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Our November Find of the Month ~ Threading at Idolize Brows and Beauty

Oct 30, 2014 | scoop team

Voted a winner in the”Best of The Best Awards” in 2012, and bringing the popular technique of Threading to several convenient salon locations in Charlotte,  IDOLIZE BROWS AND BEAUTY, is our “November Find of The Month”. To get to know Idolize, first you need to know more about their specialty, Threading. Threading has become the fastest […]


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Treat! 14 Halloween Manicure Ideas

Oct 27, 2014 | Susu

We posted a great round up of spooky nail art on our sister site scoopcharlotte.com a couple of years ago, and thought you might enjoy the “pin-spiration”. We’ve credited the bloggers we could, so you can swing by their sites and check our their tutorials, reviews and other news. Our favorites?  The black-on-black and the […]


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Cool Renewal Spa – Charlotte’s newest way to get rid of stubborn fat

Oct 20, 2014 | scoop team

Do you maintain a healthy active lifestyle with regular diet and exercise? Do you still have that one area (or maybe two) that just won’t go away no matter how many burpees and crunches you do, or how much kale and quinoa you eat? It doesn’t matter how trim and fit you are, we all […]


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Is there life after Lululemon?

Oct 18, 2014 | scoop team

With the recent opening of Athleta at Southpark giving popular brand Lululemon a run for their money, we got to wondering what other fitness apparel options were available to help us mix up our yoga/spin/barre/run gear. We talked to some local fitness experts at HILLIARD STUDIO METHOD, FLYWHEEL CHARLOTTE and CAROLINA BARRE & CORE to […]


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Wear the Game Day Colors when you shop Ivy & Leo

Oct 3, 2014 | Susu

If you are looking to sport the team colors, you need look no further than  IVY & LEO. With 7 locations around the Carolinas and an online shop, IVY & LEO has one of the widest and most affordable collections of cute & trendy clothing and accessories around.  . So whether you are a student, […]



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Black Jumpsuits are the get for this fall.

Sep 30, 2014 | scoop team

Forget about the little black dress; the classic choice (with a twist) for this season is the black jumpsuit.  A powerful yet feminine & sexy take on a pantsuit, the jumpsuit has been spotted on runways and celebs and is a unique alternative to the ordinary cocktail dress for your next social event. The holidays will be […]


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How to Make Your Blowout Last Longer

Sep 29, 2014 | scoop team

Swapping a manicure for a blowout was a no-brainer for me. I have never had any tolerance with the whole blowdry-til-your-arm-loses-circulation deal.  It is much easier for me to paint my own nails and rub lotion on my hands, than it is for me to get that glamorous look to my hair. The whole sensory experience […]


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Shopping for Game Day Colors with Ivy & Leo.

Sep 23, 2014 | Susu

If you are looking to sport the team colors, you need look no further than the locally owned IVY & LEO and sister store JULIE’S Boutiques. With 7 locations around the Carolinas and an online shop, IVY & LEO has one of the widest and most affordable collections of cute & trendy clothing and accessories around. […]


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The Choker Necklace Makes a Comeback for Fall 2014

Sep 15, 2014 | scoop team

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 […]


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Couture Designer Giambattista Valli Runway Show at The Duke Mansion

Sep 3, 2014 | Susu

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 […]


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Maternity Style: How To Do It Right

Aug 19, 2014 | Susu

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 […]


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