Summer time and the livin’ is…busy. We know, this time of year is full of year-end celebrations, summer camp prepping and vacation planning. Pencil in some fun with our one-stop guide to what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: Cocktails at The Duke Mansion Monday-Thursday Evenings in June The Duke […]
The calendar says it’s not officially summer yet, but our brand new freckles and bright pink tank top “tan” lines seem to disagree. To keep ourselves from achieving full lobster status before summer even gets here, we talked to Vicki Keppel, the manager of the Skin Secrets Store at Dermatology, Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas. Vicki […]
Charlotte stylist Stacee Michelle is in a hot contest as one of 4 contenders for a spot as an E! News Fashion Correspondent at New York Fashion week. Out of over 300 national submissions, Stacee was selected by E! and TRESemmé as one of the Top 15 contestants, then Top 8, and now Top 4. Stacee was recently […]
NUE Brows to Brazilians + Beaute Bar knows how to celebrate in style ~ just as you would expect from this elegant Dilworth haven for all things beautiful. To celebrate their Anniversary, NUE is hosting a week long Client Appreciation Event, from June 13 – 18, with some amazing discounts, deals and giveaways: Nue will […]
If you are in the market for new furniture, whether that’s a roomful or just that one piece, you’ll want to check out the Stanley Furniture and CR Laine discount deals going on at HIGH COTTON HOME and THE FURNITURE CONNECTOR in South End this month. The 10% Off Stanley Furniture Sale ends tomorrow, […]
Early summer is the best time of year for enjoying a meal or a cocktail on a shaded patio, but how can Fido get in on the fun? Luckily for us, the Queen City is full of canine-accomodating restaurants and breweries that will welcome you and all your friends (furry or otherwise). We reached out […]
And so it begins. What to do now that the hours are free and unencumbered? Here are a few thought starters: Summer Movie Express 2016 June 7 (and Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer) @ 10am Regal Cinemas (begins at Phillips Place this week, and others next week) Take a break from the summer […]
Imagine living alongside a rushing river and miles of wooded walking trails. You could get up for a peaceful sunrise hike before heading to work and have a cold beer on the porch when you get home. Picture the ultimate escape from the Rat Race, only a short commute from uptown. It’s a reality that’s coming to […]
Feeling bloated, sluggish or just downright yucky? The answer might be a cleanse or a detox. Or both. Wait, what? Are they not the same thing? You might be using these terms interchangeably but the truth is there’s a big difference. We talked to Dietitian Aaron Chacon at Evolve Medical Associates about how to […]
Now that Memorial Day has passed, we are all secretly relieved that we can sport our white jeans without hesitation. Even though the ‘After Memorial Day Rule’ doesn’t really exist, many of us still feel guilty wearing our whites until the unofficial kick-off to the summer season. White denim pairs well with a number of different tops. Dress […]
Maybe it’s the refreshing lightness during warmer temps, or the threat promise of bikini season just around the corner. Whatever the reason, there is nothing quite like a good salad in the summer. Charlotte has definitely amped up its salad game ~ more and more places now offering salads that range from traditional to downright […]
We aren’t far from adventure here in the Carolinas. Despite our big-city vibes, a short jaunt to one of the numerous area parks offers locals the opportunity to feel the wind in their hair on top of 2 wheels. There is something for everyone from the avid mountain biker…to the weekend warrior road cyclists…to the family looking […]
