We’ve all been there, in the dressing room disappointed because the blouse or dress you love is completely see-through, too tight to wear, or shows your bra straps. Luckily there’s typically a solution to the problem – Spanx for smoothing and shaping under bodycon dresses, ‘sticky boobs’ for backless and strapless wear, lingerie tape to […]
Time to take off — Scoop’s summer is sizzlin’ this week… read on for fun gardening activities, block parties, live music, rainbows, fishing, frogs, trains and yes, even planes! Small Stalks Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Explore nature with songs, games, crafts, and play in Lost Hollow. Rainbows & Weather – Preschool Community Program Anne Springs […]
June may be winding down, but there’s plenty to tempt your palate before the month’s end. From long-awaited openings to cool summer specials, your EATS round-up for the rest of June: OPENINGS Sabor Latin Street Grill, Huntersville – Opening June 18 Sabor Latin Street Grill, a favorite for their authentic take on street food from […]
Mini dresses vs. maxi dresses. We’re fans of both for this and every Summer. While for Summer 2018 we are particularly partial to longer hems and maxi dresses, we have to admit that once the temps really heat up, we’re most likely to reach for the mini when out and about and trying to stay […]
Long or Short, that is the question. Pick your favorite or pick them both, cause the styles for both rompers and jumpsuits have gotten considerably more sophisticated as these pieces have gone mainstream in the past few years. There are jumpsuits that you can wear with jacket to go from office to evening in a […]
From a pup-focused runway show to wine 101, there’s plenty to fill your calendar this weekend. Our day-by-day guide of what to do this weekend in Charlotte. ALL WEEKEND JAZZ ROOM: Kenny Rampton plays Trumpet Greats June 15 – June 16 | Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center In this edition of the Jazz […]
“And with a pen and pad I compose this rhyme To hit you and get you equipped for the summer time Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind.” Lyrics from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince “Summertime” There is some truth behind DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince […]
Check out what’s new around town plus some great summer sales going on that you won’t want to miss. What’s On Sale CHARLOTTE’S BEDSIDE MANOR LIPP BOUTIQUE NEIMAN MARCUS Extra 25% off Sale Items LUXE ANGEL COPLONS POOLE SHOP SLOAN AIR Summer Sale What’s New In Stores CHARLOTTES LUXE […]
Why is it that when we think of gifts to treat Moms on Mother’s Day, it’s a lovely dressed up brunch or a spa treatment, but when we plan out dad’s day, it’s all about the activities and the outdoors? BBQ and burgers. Beer. Ballgames. Or is that just us? We scoped out 12 ideas […]
We promote a lot of local shopping on scoop, but what about local art and Charlotte art galleries? We looked to the Charlotte interior design community to show us their favorite artists right now, and how they use the works in their designs. Charlotte has a thriving art scene with artists who create works in […]
Post Updated June 6, 2019. We totally get it ~ if you think things are hectic during the school year juggling work and family, Summer freedom brings even more “fun”. That’s why our update of where kids eat free in Charlotte and Lake Norman is crucial, and one of our most popular posts. Join thousands […]
When the temperatures creep up into the nineties you don’t just need a cold drink, you need a frozen one. From frozen Negroni at a tiki bar to wine slushies in a treehouse, we did the research for you and found 20+ places where you can cool off and chill out. CHARLOTTE Fahrenheit Charlotte The […]
