Opera Carolina’s environmental awareness initiative, Opera Recycles, recently showed eight recycled fashions during Paris Fashion Week on March 4. Opera Recycles has previously shown at New York Fashion Week, but this year marks their first international invitation to show. Presenting the work of six local designers Opera Carolina showcased the talent of Charlotte while promoting […]
Does this scenario sound familiar… you’re on a limited budget (or on a diet) and you’ve gone out to dinner with friends. You order a salad and water. They order a cocktail, an appetizer, a main entrée, wine, dessert and another glass of wine. The bill comes and they say, “Let’s make this easy and […]
It was a tropical, floral paradise at The Palmer House on February 9th, when, despite Charlotte’s dreariest winter ever, the Mint Museum Auxiliary pulled out all the stops for their Cocktails in Cuba fundraiser. Statement earrings and shimmery, sunny fun brightened up the night. #suchawelcomebreak Do you see your pretty self? Share on your social […]
♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ With St. Patrick’s Day falling over a weekend this year, you can be sure that the Queen City will have plenty of ways to celebrate. from drinking green beer to […]
We kicked off spring last week with our first meet up last week, gathering in the new Social Dress Shop at Neiman Marcus SouthPark. We invited some of the QC’s popular instagram influencers to try on party dresses with us, and sip and shop a bit for spring. All photos by Deeana Kourtney Photography.
Marie Kondo has inspired those near and far to give up what does not “spark joy.” You’ve watched the hit show on Netflix, you admitted you have too much, and you are inspired, but where is Marie Kondo when you need her IRL? We’ve talked to local organizers for real-life tips and ideas to get […]
When you’re packing for spring break, don’t forget to pick up the latest bestselling books along with a new sundress. The hottest spring reads include plenty of thrillers to keep you up past bedtime, inspiration to stop apologizing and achieve your goals, and new young adult novels from two bestselling Charlotte area authors. Whether you’re […]
It’s almost here. Whether you are heading to the beach for private school spring break next week or planning your Easter spring break in April, we are counting down the days til warmer days soaking up the sun. Time to schedule that spray tan, load up on the sunscreen and stock up on cute sundresses, […]
In late February, 100 couples sponsored quite a party, known as the Jeans, Genes, & Geniuses evening at the Terrace at Cedar Hill to support the 6th annual Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Conference. This conference is hosted by the Carolinas Medical Center with support from the Carolinas MD Research Fund and the Atrium Health Foundation. The […]
Need to heat up date night? Here we share the plan. No long lists. No ratings to sift through — just the right places. After all, it’s all about being at the right place at the right time without the hassle. Date night can be this easy: In your 20s You know after you do […]
Looking for something fun to do on the south side of town? We’ve got just the thing. From themed teas to beer festivals, check out these happenings in South Charlotte this March: Mary Poppins-Inspired Afternoon TeaMarch 7 – 10 | The Ballantyne | 1 – 4 p.m. via Facebook Experience the major of Mary Poppins […]
Kristina with DearNovemberDays has three beautiful girls who often appear with her on her instagram profile and on her blog. We sent them off to TINY the children’s boutique on Selwyn Ave. this weekend to model some spring dresses and outfits for girls ~ and they are pretty adorable. Spring will get here eventually, we […]
