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Our favorite Nude polish picks to cool you off this summer

Jul 20, 2013 | scoop team

After a summer’s worth of bright, beautifully colored nails, a nude nail is just what I need. Big shocker I know, but don’t worry, I have a few tricks up my sleeve.  Nude polishes have been around forever and have gotten the reputation for being boring, but these polishes are anything but boring.  Classic timeless […]


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Top 10 polish colors for summer

Jun 7, 2013 | scoop team

There is just something about summer and your manis and pedis…..they go hand in hand  (or foot to foot).  Lucky for us that Polished  Nail Bar has a brand new location in the Stonecrest Shopping Center, which makes a total of 4 in town to help keep your nails and toes in tip top shape […]



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Dewy Spring Skin with BB Creams and the New CC Creams

Apr 14, 2013 | scoop team

Amid the wild red lips, thick bushy eyebrows, and dramatic kohl-rimmed eyes, all beauty experts agreed that one of the top 5 trends of Fashion Week’s runway shows for 2013 was a radiant, clean, fresh complexion.   From Dolce to Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane – this youthful, clean, impossibly-moisturized look was a clear recurring […]


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Report from the Front Row. At the Front Row Fashion Show.

Feb 28, 2013 | Susu

So how about this.  Next time you don’t dawdle.  You get your ticket right away before it sells out and we get to hang and sit together in the front row of what has to be the coolest idea in runway shows to hit the QC.  Front Row Charlotte, which walked tonight at Triple C […]


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Perfect Reds and Manicure Ideas for Valentines Day

Feb 4, 2013 | scoop team

by Kisten Hunter (polish pauper.com)   What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see red nail polish? Classic or boring – there are so many different reds it is kind of mind boggling.   My initial mindset is that I am not really fond of red, but apparently I have […]


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The Ring on Every Finger Thing.

Jan 25, 2013 | Susu

Move over arm party.  Sayonara statement necklaces.  The hottest trend this month is layering your statement RINGS.  One or more showstoppers on every finger.  These above from Neiman Marcus.


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What to Wear to The Heart Ball

Jan 23, 2013 | Susu

It’s a good year for a Red Dress, yes? From the Red Carpets to the 2013 Inaugural Ball, statement-making red gowns have been getting lots of attention. The annual Greater Charlotte Heart Ball at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 9 will be no exception…. We scoped out the boutiques and stores for a gala gowns […]


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How To Wear Sequins without looking like a Disco Queen.

Dec 12, 2012 | Susu

A little goes a long way, right?  These days, sequins are not just for the big glam galas and bashes. In fact, that’s kind of overdone.  We’d rather see a touch of shine when it’s least expected. You can choose a dress with sequin touches or a sequinned top, pants, skirt paired with more conservative […]


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The Charlotte Jeans Scene

Oct 24, 2012 | scoop team

by Lauren Blake We’re still mostly on the Straight and Narrow for denim this season. Colors and printed denim are HUGE this fall, if you haven’t taken the plunge, the time is now. Just remember, a tunic, long sweater or top hides all the evils a skinny jean can come up with. Here’s what we […]


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Treat! Halloween Nail Art is way more fun than the candy.

Oct 23, 2012 | Susu

We saw a great round up of spooky nail art on beautyhigh from Stylecaster.com and on GotTidbits.com and knew we had to pass all the pics we could pull off the interwebs on to you. We’ve credited the bloggers we could, so you can swing by their sites and check our their tutorials, reviews and […]


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Charlotte Gets the Boot.

Oct 16, 2012 | scoop team

by Lauren Blake Everyone’s favorite fall accessory is back to the streets. From trimmed and embellished, equestrian and cowboy to over-the-knee, midcalf, and ankle length, boots are everywhere. No matter how large your collection, a new season always calls for a new statement accessory. Whether you’re a fan of leather or suede, neutral or print, short or […]


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