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What to Wear to the Holiday Office Party This Year.

Dec 7, 2017 | scoop team

Finding the perfect outfit for any event is hard enough, but finding the perfect outfit for the holiday office party? That’s a bit trickier. The outfit needs to be chic but still professional. Of course, it needs to be comfortable, especially if you have to sit in the outfit at work all day. It has […]


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What to Wear to a Casual Holiday Party in The QC This Year

Dec 3, 2017 | scoop team

The Holiday Party invites are rolling in, but do you have your outfits picked out? Here’s what to wear to casual parties ~ like neighborhood tree trimmings, gift exchanges, cookie swaps, school parties for the kids ~ where you want to be not over-dressed by still look your festive best. Black still rules,  with pops of […]


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Trending: LUXE~LOW~LOCAL Fur & Feathers for Winter 2017

Nov 28, 2017 | scoop team

Guest Blog by Whitley Adkins Hamlin, Charlotte Stylist and author of TheQueenCityStyle The maximalism approach to fashion that took a front row seat at the fall runway shows will continue to reign straight through  the winter months.  We are talking head turning pieces that demand unabashed audacity. Sequins here, embroidery there, a splash of glitter […]


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Our SWISH LIST: What to Wear for Cocktails, Gala or Weddings in December

Nov 23, 2017 | scoop team

Charlotte is full of cocktails, weddings, and galas for the Holiday Season, and as you mark these dressy events on your calendar one question haunts us all: what to wear? Finding your perfect dress can be tough, especially during the busy holiday season, but don’t fret—Scoop has gathered some of the most stylish, luxurious dresses […]


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What to Wear on Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 15, 2017 | scoop team

Turkey day is almost here, and we’re dreaming of pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes and gravy. Whether you’re staying in the QC or headed out of town this Thanksgiving holiday, get some outfit inspiration from the Charlotte boutiques. You can shop in stores and some items online ~ just be careful about shipping dates to make […]


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Trending: Luxe, Low & Local. Red on Red on Red this Winter by the Queen City Style

Nov 11, 2017 | scoop team

Guest Blog by Whitley Adkins Hamlin, Charlotte Stylist and author of TheQueenCityStyle Designers showcased it on the runway, and for the February shows in New York, street style mavens donned it too.  But not just in the form of a bag, bootie or blazer, we are talking all out RED.  Head to toe.  And so […]


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Charlotte’s Best Jewelry to Buy Now

Nov 4, 2017 | scoop team

With upcoming holiday parties and events, it’s the perfect time to stock up on jewelry for yourself to complete both your day and night looks. If you’re dressing down with jeans and a tee, layer a wrap or statement necklace with something delicate. Dressing for a night out? Pair a bold earring with stacked bracelets […]


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MEN’S Fall / Winter Style 2017 Update

Nov 1, 2017 | scoop team

While the fashion pundits tell us silk shirts, statement knitwear, colored wool suiting, quilted bombers with matching pants are IN for Men’s Fall Winter Style 2017, you and I both know we’ll be lucky if something velvet finds its way into the same room as our men. Charlotte guys tend to traditional and conservative, rarely […]


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Did You Know There’s A Major Modest Dressing Movement in Fashion 2017?

Oct 26, 2017 | scoop team

Modest dressing is now officially trending, and we’re seeing it in the magazines, blogs and around town. Take a look at this article from The New York Times on the topic. You may be wondering, what exactly is a Modest Dressing Movement? It’s a sea-change from decades past ~ the Look To Wear Now is no longer about […]


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Sweater Weather is Finally Here.

Oct 23, 2017 | scoop team

No preamble needed on this topic, as we have all been staring at the temperatures for weeks hoping to see that drop to Sweater Weather. It’s finally here, are you ready my dear?   KK Bloom   The Pink Hanger   Monkee’s of Charlotte   TRCW in Phillips Place   Onward Reserve for the Men’s […]


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Style Over 50 ~ How To Wear It Well at Any Age

Oct 19, 2017 | scoop team

Guest Blog by TheStylishCLT.com, a Charlotte-based personal stylist & pioneer in the ageless rebellion, who refuses to accept that style stops when our hair turns grey. We are fortunate as it is probably the best time in history for growing older.  We have greater options to remain healthier, more vital and more attractive than ever before.  […]


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What to Wear to the YAM’s UNDER THE BIG TOP Fall Ball on November 10

Oct 18, 2017 | scoop team

MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH FRIDAY, NOV 10 8:00PM – 11:59PM Join the Young Affiliates of the Mint’s Fall Ball 2017: Under the Big Top! This year, the signature ball will be a celebration of performance arts in our community with some surprises in store. Dance the night away to live music, dine on heavy hors d’oeuvres, and […]


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