you’re pregnant– focus shifts. It’s not just about you anymore. EVERYTHING you do is discussed, scrutinized, planned out and talked about. A frantic flurry of information. The constant internal dialog, “will this be good for my baby?” It can be overwhelming and confusing. We talked with Dr Elizabeth Moran of […]
Nesting is the most powerful instinct. In the past year since my baby was born, I have frequently wished I could have bottled that stuff up so I could take a hit now, like, once a week. There is so much to do to feel like you are ready for this little person to show up at your home, soooo […]
Choosing a pediatrician is a top concern for new parents. After the baby arrives, life becomes hectic in the most beautiful way. Establishing a relationship with a pediatric practice prior to this life changing event is key. Scoopcharlotte interviewed Dr. Anna Schmelzer at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Charlotte Pediatric Clinic to find out what to expect […]
I can tell you without reservation that my pregnancies (especially the first one) were the most significant events in my life. I was overwhelmed, excited, a tiny bit fearful (OK-I was scared to death) and completely in awe of the task my body was about to perform. Time screeches to a halt and everything you […]
Guest blogger ERICA HANKS, Charlotte stylist extraordinaire and our favorite local fashion maven, talks us through some of her trade secrets on looking your best during pregnancy. As a woman who has had to deal with this dilemma not once, not twice, but three times in my life, I am here to say yes, there […]
I remember my husband and I walking in the front door of our home with our newborn baby knowing the parenting of this child was our most important undertaking. Those first few months were scary (and amazing). I called the nurse triage line at the pediatrician’s office at least 100 times (no exaggeration). As time […]
Scoop up amazing savings on summer sale items at this Saturday’s group boutique sale on Selwyn Ave. All of our favorite shops are joining together for a one day SIDEWALK SALE on Selwyn for their end-of-summer sale, with the lowest prices of the season and some really super savings. Here are the deets: KK […]
If (when!!) our weight sneaks up over the ideal range, fitting into skinny jeans can feel as daunting as climbing Mount Everest. And it’s not just style challenges that come with a heavier frame, as gaining even 10 to 20 pounds can have an impact on our health. Most of us have heard that heart disease […]
